if the pot is empty, will it tip over due to a heavy handle?
756641
No. The pot is very stable. It is a thing of beauty as well as a mighty five pot to use.
756642
No it will not. The handles for the CIA pans are constructed so that when the pan is full, it doesn't put undo stress on the arm. The curvature and length is different depending on the size of the pan. So they don't just put the same handle on every pan they make like most companies. The styles were tested at the Culinary Institutes schools on students and teachers for extended amounts of time before they released them.
1465195
I have not found that to be the case at all. Very nice mug that won't tip over!
1304537
The raised side should be up when put in the pot. The outside edge should point down.
994922
I would be afraid that a toddler would be able to pull this over if climbed on. While it is steady enough to hold cast iron cookware, it would tend to fall over if climbed on.
1871542
no it does not tip easy, yes it stands up when empty with lid up try it you'll like it Mikey does! :-)
1446779
We haven't had that problem. As long as it is on a level surface. I saw the response about putting your foot on the base and rotating the handle a couple of times. The rubber feet are what keeps it standing.
1720047
Although it looks to be a bit top-heavy if placed above the smallest diameter pot (I use a pot that fits the middle-diameter contour), I don't think there is an issue here.
564202
We had a bit of a problem with our pot but discovered that once we had it securely on the pot it tightened up as we lifted. Good luck.
2093216
It depends on how you load it. If you put heavy things in the front and light things in the back, it will tip over.
805119
No. The base of this is heavier and after it is filled with water I couldn't see it tipping at all. I use it for my chickens and with all the scratching and stepping on it it hasn't even budged from its spot. They have knocked over their rubber bowls in the past but not this one. I'm very happy with this purchase. It's been -10 here and Its working like a champ.
215997
Yes the handle bends down. The entire pot is really nice. You must be careful but it will serve you well if you treat it well and it looks great on the stove when not being used. Give it a try. We love ours.
1720044
I did not find it tippy. It's nicely balanced. For instance, the handle is not so heavy that it tilts the pan. As another answerer (Lora) said, even empty it's balanced. I notice that some reviewers who found it tippy referred to jostling it. That doesn't happen in my kitchen. But maybe it happens in yours. In which case, you might prefer a steamer made for your exact pan; those usually insert 1.5" -2" straight down for a snug fit.
141920
There's some tension to the little flippy switch. I don't know how it works, but it does. Also remains closed even if you tip the pot.
1603331
I purchased this for work and my employee uses it, however I seem to think that possible the handle may go down, not up? I could be wrong on that.
734594
This steamer is well balanced... It has a wide base, so unless you do a lot of pulling it should not tip over.... Use the garment rack and you should be fine...
2021459
It is very sensitive. Since its only held at 2 points in the middle it will lean a lot. You have to place your pots to balance it and be careful about what's on top.
888656
Yes. I have fairly hefty knives with large wooden handles and it has never topped over. Could be because it is well balanced.