From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. You'll love cooking up grilled cheese, French toast, burgers, and more on this square griddle. |
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74 of 75 found the following review helpful:
 A perfect griddleJan 31, 2004
By R. Plourde
It's heavy and dead-flat. What can you say about a griddle except that it does exactly what you wish a griddle would do. There are no hot-spots, and the handle stays cool. (The Calphalon Contemporary handles are big, and may get in the way occasionally -- but they stay very cool.)One thing, though -- the non-stick surface is *really* non stick. Make an omlette and it'll spread over just about the whole bottom of the pan in no-time-flat -- which is just great, so long as you like really thin omlettes. Over-easy eggs can be a bit tricky because it's so slippery -- it's not that easy to get the spatula underneath! (Part of that's because plastic and coated spatulas are thicker than metal ones.) One time I almost pushed an egg right off the griddle and onto the stovetop. But anyone who's ever had something stick to a griddle will not complain that nothing can stick. Cleanup is strange. It just doesn't get dirty. I've only had this awhile, but I've used it twenty times, and the nonstick is not only still in perfect condition, it doesn't even show the "bright spots" that, with high-quality non-stick cookware, indicates some mechanical burnishing. I think this will last forever.
23 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Warped GriddleMar 07, 2007
By C. Lagestee
I purchased this griddle In August of 2006 and use it every Sunday. There is alot i like about the pan, but one huge problem is it warped. I know you are not suppose to put a hot pan in cool water because that will cause this to happen, but I did not do that. I have a smooth glass top surface to my stove so a warped pan is not good. I do have to say the heat still conducts though the pan to give me even cooking thoughout.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Great griddleFeb 03, 2004
By JerryFla
I have a cheap griddle same size, and now have this Calphalon one. BIG difference. Much better heat distribution, better teflon = easier clean. Handy for bacon (may need to pour of drippings if a lot of bacon), grilled sandwiches, pancakes, eggs.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Best Addition to Our CookwareMar 09, 2007
By M. Carey
"Workin4Vacation"
This pan is the best.....I wish I had bought it sooner.
The handle is weighted perfectly so it does not tip the pan over. It works great on our smooth surface stove top. And as a bonus.....reheats 2 pieces of pizza at once with the most crispy crust.....sometimes better than the pizza was the night before. Can't say enough good about this pan - we use it almost daily.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Great griddle for the first year...Feb 11, 2011
By Victor H. Agresti
"remodeling-guy"
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
Our Calphalon griddle was "dead-flat" and worked very well when it was new; I would have rated it at 5 stars.
Unfortunately, after about a year or so, the bottom bulged downward; so much so, that it rocks to and fro on the very center of the griddle on our glass-top electric range. [My wife had always cleaned it in hot water, since we knew putting a hot griddle in cold water could cause this to happen.] It's still usable but most of the griddle's bottom no longer touches the range's glass top.
Click on Customer Images to see the "bulge".
We replaced the Calphalon with a Circulon Elite Nonstick 12" Round Griddle; its bottom doesn't bulge. The Circulon is also aluminum, but has a heavy bonded-on stainless steel bottom plate. The total thickness of the bottom is about 3/8", versus 1/8" for the Calphalon.
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