Can you lift the glass lid knob and pot handle without using an oven mitt or are they too hot?
1480739
I would never try to lift a glass top/lid without a pot holder. There is also a little steam hole on top. Use the pot holder. I have used a pot holder and not used a pot holder on the handle.
1480740
If you have "chef hands," you probably would be able to lift the lid without an oven mitt, but I have thin skin and so cannot. The handle doesn't get hot on my burner. I also have to use a pot holder on the inside cups, but a professional chef could do without.
1480741
I purchased this item as a present. I asked them the question and this is their reply. Lid and handle do get quite warm and best to use mitt. If you want more then 2 eggs after first 2 are done while water still hot do second batch it takes little time. eggs are always perfect.
1480742
You can grab both so long as you don't use a roaring fire on the pot that spills over the edges and directly heats the handle. But you are unable to grab the egg cups because they are in the direct heat of the internal steam and they are way too hot to handle.
815548
It sort of depends on what you're cooking. If it's something with a lot of steam like a soup or pasta, the handles can get a little warm. Usually they are fine to handle without a mitt, but this is assuming you don't use high heat for a long time. Comparative to other cookware, I think the handles stay fairly cool.
2037119
I have left them in the pan while cooking on medium/high but the handle is regular plastic and would melt.
1436863
With a strong pair of channel locks, and strong hands, I imagine one could remove the wire handle, but it's not just detatchable. You really need it to lift the pot as it's very heavy, and it doesn't get hot like the cast iron. I personally would not remove it. Lodge does make a similar Dutch oven that's a little smaller and does not have a wire handle. Hope this helps.
618786
You can use the glass pot in the microwave without the strainer and lid/press. Several places online say that the glass pot alone is microwave safe.
2035077
There are metal ends on the handle, so unless you can take that off of is not safe for the microwave. I have never had the handle off and it doesn't look easy to remove. You could break the lugs on the pot.
97407
For low to medium-high heat they get warm but not so hot you need a pot holder. At high temperatures and for oven use, always use a mit. By the way, I stand by my original review -- I would not trade these for anything. Love them!
1739723
Yes - in my experience, the handles do not get hot. I can grab them without any problem while cooking.
1977281
Unless the handle is heated in the oven...as with all handles...these handles will be cool to the touch while cooking on the stovetop. You will love this cookware style!!
529124
The skillet set are oven safe and a joy to cook with I am not satisfied with the fact that when you are cooking on the stove, the handles become hot and impossible to handle.
349728
That is what I have been doing for two years and have had no problems. Remember it is very small and makes just over a cup of tea. Handle will get hot so need to use glove or pot holder.
425087
Mostly - in comparison to many pans. The lid handles get hot if you've had them on for a while and naturally they get very hot if you've had them in the oven.
999541
Depends on what handle: I have had this set for almost four years and I do not generally have to use mitts to, for example, rotate or pick up the skillet. However, if you are asking about the lid handles then, yes, the handle on top can become hot.
1736693
Most handles that are on stove top pans allow you to bake at 350 degrees. So if you don't want the handles to melt, keep the temperature lower.
513440
I really don't know because I have not used them as yet . I have the same question when I realize that the handles are not made of metal. actually I will not be putting my pots in the oven . Hope this helps Enid
1902536
I don't believe that they can because of the handles. Some of the "high end" pans have removable handles, I have never tried to remove these for use in the oven.
425089
While the pot and pan handles stay cool, the handles on the glass lids do not stay cool. They must be lifted using a thick potholder. Had I known that beforehand I never would have bought the product. beware