I just got this to replace a smaller pot/pan that I ruined (the non-stick interior). I primarily use the small size pan to heat water or liquids that don't require large amounts (like for tea). I prefer an open pan versus a kettle for heating water because I have yet to meet a kettle that doesn't need to be washed internally. The pan heats up quite well and evenly. One key point, I noticed this when reading the papers that come with it. Never let your pan boil dry over a heat source, since it is aluminum. Even this small pot comes with strainer on the lid to help strain the liquid from any solids in the pan. This is my first Faberware purchase.