Review on 🍝 Bialetti 7265 Oval 5.5 Quart Pasta Pot with Strainer Lid: Nonstick, Black - Efficient Kitchen Cookware by Ray Reeltalk

I was hesitant to buy this pot because a reviewer mentioned a tight lid - here's my way of "breaking" it. When I received the pot it was really hard to close it all the way. Wash the pot and lid in hot water, then close the lid completely (I used a kitchen towel to make the process easier) and then store the pot with the lid in that position. When cooking in this pot, close the lid the first few times (again, use a kitchen towel to touch the pot and lid as it gets hot) and then store again with the lid closed. . That's it, you should be fine and you won't have any more issues with a lid that won't slide into the locked position. Mine "locked" very easily without using force. I love this pot for soups, potatoes, pasta, veggies, you name it. It's big and easy to clean. I like the handles too. Hope that helps!