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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid

Perfect for reducing sauces or cooking vegetables on the stovetop and for braising meat in the oven, this shallow, 2-1/2-quart saucepan is coated with nonstick inside to release food readily and clean easily. The nonstick is durable enough to go safely into the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees F. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum with a matte finish, the pan conducts heat uniformly and quickly. Because the aluminum is anodized it's harder than steel and the pan won't scratch, chip, or crack. The oval, brushed stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole for the pan to be stored on hook or peg. The domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food and permits monitoring of cooking without reducing the temperature inside the pan. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects.

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Domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food during cooking;

Versatile 2-1/2-quart saucepan for stovetop and oven cooking;

Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly;

Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees F;

Riveted, brushed stainless-steel oval handle stays cool on stovetop;

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Customer Review:

A great buy!!

My only concern about purchasing this saucepan was that it was shallow. Then I received mine. I love it. It is perfect for everyday use. I now do not have spill overs when making things like rice or when boiling potatoes. I highly recommend this item. I now have bought 2!!

a good buy

i bought this pot a month ago and have been cooking all my meals in it. it is easy to clean and required very little oil. food cooks really wel and the shape of the vessel is perfect as it avoids any overflows.

i would recommend this pot to anyone who is interested in calphalon products. when i received the lid there was a slight dent in it but i called calphalon customer service and they very promptly send me a replacement lid at no extra charge.

A quality saucepan, solid, attractive, works well.

I bought this shallow saucepan and it works rather well. It has a quality feel, very solid and sturdy, and is attractive too! The nonstick is good quality and food cooks more quickly because the pan has more surface area. I use this pan for soups mainly. A little heavy, but isn't every quality pan heavy? Looks attractive and I got a great price, less than it is now. All in all, a great deal! Much better deal than I could have gotten in the store, that's for sure!!

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Factory-Reconditioned Dyson DC07 Upright Vacuum, Steel/Yellow

Designed by engineering guru James Dyson, inventor of the cyclonic vacuum, the 12-amp Dyson DC07 upright is an inspired combination of power and structural smarts. At the center of the machine's innovation is the Cyclone air path design, an eight-section chamber that creates powerful, consistent suction. The conical chambers generate 100,000 g of centrifugal force, pushing dust and dirt out of the airflow into the vacuum's 1-gallon collection cup. With no bag to clog, the vacuum's 270 air watts of suction remain steady. The large, transparent collection cup is easy to check and empties tidily--pop it off, hold it over a trash bin, and pull the trigger to release dirt without having to touch it. The DC07 also comes equipped with a multipart filtration system to improve overall air quality in the home. The HEPA filter, measuring 412 square inches in surface area, traps microscopic particulates and allergens. Expertly built, the filter is designed to last the lifetime of the machine.

Suitable for bare floors and carpets, the Dyson upright features a 14-inch cleaning path and edge-cleaning bristles. A simple foot pedal switches off the brush roll for bare floors, and the nozzle automatically adjusts for changes in carpet height. The vacuum is equipped for above-floor cleaning with a cleverly stowed, quick-release 17-foot hose with a reversible, extension-wand handle. Onboard accessories include a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and an upholstery attachment, all designed to function without "sticking" to surfaces. Made from the same material used in crash helmets, the vacuum is unquestionably durable. Plus, the design only puts 4 pounds of weight on the handle, so pushing and turning is easy. This model comes with a 35-foot power cord.--Emily Bedard

Editor's note: This is a reconditioned vacuum. Reconditioned generally means that the vacuum has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the vacuum back to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes. Manufacturer offers a 6-month warranty on this reconditioned product.

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Reconditioned by the manufacturer to "like new" condition; includes 6-month limited warranty;

Eight-chambered cyclonic design for powerful, consistent suction;

Bag-free dirt collection with hygienic emptying trigger; long-lasting filtration system with HEPA filter;

Measures 14 by 46 by 13-1/2 inches;

Includes 17-foot hose, crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery attachment;

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Customer Review:

Dyson's great

The vacuum is just like new! I love it and it works great. There was a scare in the beginning when it was making a funny noise, but we were able to use the troubleshooting guide that came in the owners manual to resolve.

Lifesaver

I'm sure that most vacuum cleaners could deal with the average dry walled, carpeted, centrally air conditioned, suburban dwelling. But it is not just any machine that is capable of handling an enormous, dusty, crumbling, multi-animal, flea bitten, hard wood floor and brick warehouse apartment. I did not do a "pre-cleaning" to test its capabilities as a fine tooth comb. I bought it tackle true filth, and I wanted to see if it could clean up a dirty mess (and, um, since I completely gave up doing anything to my floors for the two weeks before it arrived, things were pretty gosh darn dirty 'round here). I got my dyson out of the box and, after admiring the extremely intelligent design (not a wasted part or awkward feature to be found), went to work.

What a joy of a house hold appliance! The common complaint about the self retracting hose is something that I don't quite agree with. Compared to the stiff, unwieldy hoses of cheaper cleaners this one is very limber and easy to use. The force of the suction sometimes makes it a little difficult to elongate, but I am definitely not going to complain about a vacuum having a ton of suction power. Especially when I think of my upholstered furniture, now all free of cat hair.

I love how long the steel attachment shaft is; apparently the enormous brains at dyson realize that fellow homo sapiens with an upright posture are going to use this thing regularly, and that crawling around on your hands and knees to clean baseboards and corners is uncomfortable, unnatural, and undignified. In the hand it feels like a magic wand.

The rubber tires glide over my wood floors without any danger of scratch marks. The placement of the handle makes it positively fun to maneuver. The canister comes off the machine and empties into the trash so very easily.

Bottom line: Before this machine came into my life I invested in various sets of house slippers and sandals, but now I frolick around in my bare feet like a baby deer. I. LOVE. IT.

The only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is the six month warranty. I know this is technically used, but $270 is still an AWFULLY large sum of money to spend on a vacuum, and I'm terrified of what might happen if this one breaks down. I'll be forced to buy the newest model! Never again could I go back to just a broom!

Dyson upright vacuum

We were skeptical about buying a reconditioned Dyson, but couldn't see spending $400 - $500 for a vacuum. This turned out to be the right option. Despite some delay in shipping, the product arrived in great shape and is truly awesome. Even after having our carpets steam clean this machine still filled with debris after the first vacuuming...and our carpets were clean to start with. No complaints

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Keywords: Vacuum Cleaners; Upright Vacuums; Floor Care; (Vaccums); (Vacumes); (Vacums); (Vacs); Housewares;

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Hoover F7425-900 SteamVac Dual V with SpinScrub Hand Tool

Using hot tap water and cleaning solution, the 12-amp Hoover SteamVac V2 deep cleans carpet fibers, tough stains, and upholstery. It is also suitable for tile, ceramic, marble, and linoleum floors (though not appropriate for hardwoods). Named for its dual-nozzle construction, the cleaner provides efficient water removal and thorough edge-to-edge cleaning. The nozzle design forces hot air into the cleaning path and automatically rinses carpet clean on the backward pull. The SpinScrub brushes agitate ground-in dirt and can be turned off with a simple switch. Using a two-tank design that holds up to a gallon of water at a time, the cleaner automatically blends the cleaning solution, so you do not have to monitor it. Both tanks feature an enclosed design and convenient handles, making them easy to remove and transport. The recovery tank automatically shuts off suction when full and comes with a built-in lint screen. A removable view window on the nozzle lets you see dirty water returning to the machine.

For above-floor tasks, the cleaner comes with an 8-foot hose, a stair/upholstery tool, and a SpinScrub hand tool with rotating brushes. Conversion to tool cleaning is manual but quick, and you can remove the hose and tool caddy altogether for more streamlined use. The cleaner comes with a carrying handle, a 27-foot cord, quick-release cord hooks, and a foot pedal to release the handle. Fingertip switches and a trigger control the rinsing, washing, and Clean Surge functions. The removable brushes and a beltless design simplify maintenance. Hoover includes two 16-ounce bottles of detergent, one for carpet and one for bare floors, and backs up the machine with a full one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

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Measures 13 by 18 by 43-1/4 inches;

Exclusive auto-rinse feature rinses floors on the reverse motion;

Spinning 6-brush system for deep cleaning; removes for maintenance;

Dual-nozzle construction for edge-to-edge cleaning and speedy drying;

Includes SpinScrub powered hand tool and 8-foot hose;

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Customer Review:

Super Cleaner

I am so impressed with the lightness of this carpet cleaner and the ease of use. I have four cats and a husband that seems to be a dirt magnet and this just does the trick and it's not any trouble to pull it out when there is an unexpected mess!

Cleans Well, Leaks Even Better

I have had the cleaner for just over one year, purchasing it since a puppy is now part of the household.

The machine is very easy to operate, cleans well, and is easy to take apart to clean.

The BIG probelm is that the clean water tank is tissue-paper sturdy. It cracks at the drop of a hat. I used my warranty and replaced the tank TWICE. (Good service, by the way). Last week I lent the cleaner to my best friend, who cracked tank number three. I will replace the tank myself since the warranty has expired. This is the last time I will replace a tank.

Should tank number FOUR crack and start ot leak, my next replacement will be something other than Hoover.

Third LEAKING machine

This is my THIRD (and last) steamVac. Three strikes and your out! When the machine works.... it works very well... which is usually the first few uses and which is why I have tried 3 times now to get one that does not leak. It cleans great and it is very easy to use. But then it starts to leak from the clean water tank. Just a trickle at first. But by the 4th time you use the machine, water is gushing out of the bottom of the clean water tank!! I just want one that does not leak... but if I can't do that with three machines then the chances of you getting one that leaks I'd guess is pretty high. I am now going to try another model. I hear the Hoover Agility has better reviews and is even cheaper! Best wishes in gettting one that does not leak, and if you do... consider yourself lucky!

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Keywords: Vacuum Cleaners; Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners; Floor Care; (Vacs); Vacuums;

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Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.

No assembly is necessary to put this compact, lightweight vacuum to work washing spills and soil out of carpets and upholstery. Using a combination of hot tap water and cleaning solution applied with a finger trigger, the vacuum washes fibers and then sucks up the dirty water and transports it to a second tank. (Both clean- and dirty-water tanks are transparent for water-level monitoring.) Weighing just 9 pounds, the 480-watt vacuum has an easy-access on/off switch on the handle and empties with one hand through a spout. It's 12 inches in diameter and 13 inches high. The hose is 5 feet long and the cord 12 feet, and, for storage, the hose wraps around the bottom and the cord around the top. Accompanying the vacuum is an 8-ounce bottle of detergent. --Fred Brack

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12 inches in diameter, 13 inches high; 5-foot hose; 12-foot cord;

Washes carpets, upholstery with hot tap water and cleaning solution;

No faucet hookup needed; just fill tank and begin;

Two tanks separate clean, dirty water;

9 pounds; empties with one hand; 480 watts;

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Customer Review:

Does the job pretty well!

I inadvertently left a can of soda inside my car one summer afternoon and the can burst - spilling soda in my seats, doors and ceiling. There were disgusting blotches everywhere.

I thought of just getting this steamvac instead of having my car professionally serviced. Not so bad news is that it doesn't really give you steam but warm water, the vacuum hose head attachment was difficult to get in some spots; and when i was cleaning the ceiling, water escaped where the head attachment snaps to the hose - fit wasn't air tight; some water dripped onto my arms and seats. Great news is that it was able to do the job very well - suction was fairly strong which enabled the upholstery to dry faster. I used up all the cleaning solution included in the box.

I would have given this vac a 5 if it had not been for the water dripping onto my arms but when used normally (not over your head), it does a great job. I definitely recommend this product.

AWESOME LITTLE CLEANER

I read the online reviews and thought I would give it a try. We have a new puppy and I needed something portable, easy to fill and empty, that cleaned well. This cleaner really does it. it has saved my carpet so far.

good steamer !

I really love this steamer ! Not only is it compact and easy to carry, it removes set in carpet stains! I have to admit it had been a WHILE since I steam cleaned my carpets, but this machine got up tons of dirt. Caution, you MAY learn what a filthy human being you are after you use this machine. I was so glad I was alone while i used this, my carpets were DISGUSTING! I only have two minor complaints about this machine. You have to hold the on/off button down continuously with your finger while using it. Also the steamer head opening is really small and can become clogged easily with crap. Good buy for the money ! Definitely recommend!

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Keywords: Vacuum Cleaners; Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners; Floor Care; (Vacs);

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