Customer Reviews With Photos

These pans are high quality, easy to clean, and look fantastic. The sizes are great, but we wished the set included one more pot to fully meet our daily needs.

I really like my new mini waffle maker. It is small enough to easily store away. I chose Cuisinart because I have other appliances of their brand. This waffler has the same quality I expected. I created waffles using a boxed mix but did use the number 3 setting as suggested in manual. They turned out almost perfect and got better as each batch was done. See photo of first batches. I did try number 4 setting but they were too dark for me. I especially like how easy the sticks break apart for dipping. The true test will be next weekend when my great grandson visits since he loves waffles.

The grill is amazing! It heats up fast and gives a great sear on a steak. It gets so hot that even high smoke point oils still smoke quite a bit. I've actually had people stop to make sure nothing was on fire before during my steak sears. It's great as all the flavor and juices get locked inside and leaves beautiful grill marks. The only complaint is the cast iron grate is tough to clean. I guess if you put several hours into properly seasoning it you'd be good but I didn't put that much time into it so it gets tough to scrape all the food off. Edit: After using this thing for about 6 months it broke on me. I was changing out the propane tank and the valve that transfers the gas from the tank to the burner snapped in two. There was no heavy force applied at all it just seems like a weak point in design and got brittle after heavy use. I'll be contacting Cuisinart customer care tomorrow to see if they can send me a replacement part or something. Edit2: Customer service was VERY helpful and stated they'd send me a new regulator at no cost. I emailed them the attached picture and my address with a copy of my cuisinartoutlets.com invoice. So hopefully I'll be grilling again soon!

Tough to solve the gas cook top problem with kettle handles getting hot. This one better than others I have tried, but handle still gets toasty (need a towel or hot pad to pour). Looks great

This chiminea is very nice looking; however, the prior reviews read that it’s difficult to put together and requires two people. This was our experience as well. Also, our biggest complaint is that the two spacer bars for the sides of the unit are half and inch too big!!! We have no solution for this. 😕

Going into this purchase I knew that this was more expensive than the regular cookware. While i knew not to expect it to be significantly better than the other stuff i have tried over time, i did expect it to be at least dishwasher safe in the short run. I just pulled out the pot after first wash in the dishwasher and it is all discolored and scratched from inside. Definitely not dishwasher safe as it claims to be. I regret this purchase and should have just gone with the cheaper stuff knowing that i wont really be able to use them in the dishwasher. I want to return this, but i didn't even keep the box around.

After reading a whole host of reviews about this stir fry pan, I felt like I had possibly \made a big mistake in buying it. It only took me one day after receiving it to use it. Some people complained about the size of it, but as you can see from the pictures, that I needed all of that space. I only used it on my Jenn Aire glass cooktop, but want to use it outside on the burner of the gas grill at some point. I never went above 8 on the temperature, but I didn't get any burn spots per se. I have come to the conclusion that mushrooms are not the best things to stir fry as they put out so much moisture, but they were delicious. I used extra light olive oil, which is for high heat. The pan seemed to spread the heat well as far as I could tell. It is a heavy pan and the lid is even heavier, I think. I plan on putting the lid away and getting a splatter screen to fit whenever possible, although I didn't get any splatter on this particular night. I am going to hang it on the wall as was suggested by Cuisinart to keep from scratching the mirror finish on the outside. So far, I am pleased and hope this continues as I was a little more than disappointed in a Cuisinart 755-26GD Chef's Classic Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Multi-Purpose Pot with Glass Cover that I bought about a month before. I love the shape and size of that pot, but it immediately got rust-type spots on the bottom of the inside of the pan after fixing some fresh broccoli in a small amount of sea salt to blanche it to bring out the green color. I thought the salt did it, but from what I am reading, it is just what happens with that pot. Well, at least this stir fry pan has been a winner so far. I always assumed that stainless steel pots could be used on a high heat, but apparently that is not so. I am thinking that if I want to sear anything, it will have to be with an iron skillet. You can see the pan after I washed it with just warm soapy water. The other picture is after scrubbing it lightly with Bartender's Friend. Anyway, thought I would share my experience as I expected the worst and got a lot better outcome.

Good pan and does what it is supposed to do. However, I do have some concerns. Handles are NOT "always cool" contrary to the description. Anyways, I was skeptical about the "always cool" handle description because the handles were made of metal, but it would not be a deal breaker for me if I find out that the handles do get hot, which is what happened. The handles are metal so they get hot and you will need pot holders to hold the handles. Too shallow to be versatile in my opinion, 2.25" deep. I wished they could have made this pan deeper. The most it can handle is sauteing two diced onions then adding 1 cup of broth. Any more liquid and it will be hard to stir stuff around without spilling out of the pan. See pictures of the two onions with the broth. The other picture has 6 pork chops which fit snug in the 12-inch pan. From the pictures you'll see how shallow it is. Tapered edges don't keep food in the pan. While I was moving the two diced onions around in the pan, some were sliding and flying off the rim and I was not even moving the spatula around very fast. The tapered edges are very tapered and smooth. This is a pro in a sense that the food will slide off easily if you are trying to serve it on a plate. But if you want to keep the food inside the pan while cooking, the food has a tendency to slide out and fly off the pan if you are not careful. The lid slides off the pan easily due to the tapered edges. This is not a deal breaker for me because I rarely use the lid unless a recipe called for it. So if you do use it, be careful when transporting the pan with the lid on from the stove to the oven or the table because the lid can slide off if you are not paying attention. Even heating, nonstick, feels solid, and has a good weight to it. I was able to sear 6 pork chops in the 12" pan until browned with crisp edges. The 6 pork chops fit in snug. I did not feel like doing two batches so I jammed all 6 chops in with no issues. I used 1/2 Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter) to sear the 6 pork chops for about 5 minutes on both sides. Turned out as expected, golden brown and crisp on the edges. So this is a good pan, except it will only handle a small capacity because it is shallow. If you are just making eggs, pancakes, frying bacon, searing 4 pieces of meat, sauteing 1 onion, or the like, basically a small volume of food where you don't have to move things around a lot, this pan will work great for you. But if you need something for a larger capacity, look for a pan that is at least 3 inches deep (I have one that is 3 inches deep and can saute 3 sliced onions + 3 sliced bell peppers all at once). This 2.25" Cuisinart pan won't be able to handle as much food as a deeper 3" or more pan. Definitely NOT good for stir-fry where you will be moving around a lot of vegetables because they will fly off and out of the pan (you will need a deeper pan for that such as a wok). This pan is too shallow. I hope my pictures and review will help others with making a decision on this pan.

We are very pleased with our 2 small Cuisinart coffee pots (purchased 10 years apart). BOTH are used daily and work great! Why 2? My husband likes dark coffee & I like the ‘breakfast blend’. We also each like a fresh cup (not gas station quality sitting on the burner all morning). Our current set up works great.

We've replaced an older Cuisinart DCC-1200 with this DCC-3200. Since it's a popular line, I thought others might be interested in how they compare. (In the attached comparison photos, the 1200 is on the left and the 3200 is on the right): Taste: Coffee in the 3200 is more flavorful. A new machine might be expected to be better, but I think they've gotten the flow and temperature of the brewing process better. Temperature: The brewed coffee is much hotter. Both units have three temperature settings for the hot plate, but the settings on the 3200 are hotter. Size and Capacity. The 3200 handles 14 cups compared to the 1200's 12 cups. Yet as you can see from the photos, they are the same height to fit on a counter. They seem to get the extra capacity by making the 3200 a little deeper from front to back. We've been surprised at how useful the extra capacity is. Carafe: The new glass carafe is just like the old one, only larger. It pours nicely with or without the lid on it. The new lid works the same as the old one, popping off and on. (I read some complaints about the lid on an intervening model with a spring opening, but if so, they fixed that by going back to the 1200 style). As far as I can tell, there isn't a version of the 3200 designed for a thermal carafe like there is for the 12-cup models. I prefer the glass carafe because it keeps the coffee hotter longer, and I can always pour the coffee into a thermal carafe if I want to. Water Filling. The bigger size also increases the size of the water fill hole. The lid on the top of the 3200 unit raises to 90 degrees straight up, where the lid on the 1200 tilted further back and out of the way. Still the 3200 is easier to fill, and I suspect that the restriction on the tilt may help preserve the integrity of the hot water tube. Sneak a Cup. Taking out the carafe to sneak a cup during brewing worked great on the 1200 with little dripping, and still does on the 3200. Basket. The basket on the 3200 is very similar to the 1200, but a slightly different shape to accommodate more grounds for 14 cups. Actually, grounds just barely fit with a 4 cup paper filter in the new basket, and sometimes go above the filter in the basket. The basket actually seems more designed for the included gold filter. Water filter. The 3200 uses the exact same carbon filters and filter holder as the 1200, but the holder seems to fit more snugly in its hole, which may help prevent clogging (see below) Beep. The 3200 allows you to turn of the coffee-ready beep if you want. Controls. Controls on the 3200 are a little easier. The 3200 uses all push buttons with no switches. Separate hour and minute settings make it a little easier to program and set the clock. There is a new "Bold" setting which does indeed seem to result in stronger coffee. There is still a setting for smaller, 1-4 cup pots, but I never use that. You can still set the hot plate to stay hot for up to 4 hours, which is important to me. There is a fairly bright blue glow from the LED display on the 3200. Cleaning. There was a sensor button on the hot plate of the 1200 that's gone on the 3200, so the plate stays cleaner. The extra stainless steel looks good on the 3200 but probably shows smudges more and might benefit from special cleaner fluids. Coffee Grounds Overflowing and Clogging. This was the biggest problem before, and I don't know if it's fixed, but it seems better. On the 1200, if you put too many coffee grounds in the filter it could overflow in the brewing process, and sometimes grounds would get into the water system and clog the tube. The 1200 was designed not to be repairable, but customers tried anyway with some difficulty. After one successful repair, we eventually had to replace the 1200. So far, we have not had any overflow issues with the 3200. The larger basket (with possibly a bigger drip opening), the deeper reservoir and longer case, and the more stable, non-tilting lid may help with this, but we will see how it works over time. I do notice that they made the bottom panel easier to remove, with regular screws instead of Torx, if it ever comes to that. My one tip for users is to always use the filter holder with a filter in it, even if your water is fine, because that should help prevent grounds from getting into the heating system. In all, the 3200 is an excellent replacement for the 1200, and worth the extra money if you are choosing between the two models new.

I purchased this Cuisinart Griddler because my husband and I just weren’t happy with our George Foreman Grill George Foreman GRP1060B 4 Serving Removable Plate Grill, Black. It didn't have temperature adjustment, the drip tray would melt every time hot grease would drip in it (or after being put in the top rack of dishwasher), and it just wasn't big enough really. When I came across this one on cuisinartoutlets.com with such stellar reviews, I thought this would be the one for us. So I ordered it along with the waffle attachment Cuisinart GR-WAFP Griddler Waffle Plates. I have used it at least ten times since I received it. So far I have cooked eggs, bacon, pork chops, toast, a Philly steak sandwich, and waffles (with the waffle plates I purchased separately). Everything has turned out great except the first time I cooked eggs on it because I didn't use cooking spray on it beforehand. So keep in mind that you will need to lightly spray the plates with cooking spray or use butter before placing your items on it that may stick. I love that I have the option of using either the griddle or the grill plates. When you use the Griddle setting you get to select a temperature between 200 up to 425 degrees. If you use the Grill/Panini setting you select your temperature as either warm, low, medium, high, and sear. There are also marks in between those settings so you are able to get a setting of medium-high for example. The plates (including the waffle plates) are dishwasher safe but after owning the George Foreman for years I am choosing to hand wash my plates on this Cuisinart. When I would put the George Foreman plates in the dishwasher it would never seem to get them very clean. I guess it is just too difficult to cut through all that grease and stuck on food that was burned on. It is super easy to clean the plates on this Cuisinart though. The non-stick plates make it where I can just wipe the mess right up with little to no effort. Very nice. I like that the drip tray on this grill is attached underneath the unit. That was a big frustration for me with the other grill. To constantly have to place it under the grill in just the right spot, then find something to do with it until it cooled down. I have furbabies so I didn't want to leave it out because they look at it as "oh look, a meal!" Since this drip tray is attached I can pull it out and clean it when I please and then place it right back into the slot. Easy peasy. I love that I can fold this unit flat and make bacon, eggs, and toast all at the same time. It is wonderful. It is so nice not to have to dirty up a bunch of pots and pans and tun on my range all the time. Overall I really am proud of this Griddler. It has been a welcome replacement to our old grill and is definitely one of my best cuisinartoutlets.com purchases. If you find my review useful please let me know and if you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them below and I will answer them as quickly as possible. Thank you for checking out my review. :)

These are great for rinsing out dishes that may have dried food. Not baked on food. Not intended for hard scrubbing or absorbtion. They are not sponges. I use one for cat food bowls and the other for cereal bowls or other dishes that were not rinsed properly that may have food remnants dried in/on. Since no sponge they dry quicky and don't end up with bad odor. I also can hang near sink and not take up space on sink rim or counter I like that they are different bright colors because everyone can easily identify which are for cat vs human dishware. Only negative is i tried to stretch the loop on one of mine over an existing hook that was too thick and although this worked for awhile the loop ripped after doing this daily for a week. Lesson learned dont overstretch loop. I really like because it cuts down on my paper towel use. Will definitely buy again if the two that i didnt break the loops on ever wear out, but I dont expect they will.

I have been very pleased with this espresso machine since I got it and it is worth every penny! I saw that the number one complaint of this product was the portafilter would splash everywhere and make a mess around your machine. It did and I was worried that I would want a refund. However, I have a hack to avoid it: use a 6” tall drinking glass. The space between the base tray and the portafilter is approximately 6 inches. Place a drinking glass underneath it and once you select your dose for a single or double, the espresso will pour into your glass and it will not make a mess. Other than that, this is a great machine that makes quality espresso, cappuccinos, and lattes.

Buying this chopper was one of the best small investments I have made for time-saving in a long time. I like to make a curry dish which requires chopping up several vegetable types and until I got this chopper I was spending at least 30-45 minutes doing it the old fashion way. Now, however, I can get it all done in 15 minutes! It has helped a lot with other dishes but the Curry is extremely helpful. Using the Cuisinart Chopper turns chopping veggies into an exciting and efficient experience. It's like the vegetables don’t stand a chance! From jalapenos to onions to sugar snap peas, this chopper pulverizes them with impressive speed and precision, making it feel like you have a professional kitchen tool at your disposal. With its powerful performance, you'll feel like a Michelin-starred chef mastering the art of vegetable preparation. Just remember to resist the urge to don a chef's hat and start shouting "YES Chef!" at your innocent produce. This chopper not only makes meal prep faster but also a lot more fun, enhancing your cooking experience with every use.

I purchased this item partially out of need and somewhat in accord to the reviews. I've read by a few that "this toaster oven burns your toast" or to that effect. I agree that it cooks hotter than most and can easily burn your toasted items. BUT, luckily for us this toaster ovens comes fully equipped with a "Toast Shade" (not the greatest label name) dial. This dial allows one to adjust the toaster according to one's desired toasting level. Thus alleviating (after some trial and error) the chance of burning one's toast. It works great! More about the dials. I absolutely like this toaster oven. I've been using the same Cuisinart T.O. for about 15 years. And it made "perfect toast" like the advert promised. It finally died and I went on the search for another T.O. It didn't surprise me that after considering many brands that I felt compelled once again to purchase another Cuisinart. The only problem I have with it are the dials. The lettering is tooooo small. I have to grab my reading glasses in order to read the settings. The other thing about the "Toast Shade" dial. The Light setting the low setting as expected. The Medium setting is the High setting. I haven't as of yet explored what the ramifications of using the High setting would be. So medium is somewhere between Low and Medium. That usually works for me ninety percent of the time. One other weird (no biggie) thing about the TS dial is that you turn the dial counter clockwise to lighten the shade, rather than clockwise. Maybe that makes sense to you, but for 15 years it's been the opposite. In sum. If you have good vision (or a good pair of reading glasses - or a magnifier), and you can stay out of the Medium to High range when making your morning toast, then I think that you will love the Cuisinart Toaster Oven (or Broiler as some advertise). It's just the right size for your countertop - mine at least (see photo - the pan leaning beside it comes with the unit and slides in the guides, making the size of the pan as large as the interior, and not sitting on top of the rack).