Farberware Nonstick Aluminum 6-Quart Covered Pasta and Straining Pot
by Farberware
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FarberwareBrand: Farberware
Model: 20641
Product features:
- Holds 6 quarts
- Lid has large and small holes for straining foods of different sizes
- Lightweight aluminum for efficient heating, easy lifting
- Inside/outside nonstick coating for easy cleanup
- Plastic handles lock to keep lid secure
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware Nonstick Aluminum 6-Quart Covered Pasta and Straining Pot
Customer Review: Better than the "Pasta Pro"
Summary: 5 Stars
As mentioned in one of the other reviews, the lid for this pot does not "lock" into place when pooring. The handles are simply little levers; when you grasp them, they fold over the lid to keep it in place. This does require a little bit of "gripping power" to maintain, but it's not overly strenuous. Having said that, I purchased a "Pasta Pro" last year and this pot has 2 distinct advantages:1) the inner coating is more durable. Within 1 week, the coating on the Pasta Pro began peeling. We ended up throwing it out within a month - a waste of money.
2) the so-called "locking" lid on the Pasta Pro is a faulty design. In order to lock it into place, you must use the knob on top to turn the lid; however, the screw holding the knob becomes loose very easily. This means that turning the knob does just that: turns the knob. The lid itself does not turn. Oh sure, you can turn the lid without the knob using your fingertips - if they're made of teflon! With a loose knob, it is virtually impossible to turn the hot lid to either tighten or loosen it.
Overall, I would have to say that this pot is vastly superior to the Pasta Pro. The force required to keep the lid in place is not excessive, and it is easy to use.
Description of Farberware Nonstick Aluminum 6-Quart Covered Pasta and Straining Pot
This combination pasta/straining pot eliminates the need for a colander in the kitchen. Boil or steam food in the 6-quart pot and then strain your water through the holes in the lid. The lid's larger perforations are for draining bigger foods, such as corn on the cob, potatoes, or lasagna noodles. Smaller holes on the opposite side of the lid allow foods such as angel hair pasta or couscous to drain without slipping out. The pasta pot and lid are made out of a lightweight nonstick aluminum that heats up quickly and is easy to lift and drain when filled. The nonstick coating covers the inside and outside of the pot and lid, preventing the aluminum from staining and making cleanup easier. The stay-cool plastic handles lock to keep the lid secure when you tip the pot for straining.--Cristina VaamondeMultipots & Pasta Cookers
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