I was attracted to this cookware by the magic words "non-stick AND dishwasher-safe" (and the chocolate too) I have been waiting a long time to find cookware that does both. My old stainless went in the dishwasher but was not non-stick. The old non-stick set looked disgusting after a couple of rounds in the dishwasher. This cookware really lives up to its advertising. Nothing sticks and they come out of the dishwasher looking like new. I can tell it takes a bit longer to heat up but the bottom is so thick I understand. Once it reaches temperature it stays that way. Even heat, flat bottoms. I have a whole set. Great cookware!