Product Specification Questions

The side walls are 3 ply and the bottom is 7 ply.  The bottom gives a very even and fast heat conduction and distribution.  Once the heat is in the pan and the stove setting is set at low the 3 ply sidewalls efficiently hold the heat in.  The pans hold the heat in so well that you can actually finish cooking with the stove turned off or even with the pan put in your refrigerator.  Thank you for your question.

The handles screw onto a weld on the outside of the pan with a square ring attachment/flameguard so they don't get hot.  The knobs also screw onto the top and are easily replaced if necessary.

Vapo Seal is very similar to Wonder Ware. Thank you for your interest in Vapo Seal.

Vapo-Seal is very similar to Vollrath.  The Vapo-Seal will be a little heavier and you should find that it has much more even heating than your old set.  Over the years the cookware has been improved for fast even heat conduction with the 7PLY construction.  It cooks waterless and the vented set has a release valve.  If you are interest in buying or seeing our product please call us at 888-544-2390.  Thank you for your interest in Vapo-Seal cookware.

I do have one in stock.  If you are interested in purchasing this pan it is $89 including shipping and you can get it with a dome lid or flat lid.  Thank you for your interest in our products.

Suzanne

The best thing to do is start by checking the name brand of your set.  Usually there is some print under the handle or on the bottom of the pan.  Then check for this company.  It doesn't sound like you need a lid replaced only the knob on top.  Most company's have knob and handle replacement for shipping and handling charge.

Suzanne

The cookware quality is very similar.  It is well made and guaranteed to last for a lifetime.  Our steel is T304 which is very corrosion resistant.   The cookware is 7ply, 3ply on the sides and 7ply on the bottom.  It has a sealing cover that allows you to cook waterless and has excellent even heat conduction and distribution.  We also have a money back guarantee.  If you get the cookware and do not feel that it performs as it should we will give the customer a full refund.  Thank you for your interest in Vapo-Seal.

To replace the cover the cost would be $35 including your shipping.  Is it possible to get the black knob off?  This is replaceable at no charge.

Both Saladmaster and Vapo-Seal are made to work with little moisture or water and no grease. They are both heavy weight construction stainless steel with additional layering of alloys, and elements such as aluminum which do not touch your food but are great heat conductors. The two products are not constructed identically however they work with the same concept of cooking and are both guaranteed for life.

Yes. All or our products are compatible with an induction range.

For eggs and fish it is necessary to use spray Pam or other oil/butter. All other meats can be cooked with out fat. Eggs stick the least when you don't stir your scrambled eggs as often letting them set up or cook and then turning once or twice. Hard cooked or soft cook eggs won't stick as long as you have a little lubricant (oil/butter/Pam) on the bottom. Thank you for your interest.

It does work well on a glass top stove. The pans set flat and level. Thank you for your interest.

Our cookware is very similar to the Americraft brands. It is made with T304 stainless steel on the inside and out has a 7ply construction for fast even heating. Our cookware has a sealing cover that allows you to cook with little to no added moisture like the Americraft brands. We also have a lifetime guarantee and a money back guarantee. Thank you for your interest in Vapo-Seal.

Lustre Craft was made by the West Bend company and replacements can be found at www.regalware.com. Lustre Craft isn't listed but the Lifetime brand handle will work for your cookware.

Our products are manufactured in China and the surgical stainless steel is imported for Korea. Thank you for your interest in Vapo-Seal cookware.

Our cookware is very similar to Kitchen Craft.  It is made for very even efficient heat conduction with high quality stainless steel on the inside and out and additional layers of aluminum, and carbon steel for fast even heat conduction.  It has a lid designed to create a water seal  so you don't need added water when cooking most vegetables and cooks on a lower heat setting than most types of cookware.  Thank you for your interest in Vapo-Seal.

After I researched a little about the AMC cookware it appears to be the a very similar product. Our cookware is made of surgical stainless T304 grade steel. It is lifetime guaranteed, uses less heat, and is the last set of cookware you will ever need to buy.

Lustre Craft is no longer made but the handles and knobs are interchangable with Lifetime products. You can find more about Lifetime cookware at www.lifetimecookware.com.

We are a different company.  You can find Kitchen craft at www.kitchencraftcookware.com or call them at 800-800-2850.

Homemakers Guild was a West Bend product which was bought out by Regal Ware.  If you go to www.regalware.com and go the the right side of the page "customer service" and "order parts online" there are a few parts that can be purchased for Homemakers Guild.  You can also try calling them at 262-626-2121

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Probably the 17PC with the 12QT although the 17PC should work fine too.  Thank you for your interest.

The cookware pieces and lids are dishwasher safe.  Our cookware is similar to the World's Finest Ultra set which is 7Ply construction with T304 inside and out.  Thank you for your interest in our products.

It would be best to get these from the proper company to assure correct fit.  Permanent is now owned by Regal Ware.  You can visit them at www.regalware.com or call them at 262-626-2121.  Thank you

The cookware we sell online is made in China.  If you only want American made we have a set made in Clarksville TN.  It has pretty much the same pieces as the Vapo-Seal, it is 5PLY rather than 7PLY and is $150 difference in price.  It's a great set! If you are interested in this cookware please let us know and thank you for your interest.

We have a 5 Ply set called Flavor Seal that is made by New Era.  The price for the set is $479.  Thank you for your interest in our products.

The vented set is for newer cooks to help them know when the food in the pan is hot enough to turn back to low.  With waterless cooking you usually start your burner on Medium to Medium High heat and then once the pan is hot you turn the burner to low.  The vent whistles to let you know that steam has built up to a point where it is time to turn the heat back.  With the non vented set you wait for steam to escape from the sides of the cover and then turn your heat to low.  The benefit of the non vented set is that the solid cover assures you will keep all of your heat in once it is at low.  With the vented covers you need to remember to turn the vent off once you turn the heat down or you will continue to lose heat and moisture.  Thank you for your question!

I would definitely call customer service on this.  Their number is 262-626-2121 which is Regal Ware.  I am sure they will be happy to help you with this.

Americraft is a great set of surgical stainless steel waterless cookware but it is very expensive for what you are actually getting.  Our products are value priced.  They are made of high quality non corrosive T304 stainless steel on the inside and out (same type Americraft uses) and have a great heat conduction core  that creates very fast and even heat.  The lids create a Vapor Seal like Americraft which holds all the moisture and heat so you can use lower heat and little to know added water when cooking.  We only want happy customers so we have great customer service and allow you to preview products before you pay.  Whichever company you decide to go with  just look for higher quality stainless steel T304 , 7ply construction and of course sealing covers.  If you are wanting a great new set of cookware, surgical stainless steel waterless cookware is definitely a great long lasting product!  Thank you for your interest in our products!