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(More customer reviews)This is a nice piece of metal, not a flimsy piece of junk. I use it with the rack for broiling in my toaster oven. I like the depth because it contains lateral splatters. (The exact size is 10 x 6.9 x 1.8 inches deep; the removable rack rests 3/4 of an inch above pan's bottom). It cleans easily, however, it might be a good idea to spray Pam in it before use.
UPDATE, July 2009: After four months of use I notice signs of rusting at the bottom of the pan. If I had used Pam from the very beginning this might not have occurred. Also, I don't know if washing it in the dishwasher might have prompted the rusting. I contacted the Chicago Metallic Company. Here is what they told me:
"While there are consumer pans that bear the brand name 'Chicago Metallic' there is only one Chicago Metallic that carries the Bundy Eagle and offers pans that are made exclusively in the USA. Our pans represent the industry's highest standards for quality, service and durability and we are sure that after you use our pans there will be no doubt as to which Chicago Metallic you prefer.
"The Chicago Metallic Nonstick Petite Broil & Roast Pan is not made by us. It is made in China by Focus Products, Inc. We sold them the rights to use our name back in '04."
Wholly surprised by this revelation I found myself wondering, "What do we have here? A plot to deceive the public?" Chicago Metallic is allowing another company to use their good name (yes, they do enjoy a leading reputation) whether that company produces top quality merchandise or not. Corporate greed rules the day. I would have been very upset were it not for the rather low price of this item.
I contacted Focus Products. They told me the following: "This pan is not supposed to rust, but if you are using 'hard water' there could be a problem. The pan is dishwasher safe, but make sure that it is situated upside down in your machine so that there won't be any standing water in the pan during or after the drying cycle."
Note: the superintendent of my building says that we do not have hard water. He suggests I use the dishwasher's "Quick Wash" cycle rather than the "Heavy Duty" cycle that I had been using.
I know you might be wondering why I don't just wash it by hand, but it's easier for me to dump it all (pan and rack) into the dishwasher and be done with it. If I have to replace this combo every four months I guess it's still worth the money; that is, until I can find something better. Meanwhile, regarding my two star rating, I've been criticized for being "inordinately generous".
Folks, this is not a product that can be reviewed right out of the box. I urge reviewers to update their reviews. Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political Corruption Are Undermining America
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