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Williams Sonoma Signature Thermo-Clad™ Nonstick Covered Essential Pan, 4 1/2-Qt.

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Summary
We teamed up with the nonstick cookware innovators at Napa Valley-based Hestan to create our signature Thermo-Clad™ Nonstick collection. Designed in-house and made to our exacting specifications, these top-tier nonstick pans are built for maximum heat efficiency and durability. Tri-ply layering incorporates a premium nonstick finish, a hard-anodized aluminum body and a stainless-steel induction-compatible base.
- Thermo-Clad technology ensures efficient, uniform heating with no hot spots.
- Dent-resistant, hard-anodized aluminum body offers quick heat-up and cool-down.
- Durable nonstick coating inside and out for easy release and quick cleanup.
- Designed for use with metal utensils; dishwasher and oven safe.
- Patented tri-ply stainless-steel induction-compatible base is fully encapsulated and will never corrode.
- Induction-compatible base provides even heat distribution.
- Stay-cool stainless-steel handle is ergonomically designed for comfort and control.
- Helper handle eases lifting and transfer.
- Double-wall insulated stainless-steel lid circulates heat and helps keep food warm.
- Ideal for all types of cooktops, including induction.
- Designed by Williams Sonoma; manufactured by Hestan.
Dimensions & More Info
- 11" diam., 4" high.
- 4 1/2-qt. cap.
- 5 lb. with lid.
- Made in Thailand.
Additional Information
- This product contains the following chemicals: FEP, PFA and PTFE. For more information on chemicals in this product, visit the Williams Sonoma Disclosures page.
Use & Care
Use
- Ideal for all types of cooktops, including induction.
- Oven safe to 500°F.
- Before first use, wash interior with care and dry thoroughly with kitchen towel or soft cloth.
- Always cook over moderate heat, and never heat pan when empty.
- High heat is not recommended. Start with medium heat and reduce to lower setting when food is added.
- Do not use aerosol cooking spray oils on nonstick surface.
Care
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe; hand-wash recommended.
- Nonstick cookware is naturally subject to wear and tear. We recommend replacing your pans as needed, or approximately every five years.
- Avoid using steel wool, scouring pads and abrasive cleaners.
Customer Reviews

P***0

Over priced trash !!!!

I give this 1 star only because I did love this pan. Two years ago I purchased this and 2 other WS signature thermo cad pans , sadly the 4.5 qt essential pans coating has started peeling off after only 2 years of use . The other pans seem to be doing fine. When contacting WS cs I was given the run around and sent to Heston they said that it was up to WS to honor warranty. And after two weeks of phone calls and emails they said that normal wear and tear so not honoring the lifetime warranty. So basically if you want to throw your money away then this is the brand for you WILLIAMS SONOMA . You’re just cooking with overpriced trash.

S**L

Thermo clad pan

I can't use this pan. It was advertised as being 18 inches wide, but the bottom of the pan is much smaller than that.

Bif******son

Nice quality non-large skillet but bottom is small

I wanted a larger non-stick, deep skillet to do one dish meals. This skillet says its 12” and deep. I have other skillets in this product line that I like very much so I ordered this larger skillet. Unfortunately the bottom portion that sits on the stove is about 7” small. The skillet is deep and tapers up to the 12” lip. It’s almost like a wok. That said it high quality and holds a lot, but if you need to cook your proteins before you mix in other ingredients you will have to stir more often as the bottom portion that heats up is much smaller than the top. Not a deal breaker but something to consider :-)

A**e

Working well

Just started using but so far it works well. We shall see how it holds up. I have never had a non-stick pan that does not scratch even though I only use silicone utensils. I really like the size and shape.

Expe********cook

Very high quality with induction design

This 4 ½ qt essential pan was delivered in just one week. The nonstick is very easy to clean. I never put pans in the dishwasher because it degrades the nonstick finish, plus these are so easy to clean. I wish that there were two helper handles, rather than the long handle. The grip is perfect, but a long handle is harder for me personally to balance – it may work fine for you. Both the 4 1/2qt and 6qt essential pans are WS’s induction version of a dutch oven. But the design is limited by the disc diameter matching the induction ring, so the bottom surface of the pan is not as large as I would like for stews and braises. But it is a good-sized pan that holds a lot. Note that the discs on the bottom of the pan do tend to counterweight the pan, which makes it difficult to pour from them because they want to tilt back in the other direction. The pans do heat very evenly so that is great. If you have an induction cooktop, the Thermoclad is perfect, but if you have an electric cooktop, then the discs might not be ideal. High quality nonstick that will last!

Mi****l

Versatile

Very versatile and practical . Good value for money

s***2

Does not work well with induction

This pan does not work too well with induction. Yes it heats up however it's slow compared to other 3-ply pans that have an all stainless steel exterior. However, the lid is great on this pan, it's insulated so it doesn't get as hot as other pan lids and the edges are rounded so you're not cutting yourself on the rims of the lid. The pan handle is also nice and long.

c**1

small pan bottom

Unfortunately I didn't look at all the pics...the bottom of the pan is very small so not good for browning meats or doing roasts which is why I bought it.

Ch*****na

The one pan you truly need!

We use this pan for everything. It’s nonstick, heats quickly and evenly, and is just the right size

S**n

Excellent Choice for induction cooktop

I had been looking for a stir fry pan for my induction cooktop. Most stir fry pans have little bottom and does not provide enough heat. Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad pan gives enough heat for stir fry. It boils the same amount of water twice fast than All Clad pan. The handle is also very good. The only thing I do not like is the narrow top. I hope it has wider top for easy stir frying. Over all Williams Sonoma pans have very good quality. I have four of them. Thermo-Clad pans are specially good for induction cooking.

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