About Cuisinart®
Carl Sontheimer and his wife, Shirley, found themselves mesmerized by the demonstration of a restaurant food preparation machine in France. Intrigued by the machine's capabilities, the Sontheimers determined to create their own useful home appliance for Americans. Carl, a retired MIT-trained physicist and accomplished cook, refined a prototype of the food preparation machine and launched a housewares company called Cuisinart.
In 1973 the Sontheimers unveiled the "Food Processor at the National Housewares Exposition in Chicago. Carl improved the machine's discs and blades, and instead of taking 15 minutes to mix eggs into a puff shell dough, the food processor only took 15 seconds. The amazing new machine also chopped a pound of meat in less than 60 seconds.
In 1975, a confident Carl took his new machine to food experts such as Julia Child, James Beard, Jacques Pépin, Craig Claiborne, and Helen McCully. These culinary pros praised the food processor in such publications as Gourmet and The New York Times. Cuisinart was now considered a noteworthy investment for serious home cooks.
The Cuisinart food processor business soared and more than a dozen other food processor brands soon joined the expanding market. Within a decade of the introduction of its original food processor, Cuisinart introduced seven new models each with a larger capacity work bowl and a stronger, more efficient motor.
After shaping Cuisinart into a leading housewares brand, the Sontheimers sold the company to a group of investors in 1988. The following year, the Conair Corporation, a top American manufacturer of consumer appliances, personal care, and consumer electronics, purchased Cuisinart.
Over the years Cuisinart continued to introduce several other small housewares products including cookware, coffeemakers, blenders, toasters, waffles makers, ice cream makers, and much more. Today the company's mission remains to introduce people not just to products but also to a passion for good cooking. Providing culinary education through cooking tips and techniques is at the heart of Cuisinart. The company sponsors
several public television series including Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way and Lidia's Italian American Kitchen, hosted by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, regarded as "the First Lady of Italian cuisine and restaurants in the United States.
Since its simple food processor beginnings in 1973, Cuisinart has turned the art of great cooking into an American lifestyle and remains committed to helping professional and home chefs "savor the good life® through a variety of culinary tools and culinary education.
About Cuisinart® Cookware Products
The Cuisinart name is synonymous with leading-edge kitchenware for both professional and home chefs. Julia Child and James Beard were among the first renowned chefs to applaud the Cuisinart revolutionary food processor introduced to America in 1973. Today Cuisinart offers an impressive line of countertop and hand-held appliances, cookware, bakeware and specialty products. Plugged or unplugged, nobody covers the kitchen like Cuisinart.
The kitchens of France inspired the elegant lines of premium Cuisinart cookware. With classic looks and professional performance, each durable cookware piece is sure to deliver scrumptious snacks and exceptional meals with every use.
Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel Cookware
Unsurpassed Heat Distribution
The 18/10 mirror finish stainless-steel exterior with aluminum core encapsulated heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.
Superior Cooking Surface
The 18/10 stainless-steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors.
Cool Grip Handles
Riveted for strength and durability, the solid stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and ensure safe and comfortable handling.
Drip-Free Pouring
The rim is smoothly tapered to eliminate drips and spills while pouring.
Flavor Lock Lids
The tight-fitting stainless-steel covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Versatile Performance
The cookware is oven-safe to 550ºF. Cook on stovetop, in oven, or under broiler. Freezer-safe for easy storage.
Dishwasher-Safe
The premium 18/10 stainless-steel maintains its original brilliant finish with easy dishwasher cleanup.
Constructed to Last
Features a limited lifetime warranty.
Chef's Classic Nonstick Stainless-Steel Cookware
Quantanium® Nonstick Cooking Surface
The patented titanium-reinforced nonstick interiors provide lasting food release, healthy nonfat cooking options, and easy cleanup.
Unsurpassed Heat Distribution
The 18/10 mirror finish stainless-steel exterior with aluminum core encapsulated heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.
Cool Grip Handles
Riveted for strength and durability, the solid stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and ensure safe and comfortable handling.
Drip-Free Pouring
The rim is smoothly tapered to eliminate drips and spills while pouring.
Tempered Glass Cover
The Clear Vue, break-resistant glass covers let you monitor food as it cooks. Lids fit tight to seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Versatile Performance
The cookware is oven-safe to 550ºF. Cook on stovetop or in oven. Freezer-safe for easy storage.
Dishwasher-Safe
The cookware cleans up to its original finish inside and out in the dishwasher.
Constructed to Last
Features a limited lifetime warranty.
Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard Anodized Cookware
Hard Anodized Exterior
Harder than stainless-steel, the cookware exterior is dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance.
Quantanium® Nonstick Interior
The patented titanium-reinforced nonstick cooking surface provides lasting food release, healthy nonfat cooking options, and easy cleanup.
Unsurpassed Heat Distribution
The pure aluminum core heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.
Cool Grip Handles
Riveted for strength and durability, the solid stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and ensure safe and comfortable handling.
Drip-Free Pouring
The rim is smoothly tapered to eliminate drips and spills while pouring.
Flavor Lock Lids
The tight-fitting stainless-steel covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Versatile Performance
The cookware is oven-safe to 550ºF. Cook on stovetop or in oven. Freezer-safe for easy storage. With hand-washing, the cookware cleans up to its original finish inside and out.
Constructed to Last
Features a limited lifetime warranty.
MultiClad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware
Triple-Ply Construction
The three superior layers feature: a pure aluminum core with Heat Surround technology for fast heating throughout; an easy-care 18/10 brushed stainless-steel exterior, and an 18/10 nonreactive stainless-steel interior.
Unsurpassed Heat Distribution
The pure aluminum core with Heat Surround technology heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.
Superior Cooking Surface
The 18/10 stainless-steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors.
Cool Grip Handles
Riveted for strength and durability, the solid stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and ensure safe and comfortable handling.
Drip-Free Pouring
The rim is smoothly tapered to eliminate drips and spills while pouring.
Flavor Lock Lids
The tight-fitting stainless-steel covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Versatile Performance
The cookware is oven-safe to 550ºF. Cook on stovetop, in oven, or under broiler. Freezer-safe for easy storage.
Dishwasher-Safe
The cookware cleans up to its original finish-inside and out-in the dishwasher.
Constructed to Last
Features a limited lifetime warranty.
Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Nonstick Stainless-Steel Cookware
Professionally Crafted in France
Made in France to the highest standards of the world’s finest kitchens.
Professional Triple Ply Stainless-Steel
Three-layer design of a pure aluminum core between pure stainless-steel optimizes heat conductivity and durability. A high-polished stainless-steel exterior and stainless-steel interior ensures professional cooking performance.
Exceptional Heat
Heat Surround Technology allows heat to be distributed evenly along the bottom and side walls of the cookware, delivering quick and even heating without hot spots.
Stay-Cool Stainless-Steel Handles
Elegant, wide-grip stainless-steel riveted handles remain cool and provide a comfortable grip. Thumb rest provides smooth control.
Covers Seal in Nutrients
Tight-fitting stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results every time. Easy-grip cover handle offers safe convenience.
Versatile Performance
Use on stove top, in the oven, or under broiler (nonstick pieces are not safe for broiler use). Oven-safe to 500 F and freezer-safe for storage.
Time-Saving Convenience
Dishwasher-safe. Retains brilliant finish.
Induction Ready
Induction-ready stainless-steel exterior is suitable for use on induction and all other stove tops including gas, ceramic, glass, electric and halogen.
Beauty in Your Kitchen
Mirror-finish stainless-steel design accents any kitchen décor.
Constructed to Last
Features a lifetime warranty.
•• Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Nonstick Stainless-Steel Cookware features the Eterna professional nonstick cooking surface that ranks as the “world’s longest lasting nonstick” cookware interior. The nonstick cookware in the French Classic Tri-Ply line is safe in the oven up to 500 F, but not safe for broiler use.
Cuisinart Green Gourmet Tri-Ply Nonstick Stainless-Steel Cookware
Exclusive Ceramica Nonstick Technology
Ceramica nonstick cooking interior is ceramic-based and petroleum-free so the cookware manufacturing reduces oil consumption and preserves ecosystems.
Healthier Cooking
Ceramica nonstick surface is completely PTFE- and PFOA-free to ensure no harmful chemicals are transferred to foods. Nonstick cooking surface eliminates the need to add oil or butter.
Energy-Saving Construction
Professional tri-ply construction features an aluminum alloy core bonded to a stainless-steel interior and exterior. Hard anodized interior with Ceramic nonstick surface heats quickly, saving energy to reach desired cooking temperatures.
Versatile Performance
Superior cookware design is suitable for all stove tops. Brushed stainless-steel exterior is magnetic induction-ready.
Classic Stainless-Steel
Brushed stainless-steel exterior delivers a professional look and exceptional performance.
Stay-Cool Eco-friendly Handle
Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stove top. Handles are made from 70% recycled stainless-steel.
Environmental-Friendly Packaging
GreenGourmet cookware combines superior cooking performance with “going green” savvy. Cookware packaging is constructed from 100% recycled materials and is printed with soy ink.
Lifetime Warranty
Constructed to last for years of durable use.
About Cuisinart® Electrics Products
Cuisinart® Electrics are ingeniously suited for a variety of culinary needs. Built for convenience and years of time-saving use, Cuisinart Electrics help you prepare food and beverages with enjoyable ease. Cuisinart Electrics offer you everything you need to make your favorites from homemade breads and smoothies to stir-fry and main course salads.
Food Processors and Accessories
Refined, yet hard-working Cuisinart Food Processors are the household name in food processors. Powerful motors, touchpad controls, chopping/mixing blades, slicing/shredding discs, roomy work bowls, dough blades, and easy cleanup all make Cuisinart the leading choice in food processors worldwide.
Coffee Makers and Accessories
Whether you're a dedicated coffee connoisseur or someone who enjoys deliciously fresh coffee on occasion, Cuisinart has all the coffee makers and accessories you'll need and appreciate flavorful cup after flavorful cup.
Blenders
Cuisinart blenders do more than shake things up, they crush ice to a dreamy chill, puree to perfection, and quickly whip up irresistible smoothies, shakes, soups, and more. Variable push-bottom controls and easy-to-clean parts leave you with less time in the kitchen and more time to enjoy your culinary creations.
Toasters and Ovens
High-tech electronics meet sleek styling in the advanced line of Cuisinart toasters and ovens. Each appliance features convenient temperature, toasting, and reheating controls for multitasking efficiency in the kitchen .
Waffle Makers
For consistently crisp golden brown waffles in fun shapes and sizes, Cuisinart offers you stylish waffle maker options. Match beautiful stainless-steel looks with precision shade control settings and nonstick baking plates, and you have a much-loved waffle maker that ensures foolproof results every time.
Specialty Electrics
As a premier leader in culinary tools for professional and home chefs, Cuisinart has developed a wide array of high-performance appliances for the home kitchen. Some of the more popular Specialty Electrics from Cuisinart include an electric skillet, rice cooker, ice cream makers, popcorn maker, slow cooker, griddler, and breadmaker.