{"product_id":"judge-stovetop-steamer-stainless-steel-hx04","title":"Judge Stovetop Steamer - Stainless Steel | HX04","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd{--blue:#003B71;--blue2:#005CB9;--yellow:#FFD200;--soft:#F2F7FC;--light:#F8FAFC;--border:#D8E7F5;--text:#444;--dark:#1A1A1A;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--text);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.pd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pd .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:10px;color:#687B8C;font-size:13px}\n.pd .hero-border{padding:22px 0 20px;border-top:4px solid var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}\n.pd h1{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--dark);font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,40px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.7px}\n.pd .deck{max-width:880px;margin:0;color:#536474;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}\n.pd .stats-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin:20px 0 26px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px}\n.pd .stat{padding:14px 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.editorial{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n@media(max-width:560px){.pd{font-size:14px}.pd .hero-border{padding:17px 0}.pd .ideal-cards,.pd .features-grid,.pd .editorial,.pd .verdict-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pd .editorial-section.wide{grid-column:auto}.pd .verdict-col:first-child{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.pd .box-contents ul{columns:1}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumb\"\u003eKitchen \/ Stovetop Steamers \/ Judge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero-border\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJudge 22cm 3-tier stainless steel stovetop steamer set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"deck\"\u003eA 22cm three tier stainless steel steamer set with a vented glass lid, oven safe to 180°C and built to sit on an induction hob just as easily as gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHob suitability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOven safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Judge HX04 is a 3 tier steamer set built to cook an entire meal in one pan on the hob, made up of a casserole base, two steamer tiers and a vented glass lid. Judge states it suits gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs, and the thick, hot forged base is designed for even heat distribution across all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a steamer, the two tiers let vegetables, fish or other food cook separately at the same time above simmering water, saving both time and hob space compared with several separate pans. The base pan also works alone as a casserole, and the whole set goes into the oven at up to 180°C, including the glass lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pull-quote\"\u003eTwo steamer tiers, a casserole base and an oven-safe glass lid mean this set can genuinely replace several separate pans for a proper meal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming a meal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two stacking steamer tiers let vegetables and fish cook separately at the same time, above the very same single pan of gently simmering water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge states this set works on induction as well as gas, halogen, ceramic and solid plate hobs, so it suits most kitchens as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHob to oven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casserole base doubles as an oven dish, oven safe to 180°C including the lid, for finishing off a dish in the oven after steaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22cm 3 tier set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA casserole base, two steamer tiers and a glass lid combine to cook a full meal in one stack on the hob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on every hob type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge states this set is suitable for gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs alike, all named specifically in the spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot forged base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thick, hot forged base is built for efficient, even heat distribution across all of the listed hob types, including induction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented glass lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lid is vented to help prevent the pan from boiling over, while still allowing the contents to be seen while cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-touch hollow handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHollow stainless steel handles are designed to stay cooler to the touch than solid handles during cooking on the hob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOven safe to 180°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full set, including the glass lid, is oven safe up to 180°C, for finishing a dish after steaming on the hob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree pans' worth in one stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteaming vegetables, fish and a sauce base usually means juggling several pans on a limited number of hob rings at once. The HX04 stacks two steamer tiers above a single casserole base, so multiple foods can steam together over one pan of simmering water, then the base itself doubles as a casserole for finishing a sauce or dish separately. It is a genuinely space-efficient way to cook a full meal, particularly on a smaller hob where ring space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA base built for any hob\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge names gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs specifically as compatible with the HX04, and credits the thick, hot forged base for spreading heat evenly across whichever of them it is used on. That matters for a steamer set in particular, since uneven heat can mean food in one tier cooking faster than the other. The hollow stainless steel handles are built to stay cooler through all of this, which matters when lifting a stack of three hot tiers off the hob at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section wide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom hob to oven in one set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vented glass lid lets steam escape in a controlled way, reducing the risk of boiling over while letting the contents be checked without lifting it fully. Once cooking on the hob is done, the base pan can go straight into the oven as a casserole dish, and Judge states the full set, lid included, is oven safe up to 180°C. At 2.5kg and dishwasher safe once cooled, it is built to replace several separate pans and dishes that would otherwise be needed for the same meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKitchen Need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJudge Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePractical Benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteaming multiple foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo stacking steamer tiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCook two different foods separately at once above the same pan of simmering water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching to induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for every hob type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep using the same steamer set across a hob change, since Judge states it suits every common type.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven cooking across tiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot forged base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thick base spreads heat evenly so food in each tier cooks at a similar rate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecking on the pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVented glass lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee the contents cooking while the vents help reduce the risk of the pan boiling over.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishing in the oven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOven safe to 180°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMove the casserole base from hob to oven, lid included, to finish a dish after steaming.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifting a hot stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-touch hollow handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow stainless steel handles stay cooler to the touch when moving a stacked, filled set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJudge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHX04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 tier glass lid steamer set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 casserole, 2 steamers, 1 glass lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick 'hot forged' base for even heat distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow stainless steel, stay cooler than solid handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHob compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for Gas, Halogen, Ceramic, Solid Plate and Induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOven safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 180°C, including lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 year guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"verdict\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-header\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tier set cooks a full meal in one stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot forged base for even heat distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVented glass lid helps prevent boiling over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasserole base doubles as an oven dish, oven safe to 180°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-touch hollow stainless steel handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 2.5kg for the full set, this is a substantial piece of cookware, heavier to lift and store than a single saucepan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven use is capped at 180°C including the lid, so it is not suited to recipes that call for a hotter oven than that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a stovetop steamer set it needs a hob or oven to function; it has no electric or standalone heating element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-contents\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasserole base x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamer tier x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass lid x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Judge","offers":[{"title":"Default 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