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ID3 Hard Anodised Saucepan with Lid 20cm
score
51
Avg price
$170
Test results
- 45Performance
- 40Scrambled egg
- 57Boiling water
- 65Ease of use
- 70Balance-weight
- 40Handle-comfort
- 70Steam-control
- 80Pouring
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.
How we test
Performance (70% of overall score): we cook scrambled eggs (70% of the performance score) to assess the pot’s evenness and stickability and we time how long it takes to heat 1L of water (30% of the performance score).
Ease of use (30%): we consider the balance of the pot, how comfortable the handle is, steam control, how easy it is to pour from, and how easy it is to clean.
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.
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.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Sandra B.
Used 1 - 3 months