Scanpan Classic Reviews

“Reluctantly bought another scanpan because I got it...”

Written on: 05/06/2010

Reluctantly bought another scanpan because I got it cheap and can throw it away when it stops being non stick. Why give a life time guarantee on your product and then tell everyone that its your fault it blistered and rusted. why bother....I like them because at first they are non stick and you can put them in the oven and they are a good size for me. I have had two and had to throw them away even though i babied them but I was accused of miss treating them by the company, why would any one... (read more)

“We have had a set of pots & pans with lids for 10 yrs....”

Written on: 12/10/2009 by Herb Jean (1 review written)

We have had a set of pots & pans with lids for 10 yrs. They will stick if cooking with too high of heat but I love them as they can go in the oven too. I don't put them in the dishwasher & don't let them sit unwashed. The pots have been pitting. So we sent them back for replacement and are still waiting for them to be returned. Were told twice they are on the way but it has been 2 mo.! Customer service needs to be replaced!! Herb & Jean in TN. (read more)

“Bought my first Scanpan in '05 (or so). It was the...”

Written on: 17/07/2009

Bought my first Scanpan in '05 (or so). It was the ergonomic style. This pan had what is considered now the old coating technology. I purchased a saute pan (greentek) in '08 and noticed a huge difference between the non-stickability of the pans. The greentek was far superior. I had some blistering on the ergonomic non-greentek pan and returned it in '09 with no questions. What I received WITHIN 2 WEEKS was the new greentek technology. Again, NO comparison! Love the pans!!
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“Ok for about 6 months then totally useless as...”

Written on: 04/07/2009 by linwes

Ok for about 6 months then totally useless as everything sticks to it. Sent it back to scanpan and they said it was an issue with built up residue, they said they would properly clean one half to show how the pan would look with proper cleaning. (as if we don't know how to do the dishes) They managed to clean one small spot around the size of a 20 cent coin. Must have done it with a grinder because i can't budge the build up with oven cleaner, jif metal scourer etc. I have bought better... (read more)

“nothing quite like Scanpan Classic!”

Written on: 13/05/2009

nothing quite like Scanpan Classic! (read more)

“Had my first Scanpan for almost a year when the...”

Written on: 16/04/2009

Had my first Scanpan for almost a year when the coating began blistering and peeling. It was immediately replaced and the new pan has now lasted five years with no problems at all.

Excellent products, excellent customer service. Seems like some of the people posting on here have no concept of good cookware. Tefal? Really? Cheap and cheerful is all well and good, but I ended up having to buy a new one every six months - is that value for money? (read more)

“I love scanpan. i refuse to use any other pot or pan....”

Written on: 13/01/2009 by Chefathome (1 review written)

I love scanpan. i refuse to use any other pot or pan. It is the greatest i have ever used. The non-stick coating is fantastic, and the cleaning up process is a breeze. I have purchased in total 15 pieces, and am very satisfied. I cant wait to home every night and cook dinner, because it is such a joy to use. Anyone wanting good quality cookware should purchase Scanpan. It is amazing. I have used many other brands before and I found these over priced for the low quality pieces they are.... (read more)

“My Scanpan Classic skillet is flaking around the...”

Written on: 11/01/2009 by mollydawg (1 review written)

My Scanpan Classic skillet is flaking around the curved part of the skillet near the base, as well as a piece in the center of the skillet. Skillet was purchased in 6/2004, so it made it about 4 yrs before the flaking started. I never use more than medium heat for cooking. Have not contacted Chef's about flaking problem. Have heard that flaking will not affect cooking ability or ability to remain stick-free. I'm confused though because their ad says the material is all the way through the... (read more)

“Had our scanpan for more than 10 years, Though several...”

Written on: 08/01/2009 by jonathanp

Had our scanpan for more than 10 years, Though several were little more than heavy aluminum for the last 7 or so. Nice flat base, even heat, handles can go in the oven, easy clean up (straight from hot stove to sink).

Just replaced with nice Calphalon stainless. The stainless is at least as non-stick as the scanpan, a bit more prone to scratching, much better/even heating, lighter weight, around the same price. (read more)

“Easy clean up - can take from stove/oven to sink and...”

Written on: 31/12/2008

Easy clean up - can take from stove/oven to sink and clean with warm water. If by chance you really stick something, like my brother did with parsnips, just soak a short time in water with a little soap and it comes right out! I love the pans - have a whole set. (read more)

“I love these Scanpan pans. I wasn't a non-stick...”

Written on: 20/10/2008

I love these Scanpan pans. I wasn't a non-stick believer at first but after more than several years of cooking with them, I now can't live without them. The lifetime warranty is fantastic - I had to return one pan several months ago and they gave me a new one, no questions asked. (read more)

“Have had Scanpan cookware for at least 10 years and...”

Written on: 07/10/2008 by Waxxy (1 review written)

Have had Scanpan cookware for at least 10 years and the saucepans have taken a real beating. Someone left whole peaches boilng on the stove overnight reducing them to a charcoal coating and sticky lumps the next morning. The saucepan was destined to the scrapheap. No matter how much chipping and scrubbing it was stuck solid. We then soaked the inside with washing detergent for a couple of days, boiled it up on the stove. Presto it all peeled off. We scrubbed clean and is good as new except a... (read more)

“I think Scanpan Classic is overpriced, buy a tefal...”

Written on: 02/10/2008 by tim23523454 (1 review written)

I think Scanpan Classic is overpriced, buy a tefal instead. Meant to last a lifetime, but the bottom blistered within 2 years. no good really. Not that "non stick" anyway - more like semi-non stick. (read more)

“We initially purchased 1 small pot which we adored and...”

Written on: 25/05/2008

We initially purchased 1 small pot which we adored and consequently bought 3 other pots and a couple of roasting dishes and the wok and a frypan. The pans we used on a daily basis bubbled within 6 months and started to chip despite using low heat and washing carefully. (Even though we were told you could use metal utensils we always treated them with care) The shop replaced these pots for us and we put it down to being a bad batch. However within a year the pots used on a daily basis were in... (read more)

“Scanpan Classic pans are pricey but are definitely...”

Written on: 08/04/2008

Scanpan Classic pans are pricey but are definitely worth it. I have tried other brands but have found Scanpan to be the best! (read more)

“I wouldn't recommend these scanpan classic pans due to...”

Written on: 07/04/2008 by cccamille (1 review written)

I wouldn't recommend these scanpan classic pans due to the high cost and poor quality. Pans were supposed to be resistant to scratches and chipping and within a year the two smaller pans I used most often started peeling and flaking apart. I even used special utensils for teflon coatings and placed paper towels between the pans when not in use. I expected pans that cost as much as these did to have a better quality to them. (read more)

“I don't understand where many of these negative...”

Written on: 07/04/2008 by kermit the frog (1 review written)

I don't understand where many of these negative comments about this Classic Scanpan are coming from - even a low heat is suitable for frying with my pan. Why would anyone want to use the full heat? To purposely burn food? The reason other pans need to have full heat is because they are cheap quality and poor heat conductors. My Scanpan has never let me down in 7 years - very surprised that so many claim to be disappointed. Non-stick still completely effective and no scratches. (read more)

“I decided to invest in a good quality make and...”

Written on: 28/02/2008

I decided to invest in a good quality make and purchase frying pan, large pan sutiable for the oven, griddle pan etc. From day one griddle pan was difficult to clean. The frying pan was less non-stick than supermarket brands and the surface became discoloured and patchy. The oven pan started to blister.
I returned to shop I purchased from and they were replaced however one of the senior sales people chided me for the condition of my pans, said that I had used very high heat and it was her... (read more)

“Very good frying pan for most usual cooking. I can...”

Written on: 15/12/2007

Very good frying pan for most usual cooking. I can wash it with soap and sometimes I put it in the dishwasher. It is also safe to use all kinds of utensils with it. (read more)

“It was expensive and, whilst I was led to believe it...”

Written on: 11/12/2007 by Poppit (1 review written)

It was expensive and, whilst I was led to believe it would last a long time, in my experience it quickly ceased to be non-stick. It started to peel and flake within a year.

I am very disappointed in the Scanpan Classic frypan.

Now - just over a year old - it is usable.

I would not recommend this pan. (read more)

“These pans do not last. I worked for Scanpan about 10...”

Written on: 10/11/2007 by debgak (1 review written)

These pans do not last. I worked for Scanpan about 10 years ago and have had quite a collection of pans. They scratch easily, and you can not use the dishwasher if you want them to remain nonstick. The "baked in coating" eventually flakes off and reveals a metal base. The amount of pans that get returned because they stick, or peel, or bubble, etc. is astounding. There are boxes and boxes of them daily. Many stores stopped selling them years ago. A celebrity did use and and promote... (read more)

“When I first brought my ScanPan, I thought it was so...”

Written on: 16/10/2007 by pumpkinpetal (2 reviews written)

When I first brought my ScanPan, I thought it was so wonderful I brought a set including wok, roasting tray and grill. I followed the directions in the instruction manual but after a while the non-stick surface started chipping off exposing the metal base. This wouldn't be so bad if you brought a reasonably cheap Tefel but I paid quite a bit for this stuff. Then after a few uses the top of the grill pan started to chip and the other surfaces are starting to look tired. The frypan is now... (read more)

“Fantastic performance, but can only be used on medium...”

Written on: 20/12/2006 by housebitch (1 review written)

Fantastic performance, but can only be used on medium high to low heats... a good indicator on a gas stove of your heat is...if the flame is extending beyond your aluminium disc; then the heat is too high :)

Mine were great until they were scorched on the wok burner by my brother and father.

The baking dish is fine still, as it's only used in the oven. I love the 44cm length; good for my 90cm oven :) hehe

I don't know if I'll replace the Scanpan's until those two people have moved out haha (read more)

“We loved our Scanpan when we first got it, and we...”

Written on: 21/05/2006 by shwingirl (1 review written)

We loved our Scanpan when we first got it, and we still use it most days for cooking everything from stir-fries, casseroles, pancakes and steak. Whilst it is still functional, the surface is not holding up well; mostly because we cook at a high heat for things like stir fries, which is not recommended. If you cook a lot of simmer style food, then they are brilliant, but if you cook at high heat, be prepared for it to not last a life time. But while it does last, it's pretty good. (read more)

“We found the Scanpan classic good for casseroles and...”

Written on: 24/03/2006 by cleary (1 review written)

We found the Scanpan classic good for casseroles and similar type dishes, but it was virtually useless as a frypan. I think it is somewhat false advertising to even say it was a frypan as you cannot get it hot enough to fry without damaging it. We, for example used it for pikelets and they were cooked before they were browned, and the same applied for meats.
Overall we are very disappointed that a product that raves about how tough it is, is more suited to being found in a discount store... (read more)

“The surface of the Scanpan Classic lasts only 6 months...”

Written on: 25/08/2005 by ggpotus

The surface of the Scanpan Classic lasts only 6 months before it starts bubbling and and peeling off.
Had trouble returning as the rep uses arguments that it was overheated.
Any cheap Teflon pan surface is better. (read more)

“I bought one piece to test it out. I loved them soooo...”

Written on: 27/05/2005 by anyonecandothis (1 review written)

I bought one piece to test it out. I loved them soooo much that I now own 4 Scanpan pans. What I like is that there is NO metal on the glass lids, making it great for cleaning. Also there is NO metal on the rim of the pans on the top, as most other brands do have. It is truly a joy to cook. When I cook an egg, I can literally use my fingers to turn the egg, as it is that easy to lift.

My sisters both are ordering scanpans after cooking with mine and without a doubt, these pans are the... (read more)

“I have some scanpan cookware I purchased 4-5 years ago...”

Written on: 22/11/2004 by jeisner (1 review written)

I have some scanpan cookware I purchased 4-5 years ago and that is all brilliant 10/10 but everything I have purchased in the last year has had a very poor quality coating that has been bubbling and peeling off. Yes they do replace them under warranty, but in the Wok for example (I use a lot) I have replaced it twice in 8 months and am about to replace the stock pot for the second time and have also replaced two other pieces once each all due to the same problem...

The shop I replaced them... (read more)

“Scanpan Classic is the best cookware I ever bought ......”

Written on: 17/07/2004 by regenbaumr

Scanpan Classic is the best cookware I ever bought ... 9 years and behaves like the day we bought it. (read more)