The Ceramic-Coated Hawkins Contura has a non-toxic ceramic coating only on the exterior of the cooker body. The Ceramic-Coated body is scratch-and stain-resistant. The mouth of the cooker body is provided with a metallic rim for additional safety. It has a black base that heats quickly. The Ceramic-Coated Hawkins Contura has a unique body with rounded sides for easier stirring, better visibility and easy removal of food. For difficult dishes which require a lot of stirring, it is the ideal cooker. It has stainless steel lid. Each Ceramic-Coated Hawkins Contura features an inside-fitting lid. This design is inherently safer than conventional cookers. Thus it is pressure-locked for safety – like a jetliner door! It has improved pressure regulator which saves more fuel. The safety valve is located under the lid handle bar so that when it operates the steam is safely deflected downwards. The gasket has minimum exposure to steam inside the cooker, does not rub every time the product is opened and closed – so lasts longer. Stay-cool handles. Fixed sturdy pivot does not put pressure on the plastic handles as it is a part of the metal handle itself. Thus handles last longer. Recommended for use on gas stoves.