The company Tefal has long managed to establish itself as a manufacturer of high-quality and durable products at affordable prices. Virtually every housewife at least once used the pans or pans of the company for cooking. In our article, we will look at the features and advantages of the brand's tableware, describe the most popular sets, and review the feedback left by customers on the web.
Features and benefits
Tefal cares about its reputation, so all devices are carefully monitored and tested at each stage of production, so that the buyer can get the best product for the preparation of healthy dishes. Professional developers and modern technologies provide not only the high quality of the dishes, but also a long service life. The company gives 10 years warranty for all products, which says a lot.
For the manufacture of products, the brand uses high-quality stainless steel grade 18/10, which contains the optimal ratio of chromium and nickel. The first prevents the occurrence of corrosion, the second allows you to give the models an ideal form.
Each product is equipped with a non-stick coating, which is tested for release for wear resistance in various ways before release. The surface allows you to cook without a drop of oil.
Some models are equipped three-layer induction bottom HIBB Technology. Its feature is the presence of an aluminum layer between the top coating and the bottom, which ensures uniform and fast heating of the products. Thanks to a unique technology, the manufacture of dishes occurs by seamless welding, which prevents any deformation of pans and pots for a long time.
Other Tefal models feature a DURABASE Technology bottom. On the back of pans, saucepans and pots, you can find special rays that provide a quick and even distribution of heat throughout the product. This type of bottom prevents the occurrence of deformation due to overheating, due to the increased resistance to high temperatures.
It should be noted that dishes with the basis of DURABASE Technology is not combined with induction cooking surfaces.
Tefal products manufactured after 2000 are equipped special indicator Thermo-Spot, responsible for adjusting the optimal heating temperature. It looks like a red circle with a lighter shaded pattern. During heating, the pattern, when the temperature reaches the bottom of 180 degrees, gradually darkens until the circle acquires a uniform red tint.
If the temperature exceeds the critical level of 240 degrees, the figure will be displayed again on the indicator, however, in an inverse shade. This will be a signal to stop cooking and remove the pan from the fire.
Another advantage of Tefal products is the presence of a removable handle on models of some series.. The practicality of this function has been proven over the years and with the satisfied responses of housewives. Ergonomic shape provides convenience and reliability of fixation. The handle is firmly attached to the device, and, if necessary, it is easy to remove by pressing a button. The product is designed for heat levels up to 240 degrees.
The ability to remove the handle gives Tefal dishes a lot of advantages. First and foremost is the convenience of storage. After removing the handle, you can gently insert pans, ladles and stewpans into one another and send it on the shelf, and put the handle inside the smallest product. Be sure that the devices will not take up much space.The second advantage of the removable handle is the possibility of using pans and saucepans for cooking dishes in the oven, they will easily fit in any unit.
Placement in a dishwasher, where every centimeter is important, will be more compact. The handle can be put in the cutlery compartment.
Dishes of this type are especially useful for families with young children who are trying to touch everything. The lack of handles will not allow them to grab and accidentally turn the pan over, which greatly facilitates the work of the mother and ensures the safety of the child.
It should be noted that All Tefal brand factories fully comply with international standards for the quality of production ISO 14001 and EU regulation No 1907/2006. They provide a guarantee that the company takes care of minimizing the negative impact of plants on nature, and that the brand undertakes to carefully monitor the purchased material and components, namely the guarantee that no harmful ingredients are present in their composition. On a box of all products of the Tefal brand there is an eco-tag “Health & Ecology”.
The logo means that the company does not add perfluorooctane, cadmium, lead and other heavy metals acid to the product, which can be found in the enamel of some unscrupulous manufacturers.
Overview of popular sets
The company offers several series of high quality and stylish design. All products are compatible with any type of hob, including induction. The pans have a termo-spot indicator.
Tefal aroma
Kitchenware Tefal Aroma will be a great helper for any hostess. The pots have a diameter of 20 and 24 cm, a ladle - 20 cm. The products are made of cast aluminum, thanks to which it is possible to keep food warm longer after cooking. The thick bottom and walls allow the use of devices for baking dishes in the oven. Internal coating with non-stick properties manufactured by Titanum extra technology and contains titanium particles, it prevents surface contamination and provides easy maintenance and cleaning.
Models on both sides are equipped with comfortable nozzles for draining, as well as a measuring scale on the inner wall. Of particular note is a lid with an extended handle that can be put vertically.
Aroma pans have a diameter of 22.24 and 26 cm. Titanium's internal non-stick coating allows you to fry products without a drop of oil.
Comfortable nozzles on the sides of the case are designed to drain excess fluid. In addition to the main elongated handle, there is a small handle for more convenient use.
Ingenio
This line consists of 4 sets.
An overview of Tefal Ingenio dishes, see below
PTFE
It consists of three items: aluminum pans 24 and 28 cm and a removable handle. The inner surface consists of four layers, which provide increased strength of the products and resistance to mechanical damage. Non-stick properties of the devices allow you to cook healthy food. There is also an expanded set with an additional 24 cm saucepan and a 28 cm universal cover that fits any model. It is combined only with a gas and electric stove.
Gourmet
The collection includes two pans with a diameter of 22 and 26 cm and a removable handle. The devices are made of stainless steel, have increased strength and non-stick coating with increased scratch and chip resistance, which allows the use of a metal spatula during cooking. The red indicator Thermo-Spot will show the level of heating devices. Products are combined with any type of cooking surfaces.
Enamel
The set consists of 10 items: a saucepan - 24 cm, a ladle - 18 cm, a grill pan - 27 cm, a griddle - 22 cm, a glass cover, a handle, two plastic covers and two plastic shovels. Expert pro coating is made of ceramics and has enhanced non-stick properties. The outer layer of high quality enamel chocolate shade is not afraid of overheating. Products from the collection can be purchased selectively, depending on your needs. Devices are suitable only for gas and electric stoves.
Induction
The kit includes a griddle with a diameter of 24 cm, a wok - 28 cm, a bucket - 20 cm, covers for each device with a magnetic handle, a plastic cover for the bucket, a removable handle and a spatula. Inside Expert Expert coating has high non-stick properties., The exterior is made of black aluminum and additionally has a steel disc on the bottom, providing even faster heating. Covers of glass are equipped with a rubber rim, which contributes to a snug fit to the pan. The devices are compatible with any kind of plates.
Jamie oliver
This series has three sets.
Brushed
The collection includes two pots with lids of 20 and 24 cm, as well as a ladle with a lid of 16 cm. The dishes are made of stainless steel, the metal case is decorated with a black matte stripe. Ergonomically shaped handles do not heat up during cooking and are firmly attached to the body. The three-layer bottom from a stainless steel, aluminum and magnetic steel provides fast and uniform heating. Devices are compatible with any plates.
Cast
The kit includes a grill pan of 27 cm, a wok of 30 cm, classic 20,24 and 28 cm pans made of cast aluminum. The products are light in weight and convenient to use. The thickened bottom is equipped with a metal disc that allows you to cook on an induction stove. The inner surface is corrugated, with non-stick properties and titanium particles in the composition allows to prepare products without oil. Ergonomic stainless steel handle firmly attached to the body. On both sides there are spouts for draining.
Mainstream
This set includes a stewpan 25 cm, a ladle 16 cm and two pans 20 and 24 cm. Each product is equipped with a glass lid with side holes on the rim for convenient draining the liquid. On the inner walls of the pots there is a measuring scale. Ergonomically shaped handles make it easy to move devices. The dishes are made of premium quality stainless steel, The inner layer of Prometal pro allows the use of metal spatulas during cooking. Thanks to the steel disc on the bottom, the pans can be used. on all types of hob.
Expertise
The set of this series includes: classic pans - 21,24,26 and 28 cm, pancake pan - 25 cm, wok - 28 cm, grill - 26 cm, pan - 20 cm with a lid, stewpan - 26 cm with a lid. All products are exclusive, patented technology Titanium Hard Base, which indicates the presence of a thick bottom with particles of titanium in the composition. The manufacturer claims that the dishes in this series will last up to 30 years. Non-stick coating provides not only ease of cooking, but also ease of washing appliances. Expertise models are combined with any kind of hob.
Intuition
The set of this line includes two pans of 20 and 24 cm and a ladle of 16 cm. The products are made of stainless steel and are equipped with a thick, encapsulated bottom, which ensures uniform and fast heating. The case is resistant to deformation and any damage. Glass covers have a special opening for steam. The edges of the pots have small cavities for draining the liquid. On the inner wall there is a measuring scale. Combined with any kind of hob.
Customer Reviews
Users speak rather positively about Tefal brand products. High-quality cookware makes the cooking process a real pleasure. The durable case of the products, comfortable handles of ergonomic shape and non-stick coating allow you to quickly cook tasty and healthy dishes. Simplicity in care and storage of devices is noted, especially it concerns models with the removable handle which do not take a lot of place. The Thermo-Spot indicator helps many people determine the degree of heating of the pans, which makes the work easier. Shoppers love the Tefal sets and recommend them to friends.
The only drawback found by some users is the problem of cooking scrambled eggs. For some reason, this particular dish often sticks to the pan. For the rest, there are no complaints.