Does the handle stay cool, or is a hot pad requierd to handle it once hot? Also, is the bottom of the pan absolutely flat? One reviewer said no.
432783
The handle stays cool when used on a stove-top. The bottom of the pans, when shipped, are flat. I purchased a set of the Cuisinart Multiclad and also a 12-in saute pan. The 12-in pan warped after a few uses.
432784
The handle does stay cool. The lip opposite the handle gets warm after 20 min or so of cooking. Not absolutely flat but pretty darned close. Works fine on my ceramic cooktop.
432785
The long, big handle stays cool. The little u-shaped handle gets hot and requires a pad for handling.
432786
The main handle stays cool, but the smaller helper handle will need a hot pad to handle. All of the Cuisinart MCP pans that I have are absolutely flat, including the frying pan.
1597335
The metal stainless steel handle gets hot. Maybe not as hot as you would expect, but it does get hot. You do need to lift it with a hot pad. Of course all this depends on how long the pot is set on a hot burner. That said. this family loves the three pots we own. They do a great job evenly distributing the heat and are easy to clean. They also look great. I would not hesitate buying this pot again. (The heat on the handle is no big thing to us and the SS handle is very durable.) (We also have Lifetime Cookware we bought many years ago. From time to time they do need service in the form of new handles and knobs. However, you can grab them with no hot pad.)Marcia Bahr The metal stainless steel handle gets hot. Maybe not as hot as you would expect, but it does get hot. You do need to lift it with a hot pad. Of course all this depends on how long the pot is set on a hot burner. That said. this family loves the three pots we own. They do a great job evenly distributing the heat and are easy to clean. They also look great. I would not hesitate buying this pot again. (The heat on the handle is no big thing to us and the SS handle is very durable.) (We also have Lifetime Cookware we bought many years ago. From time to time they do need service in the form of... » Read More The metal stainless steel handle gets hot. Maybe not as hot as you would expect, but it does get hot. You do need to lift it with a hot pad. Of course all this depends on how long the pot is set on a hot burner. That said. this family loves the three pots we own. They do a great job evenly distributing the heat and are easy to clean. They also look great. I would not hesitate buying this pot again. (The heat on the handle is no big thing to us and the SS handle is very durable.) (We also have Lifetime Cookware we bought many years ago. From time to time they do need service in the form of new handles and knobs. However, you can grab them with no hot pad.)Marcia Bahr « Show Less
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I confess that my husband is the primary user of this pan (and the kitchen, sad to say -- or glad to say, truth be told) and he tells me that the bottom of the pan is flat. He says it is the best pan he has ever used for omelets and I can attest to that. He tells me the heat distribution across the bottom of the pan is nice and even. We have a glass-topped electric stove which typically has tiny uneven heating areas. So far, it seems the pan compensates well for that.
1563317
Yes the long and strong handle stays cool during use. Best pan I've ever used. This is my second one
268177
Yes it has a flat bottom and we've never had the handle get so hot that we needed anything to lift it with.
1783250
Not in my experience. The pan and handle are big enough that the heat dissipates before getting to the handle.
1643215
The handle remains cool on low/low heat but definite get warm on low/medium. HOWEVER, the real draw back of this pan is that it's EXTRA-stick, not non-stick. I have a gas stove and cook on low heat but it was impossible to cook eggs without them sticking and subsequently burning to the bottom of the pan. I returned this product immediately. Unfortunately, I do not have a recommendation for a non-stick pan becaause after buying, trying and returning 4 different pans from 4 manufacturers, I went back to using and cheap pan with non-stick cooking spray.
525267
My handle does not get hot while using it to cook bacon. It might get hot if the flame/electric grill is set on too high a setting but I don't ever use my stove that hot. Mine will get hot if left in front of the oven vent as the heat from the oven goes directly on to the handle and you will have to use a potholder to move it. The only reason it gets hot in that position is because after washing the flat iron, I put it in the middle of my range (near the oven vent area) as a decorative item. Since it is iron and looks nice on my stove, I learned the hard way not to leave it there while my oven is in use.
1563320
YES HANDLE STAYS COOL ON STOVE TOP! Have never needed a pot holder. Never put in the oven.WE LOVE THIS PAN AND USE IT OFTEN!
756815
The handle does not get hot. I had to stop and think for a minute, but I remember using the handle to turn the grill pan around while I am cooking and doing it without a hot paid. I use this pan quite often. It is great.
283522
The handle does not get hot unless you are using the pan to cook in the oven. Then you will need a hot pad.
1110952
When we use ours it is either put on a Formica counter top or or glass ceramic stove top. With that said we never noticed it getting hot on the bottom, you can always put a trivet under it just to be cautious.There is a fan for cooling the unit built in and that is what probably keeps it cool. We love it and use it quite often when the stove top is being fully utilized and we need addition cooking space.
1973054
Yes I believe the bottom is perfectly flat. I absolutely adore this pan. Well made, I'm hooked on my Nordic Ware.
1985385
The bottom of the pan IS flat. And may I add this pan surpasses all the name brands. You're going to love it!
1382238
The handle gets hot; however, I enjoy the kettle so much that using a hot pad is not a problem.
932264
The handle does not get noticeably hot (I pour steaming, but not boiling water into mine). The base certainly does get hot. I keep mine on a ceramic tea saucer for that very reason.
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.