The Viking Professional 5-Ply Stainless Steel Chef’s Pan features a flat base, rounded shape, flared sides and a large 5.2 quart capacity. The Viking chef’s pan is the ultimate cooking tool to fry, steam or reduce and allows for stirring and tossing large batches of ingredients. Viking Professional 5-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware combines four professional grade aluminum exterior layers with a non-reactive 18/10 stainless steel interior, to deliver the elegance and quality of stainless steel, with the performance expected from the modern home chef. The performance of this cookware is driven by three layers of aluminum alloy, bonded between the magnetic stainless steel exterior layer and stainless interior, which work in unison to deliver optimal heat transfer and cooking performance, while offering the home chef an easy-to-clean cooking surface. The Professional 5-Ply Stainless Steel series is safe for use on all cooktops including induction, in the oven, broiling or on the grill up to 600°F/315°C (nonstick pans up to 500°F/260°C). This line features the Viking signature stay-cool handles, which are ergonomically designed to fit hands naturally to provide balance, leverage and grip. The side or “helper” handles and lid handles are designed to be easy to grip with a towel or oven mitt. Viking Professional 5-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware is dishwasher safe, includes a manufacturer’s limited-lifetime warranty and is made in the USA. The Viking Professional 5-Ply 12 Ince Chef’s Pan features a flat base, rounded shape, flared sides and a large 5.2 quart capacity, plus a non-reactive cooking surface and delivers quick evaporation (add the stainless lid to control moisture level), easy stirring and tossing of ingredients and allows for large batches. This chef’s pan is the ultimate cooking tool to saute, fry, steam or reduce; every aspiring chef should have this in his or her cooking arsenal. Includes 2 quart saucepan with lid. Viking, designed to deliver Professional Performance for Your Home.