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We tested 8 saucepans. Which ones hit the spot?
Scanpan
Classic Induction Saucepan 3L
recommended
85
Avg price
$451
Test results
- 89Performance
- 100Scrambled egg
- 63Boiling water
- 75Ease of use
- 80Balance-weight
- 80Handle-comfort
- 60Steam-control
- 80Pouring
Good points
- Excellent result for evenness.
- Easy to pour, flat edge rim makes a wider pour, less chance of dripping on to bench easy to hold with one hand.
- Saucepan is balanced, moderately heavy.
- Made of 100% recycled aluminium, a material that is considerably more sustainable and eco-friendly.
- Comfortable, soft bakelite handle with molded grip area.
- Non-stick surface easy to clean.
Bad points
- Only OK boil time result.
- No steam vents, steam escapes from around the lid, condensation build-up on the handle
- Glass lid can accumulate grime and be difficult to clean.
- Noticeable initial pinging then humming sound.
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
$451
- Price survey
June 2020
Specifications
- Weight (kg)
1.6
- Volume (L)
3
- Time to boil 1L water (minutes.seconds)
4.46
- Base diameter
14.5cm
- Base thickness
0.5cm
- Base material
Cast aluminium.
Features
- Suitable for induction cooktops
- Oven safe
Up to 260°C
- Steam vents
- Glass lid
- Non-stick lining
- Measurement grading
- Dishwasher safe
Yes (but hand washing recommended)
- Claims no PFOA
Yes