topic Re: Copper chef pans in Kitchen

Copper chef pans

DAB134 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:31:14 GMT

PLEASE answer this question Eric:

Why does the pamphlet enclosed in with my CC pans say that I must season the pans before using and then EVERY TIME they are put in the dishwasher?

It says to heat clean, sry pan on low hweat for 30 seconds, remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, using a paper toewel, rub oil all over the entire INTERIOR surface of pan and then REPEAT when washed in dishwasher.

Eric CONTINUALLY says on QVC that NO SEASONING is ever needed. So, please clear up this issue for me. PLEASE, check the CC inclosure that comes with the pans and please make the seasoning issue EVERY time you present the pans on QVC.

I wanted to gift 2 pans to my daughter who always uses the dishwasher - if she has to season these pan everytime, she won't want them at all.

Sincerely,

Doreen Bourdeau

Re: Copper chef pans

Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:45:13 GMT

Good question, Doreen, but it's doubtful Eric will ever see it here. QVC vendors and hosts don't usually post on these boards. I'd check for a Facebook or other media account. You could contact David on Facebook and have him pose the question to Eric. Good luck.

Re: Copper chef pans

TheMemphisVette — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:29:50 GMT

how many millions of these pans have been sold?

i can't imagine all those people are doing that.

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Daysdee — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:08:46 GMT

@TheMemphisVette wrote:
how many millions of these pans has been sold?

i can't imagine all those people are doing that.

Interesting that this has never been mentioned in the presentations. I also think people aren't doing that. I see some at local Marshall's.

Re: Copper chef pans

Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 04:52:01 GMT

I have one of these pans and I never seasoned it. I don't recall reading it needed seasoning. Doreen is obviously more observant than I. I don't know why you'd put it in the dishwasher. Takes up lots of room and can easily be cleaned with a swipe of a dish cloth.

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catchersmom — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 09:14:04 GMT

@Kachina624 agreed. I've never placed mine in the dishwasher either, it's just too easy to clean and in my tiny dishwasher real estate is valuable!

I also purchased one of those Gotham Steel (?) copper pans on clearance from the Q several months ago and it's also super easy to clean and never been in the dishwasher.

I've read some bad reviews on both pans/brands on various sites but I have to say I love both my pans and never had any issues. In fact I tossed out two other skillets after receiving these.

Re: Copper chef pans

Nataliesgramma — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 10:52:52 GMT

Probably don't NEED to season them....but they recommend it to cook better....... might be the reason

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SharkE — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 13:32:54 GMT

They got RED copper now LOL

Re: Copper chef pans

Kachina624 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:22:07 GMT

@SharkE I bet they made them in red just for you.

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SharkE — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:23:31 GMT

Nah, don't want copper sticking with my Sam's Club brand still the best.

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Bobb — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:33:05 GMT

Better use them quick, they are such garbage they only have a 60 day warranty!

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Barbarainnc — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 20:14:54 GMT

Induction stove tops can't be used around people wearing pacemakers.

Re: Copper chef pans

Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 20:49:52 GMT

@Bobb wrote:
Better use them quick, they are such garbage they only have a 60 day warranty!

Hmmmm, @Bobb. I have both the 9.5" and 11" pans, and the 11" skillet. I use one of them every single day (well, except Saturdays). I give them no special treatment whatsoever -- cooking is fantastic, and clean up is a swipe & rinse. I use them for every kind of cooking.

I've had mine for over a year and they are as good as new! I love my Copper Chef pans and will never get rid of them.

Re: Copper chef pans

Daysdee — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 21:58:47 GMT

Just curious--What is the difference between Copper Chef pans and Gotham Steel pans? I bought the Gotham Steel last year from QVC when they were on and they had various colors for the exterior, but inside was copper color. They clean up well, but not perfect. They look so similar to Copper Chef except for the colors.

Re: Copper chef pans

loveds2u — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:44:24 GMT

Will Copper Chef ever come out with the smaller pans? I love all my skillets, pans and casseroles, but I'd love to see at least a two quart pan.

Re: Copper chef pans

Daysdee — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:31:24 GMT

@loveds2u wrote:
Will Copper Chef ever come out with the smaller pans? I love all my skillets, pans and casseroles, but I'd love to see at least a two quart pan.

I think Eric has "hinted" that they will. Callers have requested saucepans and smaller pans.

Re: Copper chef pans

foodsport — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:22:41 GMT

I bought the 9.5" about 9 months ago at a BBB store (so I could return it without the hassle of shipping it back to QVC or any other place). Everything worked as advertised until I was reminded by an animated TV presentation of how the pan can make popcorn without oil.

THAT was a mistake and doomed my pan. So while I had no problems before that with the non-stick, if not for just a handful of unpopped corn kernels I suspect I'd still be using the pan. However those kernels BURNED a char on the bottom and no amount of soaking or any other and all other recommended methods to clean it were successful.

In the trash it went (I was out of my return period, although BBB is pretty flexible about returns but it was too far to drive to the store.)

Needless to say I went from a fan of the pan, to a serious detractor.

Okay, so ....QVC just had a ridiculous Today's Special this last weekend with the Induction Burner and the Pan (with accessories), and also because I had a sizeable credit coming to me, I couldn't resist. I'm getting the whole package for $10/mo on easy pay.

I won't make popcorn again (with or without oil), so I'm hoping like you, Caaareful Shopper, I will be using my new 11" square pan for over a year and still loving it.

I do find it amazing that the 5 ✰ and the 1 ✰ reviews are almost equal. How is it that so many people seem to end up with a CC pan that is garbage, and some who have had so much success??

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CindyDale — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:37:40 GMT

My Copper Chef skillet is sticking with scrambled eggs. I wrote to Eric on his Facebook page and he never answered me! I went to his new site erictheiss.com as he wrote on his Facebook page, and it is terrible! What is going on???

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Sueliz — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:48:17 GMT

@foodsport wrote:
I bought the 9.5" about 9 months ago at a BBB store (so I could return it without the hassle of shipping it back to QVC or any other place). Everything worked as advertised until I was reminded by an animated TV presentation of how the pan can make popcorn without oil.

THAT was a mistake and doomed my pan. So while I had no problems before that with the non-stick, if not for just a handful of unpopped corn kernels I suspect I'd still be using the pan. However those kernels BURNED a char on the bottom and no amount of soaking or any other and all other recommended methods to clean it were successful.

In the trash it went (I was out of my return period, although BBB is pretty flexible about returns but it was too far to drive to the store.)

Needless to say I went from a fan of the pan, to a serious detractor.

Okay, so ....QVC just had a ridiculous Today's Special this last weekend with the Induction Burner and the Pan (with accessories), and also because I had a sizeable credit coming to me, I couldn't resist. I'm getting the whole package for $10/mo on easy pay.

I won't make popcorn again (with or without oil), so I'm hoping like you, Caaareful Shopper, I will be using my new 11" square pan for over a year and still loving it.

I do find it amazing that the 5 ✰ and the 1 ✰ reviews are almost equal. How is it that so many people seem to end up with a CC pan that is garbage, and some who have had so much success??

@foodsportThe same thing happened to me with the popcorn. I did exactly what Eric said and it left black burn marks that no amount of soaking or scrubbing will take out. As far as I'm concerned Curtis Stone makes the best pans in the business. No more CC for me.

Re: Copper chef pans

MagentaL — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:48:48 GMT

I decided to jump on the forums to find information on the copper chef pans I recently bought. I purchased the set with multiple pans and addons advertised on QVC .

I am really disappointed in my purchase as two of the pans now, have chipped/peeled off the burgandy color on the bottm. Plus, one pan melted the color onto the bottom middle plate!

I did email customer service here after using the first pan, (everyone is so helpful which I really appreciate), explaining the problem and that I didn't want to ship the whole set back as it costs more. It was suggested I email the company which I did. I have used two different email addresses and the newest email was just kicked back reading delivery incomplete. They must not be accepting emails.

So, for pans to have a lifetime warranty, and emails not being read and replied too, I think its terribly poor service and I won't buy anything else from them. I did read that some here have had good results and thats great. My experience is anything but that.

Guess I don't know what else to do with this but at least give caution to new buyers.