is the lid handle cast iron or plastic? saw one review comment about plastic handle... if true, what temp can it survive? 500?
1391846
the handle is cast iron, I love it, I cook my stews,and also I put it in the oven,I read somewhere that the max oven temp is 350 F. That just doesn't seem right to me as I know I've used my cast iron in oven temps exceeding 400 F with no problems. Absolutely love my cast iron
1391847
It is plastic. I've seasoned my Dutch oven twice since getting it, and the lid has had no problems at 500 degrees for 4 hours. I however wouldn't use it with coals or a camp fire. But it's the best if you're looking for a stove and oven Dutch oven.
1391848
Mine has a built in metal handle, no plastic. Don't know if they've changed the design since I bought it....
455699
No I have not had a problem with the handle being to hot. Seems like it would cause it's metal but so far no problem at all.
1061639
The entire lid is stainless steel. The only plastic type material is the handle you see in black and the base. The water never comes in contact with any plastic. This is a great kettle!
756814
High heat on any pan other than cast iron is not the best for them and your food.I have not had this problem with the handle getting to hot to handle.
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.
1822453
It's a die cast metal and plastic handle like handle.... but not cheap... Its very nice though. Doesn't look cheap at least mine doesn't. Very charp.. but its a metal plastic mixed.
473569
The handle is metal, and oven safe. I've had the pan in the oven on self-clean cycle (to redo the seasoning) and there was no damage to the handle or anything else on the pan.
1203688
The handle does get hot but not as hot as plastic. You would need a mitt. We keep ours on our wood stove. On the cook stove, it doesn't get as hot.
477091
Handle nor handle on lid get hot. Lid may get warm but generally not overly so.In my opinion, Cuisinart really thought this product through.
1394561
NO! The plastic handle would melt from the heat!! You need a cast iron skillet, the handle will take the heat.
1988476
It is plastic. As you can see, most of the electric kettle's lids are made of special plastic that is okay for high temperature.
2139353
The handle on mine is plastic. It is hard, durable plastic. This unit is constructed very well. I bought mine about 9 months ago, and I use it almost daily. It does not get hot, works great, and is made in the USA!
1710321
The exterior gets warm, but not real hot because the hot oil is in a separate pan inside. The handle is fine. The lid does not lock and the oil pan isn't non-stick but I have had no problem in that reguard. Over all it's done well. It is used about 4-5 times per month.
1061637
I like you am concerned about plastic and aluminum parts. This boiler has no aluminum or plastic parts at all, except the handle which does not come in contact with the water. The inside of the lid is hollow. It's stainless steel and snaps into place. Some people have comented on it getting hot, but if you just hold the handle, and not the lid itself it's not so hot that you can't hold onto it. We are very happy with this water boiler, we use it every day for pour over coffee. We'd be suffering over stove boiled water without it. Heats water in less than 4 minutes.
96633
This is not a question that should be asked of people who don't know the chemical composition of the handle. If the manufacturer specifies the lid being safe up to 400F, don't exceed that temperature without getting more information from Lodge.
151593
Hi Grandma 4. Looking at The Lodge web site and referencing this exact skillet: "Knobs are oven safe up to 400º F". I find the lid to be adequate albeit a little flimsy in feel. I know it's dishwasher safe (talking of the lid, now) but I don't know if I'd personally trust it in a 400 degree oven. Hope this helps. Also hope we can find out what happened to Grandmas 1 - 3. :)
982001
It's very sturdy plastic and turns very easily. I am using it for spices. I tested it with 3 medium sized iron skillets and it still turned very easily and showed no sign of distress.