Tefal IH201812 black

The desktop stove of the French brand Tefal is made in a compact form factor. The total weight of the appliance does not exceed 2.7 kg, so if necessary, it is easy to take the hob on vacation at sea, use it in car camping, etc.

Manual setting

On the Tefal IH201812 heating zone, you can place both small ladles with a diameter of 12 cm and pans up to 26 cm. For convenience, the corresponding size marks are applied to the glass-ceramic surface, somewhat reminiscent of the contour burners of Hi-Light stoves.

The heating power is adjustable from 450 to 2100 watts. In total, 9 levels are offered, which will help you manually set the required heat treatment, whether it is heating up ready-made dishes, languishing, frying, etc.

The provided timer will allow you to be less distracted by the control of cooking. Basic settings are simplified by a touch control panel with a display that shows information about the selected power level or the time until the end of cooking.

auto modes

In addition to manual, 5 more special modes are offered, respectively, for heating milk, stewing meat, frying, deep frying food and boiling water. For them, by default, optimal power parameters are set. Buttons with icons corresponding to each mode are also immediately evident on the control panel.

The manufacturer claims protection against power surges and overheating of the device. In addition, the stove automatically detects the placed dishes, and when it is removed, it stops heating.

Tefal IH201812 is a representative of the middle class (in terms of functionality and price) in the compact stove market. The model is worth a closer look to all those who prefer reliable products of proven brands. Tefal gives a 2-year warranty on the device and states that all the necessary components for its repair will be produced within 10 years.