All-Clad 4202 Tri-Ply Stainless 2-qt Sauce Pan with Ceramic Double Boiler w/ Lid

A D3 Sauce Pan and a Porcelain Double Boiler for Chocolate, Custards and Hollandaise

This set combines the All-Clad 4202 D3 tri-ply 2-quart sauce pan with a 1.5-quart porcelain double boiler insert and a stainless lid. Set the insert over simmering water for gentle, indirect heat: chocolate melts without seizing and egg sauces thicken without scrambling. On its own, the sauce pan is a fully bonded tri-ply pan for everyday grains and sauces.

Why a Double Boiler

Chocolate, custard and hollandaise break when direct heat hits them. Steam from the pan below heats the porcelain gently and evenly.

• Melts chocolate without seizing. Indirect heat keeps the temperature low and even.
• Hollandaise and béarnaise. The traditional way to keep egg yolks from scrambling while you whisk.
• Custards and pastry cream. Even steam heat avoids the hot spots that cause curdling.
• Two tools in one. Use the D3 sauce pan alone for rice, sauces and soups.
• Three bonded layers, rim to rim. An aluminum core sits between two layers of stainless steel and is bonded all the way up the sides, so heat spreads evenly across the base and walls.
• An 18/10 stainless cooking surface. The polished starburst interior resists sticking, cleans up easily and does not react with acidic foods.
• Works on every cooktop, including induction. The magnetic stainless exterior works on gas, electric, ceramic and induction.

D3 2-Qt Sauce Pan and Double Boiler Specifications

Condition: new and never used, sold as open stock. It ships in a plain, non-retail carton with the All-Clad warranty card, and may show light superficial marks on up to 1% of the exterior that do not affect cooking. Capital Cookware is an authorized All-Clad dealer and buys its inventory directly from All-Clad.

Use and Care

The short version. The All-Clad use and care guide has the full details.

1. Preheat, then add fat. Heat the empty pan over medium for a minute or two, then add oil or butter. Stainless releases food far better once it is hot.
2. Stay at medium. Bonded cookware spreads heat well, so medium does the work high heat does on a thinner pan. Save high heat for boiling water.
3. Let food release. Proteins stick at first and let go once a crust forms. Wait for that before you turn them.
4. Cool, then clean. Let the pan cool before it meets water. Wash with warm soapy water, and use a fine powdered cleanser and a nylon pad for stuck food or rainbow tint. Skip steel wool and bleach.

Questions About This Product

Is it new? What does open stock mean?
Yes, it is new and never used. Open stock means a piece sold on its own rather than inside a boxed set, so it may ship in a plain carton instead of retail packaging. The condition note above says exactly how this item ships and what cosmetic marks, if any, to expect.

Does the All-Clad warranty apply?
Yes. Capital Cookware is an authorized All-Clad dealer and buys directly from All-Clad. The item ships with the All-Clad warranty card, so the manufacturer's warranty applies just as it would from any authorized retailer.

How much is shipping?
Shipping is free on every order to the continental US.

Can I return it?
Yes. Contact us before sending anything back and we will send return instructions and a label. The full terms are in our refund policy.

Can I get a different mix of pieces?
Yes. Tell us the line and the pieces you will actually use and we will quote them as a set, shipped free. Call (609) 790-2003 (9 am to 9 pm Eastern, 7 days a week) or use the contact form.

Ships with the manufacturer warranty. Returns within 7 days under our guarantee.