This is a 22-ounce buffet chafing pan lid. The lid is clear and has a handle in the middle for easy removal from the inner pan. The lid helps to retain heat and moisture to keep food warm. The lids are not safe for the oven, so be sure to remove them before placing the pan in the oven. The lid is also not safe for the dishwasher, so shoul...Read mored always be washed by hand. If the lid is stained, cracked, or damaged in any way, this OEM replacement lid is a simple fix. Keep in mind that this part includes the lid only, the inner pan is sold separately.