The water was boiling fast, that's right. However, the handles were hot just as fast. Here only 2 liters of water were brought to a boil, fresh pasta boiled for 2 minutes and that's it. The handles - especially on the cover - were hot! All the pots came to clean in the dishwasher - and all lids were found after the rinse fluid retention between the lid and handle attachment. And not too little. But the water did not go out again, you would have to loosen the screws. For Style: very simple and not so beautiful long shiny like the pictures. After even touch all fingerprints are visible. Conclusion: for the price that is impossible and actually very embarrassing for WMF. The pots go back.