Spouts on each side for draining vegetables, potatoes and pastas. Great for cooking meats and draining off grease. Turn top to completely seal off spout for boiling. Turn again to open 3mm sieve - release steam, strain particles from soups and gravies. Turn top to larger 6mm sieve - drain pasta, potatoes and vegetables while still in pot. Superior cooking surface - tri-ply encapsulated base - aluminum core sandwiched between 18/10 stainless steel. Vented glass lid. Wide stay-cool handles. 4 qt capacity. Dishwasher safe.