I can't imagine ever walking away from a boiling pan, but sounds like you like to multi-task to save time.

Just in case, here are some threads that might help save some time later on.

http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...Evaporator-Pan
http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...ng-a-burnt-pan
http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...ng-what-too-do