Range Kleen 3-Piece 3-Quart Sauce Pan with Lid, Steamer and Double Boiler Insert

Based on some of the poor reviews I almost didn't buy this. But I also noticed the poor reviews were from several years ago. So I took the chance and I'm glad I did. The quality seems to have improved considerably. This double-boiler/steamer is just exactly what we needed, and we use it several times a week. No, it's not the heaviest gauge, but it is good quality stainless steel that's highly polished and smooth. It's hard to find a combo double-boiler/steamer of any kind, let alone one with good handles and pieces that fit well. This one has the added bonus of being a bargain too. Would buy again.

This set is not the best quality - the whole set seems flimsy, the individual pieces don't fit perfectly and the steel is light and thin. But all in all it does what is supposed to do. The pot has an encapsulated bottom and heats quickly, I use quite a lot. And the steamer is so much better than my old steaming basket - it is bigger and also easier and safer to use - no more burned fingers getting the basket out! A bigger pot also means that I can put enough water in the pot and not be stressed it evaporates in 30 seconds, which is really nice. I haven't used the double boiler yet, but I'm sure it works fine. The functionality of the set is great, the size is good and the fact that I can stack the pieces and use less space when stored is an added bonus. I'd probably hesitate to recommend it to someone who cooks a lot and wants the set to last a lifetime, but for moderate use is well worth the price.

Getting rid of the steamer insert will save me from steaming my fingers getting it out. Works great for a whole head of cauliflower and steaming potatoes makes them fluffier than soaking in water. It may be a little spendy but it's well worth it and the bottom pot is a big pot you can use for many other things.

I read other reviews and almost didn't order this set. I am very happy I did order it. It is in no way flimsy as other reviewers have said. Everything fits perfectly. My intention is to use the steamer insert for steaming garden produce to prepare for freezing, and to use the double boiler insert for melting my handmade soap to make the re-batched soap bars that I sell. I was using one pan inside another for the soap and needed a smaller steamer for steaming smaller quantities of veggies. This set is perfect for both uses. I have already used it for melting soap to make soap bars. This set performs beautifully. I especially like the heat proof handles on the pans and the lid. I highly recommend this item. I expect years of service from this set. I felt I should comment on my first year experience with this set of pans. It has been just over a year since I purchased this set. It is in use daily in my kitchen. I no longer own a microwave and use this set to cook almost all my meals. For re-heating I simply use the double boiler, easy peasy. Sometimes all three parts are in use at the same time with noodles in the bottom, veggies and/or meat in the steamer and re-heating something in the double boiler. All at the same time. I love this set. I don't know what I did without it. My microwave broke, I will not replace it because I can use this set of pans in it's place.

This was a gift purchase so I can only speak from that perspective. The pans arrived quick and in great order. Quality was what I expected. Was a good price compared to the others I had been shopping. Only gave it a 4 because I have not cooked with them to test the durability.

I too was surprised to find that the set is extremely light weight. Not much description was given for this set, but it did state stainless steel. I know that doesn't indicate quality as there are many different weights of stainless for cookware. So I took a chance, because I really liked the functionality of the set, having a steamer and a double boiler, and I loved the size. I would have normally sent this right back because of the extreme light weight of it and that makes it pretty fragile. But since I won't be cooking anything for long periods of time in it and it will mainly be used for steaming vegetables, I will keep it, because the size is great. I see that this set is listed over and over again on amazon, however, it's buyer be AWARE, because if you look at the weight, there is a huge difference. This I did not see the first time around. That is why the big variation in the price. So, if you like this set and want a heavier version, it's here, for $20-$30 more. Just scroll down and check the weight of each set.

I did a lot of reviews and pricing on a stainless steel double boiler. This one came with the steamer also which gives it more versatility. I looked at a lot of cookware and the pricing before I bought this one. My wife likes the double boiler. It is big and provides her the space that she needs when she does boiled frosting. It is not a heavy wall stainless but seems to do well. She is very happy with it. I recommend a buy for average kitchen use.

I have had this set for a few years now, and, although the inserts have always been a little wobbly in the base, it has worked well enough. My girlfriend kept hinting that she also wanted one to make candies and such. She was very excited when I surprised her with one of her own. I gave it to her for Christmas, but she didn't use it right away. When she finally tried it out, she was aghast that the insert would not stay upright without slipping completely out of the saucepan, spilling the contents. Now, because my order is slightly beyond the return window, Amazon will only give a partial refund, will not allow me to exchange the product (because it was processed as a gift) and requires me to pay shipping fees. You may get lucky and get a set which fits correctly, but it's a crapshoot. I feel that I wasted my money.

I have read many reviews on the U.S. and Canada Amazon sites. This product is almost exactly the same as one my parents had some 55 years ago. It does not lose either insert at the slightest touch. The only way I think that could happen is if the water is at a full boil, significant pressure builds up in the base and the insert is empty. The base unit works on my induction cooktop which is interesting since the manufacturer says it will not. The base holds 3 quarts if used on it's own. The two inserts hold slightly less. The solid insert can be used separately, but it will not work on an induction element. It is plenty heavy enough for it's purpose. I expect many years of use from this fine product.

Works great

Light weight and works great plus it fits better in our cupboard than some of its larger counterparts

Parfait pour cuire légumes à la vapeur. Fini le nettoyage fastidieux d’une marguerite.

This double boiler came with a steamer . I am impressed with the quality