Does the lid handle get to hot to lift without pot holder?
299504
No it absolutely does not get hot!I boiled water in it and it even boiled over without heating up lid handle.
299505
You know, I was thinking about the pot handle, not the lid handle. Pot handle definitely does NOT get hot. Will try to boil something tonight and get back to you regarding the LID!
1827988
Yes it does. It would be nice if the handle was a different material so it wouldn't. Usually I just take it off really fast or use a hot pad.
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.
1113925
I've only used this once so far and did use the lid, but didn't have any problem with the lid handle getting hot.
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.
1675137
Yes. Handle was not a problem while cooking. Do not lift pot with handle. Will fall off and hot pot will spill. No handles to lift hot pot. My expectations were probably wrong on this device. After corn starts popping it is not possible to keep stirring. The gears will strip and lid will come loose.
72486
It does get hotter then the nylon handles, but as long as it is not left on the head for excessive amounts of time, it's not problem. I normally have a pot holder next to my oven anduse it on anything that isn't nylon (including lids, and glass out of the microwave) So that may be why I haven't noticed any extreme heat. There are silicone sleeves that can be placed on any pot handle available, but I have never had to use them.
1609085
As far as I can tell, only the handles on the sides (which do not get hot) and the knob at the top of the lid are plastic. I think the knob might get hot. I always assume that it does so I use a potholder to lift it off. The decorative outside portion of this crock is made of metal -- and yes, that will get hot, too. I hope that helps.
399398
Yes - it gets too hot to the touch without a pot holder. Cooks awesome and cleans up in a jiffy. I would buy a silicon pot holder such as this link shows...http://www.amazon.com/Trudeau-Stay-Silicone-Pinch-Holders/dp/B002J9KZ1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1390321302&sr;=8-1&ke;ywords=silicon+pot+holder
1911414
The handle does not get too hot. I usually heat soups, leftovers and such and it has always been cool enough to touch. The pot itself will be warm to hot depending on what you're heating in it. Use pot holders if you're going to touch the pot.
843832
No, the handle does not get hot at all. I havd had the pot for about a year and use it daily. I don't really have any complaints!
399395
yes it does get quite hot....i usually have to grab a potholder to hold onto it so it won't burn my hand
268181
Yes, it has a flat bottom. I've never had to use a potholder for the handle - but it can get warm/hot when you pour water out because of the steam. Handle itself has never been hot to the touch.
859256
Yes, the handle gets hot fast while cooking. Since it's so heavy you may not need to hold the handle. But definitely need gloves to move it after cooking
1434409
No problem at all handling pans, pots, and skillets without a holder. Even the large pot can be picked up without mitten, although, if you're cooking something long term on gas, with heat going up beside pot handles could get warm.
621153
The handle gets warm; we don't use a potholder with it. No one in our house has severe arthritis in their hands, but my elderly mom lifts the pan with no discomfort.
559682
Unless left on high for quite a while the handle remains quite cool to the touch. Come to think of it I don't think I have ever had to use a potholder.