does the handle get really hot?
1436519
No, but then I don't use it on top of the stove. I pour hot water over tea in infuser. It's a good tea pot.
1436520
The handle does not get really hot. It's such delicated glass it is suprising that it doesn't. Just keep the heat control on medium and as it just starts to show small bubbling for boiling, take it off the stove. I let it set for about 10 min, but certainly it can be poured right off of the stove. A couple of times I wasn't paying attention and it came to a full rolling boil, but the glass ware was fine.
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.
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.
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.
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!
756816
No, The handle does not get hot. The cook ware is the best yet and does not require high heat setting to cook with. I therefore save energy and less cooking time with his products. I am very pleased with this cookware and the set I purchased which is well worth it.
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.
1511277
Yes, the handle gets hot - however, it comes with a heat resistant potholder that you slide over the handle after it boils. This works very well and alleviates the problem. FYI - I am sending mine back to Chantal itself as the spout broke.
477088
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.
208494
My handle routinely gets too hot to touch. The insulating handle material (neoprene-like) has changed since I first purchased this model, some years ago. (The old model never became too hot to touch.) My new, 2015 model will get too hot, requiring a pot holder. If I position the pot VERY carefully, and adjust the flame precisely, this problem will not occur.
877566
The handle stays cool when cooking on the stove top. It does, however get hot when used in the oven.
432150
Yes, the handle stays cool. I can't remember a time when it got hot. After heating and the cover still on, steam can escape around the part of the cover over the handle. Remove the cover after heating and there is no problem.
1165407
I use mine in the microwave occasionally to reheat a beverage that has gotten cold and I've never had a problem with the handle getting hot.
162421
I have never noticed the handles getting hot, the cup where you place the potatoes does get hot of course since they are hot when you are ricing them. You are not going to get burned while using it however.
74022
No. If you keep the handle in the upright direction it gets warm but not too hot. If you have the handle bent to the side while boiling it does get hotter, but can still be touched
399392
Yes, the handle gets really hot. You have to grab it with a pot holder or dish towel which gets a little awkward considering the size of the pan. I do love the pan. The small size makes for some very cute eggs. I have plans to crochet up something to slip over the handle tightly to solve this issue.
399395
yes it does get quite hot....i usually have to grab a potholder to hold onto it so it won't burn my hand