MAXAM WATERLESS COOKWARE REVIEW
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Maxam waterless cookware has been around for many years, and has been sold at fares, TV demonstrations, and over the internet. Here’s one set that can be sold over the internet, so it is widely available.
The KT17 Ultra is the top of the line for Maxam. It’s a heavy set and has the 7-ply bottom with carbon steel between the stainless steel layers. This allows the pans to be used on any type of cooktop, including induction burners.
The sets are produced in China according to the manufacturer’s specifications. They seem well constructed and come with a limited lifetime warranty. The handles and knobs don’t carry the lifetime warranty, but the cost of replacement is very reasonable, each $15 or under (plus shipping).
In our opinion it is more cost effective to get a good set like Maxam and not opt for the very expensive sets of waterless cookware that includes lifetime warranty on all parts. The cost difference is probably about $2500 for a basic set. That would be a mountain of handles and knobs!
The top of the like Maxam Ultra 17 piece set can run from $325 to $500, some retailers have free shipping.
Here’s one cautionary note. You can buy Maxam just about anywhere online, including Ebay. HOWEVER we would advise making sure you purchase from a retailer that has good “contact us” information online. Try to find a retailer you can talk to, ask questions about their return policies, and will be there is a problem should arise.
Be sure and keep the warranty information you get with your Maxam waterless cookware set. It will have the information you need if you ever have to correspond with them.
These sets can certainly last a lifetime. They are heavy stainless steel and capable of withstanding repeated usage for a long time. Waterless cooking is meant to be done at lower temperatures. With the Maxam just like the others, start with medium temperature, and when the pot begins to whistle, close the valve on the knob and turn down the temp to low. You’ll get a good deal for the money.
I couldn't agree more with the review by Mary Binette about Maxam waterless cookware. I bought my set of waterless cookware online from RealCook.com about a year ago. I particularly agreed with Mary's cautionary note. The review said that you can buy Maxam just about anywhere online including Ebay, but the writer advised us to make sure we purchase from a retailer that has good contact information, and to try and find a company that you can actually talk to. I guess that's why I decided on RealCook.com, they are the first company to answer their phone when I was trying to call one of the companies to ask questions. It seems that most companies online do not realize how important customer service still is to a lot of people.
One thing about Mary's review, the set she was speaking of is not actually the "Maxam" brand, it's called the Steam Control System World's Finest Cookware. I know this because I really did a lot of research before I bought my set, and Mary said the set has 7 plies, that means that it's not the Maxam brand but the Steam Control System's brand. The Maxam brand has 9 plies instead of 7, but both sets are made by the same company.
Sincerely, Linda E.
Quaker Farms, Connecticut
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Waterless cooking has become more and more popular as we become more health conscious in our cooking habits. This comment by Marie Binett about the Maxam
waterless cookware set is right to the point. These cookware sets are a great value and truly affordable when we take in consideration the life time warranty, the fact that their going to last "a life time", and the health advantage of waterless cooking. Just try eating some vegetables cook the "traditional" way (boiled in water) compared with the same vegetables cooked the waterless way: they're not just better for you health wise, the taste a lot better also.Add some Extra Virgin Olive Oil over them and they are deliciously great!!
The KT17 ULTRA Cookware set is now manufactured in America a under the brand name World's Finest™ 7-Ply Steam Control™ 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Cookware Set and you can find it at http://www.cookinglikechefs.com at a great price with free shipping. This site also offers FREE recipes to cook delicious meals, including waterless cooking.
Excellent blog Mary, congratulations!!
Admin Response:
We did check out where KT17 Ultra is being produced by contacting the US distributor. They are still being manufactured in China, though there is quality control oversight by US personnel to make sure the design specifications are being met.
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Could someone tell me where to buy a few of the extra plastic parts for "just in case" events. I love my KT17 Ultra set. It is amazing you can cook with such low energies (power). My source (ebay) did not know where to get parts.
Thanks for the help. Bill
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I am not sure what parts you are referring to. If you mean handles and knobs, then they can be obtained from www.cookwaresplus.com. You need to call and talk to them about what parts you are looking for. If the set it relatively new it should not be a problem to get handles and knobs.
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I am considering purchasing and marketing the Maxam K-17 set on my website. However, I have read three reviews on Amazon concerning problems with the steam valve insert falling out of the cover and in some case into the food being cooked. One of the reviews stated that the defective part was returned and replaced. However, in a matter of a month, the same problem recurred. This is a serious issue. Can someone comment?
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We have been selling this product for over 4 years, and have not had this happen, so I do not think this is a serious or frequent problem. We have found customer need replacement knobs for a couple of reasons. (1) They are old, and have had them wear out (2) Misuse--putting them in the oven at high heat than recommended. (3) Forgetting an empty pot on the stove when the heat is on.
We have never had a request for knob replacement for the reasons stated in our experience. We do always recommend taking care of the pots and pans and washing carefully by hand. I personally do not put our pieces in the dishwasher. I do not know how the steam valve can fall into the food. That could only happen if the valve was broken, the cover was lifted and the broken valve fell in the food when the cover was lifted. There is no "hole" for a broken valve to fall through when the cover is on the pot. There is only a small valve opening for steam to go through and hit the steam valve--I don't see how it can fall through such a small opening.
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Who is the importer/manufacturer of the KT17 Ultra waterless cookware? I would like to contact them for information concerning this product.
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B&F Systems out of Dallas, Texas is the distributor. They do not sell to the general public, only to independent business owners. You can find them at bnfusa.com
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