Is the handle insulated or hot to the touch.
1382238
The handle gets hot; however, I enjoy the kettle so much that using a hot pad is not a problem.
1382239
Very hot to touch, I keep pot holder hung near stove. It is sturdy and old fashioned. A great workable accent.Nancy
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.
977676
No it is not insulated. It is a sealed garbage can with a hot plate on the bottom.
756813
The handle did not get hot. I have a glass top stove. I do keep the handle outside the heating circle. Hope this helps.
1209926
It - the handle - warms up a little (yes it is touchable) in microwave but doesn't get too hot to touch.
1704663
The red indicates too hot to touch, the blue handle indicates cool and okay to touch. According to Alessi.
1508766
I have had no problems with the handle. It doesn't get hot and hasn't loosened at all. Please note however that when I tighten the upper portion to the bottom I do not use the handle for leverage. I grip the body of both the top and bottom to tighten. Also what is difficult to see in the pictures is that the black plastic on the handle is made of two pieces which run vertically along both sides of the handle and leaves a strip of the metal exposed. It doesn't seem to affect usability though. It's just something that was not apparent from the photos.
432785
The long, big handle stays cool. The little u-shaped handle gets hot and requires a pad for handling.
756812
The 2-4 inch handle close to pan gets too hot to touch....the remaining part remains cool.I use it on electric coil .
2092980
No, it's very well insulated. It doesn't get hot when there's hot liquid inside, and doesn't sweat or feel cold when there's cold liquid inside.
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.
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.
1827990
No, the handle does not get warm or hot. Plus this lid fits every pot and pan I own cleans up so well in dishwasher, it looks like new. Don't hesitate, buy it, you won't be sorry.
2027362
It gets pretty warm on the outside. But, if you need to move it, use the handles - that's what they're for and they don't get hot.
1568309
No, the handle does not get hot. It also works well on an induction cooktop.
2134316
I think I know what you mean....where the mug gets scalding, and not because the liquid is hot? In my experience, the liquid gets the mug warm, not that the mug gets hot from being microwaved. The handle is still quite comfortable, and the outside is warm but not ragingly hot.
931111
The handle has a silicone rubber sleeve over it so it will only get warm, not hot. You will not burn your hand when picking it up.