Pour 1.5 inches of water in the bottom of 4 qt. or 8 qt. and turn the burner on medium-high heat.

Pour 1.5 inches of water in the bottom of 4 qt. or 8 qt. and turn the burner on medium-high heat. Place the shucked corn into the steamer insert. Place the steamer insert into the 4 or 8 qt and cover it. Rotate the valve below the knob open.

When valve activates, reduce to low heat for 10 minutes or until done.