The place near the spatula holder become hot to touch 30 seconds after start, i think i may burn myself if touch it for several seconds. Is it normal?
2079143
I don't use the spatula holder. It should not be a concern. This is the best rice cooker I ever owned. I use it almost daily. The holder is easy to remove. The unit is inductive, so the heat you feel is probably normal. I will check this out next time I prepare rice.
1937517
No problem with mine after my sister reminded me to remove it from the wrapper. Takes half an hour to fully warm.
1081111
You would have to leave it there a while for it to burn. If you just touch it, you'll be ok.
742798
I've used it twice since purchase (about a month or so ago) and have not noticed the metal plate being hot when I changed the different length attachments. I'll pay more attention the next time I use it. Len
487738
I am unaware of the health risks you mention but it is my practise to warm the pan a bit before I add oil or butter. It's more a matter of timing and routine though. I have ruined a non stick pan before, not a Calphalon, by forgetting I had turned the heat on. It ruined the non stick surface. This might be what the warning was about. However, I sometimes forget and have oiled it immediately with no variance in the results.
162421
I have never noticed the handles getting hot, the cup where you place the potatoes does get hot of course since they are hot when you are ricing them. You are not going to get burned while using it however.
1938444
it gets hot. if you touch it by hand, you probably can't touch for longer than a second
429390
Just turned it on. It does not get hot enough to sizzle your fingers, but definately hot enough to burn if you left it there for more than a split second.
1370792
I've had mine for two years. It's not overused, just twice a week for about 10 minutes each time. It feels normal - warm, not hot. Getting too hot to touch in 5 minutes sounds like an electrical problem?
1502702
Jack, I didn't notice that effect with the one I'm using, I would guess perhaps the problem migth be happening due to overheat the pan ! Since I bought it I took very serious the recomendation not to heat it too much and not too fast. Hope this help
1759343
I've not experienced that. I don't put anything I'm cooking over the holes. There could be a little splatter, but that happens with any meats being fried, grilled, etc., and it's not been problematic.
984646
I don't have that problem. all I can say is, it's a machine therefore you can expect some heat especially if you sharpen a lot of knives or do it for a long period of time. if it is a problem (too hot) then stop what you're doing then resume later.
2281449
I would say something is definitely wrong. This has never happened to our mug warmers (we have 2 of them) in all the years that we've had them. I'd return it immediately!
790125
There's a gasket between the pieces at the bottom. You can melt it if you crank the thing up really high without anything in it. Forgot mine while preheating it and the gasket was smoking. Never had a problem when there was stuff in it though. Also ... too hot for too long and the handle can get really hot.
212743
I have had my pans for about 12yrs and I have never seen anything like that. How weird. I think I would replace them so the power stuff wouldn't get in my food. You have to admit they are awesome pans! Sorry I couldn't help.
1406618
Not really. That wasn't something I worried about. I just got it for grill marks. They are great skillets though.
141353
Same thing happened to me. It's a fire hazard. Plus, it puts out toxic fumes when it burns. I was not cooking on high (rarely do, because I use Henckel's ceramic ware). It may be a good product for some people, especially those with electric or ceramic stove tops. And it may be only a few of the items that tend to catch fire. But a few is too many for me. I wish I could return it.