Scanpan Classic

• Cooking evenness: This model was very good at uniformly browning a pancake that covered the entire cooking surface. We expect all cookware in this set to perform similarly for this and other food.

• Nonstick durability: This model was very good at withstanding up to 2,000 strokes using steel wool on the frypan's surface. This is done only on frypans with nonstick surfaces, simulating scraping with metal utensils and abrasive cleaners. This also predicts performance for other nonstick pieces in the set.
• Nonstick food release: This model was good in releasing multiple eggs from the frypan. Four eggs are cooked in the frypan consecutively. The pan is initially seasoned with vegetable oil prior to cooking the first egg. An Excellent score indicates that all four eggs slid off the pan without assistance; A Poor score indicates that scraping was needed to release any egg from the pan and some egg residue was left on the pan.
• Handle temperature: This set's handles were excellent at keeping temperatures low enough to touch without a potholder when used on the stovetop. You'll definitely need a potholder for sets scoring Fair or Poor. We also consider the size and shape of the handle when scoring.
• Handle sturdiness: This set scored very good for handle sturdiness, which gauges its resistance to bending or breaking under increasing force.
• Speed of Heating: This stockpot in the set was good in speed of heating, which gauges the amount of time needed for 4L of water to rise 190 degrees F. Those scoring Excellent require less time; those scoring Poor require much more time.

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• Simmering Performance: This stockpot in the set was excellent in Simmering performance, which gauges how well the stockpot can hold tomato sauce at simmering temperatures. Those scoring Excellent can hold the temperature; those scoring Poor can not hold the temperature.

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• Ease of cleaning: This set was very good in cleaning, which gauges the amount of scrubbing needed to remove baked-on béchamel sauce from a saucepan. Those scoring Excellent require minimal effort; those scoring Poor require lots of scrubbing.

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The Scanpan Classic is part of the Cookware test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cookware Set (Nonstick) models like the Classic are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Set: Each set includes at least a saucepan, a frying pan, and a stockpot. Lids are typically counted as separate components in a set.

Cooking evenness: A high score means the pan heats more evenly across its surface. A top-scoring model cooks food consistently, no matter where it's placed in the pan.

Nonstick food release: A high score means food cooked with no oil releases easily from the pan without sticking, making cleanup quicker and easier.