Product review

Updated July 2020

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Baccarat ID3 Hard Anodised Saucepan with Lid 20cm

July 2020

Baccarat

ID3 Hard Anodised Saucepan with Lid 20cm

Price

$170

Score

Average

Test results

45
Performance
40
Scrambled egg
57
Boiling water
65
Ease of use
70
Balance-weight
40
Handle-comfort
70
Steam-control
80
Pouring

Good points

No PFOA, lead or cadmium.
Fairly easy to pour, flat edge rim makes a slightly wider pour, no dripping on to bench easy to hold with one hand.
D-shaped handle opposite side for extra stability.
Saucepan is fairly balanced.
Comprehensive instructions.
Non-stick surface is easy to clean.
Comprehensive instructions.

Bad points

Poor result for evenness.
Only OK boil time result.
Base is not all magnetic, reduced magnetic contact on the base.
Handle is uncomfortable, hard edge thin stainless steel slightly rounded no no-slip grip.
Some steam escapes from around the lid, limited condensation build-up on the handle.
Lid handle does not have sufficient gap under the handle to prevent touching the glass lid.
Glass lid has crevices that can accumulate grime and be difficult to clean.
Lid handle base area can become dangerously hot.

Model

Avg price
$170
Price survey
June 2020

Specifications

Weight (kg)
1.7
Volume (L)
3.7
Time to boil 1L water (minutes.seconds)
5.13
Base diameter
18 (15cm for magnetic base area)cm
Base thickness
0.3cm
Base material
Triple layer non-stick. Stainless steel induction plate.

Features

Suitable for induction cooktops
Oven safe
Up to 220°C
Steam vents
Glass lid
Non-stick lining
Measurement grading
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but hand washing recommended)
Claims no PFOA
Yes (no PFOA , lead or cadmium)

More info

Availability
Exclusive to Farmers.

Member reviews

4 Member reviews

Stay away

Pros

Looks good

Cons

Doesn’t do the job, non stick coating peels not worth the money. Didn’t last more than two years even with only using soft utensils

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Stephanie S.

22 Oct 2021

Used 6 months or more

Poor Quality Stay Away

Pros

Nice Design

Cons

The non-stick coating has weak adhesion to the pot and is easily damaged (despite taking upmost care). One year of use and this is in the bin. Disappointing. Nothing like quality of Tefal or Scanpan coatings.

I also had a baccarat skillet non-stick and that has lasted 6 months and also in the bin. Wont touch this brand again.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Timothy M.

18 Jul 2021

Used 6 months or more

Very disappointed, a waste of good money

Pros

I bought two saucepans and two frying pans. I never put them in the dishwasher and treated them gently. I am still using the frying pans, although the heat distribution is uneven, but the saucepans are in my inorganic pile.

Cons

Mashing potatoes and stirring sauces (wooden spoon) has caused the black layer on the bottom of the saucepans to wear off in a circle. Doing a white sauce, it ended up full of black spots from the coating, so I consider them a health risk to use.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Lisz B.

30 Mar 2021

Used 6 months or more

Disappointing

Pros

I bought these saucepans from the indings of Consumer's test results in 2019. I purchase the stainless steel brand.
Loved the availability from the Farmers so could purchase over a period of time or when on special.

Cons

After 2 months one of the lids glass shattered. Now I have discovered the bottoms of these saucepans are bubling so on the induction elements, the saucepan starts to wobble. I have 4 saucepans and two saucepans have bubbled on the bottom.