Advantages: Reliability of Tefal, top of the range cookware
Disadvantages: None

...I have become a bit of a Tefal lover over the past couple of years, mainly because of the reliability of course, but also for the look. Yes, I know, a typical 'girlie' thing! Amongst my many Tefal products is my set of Integral Saucepans bought for me by my daughter. After I constantly moaned about my previous set of pans that had seen better days, she very sweetly bought them for me from QVC who often have Tefal hours presented by the lovely Annette Baker-Malpas. The Integral Saucepans are the top of the range of Tefal pans and quite simply, the best. As well as the well-known non-stick interior favoured by Tefal, the Integral saucepans, which come in a very attractive slate grey colour - ideally suited for most kitchen colour schemes - they have toughened glass lids, which won't shatter easily, and have steam vents which can... Read review

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Advantages: Great idea saves time
Disadvantages: None

...areas of houses, apartments and flats apparently laughingly described as 'kitchens' of considerable importance. The steamer consists of a base unit (complete with controls) and three tiers above it. It comes complete with 3 steam baskets (though you can use two if required) a removable base which has an integrated egg holder, a rice bowl, a juice collector and a water inlet. It also has a feature called a "removable turbo ring scale remover." My wife says: "This is a great idea. It really helps by getting rid of the limescale and stops it building up on the element. This is absolutely brilliant as it helps protect the element and ensures that no energy is not wasted, nor cooking time increased by limescale build-up." An advantage of the Tefal Steam Cuisine Steamer is that has an electronic timer and the version we have comes... Read review

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Advantages: Warm water in 3 secs, energy saving
Disadvantages: Doesn't boil water

...The Tefal Quick Cup is a type of kettle, but instead of boiling a whole kettle of water to make a single cup of tea, the Quick Cup heats only the amount of water required, therefore saving energy. Tefal claims that a cup of hot water takes only 3 seconds and I was sceptical at first, but its true. The machine itself is mainly black with a stainless steel control panel on top, and has 2300w of power. The machine is made from high quality plastic, so is easily cleaned with a wet cloth. The water tank holds 1.5 litres of water, and has space for a Claris water filter if required (one comes in the box). One touch of the red button on the top of the machine provides a steady flow of hot water, enough to fill an average sized mug. If you want less, just press the red button again. For more, either press the red button once again... Read review

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Advantages: Stainless Steel Kettle for Bargain Price
Disadvantages: Metal Body can burn!

...Well my classic Russell Hobbs K2 kettle finally bit the dust and I was forced to go looking for a replacement. I spotted this Tefal in the Big W on special offer at £19.99 (May 2004) and immediately thought it a bargain. It's a jug type design with the main vessel in polished stainless steel with the base, spout and handle in a durable black matt plastic. The finish on the whole product is excellent with no rough edges either on the metal or plastic mouldings. The handle feels lovely and the whole kettle is well balanced. The plastic lid click locks on a quarter turn and this takes a little getting used to. It's designed to keep the lid in place while pouring. The lid also incorporates a fine plastic mesh filter just on the inside of the pourer. The maximum fill level is indicated by a small plastic flag on the inside. It can... Read review

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Advantages: Healthy Meals and very in-expensive
Disadvantages: Washing it is a bit of a pain

...of the steamer...it's quite handy at a quick glance to know how long you should cook something for....for people who are not that brilliant in the kitchen (me!!) The product manual is quite good with a whole range of cooking times for heaps of different foods. Although this seems obvious, really be careful when lifting the lid on the steamer after cooking....the hot steam really is a killer! *experienced first hand.......and second actually* Overall I think the Tefal steamer is quite good, especially for it's price (I paid around £15 for mine at Argos) but I think I will stick to my George Foreman Grill.... Read review

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Advantages: Makes Ironing a plesure!!!!!!
Disadvantages: Bulky and a bit pricey.

...Tefal Pressing Profile 2880 Steam generator. Steam feature: 90gr/min Continuous stream up to 4-5 times more steam ordinary irons Which makes creases disappear a lot quicker, even the stubborn creases? Variable steam button controls the amount of steam you require, the more steam you want, just keep pressing this button. Steam Pressure. This iron has 4 bar pressure which helps to remove creases a lot faster. This makes ironing so much quicker. Vertical Steam. If you want to iron curtains or clothes that are on a hanger, makes all types of ironing a lot simple. Boiler. This iron has a corrosion free boiler, which is made of stainless steel; this helps it to last a lot longer than ordinary irons. Ironing time. With the large water tank, it holds 1 litre of water, one fill gives you about 1 to 1 ½ hours continuous... Read review

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Advantages: easy to use, convenient system
Disadvantages: none

...Wait for it, yes you guessed it, this was another wedding present. This time from my brother-in-law. I had a cheap two slice toaster, which just isn't quick enough for 2 people, so I added a nice expensive 4 slice toaster onto my wedding list. I chose this Tefal model due to its list of functions and also the design as I was changing everything in my kitchen from plastic to chrome. PRICE +++++ At Argos, this machine was originally £49.99, but around Christmas time the price was reduced to £24.99. (The brother in law was not happy about this!!). FUNTIONS and TECHNICAL STUFF +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The toaster is available in white/silver and black/silver. The toaster is "front-angled". This means that you can see the toast as it is pointing towards you, not sticking out the top of the machine. You can... Read review

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Advantages: Do not have to keep draining oil after each use
Disadvantages: Takes up alot of countertop space

...The Tefal Prissima has been n a life saver for my daily life. Since I do not work and my fiance does, it is sort of a nonspkoken agreement that I would do most of the cooking until I am able to get a job. One of the most important parts of the kitchen for me is to have something to deepfry in. That along with a George Foreman grill. Well since we had nothing to deep fry in I felt out of place, almost did not know how to cook some things without it. Well off I went to Argos, Marks and Spencers and all the other home improvement stores in the area. After about 2 days of shopping around and comparing the quality and price of each of the deep fryers that I found within my price range I decided upon the Tefal Prissima. Before I go on about this particular Deep Fryer let me give a little bit of Tefals details. This information... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish Looks & Cord Storage In Base
Disadvantages: Care Needed When Pouring Boiling Water

...on paper they did! The cheapest model on the shelf was £24.99 and I wasn't having that. Sticking to my original price and my spirits down I returned to the car. I couldn't go all night without a brew, besides my free Yorkshire tea bags had arrived and being new to ciao I'd pencilled them in as my second review. Tesco are the next nearest supermarket so off I went. The only item in my price range was the Tefal Delphina cordless kettle priced at £14.99. Decision time, did I waste more petrol and travel a fair distance to Asda, or did I buy the Tefal which after all was in the price range I had set myself, even if it was only by a penny? You've guessed it, as I'm reviewing the kettle I bought it. Oversight * * * * * * * * It comes in a box with pictures of the product on all sides. Inside, the kettle and base are individually packed... Read review

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Advantages: Continuous steam, 2 minutes heat up, great steam output and great finish
Disadvantages: cleaning required on a regular basis

...I run a small ironing business and I have used many tefal irons in my time. I can honestly say that the GV8150 is the best yet. It give a great finish to clothes in half the time and is ideal for large or small loads. The steam output is great for all fabrics and the turbo boost of steam really helps with stubborn creases. Another advantage is that it has continuous steam so you can carry on ironing even if you run out of water. This has come a long way from the lesser steam generators when you had to wait for the steam to settle before opening it to refill it. This was time consuming and quite dangerous for the ones who tried to speed the process up(a few minor scalds on my hands on occassions) It also heats up in about two minutes so can be used for a couple of shirts without having to wait forever. It is durable, as so... Read review

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