It looks like the lid handle is made of metal, I am assuming it gets quite hot and you need to wear gloves. Can someone comment please?
299863
I agree with Seppi below. Great wok. We only use the lid if we are steaming vegetables or to keep the finished meal warm, so it doesn't get crazy hot. It is metal, so you may need a pot holder, but it is a nice shape to grip with a hot pad.
299864
You are correct. The handles are made of metal and will heat up as the wok warms up. I find myself not needing to use the handles while cooking since the wok never moves due to the weight. Still going on strong in our house :)
299865
It does not get particularly hot on our example, but we have induction cooking and I am not sure that is the same with other heating processes. If you let something simmer for a long time then for sure it will get hot, we cook hot and fast it is not a problem. We generally use the lid only to keep the food from cooling before serving. The wok is the best one that we have ever used, and we have tried many different brands.
299866
Yes, you need to use pot holders or glofes. The handles are seamlessly cast iron, like the body of the wok.
1464064
The handle is made out of the same metal as the pan, so the heat will gradually be conducted down the handle and it will get hot.
881126
When i use my hot pot i will wear gloves. In case i spill some lead i want my hands protected. Be safe wear gloves.
1393531
Yes, it does get too hot on the handle. Mine didn't last very long. Too bad because if it didn't get too hot it would be a great one!
399393
Yes. It gets very hot. Definitely a con on this. I have to hold the handle with a small towel.
1908088
The handle is metal with a heat resistant silicon grip. It is not oven safe.
1598310
The mug will hold up to heat and the handle remains cool. However if your knuckles touch the outside while holding, it'll burn. I tested with spiced cider.
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.
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.
588209
I have done so on occasion; I rarely go above 450F, and it works well for me. I have not had any issues with the lid performing differently than the rest of the pan. I try not to use the leaf as a handle if I can avoid it. Hope that helps.
1434407
I have had no issues with the handles getting hot. I haven't really used the pot lids during cooking, so I cannot comment on that. I also have done much transferring from cook top to oven to finish off a dish.
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.
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!
1838303
The handle is constructed of a plastic. I would not recommend using at oven temperatures. I have used it at high heat on the stove top. But I have yet to attach the handle since I don't have a screw driver.
2109117
Its probably ok. Plastic in the lid might start to take on the flavor but i' thinking of getting the all metal replacement lid for mine. Also cold liquid seems to stay really cold it it for quite awhile, i'm assuming it will be the same with hot, it will probably be too hot to hold in your hand.
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.
11418
I've used my pan a lot with and without the lid and have not had a problem with it getting hot, warm but not hot. I love the quality of this pan.