Made from stainless steel, this bain marie is perfect for melting chocolate and cooking custards and sauces without scorching or curdling. Its gentle application of heat can even be used for baking delicate desserts, such as cheesecakes. Simply fill the lower compartment with water and heat over a hob. The heated water will not exceed 100°C, allowing gentle, controllable cooking of food placed in the upper compartment. Getting the most from your induction pans All of our John Lewis induction pans are tested to the British and European standards for safety and performance. To ensure the functionality of induction pans, it is important to make sure the magnetic circuit with the hob isn't broken by: Making sure the size of the pan base is no smaller than the hob ‘ring' Using pans with a flat base Not lifting the pan off the hob top continuously Giving coated and aluminium pans with steel bases more time to heat, as the aluminium sides do not heat directly from the hob