Circulon Infinite Set 24Cm & 30Cm Skillet, Black

It's not often I review something that's 3.5 years old, but as these pans have a lifetime guarantee I thought it might help some. These aren't cheap pans, and it's reasonable to expect them to last I think.How did it start?Really well. The non-stick coating really was non-stick. Even though they are meant to be 'truly' dishwasher safe, I've always handwashed them, which was easy as everything just glided off. The big pan in particular became my go-to pan, and it was used every day, sometimes multiple times.They are quite heavy. My 70ish mother-in-law found them too much, but I just found them sturdy.How have they lasted?For three years they performed well. But then, the larger of the two started to lose its non-stick qualities. I tried deep cleaning it, but it seems like the material itself had become rough and deteriorated. It reached the point where it became a food magnet – everything was getting stuck. I ruined one too many pieces of fish, and had had enough… which is when I remembered they had a lifetime guarantee.How's the guarantee?I looked at Circulon's website, which advises that for products not bought from them I should contact the retailer (Amazon, in my case). Which I did, but they in turn advised that because the purchase was older than two years, there was nothing they can do. This is really them going beyond their statuary rights so I couldn't complain too much - the guarantee was offered by Circulon, not Amazon, after all.So I reached out to Circulon via their website (their contact form has a guarantee claim option), enclosing some pictures of the pan. And to be fair, within a couple of days they'd got back to me asking for a few more details. They then explained that the exact same pan was out of stock and they didn't know if it was coming back, so they advised me to pick another pan from their range. This was fair I think, although it's slightly irritating in a first-world kind of way that the replacement plan won't match the other. I have now received a shipping order for the replacement, so providing it turns up, then they have quite effectively honoured their guarantee with no fuss. Good on them.SummaryReally great pans. Maybe don't quite live up to heavy, everyday use, but then there's a guarantee that they seem willing to honour if you do get issues. With all that in mind, hard not to give 5 stars. They really are great pans!

Not all non-stick pans are made equal. I am amazed at how different Circulon frying pans are, even compared to expensive heavy-duty, but more traditional non-stick pans. I am using them on a powerful induction hob so only know how they work using that heating method. I have often fried food without adding any extra oil or fat (i.e. zero). Even eggs on their own without any added oil or fat will fry perfectly and then just slip off onto the plate. Of course, processed and unprocessed meats will have their own fat, and all fry perfectly as well. Then it gets to washing up. I normally try to stick everything in the dishwasher to have that perfect clean look, but these can be washed with cold water, a bit of detergent and wiped over with a sponge in seconds. I have never experienced any pans as easy to use and clean as these. I don't use any metal utensils on them to help preserve their life. There is no need to scrape food off them, so silicon-coated utensils are perfect. These are not cheap frying pans at all but another life demonstration that quality can cost more, but is often worth it in the long run.

Having spent many afternoons checking out "reviews" for frying pans/skillets and having given due consideration with regard to price and quality I finally opted for this pair: "Circulon Infinite Hard Anodised Twin Pack 24cm & 30cm Skillet" as being the best option for my wife and I who both cook.Purchasing from Amazon is great with quick delivery; be mindful though that as you press the button to buy "vat" (value added tax) is added along with carriage to your bill which does drive up the cost. You will see all before you click for final purchase.On receiving the pans which were securely packaged, one is immediately struck by the weight of the pair - these are heavy and substantial with a quality feel about them. Even with the smaller of the two pans which is the one we use most, make no mistake you will know you have something substantial in your hands as you lift it off the cooker. Personally I find this reassuring as to quality and with no complaints from my wife in this regard.With three frying pans now being recommissioned as "bird baths" outdoors I would have to say this has come about largely by our own negligence and without due care and attention to proper use. There are a number of people on here who have given advice in what is just basic care in use and after use, particularly in the cleaning of the pans which is simple really which I find if carried out as suggested with some warm water and a wipe of a soft cloth or spunge (no harm if a film of oil residue is left behind.) then I feel certain these pans will last a lifetime.P.S. We have discovered that returning to the pan when alerted to do so by the "smoke alarm" is never good and has proven costly in the past; but then the birds are happy.

These are quite large and heavy frying pans. Once you had add your cooking ingredients the large pan is quite a handful . Not for the weak twisted. The Wok is more manageable. Exactly what I ordered and required. Very good quality pans . Both have been used several times. They retain their non-stick capabilities and are very easy to hand wash. They work well on induction. Not cheap but worth the outlay. Excellent warranty from this company.

Would've given 5 stars, great looking and good non stick. 4 stars given due to weight of the pans. The 30cm is very heavy to tilt and plate up using one hand