Be wary of all clad D3 everyday

Warning, this is just my experience and may not reflect the general persons experience with this cookware. I recently bought one of all-clad’s D3 everyday 10-inch pans after an extensive review seeing its good reputation and good reviews online. After receiving the pan though, I noticed it had a wobble and wouldn’t sit flat on a flat surface (before first use and after boiling some water). Thankfully, their support is helpful and I was able to get a warranty replacement. Though, waiting over a month later, the replacement I received had the same exact issue where it, brand new and unused, would rock side to side and one side of the pan would always be raised. Cooking on an electric glass-top made one half of the pan significantly hotter than the other. I wanted to see if other people had similar issues so I went to the all clad subreddit and posted the issue. Though, that post got removed with no reason given which I presume to be a sign of censorship (just a theory though).

Today I received yet another replacement and the pan has the same issue. It rocks and will not heat evenly on my glass top stove and I have just given up. Either I’m unlucky or this is just how they are meant to be. Bottom line is, I want to know other people’s experience with their cookware from all classes and if they’ve had these issues before. Seeing as spending $150 on a pan from them has given me nothing but a wobbly and uneven heating pan, I’m starting to rethink all clad as an industry respected brand.

Edit: I’ve tried it on multiple surfaces and these pans were brand new when I noticed they were rocking. Never did anything that would warrant warping them in the first place either (slow heat, no dousing in water, large enough burner).

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u/kcahro — 10 days ago

Commercial Unit Frequent Clicking

I recently just got a control freak commercial unit, and I noticed this persistent clicking noise that occurs with any cookware I use (cast iron, 3ply, etc) and was wondering if this was normal. I’m fairly sure it’s not the cookware because it happens no matter what I use. I attached a video and if anyone could let me know if this is normal with their units or not, that would be really appreciated. I understand the buzzing is normal but am not sure about the clicks.

u/kcahro — 2 months ago

Why kitchens don’t seem to use multi-ply stainless?

I’ve gotten to see a few professional kitchens before as well as seen open kitchens in higher end restaurants and I always see that the stainless pots and pans they use are disc bonded.

How come, despite 3/5 ply stainless being recommended so often, professional kitchens just seem to not use or need them at all. Is it cost or maybe the fact multi ply cookware is just marketing? Also where could I buy this cookware since the big handles are great.

Edit: I guess it’s time to sell all my cladded cookware and install a commercial kitchen into my home /s

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u/kcahro — 4 months ago

Unfed bed bug nymph?

in a hotel and found this little white bug crawling on me as I sat down after coming back from outside. tried to get a better image but I accidentally squished it and a little bit of like transparent honey ish fluid came out. I checked the mattress and around (albeit not too thoroughly) and didn’t see any cause for concern.

u/kcahro — 5 months ago