---
product_id: 4011910
title: "7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover"
brand: "cuisinart"
price: "€ 137.91"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Cuisinart"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/4011910-7116-20-chefs-classic-20-centimeter-universal-steamer-with-cover
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Tempered glass lid - monitor without heat loss 18/10 stainless steel - pro-grade durability Cool grip handle - safe stovetop handling 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover

**Brand:** cuisinart
**Price:** € 137.91
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥢 Elevate your steam game—because your veggies deserve the VIP treatment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover by cuisinart
- **How much does it cost?** € 137.91 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/4011910-7116-20-chefs-classic-20-centimeter-universal-steamer-with-cover)

## Best For

- cuisinart enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cuisinart brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Chef-Grade Durability:** Crafted from premium 18/10 stainless steel for lasting performance and a flawless mirror finish that elevates your kitchen style.
- • **Precision Steam Control:** Tempered glass cover locks in moisture and nutrients while letting you effortlessly monitor your food’s progress without lifting the lid.
- • **Universal Fit Flexibility:** Designed to fit 2, 3, and 4-quart saucepans, making it the versatile steamer every multitasking kitchen needs.
- • **Safe & Comfortable Handling:** Solid riveted stainless steel handle stays cool on the stovetop, ensuring a secure grip and burn-free cooking experience.
- • **Effortless Cleanup & Longevity:** Dishwasher safe with a lifetime warranty—invest once, enjoy flawless steaming for years to come.

## Overview

The Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic Universal Steamer is a versatile, professional-grade kitchen essential crafted from durable 18/10 stainless steel. Its tempered glass lid allows for easy monitoring while sealing in moisture and nutrients, and the cool grip handle ensures safe stovetop use. Designed to fit multiple saucepan sizes, this steamer offers convenience and longevity backed by a lifetime warranty, making it a must-have for health-conscious, style-savvy home chefs.

## Description

The most versatile steamer around allows you to serve up portions for one or a whole family. This beautifully designed 18/10 stainless steel universal steamer with cover fits 2, 3, and 4 quart saucepans, making it easy to steam nutritious vegetables. Add this steamer to your cookware collection to retain healthy vitamins and minerals as you cook vegetables to your favorite consistency. This Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware piece is composed of 18/10 stainless steel for unsurpassed durability and performance. We guarantee it with a lifetime warranty. Features: The Perfect Complements to Your Collection|Crafted of top-quality 18/10 stainless steel to meet the culinary demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. Polished stainless steel offers a flawless mirror finish exterior. The cooking surface is also constructed of 18/10 polished stainless steel for optimal results.|Stainless Steel for Professional Results|18/10 stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor react with food or alter flavors.|Cool Grip™ Handle|Solid stainless steel riveted handle stays cool on the stovetop.|Drip-Free Pouring|Rim is tapered for drip-free pouring.|Tempered Glass Cover|Break-resistant glass cover allows you to monitor food while it is cooking without losing heat or food flavors. Tightfitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier more flavorful results every time you cook.|Dishwasher Safe|Premium 18/10 stainless steel easily cleans to original brilliant finish.|Constructed to Last|Lifetime warranty.

Review: Excellent price. Fits "un-famous" spans (dimensions below). Sits nicely. Stable enough and as expected. Shiny inside & out. - I have saucepans from another maker entirely, Royalty Tools of the Trade. I bought them at Macy's long ago; so long that the lids are metal not glass which they are now (on desertcart at least). This steamer insert sits well on my two sauce pans with the INTERIOR dimensions of 7 1/8", and 7 15/16", respectively. On both pans, the insert sits on its middle ring. It sits just fine but not tightly. I expect a very slight escape of steam where they join. This is a non-issue. My larger lid --which measures 8 1/4" diameter from far edge to far edge-- fits on top of this insert. It has a little play from side to side, but no gaps. No disrespect to the lid that came with the pan. It's nicely made, had a good finish, and fits perfectly with very little play. As a test of stability, I bumped hard into the handle from many angles. When I bump from the side, the steamer merely rotates and doesn't spill. When I bump hard from underneath, it clatters yet falls into place. When I bump hard from above, it tips within the saucepan but doesn't spill. This level of stability is more than adequate. Besides, I always turn my handles to the side so I never bump into my pans anyway. True, the steamer that came with my set of pans is more stable because it nests 2" deep into the outside saucepan pan. No insert that fits more than one size pan will have such a deep fit. So it's not realistic to expect that. This insert has a mirror finish inside and out. A magnet clings to the sides inside and out. It pulls slightly to the perforated base, where the food sites, but barely. The handle appears firmly attached with rivets. Here's one funny thing. The middle of the perforated area is ever so slightly elevated. This means the liquid will move to the perimeter where there are no holes. I expect liquid will pool a bit around the edges. This bugs me, yet is true of every metal steamer I've ever seen other than those little petal jobs (which have other more serious issues). I just wish a good metal flat bottom steamer also worked as a good colander. The particular insert I received has a small manufacturing flaw where the inside surface isn't smooth and perhaps the aluminum isn't covered well enough. I'm exchanging it for another one. If it wears well, I'll probably replace the steamer than came with my pan set years ago, because its finish is wearing thin.
Review: Fits 20-Centimeter pots, ie 4 quart Cuisinart! Can also be used with the 3 qt. - Love this steamer! I have had it 10 years, using it with a the 4 qt Cuisinart saucepan. It fits perfectly! I use it to steam anything and everything. I recently updated my cookware from "non-stick" to Cuisinart French Classic cookware, and was a bit worried because I could not find the matching steamer. Not to worry, Cuisinart cookware is consistently designed, and this fits my new 4 qt sauce pan perfectly. It also subs in as a colander when I make pasta in the 4 qt saucepan. The lid is metal, not glass, so you do have to lift it to see in, or buy an extra glass one from Cuisinart. The only downside to this steamer is that the handle is NOT the beautiful French Classic curved handle, but, since there doesn't appear to be a French Classic steamer available, any steamer I buy will not have the matching handle, so this works fine. I am considering buying a second one, so that I can steam veggies in one, while steaming dumplings in a second one. Update: I ordered the steamer for the Cuisinart Pro set as a second steamer, and it is identical to this steamer, except for the straight handle from that set - and the higher price. I actually like this handle better, I feel like I have a better grip with the curves, I find the straight handle feels "slippy", so I ordered a third steamer - a second of THIS steamer, so, I now have 3. They nest together beautifully, and also work exactly like my bamboo steamer to do multiple layers of steaming - but in dishwasher safe stainless steel! So I have ditched my bamboo steamer set for these. Very happy with this steamer. Note, this steamer has a second "ring" so that it will also fit the 3 quart pan. Cuisinart makes double boiler inserts exactly fit both the three quart and 4 quart pans, but I have not found a Cuisinart steamer for the 3 quart only. The larger steamer looks a bit ungainly on the three quart pan, but it sits firmly, is stable and functions just fine, so if you needed to, you could steam just fine using this steamer and the 3 quart. The 4 quart pans are quite reasonable if you catch them on sake, even better, so if you would be stacking steamers regularly as I am, might want to get an extra 4 qt pan? 😁

## Features

- The Perfect Complements to Your Collection: Crafted of top-quality 18/10 stainless steel to meet the culinary demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. Polished stainless steel offers a flawless mirror finish exterior. The cooking surface is also constructed o
- Cool Grip Handle: Solid stainless steel riveted handle stays cool on the stovetop.
- Drip-Free Pouring: Rim is tapered for drip-free pouring.
- Tempered Glass Cover: Break-resistant glass cover allows you to monitor food while it is cooking without losing heat or food flavors. Tightfitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook.
- Dishwasher Safe: Premium 18/10 stainless steel easily cleans to original brilliant finish.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00008CM6L |
| Best Sellers Rank | #95,359 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #640 in Skillets |
| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Capacity | 4 Quarts |
| Coating Description | Stainless Steel |
| Color | 20-cm |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (348) |
| Date First Available | February 1, 2003 |
| Finish Type | mirror_satin |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086279002242, 10086279002249 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Oven Safe | Yes |
| Is Suitable For Stovetop | Yes |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | 7116-20 |
| Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 15.7"D x 7.9"W x 5.5"H |
| Size | 4 Quarts |
| UPC | 086279002242 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cuisinart
- **Capacity:** 4 Quarts
- **Coating Description:** Stainless Steel
- **Color:** 20-cm
- **Finish Type:** mirror_satin
- **Is Oven Safe:** Yes
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** Cuisinart
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.7"D x 7.9"W x 5.5"H

## Images

![7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xuEEL2J9L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will the steamer fit the 8 qt stockpot?**
A: I agree with the other responses.  There is no way to use it with the 8qt stockpot.  But it can be used easily with the 2, 3, and 4 quart pots.

**Q: What is the capacity of the steamer basket that comes with the 12 quart pot?**
A: For an answer on qt capacity for 'pasta insert' on Cuisinart 77-412, contact Cuisinart Representatives available between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. EST, Monday through Friday and 9:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. EST on Saturday and Sunday.  telephone number: 1-800-726-0190.
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FYI:  On item, there are 7 reviews (Critical, containing "rust", Style Name: Steamer Set|Size: 12-Quart) .. 1 - 2 - or 3 star.
>   https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-77-412-Classic-Stainless-12-Quart/product-reviews/B0000UV01S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&pageNumber=1&filterByStar=critical&formatType=current_format&filterByKeyword=rust
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FYI:  On item, there are 564 reviews (Positive, Style Name: Steamer Set|Size: 12-Quart) .. 4 or 5 star
link >   https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-77-412-Classic-Stainless-12-Quart/product-reviews/B0000UV01S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_fmt?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&pageNumber=1&filterByStar=positive&formatType=current_format
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FYI:  On item, there 47 reviews (Critical, Style Name: Steamer Set|Size: 12-Quart). .. 1, 2 or 3 star.  
link  >   https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-77-412-Classic-Stainless-12-Quart/product-reviews/B0000UV01S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_sr?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&pageNumber=1&filterByStar=critical&formatType=current_format

**Q: Will this fit on Tfal cookware?**
A: This is in regard to the Cuisinart 7116-20 fitting T-Fal cookware.   You need to identify the DIAMETER of the pan you want to use this with.   One reviewer thought a Cuisinart 14" skillet -or- Cuisinart 14" fry pan would take the same size lid.   They found out this is incorrect.   For all Cuisinart products, the last portion of the model number tells you the inside diameter  the distance from the inside of the cookware to the opposite side  at the top of the pan in centimeters.   The Cuisinart 722-36H 14" skillet = 36 Centimeters = 14.1732283 inches.   The Cuisinart 726-38H 14" fry pan WITH LID = 38 Centimeters = 14.9606299 inches.  Reviewer said the fry pan lid will lay on the 14" skillet BUT does not fit or seal properly. It does eliminate splattering from the skillet.  Note the fry pan lid  is a little bit LARGER than the skillet.
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This steamer is defined as fitting the Cuisinart 2, 3, and 4 quart saucepans.   It is designed for 7.08661417 Inches thru  7.87401575 Inches.
Cuisinart 719-18P = 2-Quart Saucepan = 18 centimeters = 7.08661417 Inches
Cuisinart 7193-20 = 3-Quart Saucepan = 20 centimeters = 7.87401575 Inches
Cuisinart 7194-20 = 4-Quart Saucepan = 20 centimeters = 7.87401575 Inches
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To get T-fal pan diameters you can contact their customer service at 1-800-395-8325 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm EST)  -or- measure the pan/s yourself.   Google how to  "convert decimal to fraction" so you could measure with a ruler.   I can't figure fraction to use that'd be on a ruler!    If Amazon sells T-fal pan you could ask them for diameter.   
Amazon - how to contact them:
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1st go to > >  https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/contact-us?ie=UTF8&ref_=cu_surl&
2nd click on > > pick prime or something else
go to here .. enter short summary of issue   ..    ..  https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/contact-us?ie=UTF8&ref_=cu_surl&
3rd scroll down to  > >  2 Tell us more about your issue
4th now at select an issue,  choose from drop down list  > > more non-order questions
5th at select issue details, use drop down list and choose > > other non-order question
6th type in answer to > > enter short summary of issue " 
7th see > > 3 How would you like to contact us   > >  now pick PHONE OR CHAT
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Universal steamer has  83 reviews (Positive, Style Name: Steamer Set|Size: Fits 2, 3 and 4-Quart Saucepans) .. 4 or 5 star.
>   https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-7116-20-Classic-20-Centimeter-Universal/product-reviews/B00008CM6L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_sr?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=positive&pageNumber=1&formatType=current_format&sortBy=recent
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Universal steamer has 11 reviews (Critical, Style Name: Steamer Set|Size: Fits 2, 3 and 4-Quart Saucepans) .. 1 - 2 - or 3 star.
>   https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-7116-20-Classic-20-Centimeter-Universal/product-reviews/B00008CM6L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_srt?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1&formatType=current_format&sortBy=recent
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This universal steamer ships from and is sold by Amazon whose return policy for most items is within 30 days of receipt of shipment.
>   https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ref_=v_sp_return_help&nodeId=15015721
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Your Cuisinart ® Chef 's Classic™ Stainless .. some people have had a difficult time getting it honored.
>   https://www.cuisinart.com/share/pdf/manuals/733-30h.pdf

**Q: Will this fit the 4 qt French Classic saucepan?**
A: Read description of product and take measurements!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent price. Fits "un-famous" spans (dimensions below). Sits nicely. Stable enough and as expected. Shiny inside & out.
*by D***N on February 4, 2014*

I have saucepans from another maker entirely, Royalty Tools of the Trade. I bought them at Macy's long ago; so long that the lids are metal not glass which they are now (on Amazon at least). This steamer insert sits well on my two sauce pans with the INTERIOR dimensions of 7 1/8", and 7 15/16", respectively. On both pans, the insert sits on its middle ring. It sits just fine but not tightly. I expect a very slight escape of steam where they join. This is a non-issue. My larger lid --which measures 8 1/4" diameter from far edge to far edge-- fits on top of this insert. It has a little play from side to side, but no gaps. No disrespect to the lid that came with the pan. It's nicely made, had a good finish, and fits perfectly with very little play. As a test of stability, I bumped hard into the handle from many angles. When I bump from the side, the steamer merely rotates and doesn't spill. When I bump hard from underneath, it clatters yet falls into place. When I bump hard from above, it tips within the saucepan but doesn't spill. This level of stability is more than adequate. Besides, I always turn my handles to the side so I never bump into my pans anyway. True, the steamer that came with my set of pans is more stable because it nests 2" deep into the outside saucepan pan. No insert that fits more than one size pan will have such a deep fit. So it's not realistic to expect that. This insert has a mirror finish inside and out. A magnet clings to the sides inside and out. It pulls slightly to the perforated base, where the food sites, but barely. The handle appears firmly attached with rivets. Here's one funny thing. The middle of the perforated area is ever so slightly elevated. This means the liquid will move to the perimeter where there are no holes. I expect liquid will pool a bit around the edges. This bugs me, yet is true of every metal steamer I've ever seen other than those little petal jobs (which have other more serious issues). I just wish a good metal flat bottom steamer also worked as a good colander. The particular insert I received has a small manufacturing flaw where the inside surface isn't smooth and perhaps the aluminum isn't covered well enough. I'm exchanging it for another one. If it wears well, I'll probably replace the steamer than came with my pan set years ago, because its finish is wearing thin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits 20-Centimeter pots, ie 4 quart Cuisinart! Can also be used with the 3 qt.
*by M***T on January 3, 2025*

Love this steamer! I have had it 10 years, using it with a the 4 qt Cuisinart saucepan. It fits perfectly! I use it to steam anything and everything. I recently updated my cookware from "non-stick" to Cuisinart French Classic cookware, and was a bit worried because I could not find the matching steamer. Not to worry, Cuisinart cookware is consistently designed, and this fits my new 4 qt sauce pan perfectly. It also subs in as a colander when I make pasta in the 4 qt saucepan. The lid is metal, not glass, so you do have to lift it to see in, or buy an extra glass one from Cuisinart. The only downside to this steamer is that the handle is NOT the beautiful French Classic curved handle, but, since there doesn't appear to be a French Classic steamer available, any steamer I buy will not have the matching handle, so this works fine. I am considering buying a second one, so that I can steam veggies in one, while steaming dumplings in a second one. Update: I ordered the steamer for the Cuisinart Pro set as a second steamer, and it is identical to this steamer, except for the straight handle from that set - and the higher price. I actually like this handle better, I feel like I have a better grip with the curves, I find the straight handle feels "slippy", so I ordered a third steamer - a second of THIS steamer, so, I now have 3. They nest together beautifully, and also work exactly like my bamboo steamer to do multiple layers of steaming - but in dishwasher safe stainless steel! So I have ditched my bamboo steamer set for these. Very happy with this steamer. Note, this steamer has a second "ring" so that it will also fit the 3 quart pan. Cuisinart makes double boiler inserts exactly fit both the three quart and 4 quart pans, but I have not found a Cuisinart steamer for the 3 quart only. The larger steamer looks a bit ungainly on the three quart pan, but it sits firmly, is stable and functions just fine, so if you needed to, you could steam just fine using this steamer and the 3 quart. The 4 quart pans are quite reasonable if you catch them on sake, even better, so if you would be stacking steamers regularly as I am, might want to get an extra 4 qt pan? 😁

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still in use today... has held up really well. Easy to use with my other pots and pans.
*by R***T on March 26, 2025*

Still in use today... has held up really well. Easy to use with my other pots and pans. Have not had any issues with this and toss it in the dishwasher for easy clean-up and not a problem. Well done. Well made!

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