Made in Germany, Berndes SignoCast thick-walled aluminum cookware is both durable and distinctive in looks. Berndes uses vacuum pressure to cast its pots and pans, which results in a much stronger product than stamped aluminum cookware. Guaranteed not to warp, SignoCast cookware also features break-resistant glass lids, ergonomic phenolic handles for comfortable lifting and stay-cool stovetop cooking, and an oven-safe temperature of 450 degrees F. Berndes was one of the first household goods companies to institute a voluntary monitoring of its impact on the environment, and today goes beyond the requirements of existing environmental protection laws. This 10-piece set will get a kitchen into cook mode in no time. Included are two small lidded saucepans, holding 1-1/4 and 2 quarts; a 7-quart covered stockpot for making generous amounts of soup or boiling corn-on-the-cob; 9-1/2-inch open skillet; 11-inch covered skillet; and 9-1/2-inch open sauté pan with sides high enough for braising and simmering. Each piece is coated with the Dupont Autograph 2 Gourmet nonstick finish in a triple layer on the inside and double layer on the outside. The finish facilitates fat-free cooking, allows food to release quickly, and makes clean-up a snap. Non-metal tools and washing by hand are recommended. Believing in the high quality of its products as well as customer satisfaction, the company covers the handsome, charcoal-gray cookware set with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
Cookware set. The set consists of: 1-1/4-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 7-quart covered stockpot; 9-1/2-inch open skillet; 11-inch covered skillet; 9-1/2-inch open sauté pan. 10 pieces total.
