Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Quart Pot with Glass ...

• Large 8-quart pot plus steamer insert and pasta insert
• Stainless-steel construction with aluminum core for superb conductivity
• Stay-cool handles offer comfort through hours of cooking
• Tempered-glass cover with curved handle to ensure easy lifting
• Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Review:
Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and stay cool on the stovetop for hours at a time. Glass covers are convenient for watching food cook and have curved handles plus wide-banded stainless-steel rims for durability. Heating in this 8-quart pot is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The pot boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent heat for simmering soup, chili, or pasta. A steamer insert and pasta insert are included, making this a truly multifunctional piece. The stainless-steel pot is safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. However, the tempered-glass lid is oven-safe only to 450 degrees F. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde From the Manufacturer As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. Professional, Versatile, Comfortable Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel. Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop. Distinctive, Contemporary Design Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware's sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets. Versatility The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too. Tri-ply Construction The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler. Full Aluminum Core Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating. Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help to hide wear and promote incredibly long life for the vessels. Convenience The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Dishwasher-Safe The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people. Lifetime Warranty

not excellent, but it's ok:
I bought this Calphalon contemporary multi pot just because i needed a pot for steaming vegetables and Calphalon compliments multi pot got a lot of bad rates. So I thought this one should be better considering that it has a lifetime warranty and not only 10 year warranty like the Compliments line has. But no, this pot has the same problems like the Compliments one I read about. The worst thing is the lid. If you boil the water in it with the lid completely covering the pot then the water starts to splash out all over the stove! But the steam should really go back into the pot from the edges and not outside the pot. And also the handles of the pot and the lid do get hot so you should not touch it with your bare hands. So would i recommend this pot? Not really. If you want a good steamer for vegetables then buy better Calphalon universal steamer insert which you can fit on 3 different size Calphalon pots! The universal insert has a good lid and two handles on the sides so it's easy to get the steamer insert out when this multi pot's steamer insert has only a thin wire handle.

Calphalon 8 Quart:
Great price from Amazon website, saved lots of money. The Calphalon pot is very useful in the kitchen, I used it to steam vegetables, and cooked pasta and limited the amount of pots and pans used for dinner. Also, very easy to clean...!

8-Quart Pot:
I would give this 5 stars if it had a relief hole in the lid. The lid will rattle if you do not leave a crack.

Calphalon Potys and pans:
These are the best pots and pans my wife and I have ever used. We strongly recommend them. Great values are possible if you have the patience to wait for sale prices.

Very Pleased:
If you are looking for good quality, affordable cookware, I highly recommend Calphalon Contemporary for the following reasons: 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.