Circulon 2 offers an exclusive food release system, Total Hi-Low Food Release, which is guaranteed to outlast all other nonstick cookware.

Coated inside and out with rugged nonstick, Circulon 2 cookware eliminates the chore of scrubbing pots and pans. Inside their bottoms, Circulon's patented Hi-Low system of concentric grooves creates narrow ridges to take utensil abuse, leaving low, wide grooves unscathed to readily release food and ensuring long life for the nonstick coating. Beneath the nonstick is harder-than-steel anodized aluminum. Pot and pan bottoms are left uncoated to conduct heat quickly and prevent hot spots. Slip-resistant synthetic grips on riveted, polished, stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and go safely in an oven up to 350 degrees F. Heavyweight, 18/10 stainless-steel lids polished to a mirror finish present a gleaming contrast to the attractive, charcoal gray, enamel-like appearance of Circulon 2's nonstick exterior.

The Hi-Low concentric grooves climb an inch or so up the rounded sides of this 3-quart saucepan, permitting thorough stirring and scraping without damaging the nonstick coating. Without its lid, the pan stands 4 inches high and measures 8-1/4 inches in diameter. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects and should be hand washed. --Fred Brack