How do the handles hold up at higher temperatures? I have a real commercial range and I plan to use the pan to make peanut brittle.
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I do not have a commercial stove, but have a gas stove with high-power burners and have not had an issue. Obviously I keep the burner lit under the pan, not around it.
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Hi Sue,The handles are fine, just be careful not to touch the metal areas. Also, I advise you to use the pan for other things first to get used to them because these pots and pans are like iron pots-n-pans....they hold heat very well, so a little does it. Always start out small and work up to higher temps (lest you burn the stuff inside your pot). These are fabulous and I think you'll love it for what you want in peanut brittle.Ella
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This pot is amazing...I absolutely love it!!! I have cooked things on high heat without any problems. I'm not sure how much higher the heat would be on a commercial range though, but I do think that it could handle it!
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I make mostly soups so the stove top pans have not had lots of high heat. I also own cookie sheets and cake pans from the set. They have the same material on grip areas. I have baked and roasted many times and they still look like new.
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If you haven't decided on this pot by now for your peanut brittle, I'd give it a definite two thumbs up. I made more than 40 lbs of peanut brittle in the non-bronze version of this pot just in the past month, and it has held up beautifully. My gas range's burners aren't perhaps as large as on your commercial range, but I came back to Amazon today to buy a second one of these pots just for peanut brittle making. Great choice!
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never used them to make brittle, but have put them into the oven with no noticeable issues. couldn't be happier with the general performance of the set! Hope this helps some?
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I use a high-temp silicone spatula. It can reach 600 degrees. OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Flexible Turner
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Yes, the handles get hot because they are not plastic or rubber coated including the sides of the pans. They cook evenly and are beautiful and so it is a trade off I guess. You just need a towel or pot holder handy before grabbing anything. If this type of pan is something you really want, you will get used to using them. I have no regrets with my purchase.
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I don't see any problems at 450 temperatures or above. These are good heavy pans. (Heavier then the average.) They should last a long time.
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Never had to test if the handles are heat proof. They do alright if you left it on the stove when it was on. I love these spatula's.
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I don't recall if I've used mine at that high of a temp. I have used them under the broiler (gas) for 10 mins or so and they were fine. They are pretty thick and heavy-gauge aluminum...not your typical cheap "big box store" specials. I've had several of those that after a few minutes at a high temp you can actually hear them "pop" when they buckle. I would think these would hold up well at high temps just like most all Calphalon does. Regardless, they have a warranty from Calphalon so if they buckle, send them back. :)
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The handles can become hot. For normal heating up something they are fine. But for prolonged cooking I do need a pot holder.
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The handles are stainless steel and riveted to the pans, meaning they can probably withstand more heat than the other parts of the pans can. The only drawback to the handles is that because they're 100% metal, they won't always be cool to the touch.
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Yes, and my wife has actually done just that to confirm. She says the handle gets a little warm so wear a mit! She also wanted me to mention that she LOVES the pans after trying many different non-sticks.
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I have had my set about five months now. I've not had an issue with the handles getting hot. I love my set!
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Wooden handles need to be wrapped in tin foil in the oven. Plastic fittings on tops are safe to 320* F. Straight from owners leaflet.
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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.
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I have left them in the pan while cooking on medium/high but the handle is regular plastic and would melt.
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The pan is said to be oven safe up to 500 F or 260 C. I assume that would include the handle, but I have not had the opportunity to cook in the oven with the pan yet.
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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
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Oven safe to 350°F because of the silicone handle. Steel handle would be safe to 500°F according to data sheet that comes with them. Dishwasher safe, but dishwasher is overkill these things clean so easily. Keep the handles away from gas flames, though. I melted/burned the bottom edge of my handle closest to the pan by not paying attention to whether it was centered on the burner or not.
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They do with proglonged high heat so I use potholder/mitt. You can purchase protective heat proof slide on handle to place on handles & they work fine. Great pans regardless.