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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 4-Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set
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Our Price: $71.99
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks
Average Customer Rating:  
Manufacturer: Cuisinart
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Cuisinart
EAN: 0086279005014
Feature: Set includes: 12-quart stockpot; pasta insert; steamer basket; and lid, all constructed of mirror finish 18/10 stainless steel
Label: Cuisinart
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 12-20-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty;
Manufacturer: Cuisinart
Model: 77-412
Publisher: Cuisinart
Studio: Cuisinart
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Features
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Set includes: 12-quart stockpot; pasta insert; steamer basket; and lid, all constructed of mirror finish 18/10 stainless steel
Encapsulated aluminum pot bottom eliminates hotspots and ensures even heating
Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop and are riveted for strength
Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 550 degrees F
Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Vendor Not Product
Comment: I love Cuisinart, and planned to get this steamer, however, the price on this one is NOT A DEAL! You can go to Cuisinart and it will be the exact same price. Frankly, in a case like this, I would prefer to buy directly from Cuisinart then some third party vendor who makes it seems as though your getting a deal.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Can't go wrong with Cuisinart
Comment: I have to admit that I've been 'sold' on Cuisinart for a while. When I began upgrading my outlet-brand pans with 'the good stuff', I conducted my own test by purchasing pans from several vendors. Cuisinart stood out as the best overall value and I've been hooked ever since. This Pasta/Steamer Set works better than advertised. It brings water to the boil quickly and the pasta cooker/strainer makes the task of cooking pasta easy. Just boil, cook, drain, and plate. Trust me here, don't go looking any further...if you want quality at a good price, then make the purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: My Wife Loves It!
Comment: My wife loves it. she said that it heats very evenly and cleans very easily. most of our other pots are allclad but i couldnt afford to pay 300+ dollars for the allclad stockpot so i got this one and my wife couldn't be happier. it performs just as well as the allclad brand and was less than a third of the price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great but needs some improvement
Comment: I bought this to replace an older smaller pasta cooker. I have about 20 pieces of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro cookware but couldn't justify spending over $100 for a large stockpot. The only notable difference is that the Multiclad has the sandwiched aluminum all the way up the sides of the pot. Not really necessary I thought for something I would use mostly for boiling water. Besides, the heat source is only really from below and that extra multiclad surface only adds to the weight.
I love the shiney exterior and the large capacity compared to my previous pasta pot. The steamer insert is a nice little extra but I'm not sure I'd want to haul out this enormous pot just to steam a few veggies. The lid is more domed than Cuisinart's standard lids and has a more sculpted handle. Cleanup is easy but only if you have a very large sink. The handles on both the pot and insert are solid and appear to be very securely attached.
So what's not to like?
This pot was a lot bigger than I anticipated. So large in fact that it doesn't fit in my normal cookware drawer. I ended up having to divide the pot from the insert just so it would fit in the cabinets. And that domed lid just adds to the height. The insert didn't need to stick out of the pot as far as it does and the handles on the insert come out further than those on the pot itself. Where the pot will barely fit, the insert won't just because of the handles. The other problem with the height of this pot comes when you try to use it on your stove. I nearly have to stick my head under the fan hood to see inside it!
The inside of both the pasta insert and the steamer basket won't drain completely. There are no drain holes along the bottom outer edges so the water continues to drip after removing it from the pot whenever it's tilted. I'm also not sure why they made the outsides of the insert and steam basket so shiny but made the insides brushed. This is almost the opposite of their fry pans. A shiny smooth inside would have made cleanup easier without the use of Teflon.
It would have received 5 stars except for these minor issues.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lovely pasta pot
Comment: This is a well made, usable pot, that has even heat conduction. The two liners (one for veggies, one for pasta) make it extremely useful.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Boil the perfect pot of pasta--an all-around favorite that just got better! Cuisinart's Pasta/Steamer Set includes a 12-quart stock pot with tight fitting cover, convenient self-draining pasta insert and steamer basket for added versatility--use it to steam vegetables and shellfish. Set is constructed of gleaming 18/10 stainless steel designed for smart, healthy cooking. Features riveted Cool Grip Handles for a confident hold, tapered rims for easy pouring and a lid that locks in flavor, texture and nutrients. Aluminum core spreads heat for even cooking. Ideal for the stovetop, oven or broiler, the set is even freezer-safe for the ultimate in food storage convenience. Dishwasher safe. Lifetime limited warranty.
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