Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel Cookware/Multi-Pot, 8 quart
Material | Stainless Steel |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Brand | Calphalon |
Color | As the picture shown |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Is Oven Safe | No |
About this item
- A heavy-gauge aluminum core is sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel by means of high-heat, high-pressure impact bonding for extreme durability.
- Aluminum core provides superior conductivity and even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process. Non-porous stainless steel cooking surface is safe for use with all utensils.
- Clear tempered-glass lids let you see food while it's cooking and are oven safe, so you can finish covered dishes in the oven or keep them warm until ready to serve
- Includes 8-quart stock pot, pasta insert, steamer insert, lid.
- Contemporary Stainless epitomizes the soul of modern style with professional performance and dishwasher-safe convenience
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From the manufacturer
About Calphalon
Calphalon invented hard-anodized aluminum cookware, introducing gourmet cookware to the average consumer for the first time, and for more than 50 years we have been on a mission to prove that cooking can be relaxing, fun and personal. We know our customers share the passion we have for our products, and the expectations they have for our brand drive the decisions we make every day.
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware
Style meets professional performance.
Style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. The first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware.
- Dual metal construction: a heavy-gauge aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel
- Highly reflective surface offers maximum visibility
- Superior conductivity and even heating
- Brushed stainless steel for a contemporary look
- Long stainless steel handles stay cool
- Oven and broiler safe
Full Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon will replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to the instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in a commercial establishment.
Durable Stainless Steel Construction
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware is crafted from two metals; a heavy-gauge aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel by means of high-heat, high-pressure impact bonding.
The stainless steel construction offers superior conductivity and even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process.
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Elegant LookThe cookware surface is elegant brushed stainless steel for a contemporary look that can go from the oven or stove directly to the table. |
Superb BrowningThe durable, non-porous surface is safe for use with all utensils and excellent for browning and producing fond for superb pan sauces. |
Long-Lasting, Reflective SurfaceThe reflective surface allows for easy monitoring of foods as they cook, and retains a like-new appearance for beautiful performance time after time. |
Dishwasher-Safe
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware is constructed from stainless steel that makes it dishwasher safe.
Resists Corrosion and Scratches
The durable cookware surface won't corrode, or scratch from your cooking utensils.
Ergonomic, Stay-Cool Riveted Stainless Steel Handles
The long, cast stainless steel handles stay comfortably cool, even when the cookware is hot, and have a lightweight, ergonomic design that makes it comfortable to hold pans for extended periods. Handles are double-riveted by hand for durability and stability.
Tempered-Glass Lids
Clear tempered-glass lids let you see food while it's cooking. They are oven safe, so you can finish covered dishes in the oven or keep them warm until you're ready to serve. The domed design returns moisture to food. Wide metal bands strenghten and stabilize the lids.
Classic Stainless | Contemporary Stainless | Tri-Ply Stainless | Tri-Ply Copper | |
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Construction | Stainless steel with impact-bonded aluminum base | Heavy-gauge aluminum core between two layers of brushed stainless steel | Heavy-gauge aluminum core with polished stainless steel exterior and brushed stainless steel interior | Heavy-gauge aluminum core with polished copper exterior and brushed stainless steel interior |
Handles | Long, stay-cool stainless steel | Cast, brushed, stainless steel | Cast, polished, Cool-V stainless steel | Cast, polished, Cool-V stainless steel |
Lids | Tempered-Glass | Tempered-Glass, wide metal bands stabilize lid | Tempered-Glass, wide metal bands stabilize lid | Stainless Steel |
Cleaning and Care | Dishwasher-Safe | Dishwasher-Safe | Dishwasher-Safe | Hand Wash |
Oven Safe To | 500 Degrees F | 500 Degrees F | 500 Degrees F | 450 Degrees F |
Product information
Material | Stainless Steel |
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Finish Type | Brushed |
Brand | Calphalon |
Color | As the picture shown |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Is Oven Safe | No |
Product Dimensions | 11.9 x 11.3 x 11.9 inches |
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
Department | Kitchen |
Manufacturer | Calphalon |
ASIN | B000CSCQBG |
Item model number | LR8608MP |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #368,578 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #106 in Multipots & Pasta Pots |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 24, 2006 |
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Product Description
A versatile addition to your kitchen, the Multi-Pot can be used three different ways. Use it with the pasta insert to cook and then drain pasta or potatoes; use the steaming basket for vegetables or fish; or use the generously-sized stock pot alone when preparing soups, stocks or chili. Bring stunning, contemporary design to your kitchen with Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel, clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Contemporary Stainless epitomizes the soul of modern style with professional performance and dishwasher-safe convenience.
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Easy to clean | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Sturdiness | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Heat distribution | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Versatility | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | — | HomeGood4Less | KKONG | KKONG | KKONG | Our Place |
size | 8-quart | — | 8 QT | 6 QT | 10 QT | Standard (5.5qt) |
capacity | 8 quarts | 10 quarts | 8 quarts | 6 quarts | 10 quarts | 5.5 quarts |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Aluminum, Metal |
finish type | Brushed | Painted | Polished | Polished | Polished | Non-Stick |
oven safe | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
weight | 5 pounds | 7.39 pounds | 5.26 pounds | 4.4 pounds | 2.88 kilograms | 5.37 pounds |
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Customers like the appearance, ease of cleaning, versatility, and value of the cooking pot. For example, they mention it's a really nice-looking shiny multi-pot, perfect for cooking, and great for every day meals. That said, some appreciate the size, saying it lends itself to many different styles. That being said, opinions are mixed on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cooking pot. They mention that it has a very nice design, and is made of beautiful stainless steel. Customers also appreciate the contemporary look and satin finish. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...There is a nice glass lid and a steamer which I will likely use. All seem to be very well made...." Read more
"...Judging by the perfect weight, design, and quality of the Contemporary cookware, it's hard to believe it's made in China...." Read more
"This JUST ARRIVED!!!! This pot is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can’t wait to use it & it’s accessories!!!! I originally gave it 5 stars. Dropped it to 4 stars...." Read more
"...This cookware is fantastic. Even heating, heavy, durable, beautiful, stylish.....can not say enough good things about these...." Read more
Customers find the cooking pot exceptionally easy to clean. They say the liquid rim easily wipes off with the side of a spoon, and it runs perfectly through the dishwasher.
"...3. Easy to clean with soap and water. Certain foods will leave some discoloration which is easily removed using "Barkeepers friend".4. "..." Read more
"...my stainless steel pots and pans looking beautiful and these are easy to clean...." Read more
"...The style is simple and functional. The surface is beautiful and easy to clean provided you clean right after use and don't overheat it." Read more
"...I continued cooking with it and the staining just got worse and worse. My conclusion is, they didn't use 18/10 steel in this pot...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the cooking pot. They say it's great for soups, pasta, rice and vegetables, and easy to clean. They also say it makes big batches, spaghetti sauce, soups and applesauce. Customers also mention it'll simmer large ham bones or a roaster chicken for various soup recipes. They mention it works great as a stock pot, steams, boils, and cooks small batches well.
"...What I love about this pot are it’s looks, inserts & it’s fabulous for the first phases of making the dog food as I use the colander to easily..." Read more
"...I believe because of the way they layer the metals making it perfect for boiled eggs or anything else for that mater...." Read more
"...This pot did not. It looks nice, and it cooks great, and none of the handles got too hot where I couldnt use them with my bare hand...." Read more
"...It heated quickly, cooked my pasta beautifully, and is a nice looking piece. It cleaned up easily as well...." Read more
Customers like the size of the cooking pot. They say it is a very good size multi cooker for everyday meals, and lends itself to many different styles. The vegetable steaming tray is large and can hold enough veggies for all six of them. It fits perfectly in the pot and is deceptively large, making it perfect for a small kitchen.
"...The Vegetable steaming tray is large and can hold enough veggies for all 6 of us so we're pleased...." Read more
"...Perfect size being kind of a medium size for things. Heavy built and so far no issues with lid or anything...." Read more
"...I wanted the pot for Low Country Boils or pasta. It is a very nice size and extremely well made...." Read more
"...The pot depth it perfect for spaghetti and the steamer is perfect size for multi veggie or big quantity amounts...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cooking pot. They mention that it works well with their Calphalon Accucore pan set, and on an induction stove top. It works wonderfully for boiling pasta and makes removing the pasta a cinch with the included strainer. Customers are also happy when using it and mention that there is no degradation of performance.
"The Calphalon is exactly what I hoped it would be. It works wonderfully for boiling pasta and makes removing the pasta a cinch with the included..." Read more
"...But it still works great and looks really nice." Read more
"...But it works on our conduction cooktop and holds a single box of pasta without over flowing and sticking." Read more
"I loved the shape of the pot and it's functionality. I was disappointed to see marks on the steel after boiling pasta. They can't be washed out...." Read more
Customers like the value of the cooking pot. They say it's a great product and worth every penny.
"If you are looking for good quality, affordable cookware, I highly recommend Calphalon Contemporary for the following reasons:1...." Read more
"...Overall it's a good pot and we got it for a good price. When it comes time to replace it, I will be looking for something a little less quirky." Read more
"...Superb product, worth every penny. Final note, exceptionally easy to clean. Fits nicely inside our 20 quart stainless steel pot." Read more
"What a waste of money and time on this ___________ set...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the cooking pot. Some mention that it's very heavy, while others say that it is too lightweight to tightly fit and trap the stream within.
"...All seem to be very well made. Even when I lift the pot, it's not overly heavy, but it is a very substantial piece of metal...." Read more
"...Dropped it to 4 stars. The handles get hot. Also it’s not a very thick metal on the sides...." Read more
"...Judging by the perfect weight, design, and quality of the Contemporary cookware, it's hard to believe it's made in China...." Read more
"...This cookware is fantastic. Even heating, heavy, durable, beautiful, stylish.....can not say enough good things about these...." Read more
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1. Eliminate the need for my in-sink pasta strainer
2. Have an easy (or easier) way to make my usual dozen hard boiled eggs each week.
That should be easy right? Well...it's not so easy as I have found out. I'm no culinary expert, so I didn't even know the correct search term for what I was looking for. But eventually, I stumbled on multi pots. I found numerous multi pots on Amazon and as I started reading reviews, I found that it was fairly common place to see, "Pasta insert too shallow". In fact, there is another Calphalon multi pot that had those exact words in some of the reviews. I quickly understood the problem with a pasta insert that didn't go down far enough. And if you are here, you are likely of the same mentality. But each time I found a multi pot that was within my price range, it was pretty vague as to how far down the pasta insert went. It never seems to be defined in the item description. AND, just about every photo I've seen, seems to partially hide the true depth of the insert....as if it's being intentionally concealed so it doesn't scare you away.
When I found this Calphalon version of the multi pot, I saw fewer reviews, no one was complaining of depth issues, and the photo ALMOST looked like the insert had more depth than the rest in this price range. So by this time I figured the heck with it, I'll order it and see what I get. And when I opened the box.....Behold, the insert had the depth I was hoping for...I measured is at 1.5 inches off the bottom.
I have yet to try it out...as in make a batch of spaghetti or eggs. But since there are so many inserts out there that are "too shallow", I'm beginning to wonder if it's actually a functional issue. In other words, if the insert goes down too far, will you get a good boiling action or circulation in the pasta compartment. That remains to be seen in my case. As for my dozen egg requirement, I don't see where that would be an issue.
Again, I'm no chef. I'm more of a weekend warrior in the kitchen. I don't know jack about cookware...well maybe a little. But this pot seems very well made. I know that doesn't mean much coming from a bachelor who eats spaghetti 3 times a week. But compared to the junk I just threw away, this is a high quality pot. You may not agree but let's look at my needs and point of reference. There is a nice glass lid and a steamer which I will likely use. All seem to be very well made. Even when I lift the pot, it's not overly heavy, but it is a very substantial piece of metal.
Anyway...In case there is someone out there wildly trying to find an insert that goes 'down far enough', look no more...this is the pot for you.
1. No teflon or aluminum in contact with the food
2. Lids fit perfectly. Lids on regular Calphalon and other cookware we looked at were loose fitting, wobbly.
3. Easy to clean with soap and water. Certain foods will leave some discoloration which is easily removed using "Barkeepers friend".
4. "China" is not stamped anywhere on the Contemporary. This meant a lot to us. All other cookware we looked at including the standard Calphalon had "Made in China" stamped on the bottom. We don't like anything made in China, but as most everything is, at least we don't have to be reminded of it every time we use our Calphalon Contemporary. Judging by the perfect weight, design, and quality of the Contemporary cookware, it's hard to believe it's made in China.
We have purchased our Calphalon Contemporary cookware piece by piece so as to have only the cookware we typically use with nothing wasting space in the cupboard. We currently have seven pieces in our collection not including lids. The Calphalon Contemporary cookware is well worth the added cost over the regular Calphalon cookware. Hope this review helps.