This five%2Dpiece cookware set is part of the Berndes SignoCast Classic line%2E The set includes a 9%2D1%2F2%2Dinch skillet%2C 4%2D1%2F4%2Dquart oven%2C 2%2Dquart saucepan%2C and two glass lids%2E SignoCast Classic cookware is manufactured using vacuum%2Dpressure casting%2E High%2Dgrade aluminum alloys are melted and forced into a mold%2C ensuring the absence of air bubbles and resulting in a thick base%2C thin sides%2C no interior rivets%2C lightweight construction%2C and a perfectly flat bottom that never warps%2E The aluminum base delivers excellent heat distribution and is perfect for gas%2C electric%2C and ceramic stovetops%2E %0D%0AThe cookware%27s interior and exterior nonstick surfaces ensure easy cleanup and the coating is guaranteed to never chip%2C crack%2C peel%2C blister%2C or come off%2E The nonstick surface allows the user to cook by adding little or no fat%2E Berndes does nonstick right%2D%2Din 1975%2C DuPont and Berndes were the first companies to launch nonstick cookware in Europe%2E Users are not recommended to use metal utensils or dishwashers with SignoCast Classic cookware%2E %0D%0A%0D%0A