Updated 25 Nov 2016
Circulon
Symmetry Open French Skillet 840050
Snapshot: The Circulon Symmetry Open French Skillet 840050 frying pan weighs 1.0kg and is oven and dishwasher safe. How well did it perform in our cooking and durability tests?
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Test results
Overall score
Evenness of cooking
Surface durability
Ease of use
Good points
- Very good evenness of cooking.
- Good surface durability.
- Easy to use.
- Lightweight.
- Balanced (so there’s less pressure on your wrist when lifting).
- Comfortable rubber handle with non-slip grip.
- Oven safe.
- Very easy to clean.
- Suitable for metal utensils.
- Claims to be PFOA-, lead- and cadmium-free.
But
No obvious bad points.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Evenness of cooking (50%)
Surface durability (25%)
Ease of use (25%)
Price is based on a November 2016 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Specifications
Weight (kg)
Base diameter (cm)
Base thickness (cm)
Features
Handle
Flatness of base when heated
Oven safe
Non-stick lining
Suitable for metal utensils
Dishwasher safe
Claims no PFOA
More Info
Notes
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Availability
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Member reviews
"works well until it doesn't"
10 Dec 2018, Graeme W.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
I've had a few of these, they start off amazing - easy non-stick for cooking, great surface, easy to clean - and a lifetime warranty
Cons:
The non-stick stops sticking. I've had 3 now, some last longer than others, the shortest was week, the longest, 3 years. Following which they are useless. And who keeps receipts for frying pans, despite the $$$
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Not as good as review suggests..."
18 Mar 2017, Celendine Limited
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Good weight & balance. OK for pancakes.
Cons:
Surface durability very poor IMO -- lasted about 9 months before sticking became a problem. Not good at all for frying eggs. (Never put in dishwasher, always carefully handwashed.)
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
