Whether you're preparing a meaty marinara or a delicate sauce, this saucepan with double boiler insert is designed for easy cooking, easy cleanup and maximum performance. Heavy-gauge aluminum construction guarantees even, efficient heating. The double boiler insert is ideal for melting chocolate and cheeses. Bring stunning, contemporary design to your kitchen with Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel, clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes - Contemporary Stainless epitomizes the soul of modern style and with professional performance and dishwasher-safe convenience. Features: Vessel Construction: Crafted from two metals - a heavy-gauge, full aluminum core encased between two layers of stainless steel delivers excellent heat conduction. Key Performance: Highly reflective surface offers maximum visibility. Superior conductivity and even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process. Exterior: Brushed stainless steel retains like-new appearance. Interior: Satin stainless steel is non-reactive with foods. Reflective surface allows for easy monitoring of foods as they cook. Durable, non-porous surface. Safe for use with all utensils. Handles: Long, cast stainless steel handles stay comfortably cool. Double riveted for durable performance. Lightweight, comfortable ergonomic design. Induction Capable Covers: Tempered glass. Allows easy monitoring of the cooking process. Domed shape returns moisture to foods. Wide stainless steel bands reinforce glass.