Concord 10-piece Tri-ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set

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This set has high quality features such as the 18/10 aluminum and tri-ply sides. The small handles allow the cookware to be centered in the oven and it is attractive enough to take to the table. I have a stainless steel Calphalon set, too, and this cookware seems similar. I use a Dobie pad for easy cleanup. We do not like any coatings on our cookware because of health concerns so we don't mind the extra effort it takes to clean the stainless steel.

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I have a similar Concord LeisureMan set and have been very content with using them in the past year or so. I also own a Tri-ply Calphalon set. This Concord set does almost as well as the Calphalon. For its price, it's worth getting it if you're on a budget but want to own a cookware set of decent quality. As for the stains that some of you mentioned, if they resemble blue-ish/purple-ish watermaks, I believe that it's a reaction from the stainless steel (SS) with certtain food/liquid. I use a plastic scouring pad such as the Dobie by Scotch Guard, and a little of the Bar Keepers Friend to wash it off. It brings back to its original bright look. No hard scrubbing is needed. In a matter of fact, you can use Bar Keepers Friend with any item that is SS such as pots, pans, sink, etc.If you're new with using SS pots/pans, here are some suggestions to prevent food from sticking to the cookware: 1) Preheat the cookware first. Start with a low heat level for a minute or two before turning it to the desire heat level. 2) Avoid putting cold or frozen food in a hot SS pot/pan. 3) Avoid using Pam spray, (leave spots that won't come off). It's best to use oil or butter when need to. If food sticks, soak the cookware in warm water for a little while before washing it. Avoid scrubbing hard with your tri-ply cookware and avoid using a steel wool to wash them. Hope these tips help you.

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I just love this set, from the day i got these I used them , and the more i use them the more i wish i got them sooner. I never had any REALLY good pots until now.They are just wonderful Thanks again O

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I was hoping these pots with be worth the gamble. While they are pretty inexpensive for tri-ply but they are lightweight compared to all clad. That was OK because at first glance they seem to be of pretty good quality otherwise. I am in agreement with the last reviewer about the staining. All stained after one use. I have tried vinegar and baking soda to remove the stains. Baking soda helped most but not completely. Why do these pots stain? Any insight?? Thank you.

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Purchased the set as an X-mas gift for my wife. Looks very nice - wish they performed the same.Very tricky getting use to the way they heat up. Worst part is they do not clean without wearing out your scrub pad and brush... It does not matter what you cook in it, even water, they stain very bad . We quit trying to remove the stains that these pots leave. Unfortunately the box was thrown away with all the wrapping paper from X-mas morning. Our loss... Do not let it happen to you... FYI: our water system is fine and does not leave stains on anything!

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