do the handles on the pans get hot to the touch while cooking
1186781
I returned these pots a while ago because I hated them so much but, as I recall, they generally did not get very hot.
1186782
In my experience, it depends on how high you're cooking. At normal general temps, the handles on the pots and pans themselves are generally not too hot to the touch, but if you cook with the lids on the whole time, the lid handles will need to be removed using a potholder.
1186783
The handles don't appear to be insulated, but I don't recall ever needing a potholder to handle them. They have gotten warm, but not really hot.
787715
Generally the exterior does get too hot to touch and you could burn yourself. I say generally, because when the thermostat or duty cycle control (not sure which they use) cycles the heating element off to maintain the appropriate cooking temperature, the exterior temperature does drop if I remember correctly. But generally, its too hot to touch. The handles never get hot.
617275
They are cast iron, meaning it's all one molded iron wok. Yes, the handles do get hot and take a while to cool down.Always wear oven gloves or a hot mitt when positioning the hot wok. Overall I like my wok, you can't take it away from me!Hope this helps...Jerry
619469
The handles can become hot. For normal heating up something they are fine. But for prolonged cooking I do need a pot holder.
898405
The handle does get a little warm close to the pot. and the lids knob does get hot.
692998
Since I only use these on the stove top, on an electric stove, I've not noticed that the handles get hot at all. I pick them right up without a problem or a potholder. The handles are nice and long, so it hasn't been an issue. Hope this helps.
1566313
We have not had a problem of the handles getting to hot to handle. We LOVE this pan set and use it daily.
815551
I haven't had any problems with the pot handles getting hot. The lid handles are cool touch on the underside of the handle however the tops are not so they can heat up. If you lift the lids from under the handles its fine.
1979379
The handles on the pans do not get hot but the handles on the pots and lids do.
659936
They will get warm, especially if you are simmering something on the stove for a length of time such as soup. However, I don't recall the handles/lid being hot enough that I needed a pot holder to grab them.
1137840
No, the rubber-clad handles do not get hot due to the pan being on the stove, even if on a burner for an extended time. Of course, you need to ensure that the handles are not above an adjacent burner: they would get hot if positioned above a hot burner.
455702
I bought these in July and do not have any problems with the metal handles. They do not get hot.
1188708
Yes. We have never had a problem with the handles being too hot. We still use this set everyday! Looks like new!
968004
They become hot when left over direct heat. Since I am the principle cook I really enjoy cooking with the set. I do use pot holders because my ceramic cooktop distributes the heat and the handles do become "warm". With that said, I am often using three burners at the same time.
1464065
Yes. The handle does get hot, and you will need a glove or towel. The beauty of these authentic pans is that they get hot very fast...and hence are great for bringing liquids to a boil. The surface discourages sticking, too!
692771
Yes, they do get hot. I have not had one that the pot does not get hot. I love this one!!
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.