Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet
An aluminum core in the base of each piece offers fast, even heat distribution. Encapsulating this core with stainless steel means your cooktop, sink and counters are not as likely to get scratched. Soft Touch silicone provides the handles with greater comfort, as well as heat and slip resistance. This skillet has a non-stick interior, facilitating food release and clean up.
Buyer beware!
When I first bought this pan I was replacing a pan from a moderately priced set from Costco. That pan lasted about 3 years and I got my money’s worth.
The positive review from America’s Test Kitchen is what pointed me in this direction. The Farberware pan was a joy to use when I first bought it and I loved the even heat. All of the positive comments are accurate at first.
The problem is it only lasted 3 months before it lost it’s nonstick properties almost completely. I never used spray on oil or subjected it to high heat. I was always very meticilous about the way I cleaned it and never touched the surface with anything but plastic. I even bought a special soft plastic cleaning brush so as to be very delicate with the surface.
I have been using nonstick skillets since they first came out many years ago. With the exception of one ultra cheapo model I have NEVER had a nonstick that had its nonstick go bad so quickly. Of course I can send this back to Farberware but it seems clear that if it has lost it’s nonstick properties they only have to say it was my fault. Why waste $10 in shipping costs? This is my last Farberware product.
After writing this first part of the review I thought it would only be fair to email Farberware to let them respond. After doing some googling I have found that there is no email. It is also basically impossible to get someone on the phone. They sold their warranty service to a different company, All American Lighting in Berwick, PA. As it turns out this company gets terrible feedback for their service. If this isn’t really Farberware what exactly is their incentive to provide good service? You can check on consumeraffairs dot com and other places and you’ll get an eyeful. BUYER BEWARE!
Excellent pan for the money
This is a great pan. I have had this pan for a couple of weeks, and have used it almost daily since receiving it.
It is heavy but well balanced, and I like the cushy silicone hand grip (which eliminates the need for a potholder) more than I expected to. The pan cooks *very* evenly, I was really impressed. It heats up quickly, and quickly responds to adjustments to the heat level (I have a gas range).
The nonstick works well, my extra crispy eggs slide right out of the pan. It is too soon to comment on the longevity of the non-stick, but I can say this pan was considerably less expensive than the Calphalon pan it replaced, which only lasted 2 years. And it can go in the dishwasher.
The pan is attractive and oven safe to 400 degrees F. All in all, I vote it a good buy.
Will Never Buy Farberware Again!!!
Farberware claims that they guarantee these pots and pans forever. Well after a short amount of time, the frying pan developed a bulge on the underside of the pan preventing it from sitting flat on the cooking surface. No problem I thought since it was guaranteed..
Well after sending it back to Farberware, they returned it stating that it was probably exposed to temperatures that were too high! I didn’t realize that their pans weren’t designed to withstand a stovetop!
Their promise of lifetime guarantee is bogus, their product quality is questionable and their customer service is horrible! Please don’t be fooled by this brand! Avoid at all costs..!!
