Does the metal handle get hot? Do you have to use potholder?
1511275
The handle gets hot if you have a gas range and yes you definitely have to use the pot holder that came with it It does not get hot on an electric one. I have an electric range and can pick it up with no potholder ,
1511276
I have never had to use the potholder. I would think you would have to leave it on the heat for a very long time before needing the potholder and by that time the whistle will have driven you crazy.
1511277
Yes, the handle gets hot - however, it comes with a heat resistant potholder that you slide over the handle after it boils. This works very well and alleviates the problem. FYI - I am sending mine back to Chantal itself as the spout broke.
1511278
Yes, but the pot comes with a very nice holder that slides over the handle. It says not to leave it on, but I do, and have done so for years. I think this is the best kettle on the market, and I have tried many others.
1643914
I have a handle holder that is more like a quilted potholder. I leave it on the handle of my pan which I use everyday. I like it better than these silicone ones that can get singed by the electric stove burners. I think this is the one I have Lodge HHMT Max Temp Handle Mitt, Black
147314
Yes, the handles do get hot. Also, the directions that come with this pot recommend that it not be used at high heat. The manufacturer recommends using it at no higher than medium heat. The pot heats very quickly because of the halogen core.
74023
No, the handle is never hot. There are two steam escape holes on the lid. These should be positioned to allow the steam to escape to the side. The handle is also made from a plastic that does not appear to conduct heat.
399393
Yes. It gets very hot. Definitely a con on this. I have to hold the handle with a small towel.
1203685
I agree with Isabella. While it does get warm, provided you keep the handle straight up it does not get too hot to pick up if you don't use a potholder. I also use mine on a cast iron wood stove and have never had a problem.
523267
No, the handle in the pots and pans will not get hot, they are well designed. However the handle in the lid will get hot of course.
1188707
the handle does, but I have to use a pot holder for the lid as it got real hot.
1359199
Yes, it does get very hot unless you get a fitted silicone cover for the handle. And it is quite heavy ..the pan. But good quality if you take care of it properly.
1568309
No, the handle does not get hot. It also works well on an induction cooktop.
283524
The lid handles do get hot, and you will need pot holders to lift the lids. You do not need pot holders for the long handles. That is the only drawback to these pans, I love them otherwise!
932264
The handle does not get noticeably hot (I pour steaming, but not boiling water into mine). The base certainly does get hot. I keep mine on a ceramic tea saucer for that very reason.
477090
No, but the further down you go on the handle it will get hot. And one other thing to keep in mind, the inside of the pot the finish comes off. I returned the one I bought because of this problem.
558418
Yes, Virginia the external aluminum does get hot during cooking. You should always use the handles.
619468
The handles can become hot. If just heating up something they are fine. But if something takes a while to cook I do need to use a pot holder
2122303
The handle does get hot, though I would not say too hot. I also find that opening it toward the outer edges versus the center is a help. I've noticed no problems with the side shelves; however, the side walls of the grill do generate a good deal of heat, so again common sense caution suggests handing trays, etc. from the outer edges of the shelves. The quality of the grill and the cooking temperatures it generates more than offset any minor inconvenience.
283522
The handle does not get hot unless you are using the pan to cook in the oven. Then you will need a hot pad.