Farberware 

Farbeware Classic Bell-Shaped 15-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Quality, classic styling, and reliability…these are attributes synonymous with the Farberware brand for almost 100 years. Farberware’s sustained achievements in cookware can be attributed to the tradition of excellence established by these cornerstone characteristics almost a century ago. Today, Farberware continues to be a pioneer in the world of cookware by developing exciting new products that combine the technology of today with the traits of Farberware consumers trust. Evolving through the years with the needs of the home chef, Farberware provides cookware for all your needs in the kitchen. Whether your style is classic, cutting edge or a combination of both, you’ll always be part of the Farberware family.

Although this set of Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware does have an adequate range of saucepans, stockpots, saute pans, and mixing bowls, modernization of the Classic series did result in a drop in overall quality. Some pieces in the set may last a lifetime, but others will need replacement in a few years.

With proper care of this set you’ll have better luck, since there are some good features here. The cookware has the modern sandwich bottom design which layers a disc of aluminum between two sheets of stainless steel. The aluminum conducts heat evenly over the enter bottom surface. This type of construction requires less power and works best on low to medium burner settings.

Farberware’s non-stick coating has some special needs, and the company suggests one and only one type of detergent to clean it. The lifetime of the interior finish of the saute pans will be reduced if that advice is not taken. Dishwashers are also tough on this cookware, and hand washing according to Farberware’s instructions will reduce problems.

Handles of these pots and pans are plastic, heat tolerant to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, so technically the set is oven safe. Practically speaking, that’s too close to an oven’s working temperature for safety, since a reading of 350 on the oven often means a temperature roaming between 325 and 375 degrees.

Cut back a little bit on expectations, and the Farberware will survive the kitchen longer.