I've had an 8" pan for 2 years, and a 10" pan for 1 year. I have no complaints at all. I am careful about what sponges I use to clean it with. I use scotch-brite BLUE sponges (not the green), and it cleans the pan fine with no issues, and no scratches. I'm not going to say food doesn't stick, but I have a few tricks that allow me to get it clean with minimal issues, several tips from this websites cleaning recommendations. I had issues with scrambled eggs sticking terribly, but that was my fault. Premix your yokes/egg whites in a separate bowl. Butter in the pan, drop your pre-mixed eggs into the melted butter. Keep pan on medium heat (I have a glass stove top). When you see the edge of the egg being cooked, pull the cooked egg into the middle of the pan (two strokes of the spurdle). Wait a little bit more for more to be cooked, and then wait, and by then most egg should be cooked, and move the uncooked to the pan until complete. It keeps the pan soooooo much cleaner, might stick in a small spot or 2, but cooking that way helped me ALOT. Sometimes meat will stick, like sausage patties for example, but right after I remove the meat from the pan, even if it looks stuck, I run the pan under cold water and "swoosh" the water around, and due to the heat differential and the bubbles from the heat it will oftentimes pull any burnt residue off the bottom of the pan. If you let it dry, it is a BEAR to remove. Anyway Good luck!
A simple regular sponge scratched the surface of pan
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, October 24, 2022
Hello Shell, Thank you for your review and for bringing this to our attention. We are sorry to learn about your experience with your fry pan. Please be advised that this fry pan is made from stainless steel. When cleaning your cookware, soft clothes and sponges are recommended for use as they should not cause damage to your cookware. We would like to hear more about your experience and try to assist you further. Please contact our All-Clad Customer Service Team directly through our website at https://www.all-clad.com/contact or by phone at 1-800-255-2523 for further assistance. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we look forward to hearing from you!
These pans are definitely not worth the money. Food sticks like crazy and need special treatment to get clean.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, September 22, 2022
Hello! We are very sorry to hear you are experiencing some difficulties when cooking in your fry pan. We completely understand your concern here. We would be happy to assist you further and improve your cooking experience. To prevent foods from sticking to your stainless steel cookware, we recommend cooking on a medium to low heat setting. Allow your pan to fully preheat before adding foods. Additionally, we would recommend cooking with a form of fat such as butter or oil. Be sure to use enough fat to cover the entire cooking surface of your vessel. For more helpful tips, please visit our Care and Use page here: https://www.all-clad.com/care-use You may also contact our customer service team directly through our website at https://www.all-clad.com/contact or by phone at 1-800-255-2523. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope that this helps!
Excellent pan for everyday use. Heats evenly and doesn’t stick. Using on a gas stove. Feels solid in the hand and maintaining it is super easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, August 22, 2022
Hello AModi, We are very pleased to hear you are satisfied with all aspects of the All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan! At All-Clad, we take great pride in the craftsmanship of our products so we can ensure we are delivering the finest quality cookware for your kitchen. We are happy to know this has been achieved. We hope you continue to enjoy your All-Clad D3 Fry Pan for a lifetime!