Cristel
Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu 2-Quart Nonstick Sauté Pan with Glass Lid — 3‑ply Hard-Anodized Aluminum, Oven- and Dishwasher-Safe
The Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu 2‑quart nonstick sauté pan with glass lid is a professional-style cookware piece for sautéing, stir-frying and one‑pan meals. It has an approximate capacity of 2 quarts, overall dimensions ~18.1″ L x 10″ W x 5.3″ H and weight ~4 lb; construction is hard‑anodized aluminum with a three‑ply build reinforced by an anodized aluminum core for even heat distribution, a nonstick cooking surface, heat‑resistant ergonomic handle, dishwasher‑safe finish, oven‑safe to 450°F for the pan (400°F for the glass lid), and includes a manufacturer 10‑year limited warranty.
- Material
- 3-ply construction reinforced with anodized aluminum core; Hard-anodized aluminum; glass lid
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Sauté Pans
- GTIN
358570065132- MPN
CRISTEL-358570065132-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
2-quart Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu nonstick sauté pan with glass lid, 3-ply hard-anodized aluminum construction, heat-resistant ergonomic handle, oven-safe (pan to 450°F, lid to 400°F), dishwasher safe, 10-year limited warranty.
3-ply construction with anodized aluminum core for even heat and no hot spots; nonstick coating; heat-resistant ergonomic handle; includes glass lid; pan oven-safe to 450°F and lid oven-safe to 400°F; dishwasher safe; professional-grade thermal efficiency.
- Material
- 3-ply construction reinforced with anodized aluminum core; Hard-anodized aluminum; glass lid
- Secondary
- glass
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 18.1x10x5.3 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Sauté Pans
Additional Attributes
- Brand new, open box item
- Box may have some damage but item is unaffected
- 2-quart capacity
- Approx. dimensions: 18.1"L x 10"W x 5.3"H
- Approx. weight: 4 lbs
- 3-ply construction
- Reinforced with anodized aluminum core
- Hard-anodized aluminum
- Exceptional thermal efficiency
- Even heat, no hot spots
- Highly responsive cooking surface (heats up and cools down rapidly)
- Nonstick coating
- Heat-resistant ergonomic handle
- Includes glass lid
- Pan oven safe to 450°F; glass lid oven safe to 400°F
- Manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty
- Dishwasher safe
Image Analysis
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A covered sauté/frying pan with a glass lid and stainless steel handle sits on a round cork trivet on a white tablecloth. Surrounding the pan are dining items including a white plate with a glass tumbler and a knife with a wooden handle, a stemmed glass to the right, a dark wooden chair with a white napkin draped over it in the background, and a small turquoise cloth at the lower left.
OCR: nullcovered frying pan / sauté pan (with glass lid)stainless steel handle on panglass lid with metal knob/handlecork trivet under panwhite tableclothwooden dining chair (dark brown)white napkin draped over chair backclear drinking glass (tumbler) on platewhite dinner plateknife with wooden handle (on plate)stemmed water glass (right side)small cutting board or wooden block (left edge)turquoise/teal cloth or towel (bottom left corner)metal fork or spoon (partial, right edge)wall background (light gray/off-white)reflections on glass lid- 02high
Shallow black pan or skillet with matching glass lid, rectangular metal lid handle, and a long curved stainless steel side handle, photographed on a white studio background.
OCR: CRISTELglass lidrectangular metal lid handlestainless steel lid rimlong curved metal handlemetal name plate on siderounded shallow pan bodymatte black exterior finishdark interior cooking surfacerivet-style handle attachmentlow flared side profilestudio white backgroundbright even lighting
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Cristel
Non-stick aluminium saucepan with lid - Castel'Pro by CRISTEL (fixed handle)
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Produit d'excellente qualité. Prix un peu haut.
Parfaite, très belle casserole, le produit a été livré en moins de 24h !
Produit de grande qualité, esthétique et performant
Q&A
10 answered10 Questions Answered
9 high confidence · 8 web-sourced
What type of nonstick coating is used (PTFE/Teflon, ceramic, etc.), and is it PFOA-free?
This pan is finished with Cristel’s Exceliss®+ nonstick coating — a three-layer PTFE-family (fluoropolymer) coating — and Cristel states the coating is PFOA- and PFOS-free. Cristel’s AB‑1200 disclosure also lists PTFE, FEP and PFA as the fluoropolymers intentionally used in Exceliss®+. [1] [2] [3]
Sources
Cristel product page and FAQ (Exceliss®+ non-stick coating) and Cristel USA AB-1200 disclosure
Is the pan compatible with induction cooktops (does it have a magnetic base)?
Yes — this Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu 2‑quart sauté pan is compatible with induction cooktops. Cristel's product page states “All hobs, induction included” and notes the heat-diffusing bottom is designed for induction use. [1]
brand product page (Cristel product page: 'Non-stick aluminium saucepan with lid - Castel'Pro')
What is the diameter of the cooking surface/base (usable flat cooking area)?
For the 18 cm (the model that corresponds to the ~2‑quart size) Castel’Pro Ultralu, the usable flat base diameter is 14.7 cm — about 5.8 inches. This measurement comes from Cristel’s product specifications for the Ø18 cm model. [1]
Brand product page — 'Weights and dimensions' table for the Castel'Pro Ultralu non-stick saucepan (Ø 18 cm), showing Ø of the base = 14.70 cm.
How is the handle attached (riveted, welded, screwed) and does that attachment method affect long-term durability or oven safety?
This Castel'Pro Ultralu 2‑quart sauté pan has a solid stainless‑steel handle that is firmly riveted to the body. Riveted stainless handles are a common, very durable attachment method and are compatible with oven use — Cristel lists the pan as oven‑safe to 250°C (≈482°F), so the riveted stainless handle is designed to tolerate normal oven temperatures; rivets can slowly loosen only after many years of heavy use or abuse, but with quality stainless rivets the attachment is long‑lasting. [1][2][3]
Sources
- [1]Non-stick aluminium saucepan with lid — Castel'Pro by CRISTEL (product page) — states riveted stainless steel handle and oven-safe up to 250°C
- [2]Riveted vs. Welded Pan Handles: Does It Matter? — Made In (industry article on durability of riveted handles)
- [3]Riveted vs Welded Cookware Handles: Which Lasts Longer — KitchenMarks (industry discussion on rivet durability)
Brand product page (Cristel product page) and industry articles on riveted vs welded handles (Made In blog, KitchenMarks)
Is the glass lid tempered, and does it include a steam vent or heat-resistant gasket?
We don’t list the Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu glass lid as tempered — Cristel’s product description calls it a “glass lid with stainless steel rim” and notes it is oven‑ and dishwasher‑safe, but does not state that the glass is tempered. Cristel’s product and lid pages also do not mention a steam vent or a heat‑resistant gasket.
Sources
Cristel product pages — ‘Rounded glass lid - Castel'Pro’ and ‘Non‑stick aluminium saucepan with lid’ plus Cristel USA ‘Glass Lid’ product page.
Is the nonstick surface rated as safe for metal utensils or is only wood/silicone recommended?
We recommend using only wooden, nylon or silicone utensils with this Castel'Pro Ultralu 2‑quart nonstick sauté pan—metal utensils can scratch and damage the nonstick coating. Do not cut directly in the pan; follow the manufacturer’s Use & Care instructions. [1]
brand product page — Use & care section advising only wooden, nylon or silicone utensils
Can the pan be used for high-heat searing (preheating to very hot oil) without degrading the nonstick surface, or is it intended mainly for low-to-medium heat?
We do not recommend preheating to very hot oil for searing with this Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu — the nonstick coating is designed for gentle low-to-medium heat and Cristel explicitly advises avoiding overheating. For stovetop use they recommend cooking at about two‑thirds of your hob’s maximum power, never heating the pan empty and adding fat at the start; the pan is oven‑safe to 250°C (about 482°F). If you plan to do frequent, high‑temperature searing, a stainless‑steel or carbon‑steel pan is a better choice. [1]
brand product page — Use & care (Cristel Castel'Pro product page)
Does frequent dishwasher use accelerate visible wear on the exterior or nonstick surface (i.e., any guidance on hand‑washing vs dishwasher for long-term finish retention)?
This pan and its glass lid are listed as dishwasher safe, but frequent dishwasher use can gradually dull the hard‑anodized exterior and shorten nonstick life. For longest finish and nonstick retention we recommend hand‑washing with warm water, mild detergent and a soft sponge, avoiding abrasive pads, harsh dishwasher detergents and metal utensils, and drying promptly. The pan carries a 10‑year limited warranty, and following these care steps will help preserve appearance and performance.
product_features and product_description; supplemented with category expertise
Do the existing customer reviews report any post-purchase problems (loss of nonstick, scratches, dents, or warping), or are all reviews exclusively positive about quality and performance?
All three customer reviews are positive (5/5) and praise the Cristel Castel'Pro Ultralu 2‑Quart sauté pan’s quality, appearance and performance; none of the reviews mention post-purchase problems like loss of nonstick, scratches, dents, or warping.
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How resistant is the pan to warping after repeated high-heat cycles—has the manufacturer specified any care steps to minimize warping?
We built this Castel'Pro Ultralu with 3‑ply, hard‑anodized construction to give good thermal stability and lower the risk of warping, but the manufacturer still advises avoiding repeated overheating and thermal shock. To minimize warping follow Cristel's care steps: do not heat the pan empty; cook at about two‑thirds power (examples: hob up to 12 → setting 9; hob up to 9 → setting 6; gas → one notch above the middle); avoid high‑temperature searing; wait for the pan to cool before cleaning; and prefer hand washing with a soft, non‑abrasive sponge rather than abrasive cleaners or sudden cooling. [1]
Brand product page — 'Use & care' and 'Characteristics' sections on Cristel.com.