Are the handles plastic or iron? Can they easily get hot, too?
1168252
All cast iron. Yes the handles do get hot. Use heavy weber BBQ gloves to move. Love it. Food really has a better then when I wok inside with my stove top wok. Enjoy.
1168253
They are iron. Get a little hot but easy enough to handle. This pan is a fun grill feature.
848155
Good question, I just and looked and they appear to be made of plastic. Looks like the kind of plastic that a frying pan or oven handle is made out of.
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.
1394561
NO! The plastic handle would melt from the heat!! You need a cast iron skillet, the handle will take the heat.
1999987
I don't know, but the handles don't get hot at all. I don't even use potholders on them. They clean up really well - they still look new and I've had them for 3 years and use them daily. I wouldn't use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. And never put them on the hot burner without anything in them. Enjoy!
723146
I use them on my gas stove.You will find that the handles get hot.Good Luck!
647049
I've not had any problems with the handles of my Calphalon pans getting hot while using them on the stovetop. And the handles are quite comfortable. These are great pans!
1701553
I bought these as a gift but I do not think the handles are heat resistant.
839753
Hi Deanna , No the handles aren't cast iron but are mild steel which is better. cheers Dave
455699
No I have not had a problem with the handle being to hot. Seems like it would cause it's metal but so far no problem at all.
1503764
Th handles get hot, not red hot. We use pot holders when moving the pan. It is an excellent pan.
839752
No the handles are not cast iron, but they work great. I was completely satisfied with them.
659938
The handles stay cool on the stovetop. The lid handle does get hot on high heat but not at lower temps.
1566313
We have not had a problem of the handles getting to hot to handle. We LOVE this pan set and use it daily.
2060437
The handle is also made of cast iron. I have not had it get too hot to touch, if that is what you are wondering.
1547670
The handles are not completely heat-resistant. However, if I have cooked something for a short amount of time, say 20 minutes or less, I can hold the pans by their handles. If I need to use a pan for an extended time, I need a pot holder. If what I am cooking makes a lot of steam, the handles will get pretty warm, hot over an extended time. But I find my supposedly head-resistant handles will do that in the presence of steam also. All in all, I am pleased with how these handles respond to heat.
767147
They are made of a heavy metal. Not sure what kind of metal. They are very nice handles and would recommend them to anyone.