Question 1

Why such a hard time cleaning this pan?!  Just bought.  First All-Clad.  But sticking and staining. Even with Barkeep's Friend.  Please help.  Thx!

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SS is a learning curve. But once you get it, it out performs, cast iron, carbon, etc.
Lots of people are jumping on the "you can season your SS". Although it does work, its a complete waste of time and unnecessary. 
Once u learn to use SS properly, food will not stick and clean up is a breeze.
Good luck and dont give up!

Question 2

How does this pan compare to the 4112?  Description sounds very similar but this price is much lower (with a lid.)  Just because of sale?

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I called Allclad and they said the only difference is that the 41126 comes with a lid. The discrepancy in the height measurement is because the 4112 listing measures to the top of the handle while the 41126 listing measures only to the top of the pan. The rep at Allclad assured me that the pans are identical and that the promo price wouldn't last forever.

Question 3

Is this 18/10 stainless, 304 surgical stainless, or 316 surgical stainless?

Accepted Answer

In all of my research before purchasing my All-Clad I have not come across the use of 304 or 316 surgical stainless, only 18/10.  The Tri-ply cookware line that I have purchased (from Amazon and elsewhere) features a 3-ply design, 18/10 steel cooking surfaces, aluminum cores for the even heating, and the highly polished exterior 18/0 stainless for lasting beauty and induction compatibility.  Hope this helps.

Question 4

Is All Clad Copper Core worth paying extra for?

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the consensus answer I have found online is that copper core is NOT worth paying extra for. the all clad line with best temperature performance is actually the MC2, but the regular, 3 layer sandwich of SS around aluminum is the all-around winner because it is versatile (i.e. induction capable) and dishwasher safe, unlike MC2. started searching because I was contemplating purchase of a calphalon accucore set that was "deal of the day". learned the most at centurylife.org in an article about "is all-clad worth it". the answer was yes for the d3 all-clad but not for copper core.

ASIN	B005H8KD3E
Best Sellers Rank	#16,888 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #88 in Kitchen Cookware Sets
Brand Name	All-Clad
Closure Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Silver
Compatibility Options	Compatible with all cooktops, including induction, Electric Coil, Gas
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,227)
Global Trade Identification Number	00011644502768
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Included Components	8-inch fry pan, 10-inch fry pan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered sauté pan, 8-quart covered stockpot
Intended Use	residential
Item Type Name	Cookware Set
Item Weight	26 pounds
Manufacturer	Groupe SEB
Manufacturer Part Number	11644502768
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Lifetime warranty
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Material Type Free	PFOA Free, PTFE Free
Model Number	11644502768
Number of Items	10
Number of Pieces	10
Other Special Features of the Product	Dishwasher Safe, Electric Stovetop Compatible, Gas Stovetop Compatible, Induction Stovetop Compatible, Long Lasting Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Set Name	All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel
Size	10 Piece Set
UPC	067289446035 011644502898 011644501853 783325008257 683427161761 648260797096 011644502768 060967387224 783325003856
Unit Count	1 Count
Utensil Compatibility	Universal

D3® Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 10-Piece, Made in the USA

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