Le Creuset Toughened Non-stick Deep Frying Pan 28cm

NOT RECOMMENDED. I tend to wait to review just to see how the product ages. Initially this product was fantastic however after using it for 8 months the non-stick started to fail. Basic eggs would stick. Handwashed everytime - no scourers. Reported it to the manufacturer and apparently using 'high' heat can cause the non-stick component to fail - i would say i use it similarly to most of the population. For a very expensive pan - save your dollars - buy one for half or a third of the price and refresh after a year or so. Shame to contribute to landfill.

Another Outstanding Le Creuset Product

As with all my other Le Creuset products in same toughened non stick range, the wok does not disappoint. The heat is evenly conducted throughout the wok. Absolutely no warping occurs and will never occur because of the outstanding quality of the item. I have used it for a range of Asian-style cooking, deep-frying and other "one-pot" wonders - thus it has great versatility. You only need a very small amount of oil which is awesome and has health benefits. The construction maintains a lovely lightweight in comparison to other brands which are incredibly heavy. It looks great on the table directly from the stove top. Thank you Everten for the excellent service from the time the order was placed to receiving my delivery at my front door.

EXCEPTIONAL FRYPANS

I bought 3 different sizes of these pans - 8", 9 1/2" & 12" shallow (in fact I bought a total of 4 pans, with two being the 12" size shallow) . I also bought the accompanying glass lids with knobs ( when you are buying lids, please note, as I found out, that some lids have handles instead of knobs, so be careful if you want to co-ordinate what you have).These are HANDS DOWN the most EXTRAORDINARY FRY PANS I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!!! I wish they had been available to me sooner. They are expensive, for sure, but that comes under the heading of "you get what you pay for".These pans clean up like a charm! I don't (& won't) put them in the dishwasher. They only need a small wipe with a paper towel when they are warm to remove simple grease & a short soak in plain soapy warm ... MoreI bought 3 different sizes of these pans - 8", 9 1/2" & 12" shallow (in fact I bought a total of 4 pans, with two being the 12" size shallow) . I also bought the accompanying glass lids with knobs ( when you are buying lids, please note, as I found out, that some lids have handles instead of knobs, so be careful if you want to co-ordinate what you have).These are HANDS DOWN the most EXTRAORDINARY FRY PANS I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!!! I wish they had been available to me sooner. They are expensive, for sure, but that comes under the heading of "you get what you pay for".These pans clean up like a charm! I don't (& won't) put them in the dishwasher. They only need a small wipe with a paper towel when they are warm to remove simple grease & a short soak in plain soapy warm dishwater to remove anything else. They have even heating, they go easily from stove top to oven, the lids are amazing- convex, see through & fit perfectly: so what else can I say?If you can afford them, these pans are definitely worth the cost. You will be amazed & probably have them forever!

High quality but expensive frying pan

This is a really good frying pan - our old one (a John Lewis own-brand, I believe) had lost its non-stick. Using this new one I have instantly been able to cook things really well again, even on a low heat and using minimal oil (as I now realise you're supposed to do!).It's shallower than some of the other frying pans that were available (which looked more like woks to me), and that's what I was after. It's also clearly well made, and sturdy, without being too heavy (it's not like a Le Creuset cast iron one or anything).The only downside is the price. It's two or three times as expensive as some other non-stick frying pans, so you have to believe the extra strength/quality/durability is worth it. If you're going to use it a lot, over several years, I'd say it ... MoreThis is a really good frying pan - our old one (a John Lewis own-brand, I believe) had lost its non-stick. Using this new one I have instantly been able to cook things really well again, even on a low heat and using minimal oil (as I now realise you're supposed to do!).It's shallower than some of the other frying pans that were available (which looked more like woks to me), and that's what I was after. It's also clearly well made, and sturdy, without being too heavy (it's not like a Le Creuset cast iron one or anything).The only downside is the price. It's two or three times as expensive as some other non-stick frying pans, so you have to believe the extra strength/quality/durability is worth it. If you're going to use it a lot, over several years, I'd say it is, but that's a call you'll have to make for yourselves.

Love it!I used it daily for a month still look new

This is the first non stick wok I felt like I needed it though I read review and concerned before I bought but I took a chance. It works fantastic well! You just need to always remember the rules are just like all other non stick pan then you would not be overexcited with high temperature and stired fry like the Asian iron wok even though I missed it.

Not a 30cm fryinpan!

Hi, This my first LeCreuset non-stick frying pan. I have only had it for a few weeks, so too early to tell how it will last, but, what I have found very annoying is that my 30cm frying pan only has a frying surface of 20cm! I understand that the measurement given is for the pans total diameter, but when it comes to frying pans, it's the actual frying area that is of utmost importance and not it's capacity. If I had wanted a 20cm frying pan, that's what I would have ordered. As a matter of fact a have a few frying pans about that size. I needed a bigger frying pan and unfortunately that's not what I received. As far as how well it fries, up to now it's performance is very good.

Not what I was expecting from Le Creuset

For over 40 years I've had Le Creuset 26cm cast iron tefal lined frying pans, used incessantly. They last for at least a decade with careful use. A few years ago the cast iron non-stick range (all sizes of frying pan and the milk pan) were discontinued. My last one, 12 years old, had lost its non-stick and had developed a loose handle, so I looked at what I could replace it with. Although not the same, I went for the Le Creuset version out of misplaced loyalty, whilst wincing slightly at the cost (for a non cast iron pan). When I collected it I was struck at once how light the box was. Which is it in a nutshell, really. Compared to its predecessors, it is positively flimsy. I shall be interested to see how long the much vaunted non stick lining lasts for (again, ... MoreFor over 40 years I've had Le Creuset 26cm cast iron tefal lined frying pans, used incessantly. They last for at least a decade with careful use. A few years ago the cast iron non-stick range (all sizes of frying pan and the milk pan) were discontinued. My last one, 12 years old, had lost its non-stick and had developed a loose handle, so I looked at what I could replace it with. Although not the same, I went for the Le Creuset version out of misplaced loyalty, whilst wincing slightly at the cost (for a non cast iron pan). When I collected it I was struck at once how light the box was. Which is it in a nutshell, really. Compared to its predecessors, it is positively flimsy. I shall be interested to see how long the much vaunted non stick lining lasts for (again, with careful use). It is considerably more expensive than a wide range of available good quality non-stick pans, so I shall monitor its performance and longevity with interest.

Review of Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Shallow Frying Pan

It is a joy to use and easy to clean.A probably obvious point is that it has shallow sloping out sides. On my hob this affects the size pan you can put on the next ring which means I have had to rethink cooking habits as it is replacing a straight up sides frying pan.But the pan itself does everything it says on the tin.

Review of Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Wok 32cm

I previously had a smaller version of this pan that I used daily for 4 years. I wanted to replace with the exact one as I am very happy with it. It is much lighter than the other items of La Creuset which is better for me as my hands are not that strong. I use it daily for all my cooking not just frying but using more like a casserole or saucepan.The non stick is great, I only use plastic or silicone instruments inside. I also ensure the heat is never full on, for example on my hob 9 is full so I start with 8.5. I have an induction hob and the heat is very consistent.I purchased a glass lid from a different online company for just £21 rather than La Creuset price of £45 for this size.I fully expect to gain another 4 years cooking with this pan. Although is ... MoreI previously had a smaller version of this pan that I used daily for 4 years. I wanted to replace with the exact one as I am very happy with it. It is much lighter than the other items of La Creuset which is better for me as my hands are not that strong. I use it daily for all my cooking not just frying but using more like a casserole or saucepan.The non stick is great, I only use plastic or silicone instruments inside. I also ensure the heat is never full on, for example on my hob 9 is full so I start with 8.5. I have an induction hob and the heat is very consistent.I purchased a glass lid from a different online company for just £21 rather than La Creuset price of £45 for this size.I fully expect to gain another 4 years cooking with this pan. Although is says a lifetime warranty, that would only be if it became defective not through wear and use.