This 5.5 Quart Restaurant Sauce Pan provides excellent versatility, and has a wide range of functions, from making delicate sauces to heating soups. Its heavy-gauge aluminum construction provides quick and even heat distribution, and is compatible with gas, electric and ceramic glass cooktops and oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This sauce pan features a satin brushed interior and exterior finish and a riveted, cast stainless steel handle with a removable, silicone sleeve that provides heat protection and easy maneuverability. It was designed and constructed for durability to withstand the rigors of a professional kitchen and easily adapt to home and non-commercial use. Dishwasher-safe.