I love this four piece set. I enjoy steaming and this is the perfect steaming. I can put large pieces of different types of fish with vegetables, and everything is cook to perfection.
The pan is great to cook all types of food; however, I am having trouble with the handle of the lid keeps coming loose and constantly needs tightening. I would give this pan a 3/5 rating because of the annoyance of retightening the screw on the lid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, May 21, 2026
We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the overall performance of the Cuisinart® Preferred Pan Set, though we understand your concern with the lid handle becoming loose. For best results, we recommend periodically checking and tightening the screw, and ensuring it’s securely fastened before each use, as regular heating and cooling can sometimes cause loosening over time. If the issue persists, please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve future models.
I ordered two sets; one for me and one for a gift. The best things about the pan are the generous size and the helper handle. But, I was dismayed to read the brochure which warned against using any metal utensils or putting it in the oven for longer than 20 minutes. I would not have bought these if I had know that information beforehand.
This pan is large enough to cook for a family and special enough to make me feel like a 4-star chef! All materials are of the highest quality and the included spatula is perfect for the increased pan depth. The pan allows for easy and near-perfect frying, stewing, stir frying or steaming. I use this pan near daily, and so will you.