I was very excited to receive this pan set and after opening the box I was even more excited to see how large the steamer pan was. The steamer pan fits the large 5 qt pan and is great for a large family. They are non stick and it says do not use non stick spray but use butter or oil. You can use metal utensils but nothing sharp on the pans.  These pans are dishwasher safe but if you do the color of the pans will discolor. They are oven safe up to 500 degrees and is nice for making meals that need baked after cooking on the stove top. I would recommend these pans but would recommend using plastic utensils and hand wash.