Do the handles get hot on this cookset?
1567675
They do not get hot based on my personal stove top experience which actually surprised me. If you put them in the oven they will get hot. Be sure to read the directions very carefully about temperatures (never high) and case of this product and they will last a lifetime. Good luck.
1567676
I have been able to use bare hands on all of the pieces, even after long periods on the stove top. They get hot, but not uncomfortably so. This, of course, does not apply when the pieces are used in the oven.
999544
Absolutely NOT!!! These handles were made to stay even temp. The only way they would be HOT would be to have the other burner on and the handle over it!
1703047
Gail,The handles on the pans do not get hot. I use them for induction cooking but I think it is the same for gas stove too.I hope this helps. I love them and they stack perfectly.
1370015
As long as the handles are off to the side they don't get unreasonably hot. They do get a little warm but nothing that requires oven mitts.
558418
Yes, Virginia the external aluminum does get hot during cooking. You should always use the handles.
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
1703049
I have never had a problem with that handles getting hot, I was cooking potatoes and some water bobbled out on the handle and Made it warm. I use these with induction cooking, they are great pan. They are well made and highly recommended
1074747
I did not have a problem with hot handles, but beware of the thin metal of the pan. I have found that things burn and stick easily.
477090
No, but the further down you go on the handle it will get hot. And one other thing to keep in mind, the inside of the pot the finish comes off. I returned the one I bought because of this problem.
306222
The lid and handles do get hot since they are metal. As long as you use pot holders or oven mitts it's fine.
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.
1370012
The handles do not get hot when cooking. Bar keeper's friend cleans any residue on them, but if you get the pan hot, not too hot before cooking with a bit of oil little will stick.
425088
The saucepan handles stay reasonably cool when on the stove. The short handles on the pots won't stay cool.
774746
Yes they do as you can see they are attached to the steel so they get pretty hot. This unit is a traditional Chinese Wok. Mean to be cooked over natural gas setting the wok inside with another steel and wood (handle) flange to lift it. Most folks don't have this. The cooking is lighting fast. Gotta season it. I have that kind of stove. If you aren't against teflon, there are many and they will have a safe handle. But if you have a large burner stove and lots of ventilation, you will be happy. Or you can use this but caution hot.
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!
645479
As for the comment about pan handles heating easily, that only happens when you put a small pot on a large burner , otherwise if pot is placed on right size burner there is no direct heat ca using handles to get hot.
1299677
Yes, the handle does get hot....I got one of the potholder things that are made especially to slide onto pot handles. Love, love, love the pan!