Handles, Lids and Knobs
Comfort Max’s handle is made of Bakelite. Bakelite will not burn when exposed to heat, along with these characteristics and it's ability to be molded make it an ideal material for knobs and handles on cookware. Bakelite is used as a material on many of Tefal‘s ranges because of it's hard wearing qualities. Comfort Max feature ergonomic soft touch and stay cool handles for comfortable grip and easy handling without the risk of burning hands.
On the Comfort Max range all items are oven safe up to 175 Celsius, Gas 4, 350 Fahrenheit for up to 1 hr. This means that you can start your cooking on the stove and finish it off in the oven. The stewpot, the sautepan and all saucepans, come with glass lids, with vents. The benefit of a glass lids is the ease of which you can keep an eye on your cooking, ensuring that nothing is burning or drying out. The vent on the lid allows you to release a controlled amount of steam without removing the lid. Highly visible measuring marks are also available for an accurate cooking on lidded products.