Non stick pans.. that last!
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Lets be honest and just say most people over-heat none stick pans. Or when new budding cooks just watched a Video of an Idiot cook steaks in a none stick pan.
If the pan is smelling funny most likely your over-heating the damn thing!
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Another reason to order takeaway @Gilbert89, saves having to buy new pots and pans. You're saving the planet.
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I had mixed experiences with procook warranty.
First pan I tried to get replaced because non-stick was peeling on the rivets holding the handle on, they tried to claim it was because of misuse & it had got too hot because I used it on an induction hob. I managed to get them to replace it in the end by telling them if it can't actually be used on an induction hob it's not fit for purpose (as it's sold as suitable for induction) & therefore they can refund & arrange a colelction for the entire set I bought from them.
2nd one they didn't argue & just sent me a replacement (non-stick peeling off the base of the pan).
Not sure if it's dependant on the representative you get or something else, but 2 pans being replaced in the ~2.5 years I've had them isn't a great track record.
First pan I tried to get replaced because non-stick was peeling on the rivets holding the handle on, they tried to claim it was because of misuse & it had got too hot because I used it on an induction hob. I managed to get them to replace it in the end by telling them if it can't actually be used on an induction hob it's not fit for purpose (as it's sold as suitable for induction) & therefore they can refund & arrange a colelction for the entire set I bought from them.
2nd one they didn't argue & just sent me a replacement (non-stick peeling off the base of the pan).
Not sure if it's dependant on the representative you get or something else, but 2 pans being replaced in the ~2.5 years I've had them isn't a great track record.
Maybe, but look what he’ll cost the NHS when he’s all fat and riddled with diabetes.
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For anyone researching, here's a list of cookware brand websites.
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I got a set of Ninja Zero Stick pans from the auction site, got them for a really good price and so far been quite impressed with them they seem really solid and heavy.
Tefal stuff don't last very long in my house for some reason
Tefal stuff don't last very long in my house for some reason
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Wehave the Pro cook tri-ply frying pan and saute pan and the professional anodised saucepans and they’ve been spot on. Using the proper oil (instead of spray), nylon scourers and silicon utensils has kept them perfect. They’re about ten years old.
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Ninja zerostick .. regularly half price (or I just get lucky)
I’ve had my oldest one for about 15 months and looks like new. Can take high temps, solid, takes a while to heat up but holds it well. Goes in the oven. Is actually non-stick. Handles still solidly attached. Miles better than anything I’ve had from tefal, circulon etc.
I don’t use metal utensils (got cast iron and enamelled stuff for that) and don’t put them in the dishwasher. Although apparently you can.
I’ve had my oldest one for about 15 months and looks like new. Can take high temps, solid, takes a while to heat up but holds it well. Goes in the oven. Is actually non-stick. Handles still solidly attached. Miles better than anything I’ve had from tefal, circulon etc.
I don’t use metal utensils (got cast iron and enamelled stuff for that) and don’t put them in the dishwasher. Although apparently you can.
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Sorry you seem to have misspelled https://www.tefal.co.uk/ there.
Jokes aside anyone tried these hexclad pans? They seems to just be a non stick teflon pan with hexagons laser etched into it to expose some metal?
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I’ve been getting bombarded with adverts for these after thinking I needed a new wok.
Had a look into them and they don’t seem to have a particularly good reputation.
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From everything I’ve heard and read they’re just completely over rated and over priced. They got Gordon Ramsay on board to sell them - sell out. Like that always pan thing, just marketing nonense and bombard SM with them and give it to all the influencers.
I think they’re trying to get people muddled up with Allclad and Hexclad as well. Best to stay clear IMO
I think they’re trying to get people muddled up with Allclad and Hexclad as well. Best to stay clear IMO
Ahh thought it might be, like others insane amounts of advertising recommendations latley for them.
But part of me can't help but think a coating cut up into lots of tiles with edges is going to peel off and chip more than a uniform coating.
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Don't buy the Ultra Lift by Scoville. 
I needed a large pan with lid so grabbed one from Dunelm and was happy with the design and use so I got the set in post-Christmas sale.
Been treating them carefully but after a few weeks the coating was already coming off.
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I needed a large pan with lid so grabbed one from Dunelm and was happy with the design and use so I got the set in post-Christmas sale.Been treating them carefully but after a few weeks the coating was already coming off.
Scoville Ultra Lift 4+1 Cookware Set - Pots & Pans Set
This stylish Ultra Lift 4+1 Cookware set offers incredible value and includes kitchen essentials like a milk pan, saucepans and frying pans. Non stick coated...
www.scoville.me
I really like them. They arent as non stick as the best, but you can use metal utensils and clean them with wire wool. They arent going to be as good as cast iron at steak etc. They are basically a middle ground for a variety of jobs and if thats all you need they are great.
I bought one frying pan, liked it and then just bought a set to replace my.older cheaper stuff. Ive been gradually tring to get slightly better kitchen stuff over the last few years as Ive come to enjoy cooking.
They are pretty damn good at most things, without being the best as per a dedicated item, which kinda makes sense surely.
They arent cheap either but so far Ive found them to be excellent for a home cook like myself after approx 18 months of ownership. And they are very easy to clean which helps.
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Has anyone given Hexclad a go? They seem damned expensive - probably just to cover the cost of having Gordon Ramsay promote them 
- but if they are as good as they claim, I'd likely give them a go.
We've mainly just bought cheap pans and saucepans and replaced them every few years - same with baking trays. Wife works at Saino's so staff discount makes it a cheaper exercise.
- but if they are as good as they claim, I'd likely give them a go. We've mainly just bought cheap pans and saucepans and replaced them every few years - same with baking trays. Wife works at Saino's so staff discount makes it a cheaper exercise.
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I made a post about this before at some point, as I was looking at a le cruset pan that had a "lifetime" warranty.
But when you read the warranty it excluded "wear and tear" I mean wtf else is going to go wrong, basically barring something like the thing cracking in half by itself, the warranty is effectively worthless.
It's a bit naughty they are allowed to market it without making it obvious as it's a bit misleading.
Exactly, I bet they refuse 95% of claims, only accepting very rare cases of premature pealing or bubbling of the coating or something like that.
They asked for a photo of the top and bottom of the pan and they replied almost immediately saying there were signs that I had used too much heat.
Very easy for them to argue that someone did not wash it right, used the wrong utensil or too much heat.
Going forward I regard the warranty of these items as useless and ignore these lifetime warranty claims on pans.