Maxam 9-Element Cookware Heavy Surgical Stainless Steel Construction High Dome Cover Steam Control valves make "waterless" cooking easy and the 9-element construction spreads heat quickly and evenly, allowing one to stack cook. The Maxam 9-Element 17 Piece Waterless Cookware set features extra-heavy stainless steel construction, so durable its guaranteed to last a lifetime! he mirror finish exterior and satin finish interior combine in a classic design elegant enough to go from stove top to dinner table. The handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold, and detergents.