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Add to SafariWhen comparing IKEA POLERAD vs Cook N Home Nonstick Die Cast, Multicolor, the Slant community recommends Cook N Home Nonstick Die Cast, Multicolor for most people. In the question“What are the best cookware sets under $100?” Cook N Home Nonstick Die Cast, Multicolor is ranked 1st while IKEA POLERAD is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Cook N Home Nonstick Die Cast, Multicolor is:
The pieces in this set are painted in three bright colors, which is unusual for cookware. They serve well as a decoration, so there is no need to hide them in the cupboard.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Ideal for kitchens with limited storage space
The pots and pans in this set stack neatly into one another, so there's more shelf space left for other kitchen essentials.
Pro Good for oven use
There are no plastic parts in the set, so every piece is oven safe up to 500° F, lids included.
Pro Pots and saucepans in all sizes
This set has an 11-inch frying pan, 2 saucepans (1 and 2-quart), 2 pots (3 and 5-quart), and a 10-quart stockpot. All pots and saucepans have accompanying glass lids.
Pro Good for those looking for an attractive set
The pieces in this set are painted in three bright colors, which is unusual for cookware. They serve well as a decoration, so there is no need to hide them in the cupboard.
Pro Heats quickly and evenly
This set is made of aluminum, so the heat spreads quickly and evenly all throughout the pan.
Pro Non-stick coating contains no potentially toxic chemicals
This set contains no PTFE or potentially toxic PFOA or PFOS in the cooking surface coating. The non-stick coating is made of ceramic, which is also cadmium and lead-free.
Pro Compact set, takes up little space
This set covers just the basic cooking needs: there is a 1.7-quart saucepan, a 4.2-quart casserole, and a 3-quart sauté/fry pan, all with accompanying lids. It is suitable for people who don't cook much or have limited storage space. The pieces are stackable, which is convenient in a small kitchen.
Cons
Con Only one frying pan in the set
POLERAD set includes 5 pots and saucepans, and only one frying pan. There is no way to add another matching frying pan: the line is sold only as a set with no separate products available.
Con Less scratch and rust resistant than higher steel grade pans
This set is made of stainless steel with no nickel (grade18/0). The lack of nickel makes it more prone to scratching and rusting if metal utensils are used (in comparison with grade 18/10 sets). On the other hand, the lower steel grade also makes them more magnetic and suitable for induction stovetops.
Con Takes more time to clean than non-stick cookware
Stainless steel can discolor if overheated or have some stuck-on food after cooking. It takes more time and effort to clean than non-stick cookware. However, food can be removed by soaking the pan in water and washing with a soft sponge, and the stains can be taken care of with a cleanser.
Con Not oven compatible
The pieces in this set have plastic handles that can melt if a pan is put in the oven.
Con Dishwasher safe, but hand-wash recommended
This cookware is dishwasher safe, but frequent use can lead to chipping in the ceramic coating and diminishing of non-stick properties.
Con Not induction-compatible
This cookware can be used on any stovetop, except for induction, since it does not have a magnetic bottom.
