Nonstick on hard-anodized aluminum cooking surface · Cookware set

Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set

7 pots and pans and 5 lids, for frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, all with a nonstick surface for eggs. That covers all four everyday cooking jobs.

Induction compatibility is not listed. Choose a confirmed induction option if that is your cooktop. The maker gives no oven limit for the lids, so covered oven cooking is not confirmed.

8 in
skillet
10 in
skillet
12 in
skillet
1.5 qt
saucepan
2.5 qt
saucepan
3 qt
Sauté / braiser
6 qt
stockpot
5 lids

What is included

Seven pans and five glass lids: 8-, 10- and 12-inch frying pans, the 12-inch with a lid, 1.5- and 2.5-quart saucepans, a 3-quart sauté pan and a 6-quart stockpot. Nonstick on hard-anodized aluminum, with pour spouts, measuring marks and straining lids. Calphalon says the pans and lids go in the dishwasher and the set goes in the oven to 450°F. It lists gas, electric and glass stoves, not induction, and the page gives no lid figure, broiler or utensil rule, coating chemistry or warranty. Straining lids save a colander when you drain pasta or vegetables.

7 pots and pans · 5 lids

The pots, pans and lids in the box
PieceQuantitySize as soldStated capacityLid included
Frying pan18 inchesNot statedNot included
Frying pan110 inchesNot statedNot included
Frying pan112 inchesNot statedIncluded
Saucepan1Not stated1.5 US quartsIncluded
Saucepan1Not stated2.5 US quartsIncluded
Sauté pan1Not stated3 US quartsIncluded
Stockpot1Not stated6 US quartsIncluded

The size a pan is sold as is not the width of its flat base. Why the difference matters.

Stoves, oven and care

Pan: 450°FLid: Not statedScale: 0–1200°F
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Pan: 450°F; lid: Not stated
  • Maker doesn't say if it can go under the broiler
  • Maker doesn't say if metal utensils are OK
  • Follow the maker’s cleaning instructions

Construction

Material
Nonstick
Cooking surface
Nonstick on hard-anodized aluminum; maker does not name the coating chemistry
Layers
Not stated
Coating
Nonstick; maker does not name the coating chemistry
Made in
Not stated

Cooktop & oven

Induction
Maker doesn't say if it works on induction
Gas
Works on gas
Electric coil
Works on electric coils
Glass top (radiant)
Works on glass tops
Oven-safe to
450°F
Lid oven-safe to
Not stated
Under the broiler
Maker doesn't say if it can go under the broiler

Care & ownership

Dishwasher
Dishwasher safe
Metal utensils
Maker doesn't say if metal utensils are OK
Needs seasoning
Maker doesn't say if it needs seasoning
Weight
Not stated
Stacks or nests
Maker doesn't say if these pans stack
Warranty
Not stated

Dimensions of each pan

The maker's measurements. Portions assume the pan is three-quarters full.
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: Frying pan8 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: Frying pan10 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: Frying pan12 inNot statedNot statedNot statedIncluded
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: SaucepanNot stated1.5 US qt43Included
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: SaucepanNot stated2.5 US qt75Included
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: Sauté panNot stated3 US qt96Included
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set: StockpotNot stated6 US qt1812Included

Before you buy

Our cookware terms guide explains each measurement. Specifications, sizes and care instructions are the maker's own; the portion counts are our estimate from the stated capacity, at three-quarters full.

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