Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 11-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Induction-Compatible Base

Cuisinart Chef’s Classic is an 11-piece stainless steel cookware set for everyday searing, simmering, boiling and steaming, with a mirror-finish cooking surface.

• Pure aluminum encapsulated base — heats quickly and distributes heat evenly to help prevent hot spots.
• Works on gas, electric, glass and induction cooktops — use the set across these stovetop types.
• Oven safe to 500°F (260°C), with glass lids safe to 450°F (232°C) — move cookware from stovetop to oven within those limits.
• Dishwasher safe — clean the pots and pans in the dishwasher after cooking.
• Backed by a lifetime warranty — covered by the manufacturer’s stated warranty.

This collection brings together cookware for common daily tasks, from browning food in a skillet to cooking pasta in a stockpot or steaming vegetables. The glass lids let you monitor food as it cooks, while the included range of pots, pans and steamer insert gives a new kitchen or registry a coordinated cooking foundation.

What cookware and accessories are included?

The set contains four lidded vessels, two skillets and a steamer insert. Its different capacities and pan styles cover sauce preparation, sautéing, skillet cooking, larger batches and steaming without leaving out the everyday essentials.

• 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) saucepan and 2.5 qt. (2.4 L) saucepan, each with a glass lid
• 3 qt. (2.8 L) sauté pan with helper handle and glass lid
• 8 qt. (7.6 L) stockpot with glass lid
• 8 in. (20.3 cm) skillet, 10 in. (25.4 cm) skillet and 18 cm steamer insert

How does the cookware heat, and which stovetops can I use?

The encapsulated pure aluminum base heats rapidly and spreads heat across the cooking surface to reduce hot spots. The mirror-finish stainless steel surface does not react with food or change its flavors, making it suitable for searing, browning and deglazing. For a sear, preheat the pan, add a little oil and allow food to form a crust before turning it.

• Tapered rims help pour without drips.
• Saucepans have measurement markings for gauging liquid directly in the pan.
• Tempered glass lids fit tightly to help retain moisture and flavor.

Can I use the pans in the oven, and how do I clean them?

The cookware can go from the stovetop into an oven up to 500°F (260°C), and the tempered glass lids are oven safe up to 450°F (232°C). The pans are also broiler capable, and the set is dishwasher safe for cleanup. Cool Grip riveted stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop; handles become hot in the oven, so use oven mitts when removing cookware.

• Keep the glass lids within their lower oven-temperature limit.
• Use oven mitts for oven-hot cookware and handles.

Cuisinart Chef’s Classic suits home cooks furnishing a new kitchen or adding a coordinated set for regular meals, including cooking that calls for searing, simmering, boiling or steaming. Its range of pan sizes, cooktop compatibility and oven-to-stovetop use make it a practical fit for varied everyday cooking. The set pairs essential pots and pans with an aluminum-encapsulated base, tempered glass lids and a manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty.