Do the sides get hot?
1009781
No the sides do not get hot. However there is an issue on the #2 setting with toasting evenly on both sides of the bread. It will toast like the Bagel setting (more on one side than the other). But it does ok on #3 setting or Bagel or defrost.
1701845
I like the side because they are an extension of the pot itself so I think it much more secure. Yes they get very hot and you need to be very aware of that but a good thick mitt will take care of that. Be safe and enjoy cooking. I made meatballs and red gravy yesterday and they were fabulous.
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
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.
619469
The handles can become hot. For normal heating up something they are fine. But for prolonged cooking I do need a pot holder.
559684
Yes it gets hot. Sometimes I can Pu with bare hands and other times need a hot pot mitt.
2215295
It does get pretty hot. I would not store anything on top of it that would melt. The sides and front are not too bad, but the top does heat up pretty good.
77773
No they don't get hot. I have microwaved these and other shapes and sizes of the same type, and no problems. I think they are realy nice looking and serviceable.
184564
Top, sides and back of heater are cool to the touch. The front where the heat comes from does get very warm.
1408811
Yes, the sides get hot while toasting. A lot of heat emanates from the top, as well. I leave my toaster plugged in all the time, so I guess you don't have to unplug it after using.
833878
I would not unless because I think it would melt the sides... if it were glass.. sure! It does get hot.
2235526
Yes it does heat on both sides, however 1 side heats better than the other, so I do flip it to finish off the other side. I think it is the top that heats better than the bottom (I haven't made a panini in a while as they make me fat!) But it does make amazingly delicious sandwiches... just be sure to use good bread for it.
999543
No, they stay cool, as long as you don't have them over a heat source (or in the oven, OBVIOUSLY). Under normal use, I have not had the handles get hot at all. Love this set. I am careful when washing and have not had any problems so far.
1347989
Yes the sides of the toaster does get hot. It is not to bad. We love the toaster and would purchase again.
647052
From my experience they only get hot if you're cooking something else and the handle of the one is near the burner of another. Just the pan by itself on the burner does not get hot when cooking. We use a regular gas stove if that makes any difference.
1533527
Most of the heat comes from the sides and not the back. I don't know how that will work in your situation.
1562235
Yes, they do. Only when coming straight from the oven are they hot. I love our set and had it for a year with no complaints.