Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
- 1700-watt iron with stainless-steel nonstick soleplate
- Electronic temperature control; LED lights; precision dial
- High-precision tip; 10-ounce water tank; self-cleaning system
- Burst, variable, and vertical steam; 3-way auto shutoff for safety
- Measures 10-1/2 by 3-1/2 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
New from Rowenta, the DZ5080 Focus Iron. A completely new construction technique provides the Rowenta Microsteam soleplate with the best ever steam and heat distribution for the most effective ironing. More than 400 microsteam holes ensure even and o
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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
- Includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans; 8- and 10-inch skillets; 3-1/2-quart saute pan; 8-quart stockpot; steamer insert
- Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core; brushed exterior, mirror-finish interior
- Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop; riveted for strength
- Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 500 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
For the Consumer who wants premium quality and performance at a fraction of the cost of competitive cookware! 18/10 Stainless Steel Exterior professional brushed finish, easy maintenance and clean-up.Elegant and contemporary, the Multiclad Pro line
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List Price: $ 610.00
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Review by Susan Poole for Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
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I’ve never been prompted to write a review of any product that I’ve purchased over the years, but the Rowenta Focus iron has changed all that. After 50-plus years of ironing, I think I’ve tried every iron on the market. And I’ve been dissatisfied with them all. My latest, a Black and Decker, remained on the same setting (the hottest), because it was NEVER hot enough. I wear a lot of cotton and linen, which, of course, means a lot of wrinkles. I’ve misted and starched (when appropriate) ahead of time, all to no avail. I was just about ready to go back to an all polyester wardrobe when I asked a tailor in my hometown to recommend a good iron. Without hesitation, she said, “Rowenta”. So I read all the reviews I could find, and decided to take the plunge.
WOW!!! First of all, with my old Black and Decker, I’d have to iron a sleeve or panel of fabric in three or four passes. But with the Rowenta, it only took one pass to remove the wrinkles, even on linen. I quickly realized that my ironing time would be cut in half! And the narrow tip for getting inbetween buttons is genius-inspired. And the STEAM!!! For those who’ve said it consumes a lot of water, well—duh?? It TAKES a lot of water to produce that much steam.
If you’ve had it, as I did, with poorly fuctioning equipment, treat yourself to this product. You may just find yourself having a love affair with an appliance. What a joy!!
Review by Charlie A. Terry for Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
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I like to use a lot of steam when I iron, and the Focus comes up to temperature fast and makes great evenly distributed steam. The automatic steam function works pretty well and is easy to use, but I tend to ad a bit more as much because it makes ironing more fun as any useful reason.
This iron did a spectacular job on my more delicate silk shirts as well as making quick work of rumpled kahkis.
The heat seems more evenly distributed than the Black and Decker i was using, and everything about the steam is superior.
The narrow tip makes the area around buttons noticably easier.
The ONLY issues I have with the Focus is that it doesn’t have an on/off button (it does have a great three way auto off feature which I tested to verify for safetys sake). It sometimes draws an arc when plugging and unplugging it which can be hard on outlets after extended use.
It also will drip a little durring longer sessions of use.
Overall very highly recomended.
Review by Unmet expectations for Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
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Would give this a negative rating if possible. They changed the electronics and the LED readouts a few months back without altering the model name. The LEDs are no longer on the rotating dial, coinciding with this revision’s terrible leakage problem. Went through 5 irons from 2 stores before we gave up on this particular model. Two separate employees at Bed Bath and Beyond said all the irons were ‘coming back’ because they all leaked, but not happening with the cheaper or more expensive models. Same thing at Macy’s. Hours before we arrived to return our second iron, another customer had just returned her second iron. Appears that the iron becomes hot, and then doesn’t maintain the temperature: so it’s fine at first then progressively leaks and some irons begin to sound like percolators. Leak so badly that the ironing board cover becomes saturated in enormous spots and has to be dried out. Occurs with the very first use out of the package. This may alternatively have something to do with the steam gauge not truly being adjustable: the lever doesn’t stay put in any position other than the extremes of ‘off’ or ‘full’. We finally gave up on this model and got the ‘Professional’ which was more expensive but works perfectly – - absolutely no problems. The re-designed ‘Focus’ is clearly junk.
Review by S. Singh for Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
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In the last 13 years I have bought 2 irons – a low-end Proctor Silex and a middle-of-the-road Panasonic (NI-551R) comparable to the Panasonic NI-A56NR Steam/Dry Iron w/Non-stick Soleplate w/Vertical Steam. For approx. 9 years I have ironed with it every single week day and 6 weeks ago it decided it had just too much and quit.
Now this was an awesome opportunity for me….being a starving student (Yes Dude! Students need to iron clothes too
) ), I had bought the cheapest iron I could afford – but now I could finally choose what I wanted!
My major requirements were that my iron:
* Get sufficiently hot
* Have plenty of steam – as I only wear 100% cotton shirts and slacks
* Have sufficient steam-on-demand – steam jet should not cool down the iron too quickly
* Should glide well, and,
* Have no leaks.
Doing my research, I found that Rowenta irons were on top, and people loved the Focus as much as the Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer Iron.
At the lower price-point I bought the Focus and the Rowenta DX-8800 1750-Watt Professional Iron, thinking one of these were it.
I was leaning towards the Focus and so opened that first. It is a great iron, plenty of powerful steam – I only needed the jet for stubborn wrinkles. The heat-up time was good and the ironing was smooth. But there were also some cons.
The iron is significantly larger and heavier than anything I have used. There is a fatigue factor to using this iron for ironing a weeks worth of clothes. I’m sure one can get used to it, but I didn’t – I do workout but not in the same motion as ironing!
Second the iron will not fit in my ironing board stand. My ironing board is slightly smaller than the large pro-boards you see around. This is inconvenient as I am a little concerned walking away from a hot, heavy vertical iron. I have tried the larger boards and I prefer the size of my board.
The biggest inconvenience, and this may be for ALL stainless steel plate irons is that a residue builds up on the surface (I do not use any starch on my clothes!) and adds drag to the ironing. About 2 weeks into the ironing, the iron would not glide. I took a large, multi-folded cloth napkin and cleaned out the hot iron. I never encountered this in the past as the Panasonic has a titanium non-stick coating which had super smooth gliding all of those years.
Also for such a large iron, I would have expected better placement of the dial….I did change the setting accidentally.
So the verdict is that I really like this iron for what it can do, but I realized that my old Panasonic was lighter, just as smooth and removed wrinkles nearly as well. I decided that I would try the Panasonic 56NR which has a little more wattage than my old iron.
The DX8800 also raised doubts on the quality and reliability of this iron. It was DOA as far as the steam goes – no steam at all! (Yah! I did fill it with water)
A few other observations:
All irons seem to have sufficient water capacity for 2-3 cotton clothes – whether this comes out as auto-steam or the manual jet steam. And I think this is a good thing if you have to refill often as then you don’t have water left over to leak.
And leaking while ironing….people need to ensure that they do not switch on steam options when they are ironing outside the steam zone…I did accidentally move the dial to a lower setting and sure enough, I got a few drops on my clothes. I realized my mistake, dialed up and everything was fine.
Contrary to what the women reading this think, I am a man and I DO read instructions – just never follow them!! ;o) I used distilled water instead of tap water (for 9 years!!) in my old Panasonic as I did not want to deal with cleaning the calc build up and it never leaked – NEVER! What you might not realize is that after cleaning your iron the calc will smear your next few clothes. It’s just unnecessary overhead….I’d rather remove the water daily than use non-distilled water.
One last thing….I think most of the high-end irons use stainless steel as it is a good conductor of heat, it heats more effectively, maybe to higher temperatures and retains that heat….but even the top-of-the-line Rowenta Advancer has a Titanium non-stick coating – which leads me to believe that a non-stick coating is more desirable than a stainless steel finish.
I will be reviewing the Panasonic 56NR at a later date.
Review by Ann T. Estlund for Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
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I find the iron a little heavy, because of my arthritic thumb, wrist. But it irons beautifully, and I suspect that is partly because of its weight! Best steaming system I’ve ever had, and the design of the tip is great around buttons and tight corners.
Review by R. P. Poletti for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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This is the set you want. Why? Here are some reasons. Some are about Stainless steel cookware in general, but all apply specifically to this set.
o Stainless steel is sanitary. You can get them perfectly clean very easily. (Commercial food processors are often required to use stainless steel for nearly everything that comes in contact with food.)
o Stainless steel cleans up nearly as easily non-stick cookware. You do clean it differently, however.
o These pans have an aluminum core wrapped on both sides by stainless steel. Stainless steel does not transmit heat quickly but aluminum does. Aluminum is soft and dents easily, stainless steel is hard and strong. This means you get the toughness of stainless steel with the even heat distribution of aluminum.
o Even heat distribution and rapid heating allows you use lower heat setting thus saving energy and reducing the chance of burning food.
o Handles stay fairly cool, better than most cookware I have used.
o Dishwasher safe, unlike most non-stick pans.
o Oven-safe. Like to grill that steak then broil it to get it tender? Or you need to bake that stuffing then keep it warm? Use one pan!
o Pans are a little bottom heavy. They will not tip as easily as lighter weight pans, even empty or with a large spoon hanging off one side.
o Pans are well balanced and not too heavy. Want to flip those pancakes or toss those grilled onions, these pans give you fine control. They have been excellent for every use I have put them through.
o Lids are interchangeable and fit well! The lids even fit the skillets which is great if you are making grilled sandwiches. Note that lids may seem loose, especially when pans are cold. Remember that as pans get hot, their shape can change. Also, you do not want a perfect seal as you can make a bomb just by boiling water. Thus the lids need a little room to vent steam as well as accommodate changes in the shape of the pan.
If you have a gas range, consider using a flame deflector. This is good advice for ANY type of cookware.
Personally, I have owned the high quality non-stick stuff as well as stainless steel cookware. The non-stick stuff is quite over-rated, it does not clean up any more easily than the stainless pans. None of my non-stick Analon and Caliphon stuff has lasted more than six or eight years. The only stainless steel pot I ever had I got from my mother back in 1979. It is in great condition and looks like I bought it last month.
Unfortunately, some researches recently have linked some of the binding agents in non-stick cookware to cancer, so perhaps, to be safe, avoid the complex chemical treatments of the non-stick stuff and go for simple stainless steel.
Review by Happy as a steamed Clam! for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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For those of you considering upgrading your cookware to professional grade stainless steel, look no further.
I’ve owned this 12 piece set for over a year, and can’t offer enough praise. It still looks brand new (use Barkeepers Friend to clean it). It heats evenly and quickly, retains heat for a long time, sears and browns well without burning, handles comfortably, cleans up easily and looks great! I’m fortunate enough to have several different types of cookware to compare. My cookware includes: All-Clad, JC Penny Elite (5 ply Copper Core), Chefmate tri-ply, Hard Anodized non-stick and Cuisinart Tri-Ply Copper.
In my opinion, the All-Clad Stainless Steel line is much overated. Its great cookware, but has no rolled edges for easy pouring without making a mess, and I prefer the handles on just about any other brand. All-Clad’s materials and construction are the same as the other premium lines, with the exception of the rolled edges. Incidentally, staunch supporters of All-Clad make inferences of inferiority when speaking of other brands such as Cuisinart, stating “its made in China”. I have two All-Clad pans hanging on the pot rack right now, one made in China, and the other made in Indonesia. Most of their line is made in the USA, but premium cookware made overseas (including some of their own lines)is not inferior!
The Chefmate Tri-Ply in direct comparison to the Cuisinart cooks and handles about the same with a slight edge in cleaning ease. The Chefmate has a true mirror finished interior, but overall isn’t as heavy duty. The Stainless Steel lids are also a lighter gauge. Its been discontinued.
The JC Penny Cooks Elite 5 ply Copper Core is fantastic cookware, and the equal of the All-Clad Copper Core in every way except the handle. The handle of the Elite is far superior to All-Clad’s. In comparison to the Cuisinart, its very comparable in performance, but quite a bit heavier. Its original price was about 2-3 times the cost of the Cuisinart. It too has been discontinued.
The Hard Anodized non-stick cookware is fine, convenient to use, even heating, and now relegated to camping. It doesn’t brown foods like Stainless Steel does. The non-stick fininsh WILL wear off, and render the cookware somewhat useless with daily use.
The Cuisinart Copper Tri-Ply is fantastic and really the only competitor for the Multiclad. It looks fantastic, cooks fantastic and gives you an ever so tiny advantage in temperature control over the Multiclad. The pots and pans are the same configuration as the Multiclad, albeit with an outer layer of Copper instead of Stainless Steel. The handles are different as well, but both styles of handles are cool to the touch and comfortable to hold. I enjoy the Copper and don’t mind the few minutes it takes to polish, but if you don’t want Copper and the extra effort, the Stainless is perfect. I only use the Copper when preparing special dishes for company or when I need specialty pans such as Sauciers for Risoto or sauces. Otherwise, I rely on the Multiclad for daily use.
Incidentally, I have no afilliation with any of the above cookware brands. I am in the food service industry (restaurant design and build) and have the opportunity to speak with many chefs. You’d be very surprised by how many of them use Cuisinart Multiclad or Copper tri-ply at home. I’d say its a 50-50 split between All-Clad and Cuisinart for their home use.
With so many high end brands after your hard earned dollar, you can buy similar quality and performance, but there is no better value than Cuisinart Multiclad. It’s heirloom quality and will be your last cookware purchase.
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I reviewed this cookware set some time ago, and thought it appropriate to write an update. I’ve been reading through all the reviews that have been written since my first review, and everyone seems to say “as good as All-Clad”.
I DISAGREE!
Cuisinart Multi Clad isn’t as good as All Clad; IT’S BETTER! I have both All Clad and Cuisinart as well as other brands of high end cookware including Tri Ply, Five Ply Copper Core, Copper etc. Here are my reasons for declaring Cuisinart the winner:
o Rolled edges on the Cuisinart eliminate dribbling down the side of the pan as experienced with the All Clad. All Clad top of the line Copper Core does have rolled edges as well, but their stainless line that directly competes with the Cuisinart does not. In daily use this makes a huge difference.
o The Cuisinart handles are far superior to the All Clad. The Cuisinart remain cool enough to touch without pot holders, and their ergonomic shape and angle are very comfortable when shaking, flipping, tossing and moving the pans. The All Clad handle is thrust up at a sharp angle which is somewhat awkward, and the handle itself is uncomfortable.
0 The Cuisinart can be used on induction ranges. The previous Multi Clad line wasn’t designed for induction ranges, but the Multi Clad Pro is and therefore no more advantage to All Clad in this respect.
0 The Cuisinart line cleans up easier than All Clad. I’ve cooked eggs in both All Clad and Cuisinart pans using the same prep and cooking mediums. In fact, I’ve cooked one egg per pan using the same burner without altering the gas flow. Eggs stuck slightly in the All Clad, and not at all in the Cuisinart. The Cuisinart’s interior is slightly more highly polished than All Clad, and I suspect this to be the reason. I was able to repeat the same results with skin-on chicken, fish and other troublesome foods. Deglazing and clean up is just easier with the Cuisinart.
o Some All Clad pieces don’t come with lids! You have to purchase a lid as an option. I have nearly every piece of Cuisinart, and each came with a lid (skillets are the exception).
o Cost. Cost isn’t the only factor here. However, if two products perform similarly and will last virtually forever, why pay way more for one based on brand prejudice? The product that performs the best should be the clear winner regardless of price. Therefore, Cuisinart wins outright, and the fact that the entire 12 piece set costs less than most All Clad single pieces makes it a remarkable value.
In conclusion, Cuisinart has better design and construction, both ergonomically and practically (rolled edges and handles), easier clean up and maintenance, and out performs All Clad.
Review by P. Blackburn for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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I just received this set for Christmas and have been cooking up a storm since that morning. This set replaces a “set” of random pans that included hand-me-downs and cheap poseurs. This is my first set of truly high-quality cookware.
In shopping for this (it’s a gift I gave myself), I was considering several different brands and model lines. Although I own several All-Clad pans and love using them, I was hesitant about spending that kind of money on a set similar to this one. Far less expensive, but by no means inexpensive are stainless steel sets by Calphalon and KitchenAid. I really like both and was having a hard time making up my mind. That is, until I happened to take a closer look at Cuisinart’s cookware. I already owned a braiser from their Everyday Stainless line (their cheapest) and liked it well enough. However, I wanted to step up to something a bit better. (I’m not sure the Everyday Stainless is even available anymore.) I wanted cookware that had an aluminum core and whose core extends up the sides of every pan, regardless of size. I wanted stainless with riveted handles (not spot-welded) and with a mirror finish for easy cleaning. I wanted pans that could withstand oven roasting temperatures. I wanted pans that were free of manufacturing flaws such as surface waves and imperfections or rivets that bend the pan surface when attaching the handles to the sides of the pan. Finally, I didn’t want to spend an arm and a leg.
The Multiclad Pro line gives me all of the above, with the slight exception of the mirror finish. It isn’t quite a mirror, although it’s certainly easy to clean when soaked for several minutes. (The lids and handles are mirrored.) The heating is wonderfully even and, as the literature states, I don’t need to use high heat even to sear or quick sautee because the pans respond to and retain the heat so well. At first, I thought the slight curve of the handles would make them uncomfortable due to the pressure point of the index finger’s lever (unlike All-Clad’s straight handles which distribute the pan’s weight over all the fingers). However, this isn’t so. The pans are comfortable to use and aren’t unduly heavy and their curve has the added benefit of less height, making storage easier. The lids are tight-fitting, some being interchangeable so that each pan has one. The pans have a slight flare at the lip, making pouring easy and drip-free.
For $250, this set is tough to beat. Cooking with All-Clad is great and if you can afford it, go for it. However, if you’re more about the food than showing your cookware to friends and if All-Clad’s prices give you pause, I highly recommend Cuisinart’s Multiclad Pro cookware. Once in awhile, I watch cooking shows and I’ve been seeing this cookware being used on a few of them (Nigella Lawson, for example). This is undoubtedly smart marketing by Cuisinart, but its use is in the kitchen of a pro (as well as its name) is absolutely justified.
Review by The Writer Bee for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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…with the right pot.
When I was checking into buying more high-quality cookware a few years ago, I was totally sold on AllClad, but then a friend of mine whose job at the time was to test kitchen cookware (if you can believe that!) told me I should check out Cuisinart’s MultiClad line instead. Turns out it’s had the same features (and add-ons) as the AllClad I was so in love with (stainless steel wrapped around an aluminum core), but without the major price tag that comes with the “AllClad” name.
So I got the Cuisinart line and absolutely have loved it ever since – I’ve even been adding to my collection every year or so.
As far as comparing it to nonstick cookware…well, I still have some nonstick pieces, but I don’t use them much – a little bit of Pam Cooking Spray, and I haven’t had any trouble. It also comes with great cleaning instructions…in fact, mine still looks almost new.
Review by Dakar for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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This is a great set. I looked at Calphalon, All-Clad & Emeril (and others) before deciding on these. I have an All-Clad pan and yes they are great. But for a Stainless steel set like this, the All-Clad, Calphalon & Cusinart Multiclad are all made the same way. They all have stainless interior and exterior with an aluminum core that runs from the bottom up the sides. Cheaper sets like Cuisinart’s Chefs Classic or Emeril’s, only have the aluminum core on the bottom of the pan with little or no core on the sides.
The Multiclad, tri-ply, etc. sets will all perform basically the same way. However the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro is in my view an outstanding set of pans and they work great. I cannot see any reason to pay $100-$350 more for a set of pans that are basically the same thing. And, if you look at them closely, the Cuisinart Multiclad pans have a nicer more polished interior finish than Calphalon. That means they stick a little less and are easier to clean. The other benefit of stainless is it’s dishwasher safe as well, but I usually hand wash. I’ve only had this set a few weeks but I’ve used most of the pans. And I’ve been so impressed by them that I have also purchased a few additional Cuisinart Multiclad pans to complete my set – the 4 Qt. sauce pan, the 5.5 Qt. saute’ pan and their double boiler. I like the 4 Qt. size when I want to boil water but don’t want to use a big pot. And just to let everyone know, I also have an old Cuisinart 12.5″ skillet and it still looks and works great. I’ve used it on gas and electric stoves and it just works great. One other thing about these pans, you don’t need to set the heat above medium for most cooking and to boil water, I only need med-high. I’m very happy with Cuisinart and I know these are the last pans like this I’ll ever need to buy. I do own a few non-stick pans as well but I really don’t use them that often now that I have these.