I have this set and the lid handles get so hot I have to use an oven mitt to remove them from the pots. Is this a common problem?
1438920
Yes, unfortunately I have noticed the same thing. I've never had lids get this hot and I have a variety of pans like Anolon, Wolfgang Puck, and Calphalon. I was rather surprised myself.
1438921
Unfortunately yesi use the new silicone heat pads ,lite wt and work well. Walmart sells them
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.
283524
The lid handles do get hot, and you will need pot holders to lift the lids. You do not need pot holders for the long handles. That is the only drawback to these pans, I love them otherwise!
693000
We have not had a problem with heat. The handles seem to stay cool and they are long enough to keep your hands away from the hot parts. I've always had some sort of coating too but am very happy with these.However if they are in the oven, they get hot as would any pan.
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.
299505
You know, I was thinking about the pot handle, not the lid handle. Pot handle definitely does NOT get hot. Will try to boil something tonight and get back to you regarding the LID!
1818627
No. This particular set has the large frying pan so the pot lids are too small. My quick fix for that was to use a light weight dinner plate to cover and make sure to use an oven mitt to remove when finished. It gets hot!
208834
Yes. I make many things I start on the stove and finish in the oven. The handles get very hot as expected. I believe I read that the lids cannot be placed in the oven. I am a trained chef and I highly recommend this set; it is by far the best set I have had in my home for nonstick cooking at a good pricepoint.
968004
They become hot when left over direct heat. Since I am the principle cook I really enjoy cooking with the set. I do use pot holders because my ceramic cooktop distributes the heat and the handles do become "warm". With that said, I am often using three burners at the same time.
659937
The handles do not get but the lids do...I love my pots so I have a pot holder ready at all times. I have several of these pots.
2210248
I have had Wolfgang Puck saucepans for several years with no problems of exploding glass or aluminum separation. They are used frequently and have been dropped, including lid, more than once. I don't like them because the handles on the pots and lids get hot and you always have to use a mitt to pick them up. I wouldn't buy them again for this reason.
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!
1142675
I have a gas stove, and the pans handles don't get hot, but I do have to use a towel or mitten for the pot.
898405
The handle does get a little warm close to the pot. and the lids knob does get hot.
236898
For the most part they do. If I have a lot going on on the stove I notice they can get a little heated. When lifting the lids I always use a potholder. The set is nice. I am happy with them.
236897
It depends if you have something cooking nearby. I have only ever had a problem with hot handles once from the steam of a pot next to it heating it up.
2158424
I agree it seems weird but the handles do not get hot. Just be sure you hold them on the handle part only. My grandkids use them with no issues. Once the marshmallow is cooked the way you like it, it just slides off. A little marshmallow is left on the stick but you just slide a new marshmallow over it and you are good to go.