Which is newer/better: Zwilling J.A. Henkels "Spirit" Thermolon OR Zwilling J.A. Henkels Steel-Clad Cera-Force cookware?
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The Cera-force pan is oven safe up to 500 degrees; the Thermolon only to 400 degrees. The Cera-force is extremely non-stick. I don't know about the Thermolon.
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Three-ply: stainless-steel layers sandwich pure aluminum core for even heating Long, comfortable, stay-cool handle riveted for strength Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended Lifetime warranty against defects
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I can't find anywhere there's a JAX model. Do you mean JAY? JAH is similar but larger, has slow-cooking and steaming, and made in Japan. But JAY seems to have thicker inner pan.
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The old model was Teflon. This one has a ceramic lining instead, which is much nicer.
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http://www.zwillingonline.com/cutlery-j-a--henckels-international.htmlIf it is stamped Spain, it was made in Spain of German steel.
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You might also consider carbon steel cookware. Lodge makes that also. More like professional cookware. Care for like cast but a lot lighter weight. Works great with induction burners. Safer for glass tops.
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I don't know. I looked at it. It's a basic aluminum with ceramic. I like it and do plan to buy a whole set. I have professional pots and pans with lifting textures that are adonized for filet mignon but for quick dinners that are healthy and quick clean up its great. I've had nothing stick. I have a gas stove. In my pro pans it takes 4 minutes to do scrambled eggs. This takes 2.
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Yup! All six pieces have the same ceramic based nonstick. I'd be glad to answer any more questions. Had this set for a year and it's worked well, though I had to get one replaced a month ago because it started to lose the non-stick coating. It was covered by warranty though, so that's good.
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According to their web site, "For over 100 years, we have manufactured the best pocelain on steel cookware, right here in the USA." <<http://www.columbianhp.com>>; Columbian Home Products web page. (accessed 11.29.2013)
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This is twice the price of the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin L Shears also sold at Amazon which made me go to the Zwilling J.A. Henckels website. They mentioned cutting poultry with this particular version (which did not appear with the Twin L version - that was simply called a general purpose kitchen shears). Looking at the difference in construction this one looks to be heavier.
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I'm sorry but I don't know. The packaging didn't have as much information as I would have liked, and I ordered it some time ago. I'm very happy with the cookware though. Sorry I couldn't be more help to you. Best of luck.
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I thought I had read somewhere else also that it is aluminized steel but I can't find that reference. At first Cuisenart customer service, when I complained about the persistent burn-off smell told me it was because the ovens are coated with a nonstick Teflon-like material, but when I mentioned that I heard that model used aluminized steel he said he forgot, that model does. But it is highly suspicious. They claim anything that touches the food is BPA-free, but that would not include the nonstick interior. The question of the nature of the interior coatng was asked on a website for a large retail chain that seems to pride itself on offering ptfe/pfoa free cookware. Four days ago their customer service staff posted the following answer to the question which was posted three weeks prior (it's interesting that 3 different previous questions were answered directly by Cuisinart, but this one was from the retailer's customer service staff): "This Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven's interior has a non-toxic heat resistance Xylan coating that meets and exceeds food safety regulations. STAFF" Xylan is similar to Teflon. Here is an interesting website that describes various coatings and their manufactures. There are nonstick coatings that are at least twice as good as Xylan, but is seems they are used for the better cookware. http://www.thecookwareadvisor.com/what-do-you-mean-its-not-teflon/ 7. Manufacturer: Whitford Brand name of non-stick coating: Xylan Popular Brands that use it: Joyce Chen woks, Helen Chen woks About the coating: For the budget cookware. Company gives it a 4-6 out of 10 rating.
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Yes, love my old cast iron cookware. It is just fine on ceramic top range! (One thing, never been anemic; wonder if that's anecdotal.)
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Hi Sandra, The literature is a bit confusing regarding this question. I do know that the Circulon "Classic" is PFOA and PTFE free as well as the lesser quality (IMO), Circulon "Contempo". However, here is a link that may help you with your decision. http://www.allcookwarefind.com/Non-Stick/ I ultimately am using the Circulon Infinite, as I feel it's superior to all other Circulon sets. Please remember that Meyer Corp makes Cuisinart, Rachel Ray, Farberware, Anolon....ect (the list goes on). My second choice from Meyer Corp, would be the Anolon Nouvelle Copper. I have one pan of that brand and it's fantastic. There's a cooking show on TV with Nick Stellino. He is Italian and funny, and sometimes has a martini while or after cooking. He uses the Anolon which I make reference to. Where the pan handles attach to the pan, they don't go through the pan so it doesn't make them hard to clean where they attach. Scanpan (some models) are PFOA/PTFE free and most can be used at high heat with lifetime warranties. Remember to look at reviews (even on other sites) regarding some of the "greener" pans. Some do not hold up as well. Also, as with any reviews, take into consideration the context of the review as some complaints are very minor while others can be very helpful and informative. Some people complain that their pans are showing "wear after 10 yrs" and I find that amusing. Nothing these days is made to last forever and if these pans did, they'd cost thousands of dollars. Good luck. Best, Wade
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The specs supplied with the 17pc cookware we ordered says they are multi layers of heat-conducting metals with 12-element 304 surgical stainless steel exterior. Hope this helps. We are very happy with the cookware we received.
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Vollrath has 4 commercial coatings. CeramiGuard II, SteelCoat X3, PowerCoat2, and Hardcoat II. There are no Z,S, or H models. The newest, longest lasting, and best performing is the CeramiGuard II coating. Any commercial nonstick pan is dishwasher safe as long as the aluminum is not hard anodized.
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These are made in China. Any of the Henckels International are made outside of Germany. Mostly, but not all in China. The Zwilling lines are made in Germany. They tend to come at a higher price as well.