Can you store the pans by stacking inside one another or do you need to keep them hanging to not to scratch the surface?
1342327
I have been stacking mines since I received them and haven't seen any scratches inside. Received them about a month ago.
1713330
I can, but only because I have three different sizes. I doubt you would be able to stack them if you had, say 2 X 9" pans
719181
I guess it depends where you are going to store them. You can also turn the lids upside down on the pots. The handles will be inside the pot or pan making the pot or pan easier to store in a smaller area.
2187800
I just used them to clip the two lower tiers together, making it not hang down as low, since I had a different kind of drying rack below it. I think they could also hold all three tiers together for storage if you store it flat like I do (I never got the knack of curling it back up).
19844
They can stack, awkwardly, but don't feel they are meant to be stacked for long periods of time or permanately to store. I also feel the metal bottoms on each foot would rub against the arm when stacked which could discolor or dent the frame.
2120179
Agree with EA...definitely store them on your sheet pans...just make sure all is dry before nesting them with each with its individual Silpat in place. I have 4 pans and 4 Silpats...the only way to fly!
2195308
I have 3, and yes, they nest perfectly well. just lay a paper towel in each pan before stacking the next one into it.
1464003
Well, I hang my All Clad pans from them with no problem. I don't think you would have trouble using them for anything like that, but I don't know about things that weigh much more than that. They are very sturdy, although I can't say exactly what their weight limit is. Absolutely fine for my pots and pans.
1555842
Maybe so since it seems these items were not tested properly or the fact that the copper looking knobs on the lids get hot and you must use a pot holder to pick them up. If you want to keep the heat turned up under the pan, but let off steam the lids will not allow you to move them to one side. They keep sliding back in place, and the black handles start peeling over time. I am not thrilled with these pans, but they will do in a pinch.
723620
I have mine stacked on their side in a drawer divider, but I don't see any reason you couldn't stack them on top of each other, except for the knives. The handles on the knives are rounder, and would not stack. Hope that helps.
759959
No they do not. The rack will move some in the pan but its a close fit so not much of a problem.
655070
I have them stacked and nothing scratched yet however, I haven't put it in the dishwasher only because it was so easy to clean out, I just cleaned it with a soapy sponge.
28285
The shelves are metal but they won't scratch your pans. They are very smooth and never touch the inside of the pan. I have not had any problems with mine and all of my pans are non-stick of one type or the other.
580030
They will stack half-way within each other. This will still save you space.
973800
I haven't had any scratching as of yet and I stack mine, but I would not use a dishwasher as in my experience if the water sets in the folds of the pan it will eventually rust. They all will in my opinion. Hand washing takes very little time. I hand wash all my sharp knives as well.
806538
I use them hanging under a cabinet and would not put one under the other. This is ok if you are going to put them on the counter. Whatever you need is in the box. I am starting to get used to use the dial to measure so I don't have to put the measuring spoon in.
480949
You can absolutely store pots and pans, but I would say that only your smaller to medium size pots/pans would probably fit. The shelving is setup so there's a decent amount of usable height below the pull out drawer so stacking is a very viable storage method.