http://www.vitalwares.com/ We are an all Canadian site priced in Canadian dollars! That means no long border delays and no duty, buy in canada. en Copyright (c) 2010 www.vitalwares.ca admin@vitalwares.ca admin@vitalwares.ca Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:06:20 -0400 Zen-Cart v. v 2.1.3 27.01.2008 16:37 RSS 2.0 Feed 1440 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5029 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-unison-8-qt-stock-pot 8 qt. Stock pot: The tall, narrow profile minimizes evaporation during the slow, lengthy process of making stock. Features include: • The specially textured Calphalon Unison SEAR NONSTICK surface seals in flavor and is ideal for sautéed vegetables, braised beef, chops and cutlets and pan sauces. • The specially textured Sear Nonstick surface has the searing capability that true chefs demand from professional-grade cookware, yet all the convenience of nonstick. • Cook with little or no oils, butter or fats.100% Dishwasher safe. • Oven safe to 500°F / 260°C . Utensils: Nylon, coated and wooden. • Material: Heavy-gauge, hard anodized aluminum; Sear nonstick interior. Cover: Domed, tempered glass with stainless steel rim. Specifications: Size: 13.9 x 11.9 x 10.1 inches ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5029 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:18:46 -0400 5029 Calphalon 27420 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5028 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-unison-4-qt-soup-pot 4 qt. Soup pot: Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher-safe nonstick soup pot while sacrificing nothing in culinary performance. Equipped with Calphalon's Slide nonstick surface, the pot is designed to slow-simmer soups, stews and pasta sauces without sticking or scorching. Features include: • Heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with three interlocking nonstick layers provides excellent heat conduction and uniform cooking; exterior won't chip, peel, stain or scratch. • Durable nonstick interior for flawless release and convenient cleanup. • Tempered-glass lid seals in moisture. • Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the cooktop. Care: • Allow pot to cool before washing. • Dishwasher safe; do not use detergents that contain bleach. • Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents. • Stubborn food residue and stains on the interior can be removed with a soft bristle brush; use a nonabrasive pad or sponge on the exterior. Use: • Ideal for gas and electric cooktops. • Oven safe to 500ºF. • Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the nonstick surface. Specifications: Size: 8" diameter, 7 1/4" high. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5028 Sat, 08 May 2010 03:18:59 -0400 5028 Calphalon 27414 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=116 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-gourmet-pasta-insert Cuisinox Gourmet Pasta Insert Cuisinox Gourmet Pasta Insert Use this pasta insert with our 24 cm stock pot. Using this insert avoids having to use a colander in order to strain noodles. Restaurants often use this insert to avoid having to reheat water. Simply fill the insert with a fresh batch of pasta and insert it into the already boiling water from the first batch. The stock pot cover will also fit on this steamer insert. Pasta Insert Features: • Pasta Insert Size (L x W x H) : 24 x 24 x 35 cm • 7.7 liter / 8.2 quart Capacity • Graduated Interior Markings • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=116 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:46:34 -0500 116 Cuisinox POTC24PI http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=84 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-elite-covered-stock-pots Cuisinox Elite Covered Stock Pots Cuisinox Elite Covered Stock Pots The high luster mirror finish combined with the arched top lid gives this Stock pot it’s unique look and style. Stainless steel rivets permanently attach our cast stainless steel handles. A pure 18/10 stainless steel assures long-lasting brilliance and easy maintenance. Our 3-ply Surround-Heat technology distributes heat evenly and efficiently. Stock Pot Features: • Stock Pot Size (L x W x H) : 30 x 30 x 35 cm • Graduated Interior Markings • Induction Ready • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=84 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:16:21 -0500 84 Cuisinox Cuisinox Elite Stockpots http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=117 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-gourmet-covered-pasta-pot-set Cuisinox Gourmet Covered Pasta Pot Set Cuisinox Gourmet Covered Pasta Pot Set Now you can enjoy the ease, simplicity and safety of cooking your pasta without ever having to lift and pour a heavy pot of boiling water. The 3 pc pasta pot from Cuisinox allows you to cook and serve pasta by simply removing the perforated insert up and out of the boiling water. You may then immerse a fresh new batch of pasta right into the already boiling water. This is great for large gatherings or special events. Now you can cook two or more types of noodles quickly and easy. A must for cooking lasagna, steaming shellfish and cooking a few cobs of corn. The pot may also be used on its own and comes with a handy see through glass lid. Pasta Pot Features: • Pasta Pot Size (L x W x H) : 24 x 24 x 40 cm • 7.5 liter / 8 Quart Capacity • Graduated Interior Markings • Pasta Insert Included • Tempered Glass Lid Included • Dishwasher Safe • Induction Ready • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=117 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:24:20 -0500 117 Cuisinox POTC24-PASTA http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4124 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-gourmet-steamer-insert Cuisinox Gourmet Steamer Insert Cuisinox Gourmet Steamer Insert A good way for vegetables to retain their nutrients and color is to steam them as opposed to boiling them. Simply insert this steamer into a 16, 18, or 20 cm pot and the boiling water in the receiving pot provides hot steam to the steamer above. Use the receiving pot's cover on the steamer above to seal in maximum heat. Steamer Insert Features: • Steamer Size (L x W x H) : 20 x 20 x 14 cm • 3.4 liter / 3.6 Quart Capacity • Fits into 16/18/20 cm / 6.3 / 7.1 / 7.8 inch Diameter Pots • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4124 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:23:47 -0500 4124 Cuisinox POTC20ST http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=118 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-gourmet-double-boiler-insert Cuisinox Gourmet Double Boiler Insert Cuisinox Gourmet Double Boiler Insert Heat sauces without burning or overheating with this very practical double boiler insert. Simply insert the double boiler into a 16, 18, or 20 cm pot with boiling water and a gentle heat prevents overheating or burning. Double Boiler Insert Features: • Boiler Insert Size (L x W x H) : 40 x 20 x 13 cm • 3.4 litre/ 3.59 Quart Capacity • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=118 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:07:02 -0500 118 Cuisinox POTC20DB http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=113 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-gourmet-covered-stock-pot Cuisinox Gourmet Covered Stock Pot Cuisinox Gourmet Covered Stock Pot When practicality meets elegance, the result is this useful beautiful stock pot. Just a charm to use and its durability guarantees satisfaction for many years. Covered Stock Pot Features: • Stock Pot Size (L x W x H) : 32 x 32 x 36 cm • Graduated Interior Markings • Dishwasher Safe • Induction Ready • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=113 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:56:19 -0500 113 Cuisinox Cuisinox Gourmet Covered Stock http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=149 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-elite-steamer-insert Cuisinox Elite Steamer Insert Cuisinox Elite Steamer Insert A good way for vegetables to retain their nutrients and color is to steam them as opposed to boiling them. The boiling water in the receiving pot provides hot steam to the steamer above. Use the receiving pot's cover on the steamer above to seal in maximum heat. Elite Steamer Insert Features: • Steamer Size (L x W x H) : 20 x 20 x 10 cm • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=149 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:11 -0500 149 Cuisinox Cuisinox Elite Steamer Insert http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=94 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-elite-pasta-insert Cuisinox Elite Pasta Insert Cuisinox Elite Pasta Insert Using this insert avoids having to use a colander in order to strain noodles. Restaurants often use this insert to avoid having to reheat water. Simply fill the insert with a fresh batch of pasta and insert it into the already boiling water from the first batch. The stock pot's cover will also fit on this steamer insert. Pasta Insert Features: • Pasta Insert Size (L x W x H) : 25 x 25 x 35 cm • 7.7 liter / 8 .2 Quart Capacity • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=94 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:30:24 -0500 94 Cuisinox POT324PI http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=148 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-elite-double-boiler-insert Cuisinox Elite Double Boiler Insert Cuisinox Elite Double Boiler Insert Heat sauces without burning or overheating with this very practical double boiler insert. Simply insert the double boiler into a 20 cm pot (POT3202 or POT320). The boiling water in the receiving pot provides a gentle heat, thus preventing overheating. Double Boiler Insert Features: • Boiler Insert Size (L x W x H) : 26 x 21 x 20 cm • 3.6 liter / 3.8 Quart Capacity • Dishwasher Safe • 25 Year Warranty ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=148 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:24:38 -0500 148 Cuisinox POT320DB http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=152 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/cuisinox-elite-blancher Cuisinox Elite Blancher Cuisinox Elite Blancher For onion rings, French fries or tempura, this blancher handles all your deep-frying needs. Holding four quarts, it is designed to fit inside your Cuisinox Elite 24 cm / 9.5 inch pot. A special hook lets you rest this blancher on the side of your sauce pan for draining away any grease. Blancher Features: • Blancher Size (L x W x H) : 40 x 24 x 18 cm • 18/10 stainless steel • Dishwasher safe ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=152 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:24:20 -0500 152 Cuisinox POT22FRY http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1409 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-contemporary-stainless-stock-pot Great tastes come to those who wait. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Stock Pots are ideal for stews, stock, chili and other moist-cooked dishes. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes, whether you're slowly simmering or rapidly boiling. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Stock Pots are designed for easy cooking, easy cleanup and maximum performance. Add a stainless insert for your pasta-making pleasure. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Stock Pot Features •  Sleek Curved Vessel. Unique design complements your kitchen. •  Tri-Ply Performance. Full aluminum core for superb conductivity and even heating. •  Dishwasher Safe. Fast, easy clean-up. •  Stay-Cool Handles. Comfortable through hours of stovetop cooking. •  Tempered Glass Covers. For see through convenience and beautiful presentation. •  Beautiful, Brushed Stainless Exterior. •  Lifetime Warranty. Model Detail LR808 8 qt. Stock Pot - Full House Cover: Tempered glass with stainless steel rim. Handle: Brushed stainless steel handle. Oven Safe: Yes, covers safe to 450 degrees. Broiler Safe: Yes, covers only to 450 degrees. Dishwasher Safe: Yes. Utensils: Any - metal, nylon or wood. Warranty: Lifetime. Contemporary Stainless Now, style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is the first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware. A full aluminum core, sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel. So you'll enjoy fabulous results on the stovetop, in the oven and in the broiler. Handles stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop and glass covers make it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is also dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.   Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick.   Cooking With Calphalon Stainless Steel Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps: •  Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans. •  Preheat the pan and oil properly (see Stove-Top Use). •  Use the proper temperature to cook (see Heat Settings). TIP DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays in any Calphalon cookware. Sprays leave a gummy residue that is difficult to remove completely. This residue causes food to stick, even in nonstick cookware.   Utensils You may use metal whisks, spoons, spatulas and other non-sharp metal utensils. They will not harm the stainless steel surface. HOWEVER, do not use sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, or whip foods in any pan. Such use can scratch the pan, especially when it's heated. (All metals become softer when heated.)   Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan. TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER The exclusive Calphalon Cool VTM long handle design keeps handles cool to the touch during stovetop cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Stainless steel pans can be used in the oven and under the broiler. Tempered glass covers are oven safe to 450°F.   PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Hand-washing stainless steel surfaces with hot sudsy water and a Dobie Pad is recommended. However, stainless steel is dishwasher safe. See below for other recommended cleansers. Recommended Cleaners •  Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher when hand-washing.) •   RADIANCE from Calphalon •   Penny Brite, Bon Ami, Barkeeper's Friend Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad   DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping.   TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers.   Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Contemporary Stainless and Tri-Ply Stainless cookware is covered by our Lifetime Warranty and Simply Calphalon Stainless is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1409 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:06:12 -0500 1409 Calphalon 27231 - LR808 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1274 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-one-infused-anodized-stock-pot   Great tastes come to those who wait. Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pots are ideal for stews, stock, chili and other moist-cooked dishes. heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes, whether you're slowly simmering or rapidly boiling. Add a stainless insert for your pasta-making pleasure. Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot Features •  Heavy-gauge, highly conductive Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot sears food quickly and evenly. •  Infused with an advanced release polymer, the Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot cooking surface not only sears food perfectly - it also lets you control when foods release from the bottom of the pan. •  Hot, soapy water and a dish cloth --that's generally all you need to keep Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot sparkling clean. The infused anodized cooking surface releases food as easily during clean-up as it does while you cook. •  Deglazes beautifully. •  Handles stay comfortably cool during stovetop cooking. •  Compatible with gas, electric, and ceramic top stoves. Model Detail DR808 8 Qt. Stock Pot Material: Heavy-gauge Infused Anodized aluminum Cover: Brushed Stainless Handle: Cast stainless steel handles stay comfortably cool for stovetop cooking. Oven Safe: Yes Broiler Safe: Yes Dishwasher Safe: No Utensils: Any Warranty: Lifetime   What is Calphalon One Infused Anodized ? If performance is paramount to you, then Calphalon One Infused Anodized is the ideal cookware choice. The smooth metal surface of Calphalon One Infused Anodized delivers superior results when searing and browning. Steaks, chops and chicken develop beautiful caramelized texture on the outside while they stay moist and juicy on the inside. Sautéed meats, poultry and vegetables build up rich, even color and luscious flavor as they cook. And with Calphalon One Infused Anodized cookware, you get lots of tasty bits for deglazing--the critical ingredient for rich, delicious pan sauces. Also, no need to worry when cooking fish, crýpes and other foods that tend to tear when you turn them; the infused anodized surface of Calphalon One cookware gives you more control, no matter what you're cooking- foods lift without tearing. Designed for flexibility, Calphalon One cookware is built to withstand high temperatures without warping. It's the one cookware you need for stovetop, oven and broiler cooking. Triple riveted handles stay cool during stovetop cooking, too.       Before You Cook •  Wash your new Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot can cause foods to stick. Cooking With Infused Anodized Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference. In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps: •  Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans. •  Preheat the Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot and oil properly (see Stove-Top Use). •  Use the proper temperature to cook (see Heat Settings). Utensils Feel free to use any utensils on Calphalon One Infused Anodized, including metal, wood and nylon. Do not use sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, or whip foods in the pan. Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stock Pot faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelette, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan. TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils When searing our sautéing, a small amount of butter or oil is all you need. Your recipe may call for more; if so, we recommend you follow the recipe. Allow the oil to heat for a minute before adding food to the pan. Do not use aerosol cooking sprays with Calphalon One Infused Anodized. These sprays contain a chemical propellant that is difficult to remove from cookware. To keep cooking oil to a minimum, try using a mister filled with your favorite olive oil. Alternatively, dab a bit of oil on a paper towel and carefully wipe the bottom of the pan. PLEASE REMEMBER Shorter handles, higher cooking temperatures and longer cooking times can cause handles to get hot, especially Infused Anodized products. Cool V long handles on Calphalon One Infused Anodized dramatically reduce heat conduction along the handle allowing for more comfortable cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Infused anodized pans can be used in the oven and under the broiler. PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Do not clean Calphalon One Infused Anodized cookware in a dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents will damage the surface. Dishwasher use will void your Lifetime Warranty. Hand wash your cookware thoroughly inside and out after every use. Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth or sponge. To restore your pans to "like new" condition, wash with a green Scotch Brite pad and Bar Keeper's Friend. Pay special attention to rinsing when you use Bar Keeper's Friend; without careful rinsing, the cleaner may occasionally leave a powdery soap film. Recommended Cleaners • Bar Keeper's Friend Recommended Cleaning Pad • Scotch-Brite DO NOT USE Oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for walls, floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping. For stubborn burnt-on spots, allow your pan to cool then soak in hot, soapy water for 10 minutes. Burnt-on foods will lift off after soaking. To restore shine to stainless steel covers, wash with a dish cloth or sponge and Bar Keeper's Friendâ. Because Calphalon One is hand-crafted cookware, you may notice subtle variations in the pans' finish. These "character lines" are perfectly normal -a natural result of the manufacturing process. TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers. Lifetime Warranty Calphalon One Infused Anodized cookware is covered by our Lifetime Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1274 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:14 -0500 1274 Calphalon 27056 - DR808 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1406 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-contemporary-nonstick-pasta-insert   Pasta, corn on the cob, lobster, boiled potatoes --they've never been easier to prepare than with Calphalon's all-purpose inserts. The stainless steel design of  Calphalon Contemporary NonStick Pasta Insert provides durable, rust-free performance, use after use. Double loop handles make removing foods easier and safer. Just lift out the insert and water drains back into the pot. Designed to nestle perfectly in many Calphalon pots. Model Detail JR808PI The Assistant - 8 qt Pasta Insert Handle: Two stainless steel loop handles Oven Safe: To 450 degrees Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: No Utensils: Nylon, wood, coated Warranty: Lifetime Contemporary Nonstick Featuring a hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior, Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick combines durability and performance with fast clean-up and easy low-fat cooking. Designed to fit your style of cooking, living and entertaining, each versatile vessel accommodates several different cooking techniques. Many feature two loop handles, for convenient cooking both on the stovetop and in the oven, as well as beautiful presentation at the table. Contemporary Nonstick long handles stay cool on the stovetop for hours of comfortable cooking. Sparkling glass-and-stainless covers give you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces, too.                     Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick. Cooking With Calphalon Nonstick Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays With nonstick cookware, the cooking surface doesn't determine the amount of fats you use to cook. You can use very little or no added oils at all. Or you can use as much butter or oil as you like. You decide --that's the beauty of nonstick. So, use oils or fats for added crispness, color, or flavor, if you like. For a golden color and crisp texture with hash browns, pancakes, and sautéed meats, apply a thin coating of butter or margarine. You may also wipe a thin film of canola, olive or other oil over the cooking surface. Utensils Use only plastic, coated, or wood utensils to protect your pan's nonstick finish. Calphalon offers a complete line of nylon cooking utensils developed especially for use with nonstick cookware TIP DO NOT use metal utensils, sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, release or whip foods in any nonstick pan. Such use can damage the nonstick finish and void your Lifetime Warranty. Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan. TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER Shorter handles, higher cooking temperatures and longer cooking times can cause handles to get hot, especially Hard-Anodized products. Cool V long handles on Infused Anodized and Commercial Hard Anodized dramatically reduce heat conduction along the handle allowing for more comfortable cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Nonstick pans are oven safe to 450°F. Nonstick pans are not approved for broiler use, which will damage the nonstick surface of the pan. PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Nonstick surfaces Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. Please note, pans with a stainless exterior and nonstick interior can go into the dishwasher. However, hand washing is recommended. Hand wash your cookware thoroughly inside and out after every use. Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. After sautéing or frying, we recommend cleaning nonstick pans with a Dobie pad and a recommended nonabrasive cleaner (see below) to remove any food residue. Recommended Cleaners •   Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher for hand-washing purposes.) •   Soft Scrub with bleach, Bon Ami Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping. TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers. Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Commercial Nonstick cookware, Contemporary Nonstick cookware and Commercial Nonstick Bakeware are covered by our Lifetime Warranty. And Simply Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1406 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:44:50 -0500 1406 Calphalon 27013 - JR808PI http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1382 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-one-nonstick-stock-pot   Great tastes come to those who wait. Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pots are ideal for stews, stock, chili and other moist-cooked dishes. heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes, whether you're slowly simmering or rapidly boiling. Add a stainless insert for your pasta-making pleasure. Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pot Features •  Flawless food release -- Sushi rice, mozzarella cheese, caramel-even the stickiest foods lift easily from Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pot 's exceptional nonstick surface. Delicate foods such as eggs and fish filets won't tear when you turn them, either. •  Enduring nonstick performance -- Rigorous testing, simulating years and years of daily use, proves that Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pot  will perform consistently for as long as you cook with it. •  Unmatched durability -- Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pot  is engineered with four interlocking nonstick layers for superior durability. Heavy-gauge aluminum construction and riveted handles lend additional strength. •  Cleans in a flash -- A quick wipe with a soapy sponge on the interior is all it takes to keep Calphalon One NonStick Stock Pot  sparkling clean. To refresh your cookware's exterior shine, use Bar Keeper's Friend and a Scotch Brite pad every now and then. •  Handles stay comfortably cool during stovetop cooking. •  Oven safe to 500 degrees F. •  Stain-resistant, inside and out. •  Lifetime Warranty Model Detail CR808 8 Qt. Stock Pot Material: Heavy-gauge Infused Anodized aluminum with with a revolutionary nonstick cooking surface. Cover: Dome, tempered glass with stainless steel rim, oven safe to 450 degrees F. Handle: Cast stainless steel handles stay comfortably cool for stovetop cooking. Oven Safe: Yes, to 500 degrees F Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: No Utensils: Nylon or wood Warranty: Lifetime   Calphalon One Nonstick Calphalon One Nonstick represents a revolution in nonstick durability. The interior surface features a proprietary matrix of four interlocking nonstick layers, each of which contributes to the cookware's long-lasting performance. Calphalon One Nonstick delivers flawless food release, even with the stickiest foods. There's no need to use added fats when cooking with Calphalon One Nonstick, so low-fat cooking is a breeze. By means of an exclusive anodization process, the exterior surface of Caphalon One Nonstick cookware is infused with an advanced polymer that prevents staining. So clean-up is effortless, both inside and out. For nonstick convenience, exceptional durability and easy clean-up, it's the one nonstick you need in your kitchen.     Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick. Cooking With Calphalon Nonstick Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays With nonstick cookware, the cooking surface doesn't determine the amount of fats you use to cook. You can use very little or no added oils at all. Or you can use as much butter or oil as you like. You decide --that's the beauty of nonstick. So, use oils or fats for added crispness, color, or flavor, if you like. For a golden color and crisp texture with hash browns, pancakes, and sautéed meats, apply a thin coating of butter or margarine. You may also wipe a thin film of canola, olive or other oil over the cooking surface. Utensils Use only plastic, coated, or wood utensils to protect your pan's nonstick finish. Calphalon offers a complete line of nylon cooking utensils developed especially for use with nonstick cookware TIP DO NOT use metal utensils, sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, release or whip foods in any nonstick pan. Such use can damage the nonstick finish and void your Lifetime Warranty. Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan. TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER Shorter handles, higher cooking temperatures and longer cooking times can cause handles to get hot, especially Hard-Anodized products. Cool V long handles on Infused Anodized and Commercial Hard Anodized dramatically reduce heat conduction along the handle allowing for more comfortable cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Nonstick pans are oven safe to 450°F. Nonstick pans are not approved for broiler use, which will damage the nonstick surface of the pan. PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Nonstick surfaces Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. Please note, pans with a stainless exterior and nonstick interior can go into the dishwasher. However, hand washing is recommended. Hand wash your cookware thoroughly inside and out after every use. Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. After sautéing or frying, we recommend cleaning nonstick pans with a Dobie pad and a recommended nonabrasive cleaner (see below) to remove any food residue. Recommended Cleaners •   Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher for hand-washing purposes.) •   Soft Scrub with bleach, Bon Ami Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping. TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers. Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Commercial Nonstick cookware, Contemporary Nonstick cookware and Commercial Nonstick Bakeware are covered by our Lifetime Warranty. And Simply Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1382 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:25:57 -0500 1382 Calphalon 27165 - CR808 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1442 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-small-double-boiler   Designed to fit all Calphalon 2 1/2 quart saucepans, this 2-quart double-boiler insert is made of stainless steel polished to a mirror finish. It's ideal for making delicate sauces and melting cheese and chocolate. It goes safely into the dishwasher and carries a lifetime warranty against defects Calphalon Small Double Boiler Features •  Stainless steel construction •  Lifetime Warranty •  Dishwasher Safe Model Detail A102 Small Double Boiler Oven Safe: No Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: Yes Utensils: Any - metal, nylon or wood. Warranty: Lifetime Contemporary Stainless Now, style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is the first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware. A full aluminum core, sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel. So you'll enjoy fabulous results on the stovetop, in the oven and in the broiler. Handles stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop and glass covers make it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is also dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.     \           Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick.   Cooking With Calphalon Stainless Steel Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps: •  Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans. •  Preheat the pan and oil properly (see Stove-Top Use). •  Use the proper temperature to cook (see Heat Settings). TIP DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays in any Calphalon cookware. Sprays leave a gummy residue that is difficult to remove completely. This residue causes food to stick, even in nonstick cookware.   Utensils You may use metal whisks, spoons, spatulas and other non-sharp metal utensils. They will not harm the stainless steel surface. HOWEVER, do not use sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, or whip foods in any pan. Such use can scratch the pan, especially when it's heated. (All metals become softer when heated.)   Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan.   TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER The exclusive Calphalon Cool VTM long handle design keeps handles cool to the touch during stovetop cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Stainless steel pans can be used in the oven and under the broiler. Tempered glass covers are oven safe to 450°F.   PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Hand-washing stainless steel surfaces with hot sudsy water and a Dobie Pad is recommended. However, stainless steel is dishwasher safe. See below for other recommended cleansers. Recommended Cleaners •  Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher when hand-washing.) •   RADIANCE from Calphalon •   Penny Brite, Bon Ami, Barkeeper's Friend Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad   DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping.   TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers.   Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Contemporary Stainless and Tri-Ply Stainless cookware is covered by our Lifetime Warranty and Simply Calphalon Stainless is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1442 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:21:30 -0500 1442 Calphalon 27086 - A102 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1402 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-contemporary-nonstick-stock-pot   Great tastes come to those who wait. Calphalon stock pots are ideal for stews, stock, chili and other moist-cooked dishes. heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes, whether you're slowly simmering or rapidly boiling. The nonstick finish makes healthy cooking and quick cleanup fast and easy. Add a stainless insert for your pasta-making pleasure. Calphalon Contemporary  Nonstick Stock Pot Features •  Featuring a hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior. •  Versatile vessel shapes that accommodates several different cooking techniques. •  Sparkling glass-and-stainless covers give you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces, too. Model Detail JR808 Full House - 8 qt Stock Pot with cover Material: Hard-anodized aluminum exterior, nonstick interior Cover: Tempered glass with stainless steel rim Handle: Two stainless steel loop handles Oven Safe: To 450 degrees Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: No Utensils: Nylon, wood, coated Warranty: Lifetime Contemporary Nonstick Featuring a hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior, Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick combines durability and performance with fast clean-up and easy low-fat cooking. Designed to fit your style of cooking, living and entertaining, each versatile vessel accommodates several different cooking techniques. Many feature two loop handles, for convenient cooking both on the stovetop and in the oven, as well as beautiful presentation at the table. Contemporary Nonstick long handles stay cool on the stovetop for hours of comfortable cooking. Sparkling glass-and-stainless covers give you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces, too.               Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick. Cooking With Calphalon Nonstick Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays With nonstick cookware, the cooking surface doesn't determine the amount of fats you use to cook. You can use very little or no added oils at all. Or you can use as much butter or oil as you like. You decide --that's the beauty of nonstick. So, use oils or fats for added crispness, color, or flavor, if you like. For a golden color and crisp texture with hash browns, pancakes, and sautéed meats, apply a thin coating of butter or margarine. You may also wipe a thin film of canola, olive or other oil over the cooking surface. Utensils Use only plastic, coated, or wood utensils to protect your pan's nonstick finish. Calphalon offers a complete line of nylon cooking utensils developed especially for use with nonstick cookware TIP DO NOT use metal utensils, sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, release or whip foods in any nonstick pan. Such use can damage the nonstick finish and void your Lifetime Warranty. Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan. TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER Shorter handles, higher cooking temperatures and longer cooking times can cause handles to get hot, especially Hard-Anodized products. Cool V long handles on Infused Anodized and Commercial Hard Anodized dramatically reduce heat conduction along the handle allowing for more comfortable cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Nonstick pans are oven safe to 450°F. Nonstick pans are not approved for broiler use, which will damage the nonstick surface of the pan. PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Nonstick surfaces Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. Please note, pans with a stainless exterior and nonstick interior can go into the dishwasher. However, hand washing is recommended. Hand wash your cookware thoroughly inside and out after every use. Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth. After sautéing or frying, we recommend cleaning nonstick pans with a Dobie pad and a recommended nonabrasive cleaner (see below) to remove any food residue. Recommended Cleaners •   Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher for hand-washing purposes.) •   Soft Scrub with bleach, Bon Ami Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping. TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers. Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Commercial Nonstick cookware, Contemporary Nonstick cookware and Commercial Nonstick Bakeware are covered by our Lifetime Warranty. And Simply Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1402 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:04:11 -0500 1402 Calphalon 27012 - JR808 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1443 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-universal-steamer-insert     This truly versatile steamer insert has three graduated ridges on its bottom that allow it to be used with a wide range of Calphalon cookware, meaning that you'll use it with the cookware you already own and do less juggling of pots when cooking complicated meals. This is great for steaming vegetables and fish, making couscous, cooking tamales and other small packets of food, and even reheating leftover rice. The tempered glass lid with stainless-steel handle and rim fits snugly inside, allowing you to keep an eye on food without losing steam or flavor. Calphalon Universal Steamer Insert Features •  Stainless steel construction •  Tempered glass cover •  Lifetime Warranty •  Dishwasher Safe Model Detail A2100 Universal Steamer Insert Oven Safe: No Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: Yes Utensils: Any - metal, nylon or wood. Warranty: Lifetime Contemporary Stainless Now, style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is the first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware. A full aluminum core, sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel. So you'll enjoy fabulous results on the stovetop, in the oven and in the broiler. Handles stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop and glass covers make it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is also dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.                 Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick.   Cooking With Calphalon Stainless Steel Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps: •  Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans. •  Preheat the pan and oil properly (see Stove-Top Use). •  Use the proper temperature to cook (see Heat Settings). TIP DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays in any Calphalon cookware. Sprays leave a gummy residue that is difficult to remove completely. This residue causes food to stick, even in nonstick cookware.   Utensils You may use metal whisks, spoons, spatulas and other non-sharp metal utensils. They will not harm the stainless steel surface. HOWEVER, do not use sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, or whip foods in any pan. Such use can scratch the pan, especially when it's heated. (All metals become softer when heated.)   Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan.   TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER The exclusive Calphalon Cool VTM long handle design keeps handles cool to the touch during stovetop cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Stainless steel pans can be used in the oven and under the broiler. Tempered glass covers are oven safe to 450°F.   PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Hand-washing stainless steel surfaces with hot sudsy water and a Dobie Pad is recommended. However, stainless steel is dishwasher safe. See below for other recommended cleansers. Recommended Cleaners •  Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher when hand-washing.) •   RADIANCE from Calphalon •   Penny Brite, Bon Ami, Barkeeper's Friend Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad   DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping.   TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers.   Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Contemporary Stainless and Tri-Ply Stainless cookware is covered by our Lifetime Warranty and Simply Calphalon Stainless is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1443 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:41 -0500 1443 Calphalon 27088 - A2100 http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1444 http://www.vitalwares.com/product_reviews/calphalon-8-quart-pasta-insert     When cooking pasta, shellfish, or corn, you need to quickly remove the contents of the pot to prevent overcooking; this insert allows you to do just that. And when cooking stocks, you can remove vegetables and meaty bones by simply lifting the insert by its sturdy handles, avoiding the risks of pouring from a heavy pot into a strainer in the sink. Unlike many inserts, you don't sacrifice any space with this 8-quart stainless-steel piece. It rests gently on the base of the stockpot and then rises above the pot lip another two inches so that you don't lose any height. The lid fits just as neatly on the insert as it does on the pot. Care for this pan with consideration for the long useful life it offers: wash it by hand with mild cleaners Calphalon 8 Quart Pasta Insert Features •  Stainless steel construction •  Lifetime Warranty •  Dishwasher Safe Model Detail APC808 8 qt. Pasta Insert Oven Safe: No Broiler Safe: No Dishwasher Safe: Yes Utensils: Any - metal, nylon or wood. Warranty: Lifetime Contemporary Stainless Now, style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is the first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware. A full aluminum core, sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel. So you'll enjoy fabulous results on the stovetop, in the oven and in the broiler. Handles stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop and glass covers make it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is also dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.               Before You Cook •  Wash your new pan and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. •  Do not season your pan before using it. To enjoy optimum performance from your Calphalon cookware, keep it scrupulously clean. Any kind of oily residue on your pan can cause foods to stick.   Cooking With Calphalon Stainless Steel Cookware Heat Settings Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's also important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using (not too high or too low). Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove. No two stoves work alike. Determine where the settings work best for your stove. You may want to write them down for future reference In general, we recommend: •  High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only. •  Medium to medium-high heat for sautéing, stir frying, and frying. •  Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces. Cooking Oils and Sprays A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps: •  Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans. •  Preheat the pan and oil properly (see Stove-Top Use). •  Use the proper temperature to cook (see Heat Settings). TIP DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays in any Calphalon cookware. Sprays leave a gummy residue that is difficult to remove completely. This residue causes food to stick, even in nonstick cookware.   Utensils You may use metal whisks, spoons, spatulas and other non-sharp metal utensils. They will not harm the stainless steel surface. HOWEVER, do not use sharp instruments or appliances such as electric mixers to cut, chop, or whip foods in any pan. Such use can scratch the pan, especially when it's heated. (All metals become softer when heated.)   Stove-Top Use Preheating When sautéing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control for the cooking process. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high to heat the pan faster. For cooking techniques such as sautéing, stir frying, or preparing an omelettes, preheat at medium to medium-high. This will make sure your food begins cooking properly as soon as you place it in the pan.   TIP: The Butter Test Heat the pan over medium to medium-high heat. When the rim of the pan is hot-to-the-touch, rub a teaspoon of butter over the inside of the pan. When the butter begins to bubble briskly (it should not brown), it's ready for the ingredients. If the butter begins to burn and turn brown, the heat setting is too high. Carefully wipe the burned butter out of the pan with a paper towel, lower the heat and begin again. You can do the butter test even if you don't want to use it as a cooking medium, simply wipe it out with a paper towel and use the medium of your choice, or none at all. Heat cooking oils Whether you are using a hard-anodized, stainless, copper or nonstick pan, it is important to heat the butter or oil to the right temperature. Add oil or butter and allow to heat a minute before adding food. Preheating brings the pan and oil or butter to the right temperature so the food surface sears immediately. It also keeps foods from sticking in hard-anodized pans. Fats and oils work in various temperature ranges. Use the type of oil or fat called for in the recipe. PLEASE REMEMBER The exclusive Calphalon Cool VTM long handle design keeps handles cool to the touch during stovetop cooking. Oven & Broiler Use Stainless steel pans can be used in the oven and under the broiler. Tempered glass covers are oven safe to 450°F.   PLEASE REMEMBER Handles will become very hot in the oven or broiler. Always use a potholder or mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the oven. Cleaning Hand-washing stainless steel surfaces with hot sudsy water and a Dobie Pad is recommended. However, stainless steel is dishwasher safe. See below for other recommended cleansers. Recommended Cleaners •  Dish liquids intended for hand-washing such as Dawn or Joy. (Do NOT use dish detergents made for use in the dishwasher when hand-washing.) •   RADIANCE from Calphalon •   Penny Brite, Bon Ami, Barkeeper's Friend Recommended Cleaning Pad •   Dobie pad   DO NOT USE Abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads, oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for floors, porcelain, etc. Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping.   TIP If eggs and other foods begin sticking, even after following preheating and butter test instructions, it's a sure sign that grease and food residue have built up on the cooking surface. Clean thoroughly, referring to the recommended cleansers.   Lifetime Warranty Calphalon Contemporary Stainless and Tri-Ply Stainless cookware is covered by our Lifetime Warranty and Simply Calphalon Stainless is covered by our 10-Year Warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in commercial establishments. ]]> admin@vitalwares.ca http://www.vitalwares.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1444 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0400 1444 Calphalon 27091 - APC808