Do the hot or cold handles have a lock position or do I need to hold it down?
1722643
I have not installed the unit I bought most recently but previous unit I have owned would only allow the cold to stay on continuously. I assume the hot is more deliberate, (needing to be held) because of the scald factor.
1722644
They need to be held down. Overall product is great. The water can be adjusted to get really hot. Cold side is tap water temperature. Unit makes a little noise when making hot water. Other than that would order again.
1488280
Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
1890940
The handles are screwed on, this is the second pot we've gotten the first have an older type non-stick surface and gave it up after years of heavy use. We had never had a problem with the screws loosening.
1979929
Just pull on the handle to open it. It doesn't lock closed....it only locks open and you press the button to close the handle.
619468
The handles can become hot. If just heating up something they are fine. But if something takes a while to cook I do need to use a pot holder
1739723
Yes - in my experience, the handles do not get hot. I can grab them without any problem while cooking.
1513049
You have to loosen the knobs on the side, put the handle in the position you want it then tighten the knobs. Hope that helps.
2253022
there is a little handle that you have to push down after attatching the handle that makes it secure if you push it down until it clicks and stays down
1496375
I haven't had any issues with it locking, only with the cold weather it moves really slow when opening and closing.
1100306
I don't know, the smaller handles slide down but the larger handles stay put. I don't have any thing heavy on it.
863845
The handle stays cool unless it is over another hot burner or pan. I don't use a pot holder to move it when water is boiling.
2195481
No. My handle was always loose and couldn't be tightened all the way. It's junk. Pass on it or send it back! It's defective!
287271
Yes the ironman locks in several positions. Sometimes you need to push the handle hard after pulling it too hard in the unlock position. The unit is fantastic.
1257376
If you lock from inside you will unable the sistem to be opened from outside. From inside you don,t need to unlock the sistem to open the door, only move the handle down.
2055182
Think so, it is a safety feature. I have no problem with it being in the lock position during cooking, I don't think the lock position is just for traveling with this crockpot. I love mine, use it regularly.
774223
I don't know anything about this product. But in looking thru the listings I came across 2 that say they lock closed. I assume this means you don't have to hold it together while you are turning.OXO Good Grips Locking Can Openerhttp://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener/dp/B0002IJETI/ref=sr_1_5/102-0434183-1289707?ie=UTF8&s;=kitchen&qid;=1183366608&sr;=1-5
30559
Yes, it behaves like that. It's probably because they wanted to make it easy to detach. Just try not to touch the red button while you're holding it. I always grab it with both hands from the oven after attaching the handle. My left hand goes under the handle, protected by an oven mit/pad of course; my right hand grips the handle past the red button. When I'm cooking on the stove, I hardly have to move pan; it stays put because of its weight.