9 Element Cookware. This is the highest quality Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set. Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. The 9 element construction spreads the heat quickly and evenly. The steam control valve makes waterless cooking easy. You can cook healthier in this cookware because it eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. To use the steam control valve start cooking on medium heat (never use high heat). Then when the valve begins to whistle close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 9 element construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware. Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles you can stack the pans to finish cooking. The handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold, and detergents. The set consists of: 1.7qt covered saucepan, 2.5qt covered saucepan, 3.2qt covered saucepan, 7.5qt covered roaster, 11 3/8 skillet double boiler unit with capsule bottom so you can use the double boiler as an extra 3qt pan, 5 egg cups, 5 hole utility rack, and high dome cover for skillet or roaster. Includes a cookbook and comes with a Limited lifetime warranty