Does the handle and hose get super hot? And how stable is the base, does it tip easily?
492940
It does not get super hot or tip. The only problem I have is sometimes the hose kinks so you need to stretch it to get the steam flowing.
492941
I have never noticed the handle and hose being that hot, but the steam output vents are very hot! Always grab the steam head handle so that steam vents point away from you. The base is stable provided common sense is used while steaming--example, hang clothes correctly and don't twist the hose while in use. I have never had the steamer tip or even come close. The water tank is situated in the base as well, and that helps add stability too.
492942
Re: handle/hose--not that I've ever noticed (I've had this model for about a year, I think). And it's very stable-- no tipping at all
492943
Not really, hose is braided, and plastic handle never get hot. The base is ok, keep in mind that base holds a gallon of water, which is adds even more weight to the base. Pretty descent steamer for the price.
19239
The slow setting has performed as expected; the key is to make sure the pot is mostly full to avoid overcooking. I have used it overnight several times and the heat is consistent and has not burned anything or gotten too hot, on either setting. There are three "legs," which are actually molded as part of the metal bottom piece, and the pot is very stable. I had to actually push it to see if it would tip, and even then the bottom of the pot stopped it from going very far. Having used it quite a bit so far, it has never tipped or been off balance. The crock is heavy and the balance is good and safe. It's a handy little pot that gets used a lot. Hope that helps.
124548
I mentioned that in my review- to be more specific, it is stable on a flat surface without the lid but if you rest it on a gas burner without a supporting rib under the handle side it can tip backwards due to the weight of handle. I haven't had the problem since I got a new stove with a ceramic cooktop.
1203685
I agree with Isabella. While it does get warm, provided you keep the handle straight up it does not get too hot to pick up if you don't use a potholder. I also use mine on a cast iron wood stove and have never had a problem.
151313
No, it does not tip over. There is a post in the middle of the pot to keep the hose in the center of the pot which keeps the pot from becoming off balance.
1783249
The handle does get hot after a few minutes. I usually use a towel or an oven glove to hold the handle. I am using an outdoor, high BTU burner and use high heat, so that may make a difference.
1939962
We have had no problem at all with it getting hot.. as far as stable is concerned....I do recommend that you hold onto the thing when it's starts...lol. it's loud. And it WILL move about. We use ours almost everyday .. Worth it...We are really happy, we joke about the noise of it though......we use ours primarily for juicing....
1386343
The handle is iron too and therefore gets hot. I use it on my gas stovetop - which is fire so assume a grill or other fire would work as well
151311
The pot has a hole near the bottom for the hose to go through to attach to the faucet. The pot does not tip over because when the hose is attached to the faucet, it is stable. This is a beautiful hose pot.
1673564
Yes, it's light and easy to move around. I have also had no problems with kinks. I like the hose.
25333
Yes it is very sturdy. I have never had it tip or wobble. The handle works great for reaching and keeping balanced. Enjoy
74023
No, the handle is never hot. There are two steam escape holes on the lid. These should be positioned to allow the steam to escape to the side. The handle is also made from a plastic that does not appear to conduct heat.
1082136
No, but it is small and compact, unlikely to tip over. Move important is - NEVER USE HIGH HEAT. Use low or medium. High will trip a breaker or burn a hole in the wall.
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.
1174599
Yes. Handle stays cool and unit shuts off if you pick it up or tip it over. Heat comes out of vents below fake flame - vents probably get warm but not hot. I recall this is a ceramic heater which should not get really hot like other types of heaters. My main complaint would be it is a little noisy but I like the low price and small size.
421919
Yes, but the handle is fine to touch. Mine ended up breaking as I had poured my water and left the switch on when I placed it back on the base, the heating element had no water and the unit did not turn off. Burned out the element and it became a paperweight. I did love it while we had it!
932264
The handle does not get noticeably hot (I pour steaming, but not boiling water into mine). The base certainly does get hot. I keep mine on a ceramic tea saucer for that very reason.