Tefal Unlimited Induction

A quality non-stick frypan that you'll love! – I’ve been using the Tefal Unlimited 28cm Non-stick Frypan for the last several weeks and my first impression upon picking it up was its substantial weight for the size. It’s certainly on the heavier side for a 28cm frypan, weighing in at just over 1.3Kg on my kitchen scales - it certainly looks and feels as though it’s durable and is made to last!… Read more

Of it’s ‘green’ credentials, Tefal claims that the pan itself is recyclable, however, that excludes the handle. The non-stick coating itself is also meant to be safe, containing no PFOA, lead or cadmium, and is meant to last 6 times longer than Tefal’s “Titanium Standard” non-stick coating – only time will tell about the durability of the coating. For peace of mind, though, the frypan is protected by a 2 year guarantee (excluding scratches or colouring from ageing). The usual warnings about only using wooden or heat-resistant silicone utensils with no sharp edges apply here, as they do for all non-stick coatings. Gentle handwashing with a non-abrasive sponge (no dishwasher cleaning) is the general rule for non-stick coatings as well.

The Tefal Unlimited frypan has been designed to work with all types of kitchen hobs, including induction, ceramic, gas, electric and halogen, and is meant to be oven-safe up to 175 degrees Celsius. It also has Tefal’s ubiquitous “Thermo-Signal” heat indicator to indicate the optimal temperature for cooking.

In use, the frypan itself takes a little longer to heat up than other non-stick frypans that I have used in the past but, given the more robust construction, that’s no real surprise. It cooks as well as you would expect from Tefal products and the non-stick coating does an effective job in the post-cooking clean-up, leaving no embedded residue after a moderate wipe down. If you watch my video, even burnt milk was easily wiped off the cooking surface. The handle remains cool to the touch when used for stovetop cooking, and its size and shape is comfortable during cooking.

Would I recommend the Tefal Unlimited 28cm Non-stick Frypan? Absolutely! For a non-stick frypan, the reassuring heft indicates durability and the exceptional construction only adds to the impression of quality. It is a pleasure to use and the deep sides allow for larger portions and a more diverse range of meals. If the coating is as durable as claimed, then you will be very happy cooking with this frypan for at least several years. Happy cooking!

Great Everyday Frypan – Tefal Unlimited Non-Stick Frypan 28cm This is a great frypan for everyday use. The size suits our busy family which varies from 2 - 4 people depending on the day. Love the high sides. The extra depth compared to most 28cm pans makes it easy to cook pastas and curries without it sloping over the sides. The red heat sensor, a feature on other Tefal… Read more

pans we’ve had, is a good indicator of when it’s hot enough to start cooking. Without the sensor it’s a bit of a guessing game and putting your chicken fillets in can have them stewing rather than cooking if the pan isn’t hot enough. Like most non-stick pans, especially when new, this one is very easy to clean. Gunk wipes and rinses off so easily; just hope it lasts a few years because it’s usually cheaper to buy a new pan than to resurface with non-stick coating. We liked that you can also put the pan in the oven, which is great to keep meals warm while waiting for everyone to come to the table. The handle though is only good up to 175 degrees so browning an omelette or frittata is not in the cards. Maybe something to consider for the next generation by Tefal? Overall, great frypan and getting plenty of use in our kitchen.

Another amazing product from Tefal – This review is based on a gas stove top. I do like the idea that there’s a red spot to let you know when the pan is at the right temperature and ready to use, the best part is the heat doesn’t rise up the handle, as I had a very old flat pan iron skillet that would always get very hot but with this pan it does not I’m not really a crepe fan, but… Read more

pancakes and pikelets are my go to for a quick snack or when you have unexpected guests over. In less than 20 mins I had around 20 pikelets (less in the pictures due to the fact that as soon as they were cool enough to eat they were gone as quick as I was making them haha) and I had many happy people who were amazed how quick and simple it was, no more dragging out the flat pan skillet which I have now thrown away. I took a couple of photos and a short video to show the pan in action, excuse my videoing skills I’m not a pro but I did manage to get a few photos and a short video of the pan in action. I planned on taking photos of the full batch of pikelets but as you can see they were a hit, not many left. I do plan on also experimenting and using it for more than just cooking crepes and pancakes such as omelettes and toasties and if anyone else has their ideas on what they use theirs for, leave a comment. Tefal are a great product though and I highly recommend purchasing this as your next gift, birthday present or just a gift for yourself, it’s worth every cent

This one stood up to the task – Things to note: I received this pan to test and review as part of the ambassador program. All cooking in images was done on an induction cooktop and gas cooktop. The pan however was transferred the separate gas cooktop for the images because here was other cookware being used and I didn’t want them in the images. I am only showing images of… Read more

things that the kids or myself cooked or prepared, not my wife. The review is about the performance of this pan hence why it’s isolated in the images. There is no need to show the final meal where other items were prepared and cooked in separate pans or appliances.

Firstly I’m not a great cook so the food in the images is more of an indication of my lack of skill, or a collection of ingredients to test the nonstick properties. I usually do simple meals or bbq. I work long hours 6-7 days per week, so cooking consists of quick basic meals or pre prepared meals that are heated. Otherwise my wife is the MasterChef in the house however the older kids also get involved.

Needless to say this is probably the best pan that I have been allowed to use. We have stone cookware, copper cookware, cheap and also somewhat expensive Teflon stuff as well. Everything my wife allows me to use ends up trashed within a few days. Needless to say between myself and the kids, the cookware gets throughly abused and mistreated so we can only use certain approved items that my wife sacrifices to keep her pans in working condition.

The plan was my wife would use the pan first for a week, then over the next few weeks the kids and myself would have at it, then we could assess the damage.

First impressions were it is a pan, good start there. Decent weight, comfortable handle and seems well made. Great attributes for cooking food and if Conquers Bad Furday is accurate, also great for self defence.

When first heating the pan, I could hear a ticking noise. Similar to when the engine of the car is cooling down. A quick google concluded that it was the different materials expanding at rates that caused this. None the less we stood back and allowed the process to continue. My wife proceeded to use the pan over the next few days, she noted that the nonstick surface was very effective. I noticed that it was really easy to clean throughly, especially when compared to a lot of other “non stick” pans that we have. She liked the weight and the feel. She approved and confirmed she will be buying more from the range in the future.

When my turn came to abuse the poor thing, I noted how well the surface had held up, especially after a few days of the kids having a crack at it. Usually there are small scuff marks, scratches or chips on the edges where they mistreat the cookware. This pan had held up extremely well and I couldn’t see anything. Anyway I proceeded to research what the red spot did, I found that it tells you when the pan is at a great searing temperature. I tested this on a few steaks and other things. It works a treat for me because I have a habit of not allowing the cookware to heat up sufficiently. I also noted that the handle didn’t heat up as anywhere near as much as the other pans we have. All in all the heat appeared to be distributed fairly evenly across the pan, again nothing special for reasonable cookware.

The non stick surface got quite a work out and I was throughly impressed with how well everything cleaned out of it. After a few ciders I started looking for items to “cook” that were known for being difficult to clean up. We tried baked beans, scrambled eggs, French toast, cheese and some bean dish that is usually a nightmare to clean. Every-time without fail the carnage would easily wipe out and the surface would be clean and ready for the next onslaught. The meats were cooked without oil added to further test the non stick, I can honestly say that it made a difference to the flavour.

I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for decent cookware.

Tefal Unlimited Solid Grill Pan Holds Great Heat. Super Easy to Clean! – The TEFAL Unlimited Grill Pan, 26cm Square model designed for a while range of cooktops including Induction. We’ve been using ours on Gas and Electric and both have performed super well.

 First thing I noticed when taking this out of the box was the weight! This thing is built like a tank, heavy weighted and holds heat so well and perfectly… Read more

grills anything you throw in this thing. It’s been really impressive to cook with. I did notice a longer time to get the heat into the pan, but I’d say thing is a good thing as it’s so solid is hold heat really well.



The Tefal Unlimited Grill Pan made it super simple to get those Cheffy grill lines to impress the family at dinner time.



The Titanium Non Stick in the Tefal Unlimited range is incredible! I had no issues with anything sticking but the most impressive was the clean up. The grill pan was basically a wipe clean and no scrubbing needed to bring this up like brand new. Time will tell how well the coating will last but its definitely a bullet proof version when new, have only been using for a month but the coating is holding up really well.



All in all the Tefal Unlimited Titanium Non Stick Grill has been awesome so far, we’ve all been really impressed with this one. Nice job Tefal.

Disappointed and reasonably sure my impressions are valid without needing further tests – Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Frypan 28cm A score of 3 out of 5 might be unfair but I’ll risk being in the wrong rather than recommend something which I have been disappointed with regardless of being unable to test the pan on an induction hob similar enough but different from mine. My Asko Hi1983g has four 3.7KW elements plus a concentric… Read more

pair putting out 5.5KW. The Tefal pan, which I’m reviewing here, failed to trigger the outer ring of the 5.5KW pair; and was uneven on the 3.7KW elements. By comparison, my same-size Tefal, with large vertical sides, triggers both concentric elements to produce an even boil and extremely even temperature on the surface, quickly; as does a same-diameter Scanpan Impact pan (that has sides smaller than but also curved like the new pan’s sides). Even-or-uneven heating was the same for the single elements and the concentric elements. On the 3.7KW elements, the review pan got hotter in the centre, distributing the heat to the sides slower than pans I prefer to use. For example I like to slightly brown butter with olive oil and sesame oil mixed, while slightly browning onions, mushrooms, spec, powdered parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper; then adding a foamed mix of eggs and cream quickly; then mixing-scraping a lot, to ensure the scrambled eggs cook evenly without burning onto the pan. I take the mix off very quickly and get it out of the pan, stiring to finish the eggs in the remaining well-mixed heat. This requires a pan that runs at very even temperatures not one that’s too hot in the middle. I couldn’t test using a flame; and don’t see the point of having pans that fit every type of hob, nominally, but which don’t suit any perfectly. I believe gas should be banned for environmental ideals and because of the fumes they put into the room. Electric radiant heaters are a waste of energy and too slow. So some pans, now, should be made to be ideal only for induction; but many very old pans are, anyway. My favourite saucepans are a Tefal Jamie Oliver and a Ikea big thick wok-like pan; both are Not “non-stick” just stainless steel. I bought lots of utensils, expensive full-price and from op-shops, to find pots and pans which worked with various characteristics, with the induction hob. This pan would likely be ok on one of those small and low-powered somewhat portable induction heaters, where one can wait for the heat to distribute to the sides…but I’m not so sure, because the high sides get rid of heat unless they can activate a large coil which heats the sides as well as the middle. My Scanpan (same 28cm) and other pans, boil water splashed onto the sides, while evenly bubbling over the whole surface of the pan. When I tried to make sense, of the red spot thing in the middle, relative to temperature, the colour didn’t change but the pan made a bang-type noise (lamination-expansion-mismatch?) so I took it off the hob and let it cool (no colour change but it did get Hot). Temperature tests, with a radiation (laser spot helping) thermometer, showed that my cheaper Jamie Oliver Tefal pans distributed the heat at least slightly better than the newer pan. I was zig-zagging the sensor from middle to sides, with the heat settings varied from high-power to low-power, to allow for the variations, in heat-distribution ability, between different pans. Only one of my Jamie Oliver Tefal pans distributes the heat as well as my 28cm curved-edge Scanpan. Another test, for even heating, was to put fingers in the middle, half-way and outside, with an without water, at different heat settings. This new pan is uneven. I’ve never found any use for the red spots; I’ve wondered if they actually do anything. On a pan I use lots, the spot has faded. Stainless steel varies in hardness, scratch-resistance…and ability to turn on induction stoves. I have a couple of saucepans ideal for cooler and temperature-critical jobs, such as for milk. The hob has 13 grades of heat from 5.5KW (almost all into the pan; almost none into the glass under it) to just enough to melt chocolate (the same pan). Some pans, though, get hot very slowly and don’t threaten to go red-hot; others (scrapped/returned) failed to turn the electronics on; and thin ancient stainless 18/10s can go red hot in seconds…So induction hobs can be dangerous with thin pans that can’t radiate the heat away quickly enough. I had one boil the oil over then set it alight because the red-hot happened after taking the chips out. A 50yo Rena stainless pan, with a thick bottom, is lovely. Shame that the induction hob makers won’t/didn’t release any data/details as to what sort of pans work or don’t, on their hobs (would be nearly impossible to specify, though). Aluminium would likely just go red hot and crumble but for hobs having magnetic-sensing before allowing power to go on. So I’m sad that the new Tefal pan doesn’t properly turn on my hob. I’d not write a review rather than make a “bad” one; but the agreement was to do so whether favourable, or not, so I’m sending this. The non-stick properties seem to be specified as tougher than previous Tefal pans, but I don’t believe I can scrape with any stainless flat-ended lifter things; and I don’t want to ruin the pan by testing it to destruction; as it seems to be nothing like intended to be as long-lasting as a Rena (about 50yo) or a Scanpan. What gets me about “non stick” is that too many coated pans are non-stick for water but grab grease with gusto (especially the cheap pans I tried). I also dislike “non-stick” coatings because they have to use wood/whatever — so one can’t deglaze them by scraping. By comparison, the stainless Scanpan also cleans easily (with steel wool, too). Plain stainless-steel pans truly are non-stick, in reality; so I wonder what “non stick” is other than a coating on otherwise unsuitable metal. I boiled vinegar in at least one, then could not compare, to know whether that improved the non-stick (of the stainless steel). Bare stainless steel can cast off stuck food that’s somewhat burned, often just by soaking. Various sized utensils suit cooking meals according to how much evaporation (reduction) is ideal and whether the ingredients are likely to settle and burn on the bottom… or are they better suited to quick high heat or slow low heat… For a 28cm pan with high curved sides, I’d recommend this pan as better than any of the cheap coated pans I’ve tried. It likely has a tougher coating than my other Tefal pans. It is very comfortable to use, strongly made and more than equal to any in its category. For about the same price, though, I’d rather have another Scanpan-type pure stainless steel.

Heavy and solid... The perfect beginning to a new grill – Having had this new Tefal Grill for over a month now, we are astounded with its quality. Whilst it promotes the induction cooktop, we used ours expressly on a gas hob. The first thing we noticed was the heavier weight of the grill. When trying to ensure even cooking as well as the ability to beautifully sear a piece of meat, that weight is what's… Read more

going to hold your heat for longer. Allowing you to avoid a cold grill full of moisture.

Another feature that we noticed was the 'ready' indicator. It seemed to work very well, giving you a good guide when the grill is hot enough for you to begin cooking. An added bonus for those who don't grill often and don't want to burn or stew a piece of steak.

The handle provides great insulation from the high heat that the grill holds, there wasn't a time when we needed to use a mitt to handle the pan.

Now the final test was the clean up. I could literally rinse the grill under hot water and most of the mess just washed away. We then washed the pan using a non scratching scourer brush in the sink with warm soapy water. The solid non-stick finish did not scratch or mark. Given the quality of the non-stick, I would imagine it would wash away clean in the dishwasher also.

Its a fantastic substitute for a BBQ grill, especially when its cold and wet outside.

Thumbs up from me...

Very non stick very useful – I didn't even know non stick pans could actually be non stick but this is by far the best non stick pan I've ever used. I threw a lot of challenges including dreaded cheese and eggs but just wiped off! I initially bemoaned the idea of testing a crepe pan as I don't cook crepes and thought very one dimensionally at this. But I soon learnt that the… Read more

versatility of a crepe pan was far beyond what I could have imagined the heat dissipation is incredible and would recommend to any kitchen looking to lift their pancake or egg game such an easy pan to cook in and clean. I was testing this on a gas cooktop but imagine it would be a joy to use on induction

Good value pan... just a pity about the handle – We have had a few Tefal pans in our kitchen in the past which have performed reasonably (while the non-stick coating held up) so we were interested to see how this Unlimited 28cm frypan would fare. First and foremost, I was a little disappointed by the plastic/phenolic handle and its grub-screwed fastening to the pan carcass. In my experience,… Read more

these ALWAYS end up loosening over time and arriving at the point where no amount of careful screw tightening fixes the issue. The "Premium" variant of the Unlimited range appears to sport hollow metal handles which are riveted to the pan and would offer a more durable solution over time. Definitely a factor worth considering if you use your pans a lot.

Unpacking, cleaning and seasoning the Unlimited 28cm before its first use was a cinch, and it wasn't long before some tasty beef burgers were on the go. Space-wise, there was plenty of room for 6 regular sized patties. This first use took place on a ceramic electric cooktop, which is one of my least-favoured cooking surfaces owing to inherent tardiness in its temperature response and lack of precision in the controls. Despite this setback, the base of the Tefal Unlimited 28cm heated and cooked very evenly on a medium heat. I did use oil this time around, as I've found different "non-stick" coatings to perform inconsistently and I wasn't keen on fusing a hapless beef burger to the pan on its maiden voyage. Overall, the pan performed well on ceramic electric without having to crank up the heat. Simple fare such as BBQ sausages also cooked quickly and evenly, no matter where they were placed in the pan. I found 8 sausages would cook together at pretty much exactly the same rate, and this was enough to nearly fill the pan. You might get a 9th or 10th snag in there if you need to.

I was also able to test the Tefal Unlimited 28cm pan using an induction hotplate, and this time the unwilling victims were some pork forequarter chops and scotch fillet steak. Space for these was decent, and allows for at least 2 steaks or chops. This time, some oil did prove neccessary, as the steak did stick to the pan a little on a moderate heat. Heat distribution was again very good though, and despite the mild sticking, cleanup was easy. Achieving a lovely pink medium-rare to medium wasn't hard at all. The pork forequarter chops didn't have the same sticking issue as the steak, mostly thanks to their bones propping them up a bit. Response to change from the hotplate was quick as expected, and there were no issues with hesitation or compatibility between the pan and the induction element. Only a moderate heat (anything from 120° to 180°) was required to keep things cooking nicely.

Durabilty of this pan has been good so far. No amount of cleaning has damaged the coating or base of the pan. One small gripe is that, as expected, the handle moves ever so slightly on its mount. No amount of adjustment or tightening of the handle grub screw manages to dial this out. I would definitely suggest spending the extra on the Premium versions of this cookware to improve the quality of the handle.

I didn't get to test this pan on a gas source unfortunately, however I would expect a similar experience to cooking on an induction top. When a well controlled source is used, I found this pan to respond very well. Of course, the experience will differ on inferior surfaces like radiant surface, coil or solid electric elements.

This pan represents good value for its asking price. As I have said, though, you won't regret spending a bit more on the Premium version. If I get a chance to throw this thing on a gas cooktop, I'll update accordingly.

Started with one to try. Going to buy more – We haven't bought a new pan in longer than I'd like to admit, and after using this pan for a few weeks I'm ready to throw out all my old pans and buy a matching set of these. Our testing of the pan has so far included... - Poached eggs - The water heated quickly and cooked the eggs evenly. Super easy to clean afterwards. - Fatty sausages - The… Read more

end result had a perfectly crisp outer lining - apparently this is how sausages are meant to be... who knew?! Super easy to clean afterwards. - Pancakes - Evenly cooked and perfectly round. Super easy to clean afterwards. - Dry roasting flaked almonds - Resulted in an evenly toasted, beautiful caramel colour. Super easy to clean afterwards. - Basically all the things that I thought for sure would stick or burn... omelettes, sugary marinated meats, burger patties - None of them stuck or burnt. Super easy to clean afterwards.

In short, I had no idea I could have been blaming my pan for my crappy cooking all along! And my small children will eat meals cooked in this pan because it doesn't result in the "extra crispy" black that come from our old pans.

Hotter stovetop cooking – A solid grill pan for our induction cook top. 2 adults and 2 teenagers have been using it. We’ve mostly done steaks, bacon, sausages, and chicken. There isn’t much difference in how the food turns out compared to our cheap frying pans BUT I really appreciate how much quicker it cooks and I don’t have to spend so long in front of the stove. I… Read more

thought the size was a bit small at first because we often have 4 massive steaks and can only cook 2 at a time, but it definitely fits 4 reasonable sized portions at once.

The base gets hotter than our other pans but unfortunately we haven’t been able to achieve a nice crust on both sides of our steaks. The first side chars nicely but when they are flipped there are enough juices to make it soggier. It’s a bit shallow and maybe loses a bit of heat. Not nearly as good as the Weber but if we can’t bbq this is the next best option.

The pan heats up quick enough. The red dot signal is something I have forgotten about every time. I think it works but it isn’t noticeable. Clean up is easy, after it’s cooled, with just a soft sponge. When things got burnt on it only took a minute to wash off.

Storage is a challenge. The kids keep stacking it under the other frying pans in the pot drawer and, as they are round, they rest inside on the non stick surface. I’m always rescuing it. It’s hard to find a place for it where the surface is protected. It’s an awkward shape and heavy. If I had a vertical rack type thing to stand it on its side it would be the most space efficient way.

Overall, I like the easy wipe-clean and the hotter temps achieved. I am using it more in preference to other pans but we are still getting the hang of it. The surface seems like it might be long wearing and that makes me interested in trying more Tefal cookware. As it’s only had 30 days use I cannot speak to the longevity so I will try to remember to update my review in future.

Just the Grill pan we needed to cook a good steak, meat and chicken - Love it!! – In the short time we have been using this pan we have been impressed with its ability to evenly cook a good steak (or lamb loin chops) - the red dot Heat indicator (thermo-signal) in the middle of the pan is very good to indicate that the desired temperature has been reached with the pan when heating. The pan is stamped induction but apparently… Read more

it is compatible with all cook tops. Our cooktop is induction and it works a treat.

The pan is 26cm square, and I don't know why we didn't get a square pan earlier ! - We struggle to fit and cook some medium size T-Bone steaks in a round pan of similar size, but 2 fairly large steaks fit easily into this pan with room to spare and what was also pleasing was the fact that the heat was evenly distributed across the whole pan surface, which is also non stick with a scratch resistant non stick coating. This coating also makes the pan extremely easy to clean and looks as good as new after a quick clean and wash after use.

So the steaks we have cooked come out almost perfect, we have also grilled lamb chops (for similar good results) and also used it to cook hamburgers - the meat comes out almost like it has been barbecued and retains its flavour from the grilling.

Its attractive and has low sides which makes it look a bit like a small barbecue griller - because you don't need to use oil and fat, spatter outside the pan is not excessive, though we still like to pre oil / season the meat a little before putting it into the pan.

Some may find the pan a little heavy (at around 1.7 kg) but we think that adds to the overall quality of construction, which is very high (made in France) - the handle remains cool when cooking on the cooktop, but I don't think this pan is suitable for oven use for any temps other than just keeping it warm.

Updated review (August 22)

Been using the pan for about 3 weeks now and used it for a variety of meats and sausages (also been good for cooking onions with hamburger) - one thing we do like to cook is Peri Peri chicken breasts (marinated) - usually have to cook it in a pan lined with baking paper especially if using the stainless steel pan, as the marinade burns onto the pan when cooking making it a chore to clean - when using the grill pan for cooking marinated chicken, no additional oil or fat was required - spatter was VERY minimal, just needed to make sure it wasn't over cooked and dry. The chicken was impacted by the raised surface of the pan (grill lines were evident) when it cooked and the heat was even through every part of the cooking surface - the non stick surface on the pan works a treat and it takes very little effort to remove the left over marinade cooked onto the pan when cleaning after cooking - it cleans 100% with virtually no effort!

The trick seems to be not using any big quantity of cooking oils or fats to grill the meat - from what I understand using pressure Pak spray cooking oils can be very detrimental to the surface (we don't use spray oils on the pans) as is overheating when the pan is empty and using it on anything higher than medium heat (we haven't found it necessary to overheat the pan, it does well on medium heat (and when the central thermo dot indicates that the desired temperature has been reached.

Its also not a good idea to plunge the hot pan into cold water after cooking - we wait until it has cooled considerably before cleaning it to avoid any potential risk of distortion and buckling of the pan.

This pan is a very welcome and worthwhile addition to our cooking. Initially it seemed a bit odd using a square pan, so used to "round pans", but the space is a lot more usable than a round pan and because it heats evenly across the whole surface it is very good, with no cold spots and the whole pan can be filled up no problem.

PROS • Very usable shape (square) – better for cooking larger steaks • Pan heats evenly – cooks all meat well • Excellent quality – designed and made in France • Good weight (1.7kg) – won’t get knocked off hob easily • Thermo heat indicator good when warming to desired temp • Scratch resistant non-stick surface • Cooks well without adding oil (fat free cooking) • Cleans very easily after use – comes up good as new CONS • No cons at this stage, cant really fault it

Love this frypan – I've been using this frypan for over three weeks, and overall I'm very impressed. Why I love it: - I've been unable to fault the non-stick coating. - It's an absolute dream to clean. Tonight I used it to sear a marinated steak, and it literally cleaned off under running water. If I had used any of my other pans, I'd be scrubbing the cooked-in… Read more

marinade for 5 minutes.

Why I like it: - The handle is nice to grip and doesn't get hot, even after cooking on high heat for 20 mins, so it can be handled safely with bare hands. - The heat distributes evenly throughout the pan while cooking. - The 'Thermo signal' red-dot in the middle of the pan lets me know when its at the ideal temperature. I don't personally use it, but it seems to work well. - The pan has a nice weight to it, it feels sturdy and well-made.

Things I've cooked with it (with great success): - Eggs and Bacon - Chicken Stir-fry - Pan fried potatoes - Halloumi cheese - Steak (photos below)

Overall Pretty Good, But Also Some Bad – This is a part of the new range from Tefal called the Unlimited Induction Non-Stick - quite the mouthful. Overall, it looks nice, feels nice and is well packaged with mostly recyclable materials. I was provided with this item to review as a part of the www.Productreview.com.au Ambassadors Program, however that doesn’t impact the outcome of my… Read more

review, it is completely impartial.

I was initially confused by the shape of this frypan - square seems so out of the ordinary. All the stove hotplates that I’ve ever seen have been round, be they ceramic / induction / gas, so I was unsure of how it would fit on the stovetop / how well I could fit the food in / how well the heat would be diffused to the corners. Because of the layout of my cooktop and the distance to the back and side walls of my kitchen I can only use two of my hotplates unless I do the unthinkable and have the handle hanging over the front of the counter. I can use it with the handle at a 45° angle but then the corners of the pan will foul with other pots and pans on the cooktop.

Washing up has been a breeze, but ultimately this really only shows a problem after years of use anyway. The ‘hand washing recommended’ thing is a disappointment, we usually prefer to purchase only dishwasher safe cookware.

As promised, the pan is extremely non-stick but I wonder if this is more about the food cooked on it - meats mainly which are fatty and generally don’t stick anyway. To be fair to the pan, we did cook up some marinated chicken in it and this can often leave a sticky sugary mess but this one handled it easily.

The depth of the pan may be an issue for some recipes, it’s only about 2cm deep. Good enough for steak and sausages etc but something more substantial may overflow over the sides. I guess the intent of this pan is in the description ‘Grill Pan’, not for boiling or stewing.

The warranty is confusing to me. On the Tefal website there are a couple of links to find out what the warranty period is and what the warranty covers, but there’s no definitive answers to either of these questions. Nor are there any warranty details on the box or any included documentation. Products without warrant details always make me wonder what they’ve got to hide.

Pros - The cast aluminium plate sure does heat up quickly, much faster than cast iron or steel, but I don’t think it holds that heat quite as well as the other types The heat does spread out to the corners of the pan quite well, there are no hotspots / coldspots. Titanium non-stick coating should last longer than other types like teflon, and we’ve all heard the stories about non-stick coating breaking down if they are overheated.

Cons - It doesn’t specifically say that it is not dishwasher safe, but it does indicate that “Hand Washing Is Recommended”. This is not ideal in our household. The pan has an indicator in the center which changes colour when it gets up to temperature. Not sure of the practicality of this, I’ve only ever seen people flick some water into the pan to check temperature.

It feels like this grill pan is simply an attempt to be different from all of its competitors, but those changes are either pointless or have made it less practical than those competitors. Sometimes things are the way they are because that works the best.

The overall rating that I would give it is only 4 stars.

You Can Make Friends With Salad – I love having a matching cookware set and the Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Grill Pan seamlessly coordinates with my existing Tefal Ingenio Range in terms of colour and ease of use. I recently got rid of a Grill Pan from another leading cookware brand - though it cooked my food (mainly meats) as intended, it took around an hour on and off… Read more

to clean after each use. I was hesitant to cook on another Grill Pan as I was so over the difficult cleaning on my previous one.

The ThermoSignal indicator lets me know when the food is ready to be cooked. The Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Grill Pan heats up evenly and perfectly cooks meats (I rarely grill other foods on these items so cannot comment on this). I use a gas stove but it's suitable for many other hobs including induction. It leaves lovely grill lines on the food whilst allowing for unnecessary fat to be drained away.

I love salads in all seasons (yes you can make friends with salads) and the Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Grill Pan cooks flavourful food that makes even the husband crave a good salad. There’s an endless amount of options that this pan offers, but this is just one of my favourites.

Once the meal is served and eaten , leave the pan to cool and once ready to clean, wipe with a paper towel to remove thick residue, scrub with a suitable soft scourer and washing liquid and within less than a minute, it's ready to store.

A Tale of two pans! – Over the first two weeks of July, we put the the Tefal 32cm crepe pan to the test. The first thing to say about it is that it is solid...in fact, quite solid! It weighs almost 1.5kg, which does mean it is not super easy to handle on the cooktop (but more of that later). Anyone who makes crepes will know that it is very important to have a good… Read more

recipe, so it was just a little disappointing that Tefal did not include a basic but well tested crepe recipe with the product. Not to mind. So how does it perform?

This is where the title comes into play. We tested it on a gas cooktop as well as an induction cooktop. It is prominently marked on the packaging as being designed for induction cooktops, but suitable for all types of cooktops. One of its features is a thermal indicator plaque in the middle of the pan, which is supposed to indicate when the pan has reached the correct temperature for cooking the crepe. While we did not expect this to be "on/off" switch sharp, it was fairly vague as it transitioned on gas, and there was no indication given of whether it became above the ideal temperature. Using it depends a lot on the type of cooktop you have: On gas: As mentioned, the heat indicator is vague, and you really have to guess a bit to adjust the gas flame to the right strength. As well as this, because of its size, the thickness of the crepe batter is crucial: if it's too thick you will not have time to coat the whole pan before it solidifies, which will leave the crepe uneven. It does however cook extremely well in a non-stick fashion, and if you are proficient enough, flipping the crepe is easy. On induction: The packaging is prominent for a reason- the pan really shines on an induction cooktop, because you can control the heat so well. Once up to heat, it maintains it very evenly across the pan surface, and cooking the crepes becomes child's play. It is also a lot easier to spread the batter on the induction cooktop before it solidifies,compared to gas. On both cooktops, it functions extremely well as a shallow fry pan with minimal oil...check out our bacon and eggs videos. One thing I definitely would advise for either type of cooktop, but very importantly for gas...get yourself a crepe spreader from your local kitchenware shop: they make a world of difference in the ease of spreading the crepe batter, and I would say it is essential if you are going to use it on gas, because the weight of the pan works against you. This is an important point: if you are weak in the arms or have arthritis, you may well find it difficult to manipulate because of the weight. At least the handle does not get hot, so you do not need gloves or mitts to pick it up. The non-stick surface is brilliant: it cleans up with minimal effort, so that is a definite plus. All in all, I would say it is now definitely our preferred pan for making crepes, after a bit of a learning curve. PROS: Very good on induction; generally gives a very even heat; not just good for crepes; very easy to clean CONS: The temp indicator is vague and not greatly useful; heat control and batter thickness is crucial; a bit heavy to manipulate easily VERDICT: Recommended (with the above points in mind)

Cooks everything to perfection – The Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Frypan 28cm is a good size to cook for a family of 4. The weight of the frypan is good, not too heavy, and the handle has a good grip and does not get hot to touch. When cooking the meal cooks to perfection whether it is steak, eggs, sausages, omelets or pancakes, gone are the days of overcooking and… Read more

burning. This is all helped by using the Thermal Signal and observing it until the frypan is preheated and ready to go. I found that the frypan does not need a lot of oils or similar to cook as it maintains a good even heat preventing the food from sticking. The non stick of the frypan makes cleaning very easy, as simple as a quick wipe with a clothe removes any remaining foods and an easy rinse once it has cooled down and it is ready to be packed away for its next use.

Crepe Pan is tops! – This pan might be called a Crepe Pan but don't be fooled, it's much more and can be used successfully to cook a wide range of dishes on an induction cooktop. So far I have cooked crepes, pancakes, omelettes, french toast, toasted sandwiches, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, onions, chicken, fish, steak, plus some frozen waffles that were in the… Read more

freezer...all with yummy results.

Pancakes for breakfast are always welcome and this pan cooks them evenly and fast, so they are ready to eat by the time coffee has been made. Nothing nicer than a freshly cooked pancake topped with Choc Hazelnut spread and fresh strawberries on top...yummy!

The packing sleeve featured a photo of an egg wrapped crepe (see stock photo below) which I decided to replicate and it looked just like the original photo, was cooked perfectly and tasted just great. Egg-in-the-hole is another favourite and once again the even heat of this pan gives tasty results, last night I placed a slice of tasty cheese on top before flipping and the cheese not only didn't stick, but slid from the pan without leaving a trace. Some leftover Spag Bol was reheated in the crepe pan and once again, the results were great, so it's been getting a lot of use with a wide variety of foods, both sweet and savoury.

Like so many other people I gave up on non-stick pans a long time ago because they just didn't last and I've been using a polished stainless steel frypan, but it has been in the drawer since I started using the Tefal crepe pan and somehow I think that's where it will stay. The sides are low enough to flip food easily but high enough not to spill food onto the cooktop.

I always use silicone or plastic spatulas etc and this won't change and it will not be placed in the dishwasher...no big deal to wash by hand as the non-stick coating only takes a minute to wipe clean anyway. Overall I am really pleased with this pan and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone, it's heavy without being 'too' heavy, even heat distribution and super-easy to clean. Another plus is the handle doesn't get hot, so you don't need to juggle a pot holder as well.

So to sum it up....It's a winner in the kitchen which can't be faulted in any way!

No negatives about this 32 cm Tefal Non-Stick Crepe Pan – I have owned quite a few frypans of various types since my teens and this one, a French-made Tefal 32 cm crepe pan, is a particularly welcome addition to my library of cookware. Obviously the Tefal Titanium Anti-Scratch surface and the Induction base design mean that any recipes you try will cook evenly. The red circle ‘illuminates’ as an… Read more

indicator of temperature. The unique pattern beneath spreads the heat evenly across the cooking surface. I’m always wary of ending up with patches of burnt pancake on crepes. Each crepe has so far been a success, the mixture flowing easily and evenly around the heated pan and cooking quite fast without any burning. It is easier to clean than cast iron, won’t rust, for instance, and it doesn’t seem to burn grease onto the pan. The non-stick surface is safe for cooking (there are no worries with any of it peeling off as they did in the old days of n on-stick cookware.) The Tefal name is pretty much a guarantee of intensive research and development.

During the pandemic, I seem to have done more quick dishes than previously, and crepes have been one of my go-to recipes. They can be cooked fast, easily and they are healthy too if you fill them with fruit (berries) or veggies (asparagus) as well as the requisite lashings of cream or brie. Anyway, this pan design also means that all cooked food just slides off easily, whether crepes, hash-browns, rissoles, fritters, eggs, omelettes and so on.

The finished crepes slide out like magic. Washing up is a dream. I never use perfumed soaps on mine but prefer to use boiling water and if needed, a little Velvet soap which has no smell.

Size = 32 cm (a smidge over a foot wide)

To preserve your surface in pristine condition, do not ever use any metal tools or utensils on it. Make sure you have the silicone versions of spatulas. Then the pan should give you umpteen years of service. I have a very old model of this pan that I received as a gift and it still looks like new after a decade or more of solid use.

It is light-weight enough for kids who are learning to cook yet engineering is first-rate. The position and design of the handle make it user-friendly for small hands and it is solidly riveted onto the pan. It is the kind of pan that if you buy one, you will wish you had bought a couple of them so that you can churn out those crepes fast to cater for the whole crowd.

Highly recommended in any kitchen and you’ll find yourself using it a lot. Nice gift for cook friends as you can never have too many and at its price-point, it makes perfect sense. Good Kris Kringle gift!

Family loves it! – This Tefal frypan has become the most used item in the family, why? To start is a perfect size to handle any task you want to do on it, is very easy to clean and I think is because the pan shows when is hot enough to start cooking on it! The pan has a centre indicator that disappears when pan is hot to start cooking on it! The pan is well… Read more

constructed and you can manipulate it without need of gloves, also is heavy enough to give stability when you are trying to flip or stir things around.

This pan has showed us how nice this frypan range is and we are getting more sizes of ir.

Good quality, even heat – This is my review of Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-Stick Crepe Pan 32cm 'Crepiere'. The packaging is difficult to understand because almost every bit of information printed on the front is in other languages. I had to search to see if I could find any English words. I think the symbols in the 'All Hobs' should be accompanied with clear captions… Read more

in English because I wasn't sure what two of them were, even after I searched the internet for an explanation I couldn't find these. Yes we do read the information on the packaging ! The packaging really needs to be improved so people in Australia can follow it, read it and understand it more easily. This pan is suitable for 'All hobs'. It's marked underneath with 'Induction Technology' although I don't have an induction cook top but I will be using this pan with my gas cooktop on the largest 13cm gas hob.

This pan looks like it's made of quality and it has a heavy base. It feels far too heavy for me to be lifting it too much so I can't be lifting it nor attempting to be flipping pancakes up in the air during the cooking process. ( This Tefal quality far exceeds my KitchenAid pan with 'Reinforced nonstick system, Balanced Distribution' ).

The Tefal information reads that it has 'Titanium Anti-Scratch, Durable Non Stick Coating '. Some people do not like using other particular brands of non-stick surface with their cookware because they are known for being toxic, however printed on the outer packaging the information down the bottom reads '100% Safe, Coating 0% PFDA, Cadmium, Lead'. I followed the Tefal instructions for use and care.

Since it is a French 'Crepiere' I thought I would cook something more appropriate using a recipe for thin French Crepes and French Toast from Allrecipes website.

While cooking over medium heat, this recipe advises to scoop the batter using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crepe. I also tried to tip and rotate the pan to spread batter however it was not possible to do successfully. Immediately the mixture ran to wherever it wanted to go before I even got the chance to tip it and the mixture/crepe began to cook far too quickly anyway.

Every time the wet crepe mixture just ran to the sides far too quickly for me. I wanted to cook 3 small crepes at once. The small crepes were definitely not any kind of round shape. All of the shapes of the small crepes were odd, some resembling the shape of Sumatra and New Zealand. So that was frustrating. I also tried making one very large thin crepe to fill the entire pan. It was too large to try and flip it over even with my widest spatula. The crepe broke up into pieces. I persevered with it. The french crepes tasted good served with a little Australian Blue Gum Honey on top.

I've also cooked French Toast with this Tefal pan. I used the 13cm gas hob over low heat. I've placed butter in this pan instead of oil. The French Toast cooked perfectly and evenly. I served it with a drizzle of Maple Syrup and a little sugar. This has to be the best French Toast I've ever cooked.

I also cooked an omelette with this Tefal pan. I did a little frying of some of the ingredients beforehand with the tiniest bit of oil on low heat. Using the 13cm gas hob, this Tefal pan definitely does cook evenly to the edges. I finished the cooking process in the oven so I can also brown the omelette on top. This Tefal pan is Oven safe up to 175°C.

I would've liked that this Tefal pan to have had a stainless steel stay-cool handle instead of thermo plastic handle. While using the largest 13cm gas hob, the heat distribution to the pan surface was even and that's good. I like to leave my heavy pan or pot continually resting on the trivet and hob while cooking is in process. For a brand new pan washing up was very easy by handwash. The non-stick surface was very convenient with no bits of crepes nor egg mixture sticking at all.

Is this the pinnacle of non-stickiness ? – I’ve bought many non-stick pans in my lifetime. Most (if not all) previous purchases have let me down. Their advertising of the ultimate lifetime non-stick pan seems to wash down the sink hole after only a few uses. Even the more expensive brands seem to come up short on their non-stick promises and I end up with what looks like an omelette car… Read more

crash rather than a golden smooth pancake. So now I’ve got my hands on the Tefal Crepe Pan. This pan is obviously at the premium end of the scale with regard to cost and quality. At first look, this pan is a piece of art. The underside is extremely well engineered and beautiful to look at, and there’s no more small stingy pancakes with its huge 32cm cooking area. Straight away I noticed the weight of the pan, slightly heavier than previous pans I’ve owned. This enables it to hold heat and also provides a more even heat distribution across the entire cooking surface. The end result is an even colour throughout the crepe. Now to the second most important part – the non-stickiness rating. Seriously this is a slippery surface. About as slippery as trying to catch an eel with oily hands. I have been using this pan for some time now and can happily say there has been no loss of slipperiness. They should have called it the Tefal No Loss of Non-Stickiness Crepe Pan. Five star rating from a happy pancake eater.

Good non-stick grill pan, fries/grills well and is easy to clean, but may be too heavy for some – I was given the opportunity to review this Tefal Grill Pan as part of the Ambassador Program so here goes. Note that all off my cooking was done on a gas stove, so comments regarding heat-up time may not apply to other stove tops (induction, ceramic, electric, halogen etc). To date I have grilled a variety of fish and chicken. I "seasoned"… Read more

the pan with oil as per the supplied instructions and only hand-washed it

First the Good: Nice, heavy construction. Once it heats up (as indicated by the hourglass icon), it does grill food pretty well and I like having the grill lines (but note that for me this worked better with meat). The handle stayed cool to the touch. Being such a heavy pan it's quite stable on the hob and doesn't move. Food definitely does not stick It's easy to clean (I would pour some dishwasher detergent into the pan, add hot water, let sit for 15-20 mins and then just wipe with sponge, no residue left and no need to scrub)

Now the Not-so-Good: It's heavy, not too far from a cast iron pan of equivalent size - so it may be too heavy to handle for people with weaker hands. This is important as hand-washing is recommended, which requires physical manipulation. This may be a deal-breaker for some. It takes a while to heat up till usable (not surprising given the weight). I could not get grill lines consistently (for example when grilling trout)

Conclusion: I would recommend this grill pan, just be aware of the weight. While I can't comment on the longevity of this particular unit, I own several other Tefal pans one of which is 12 years old and still nearly perfect (had to tighten the handle once), so I see no reason this one won't last if looked after.

I love it and now it's my go to pan – Having thrown away many non-stick pans over the years, I was a bit sceptical about this large crepe pan but it looks impressive and Tefal claims it is made with Titanium anti-scratch non-stick coating that will last 6 times longer, and being a vegan, I was pleased to read it is recyclable and made in France. It certainly feels like a good quality… Read more

pan and although heavier than my other non-stick pans, not nearly as heavy as my cast iron pan.

I have been using the pan for two weeks now and so far, I have fried some crepes using only one drop of oil for each side, sweet potato flat bread without any oil and vegetable fritters also without oil apart from oily hands to shape them. Great results for all of these with even browning and delicious tasting without the grease and heartburn of the usual fried food. Best of all, just a wipe over to clean the pan, and because of the large size and even heat distribution, I was able to fry eight large fritters per batch instead of my usual five. Have a look at my photos.

Only negative for some people may be the price at around $100 or $75 when on sale but I think it is great value considering the quality and no doubt will replace most of my other non-stick pans if I continue to follow the guide for care and use and importantly enjoying the health benefits, tasty food and simple maintenance.

I love this pan and if it was available, I would definitely buy a smaller version of it. Being 71 years young and living on my own, I usually only cook small quantities for myself and no doubt there are many other people in my situation as well.

Surprised at how much I really like the Tefal Unlimited Induction Grill Pan! – My opinion of grill pans has really changed after using the Tefal Unlimited Induction Non-stick Grill Pan. I always thought I'd have a big mess all over my stove top. Not the case here. Really pleasantly surprised that I didn't need any oil at all to cook some seasoned chicken breast pieces. The only thing I did do was wash it when I got it home… Read more

then rub the whole non stick coating surface with some oil on a piece of paper towel as the instructions stated. This doesn't have to be done for every use, it's the "seasoning" of the pan. I coated the chicken breast pieces in a little bit of herbs, paprika, salt and pepper (no oil at all) then cooked them for 10 minutes in total. They were perfectly tender and had a nice bbq taste about them.

The Tefal Non-stick grill pan has a really nice weight about it. Definitely not light and flimsy, but not exceedingly heavy that it's hard to lift it. I have weak wrists due to carpal tunnel syndrome and had no trouble lifting it for cooking and washing. The handle is a good length and never got hot at all. The heat distributed really nicely throughout the whole base. I started with a medium heat as it's always best not to try and heat any pan up too fast with a high heat, and in saying that, it still didn't take long to get to the right temperature. The red indicator in the centre is really useful to let you know when it's ready to use. It wasn't long into cooking the chicken that I turned it down a little, this means it's economical too, another good feature. I think it helped cook the chicken nice and evenly too. Absolutely no dry bits with the chicken. We were amazed at how yummy and tender the chicken was. The non-stick coating is by far the best of any cookware I've used yet. Really nice solid, thick feel to it. Certainly doesn't feel like it will deteriorate any time soon. Very happy with it. The chicken didn't stick at all. We were also impressed with the grill ripples in the base. I think this was important in stopping the chicken broiling in it's own juices like I've had happen in the past when I've tried cooking on a medium heat in an ordinary fry pan (so as not to burn it before it's cooked through). The chicken was very cold when we put it in the pan (could even say slightly frozen in a couple of places). This didn't affect the cooking at all. It browned up beautifully without any broiling or stewing in it's own juices. Of course the lines on the chicken give it a nice bbq look. The instructions say the grill pan can go into the oven at 175*C. Interested in seeing what I can do with it in the oven. Even if it's just keeping food warm while you're cooking other items maybe. The grill pan cleaned up AMAZINGLY!! Everything just lifted off easily in hot soapy water. NO scrubbing at all.

I'm really happy that I have this grill pan now. Looking forward to trying steak and sausages next. We eat a lot of chicken breast, so it was really important to us to try this first. It's not easy grilling chicken and keeping it tender. I have steamed it in the past, but even though it's healthy, it can be a little bland looking. This pan adds more taste to it and still keeps it as a healthy cooking option.

I am now thinking I'd like more pans in this range. I'll post more reviews and keep you in the loop if I do. Once again, really loving this grill pan.

One word, fantastic! – Out of the box this looks and feels like a quality piece of cookware. Made in France, it's got a very sturdy base which heats up evenly across the pan. I followed the instruction to firstly wash, dry and then season the pan with oil. I chose olive oil as it seems to have a more neutral flavor than some others. In my first cook, I resisted the urge… Read more

to add some form of non stick substance such as more olive oil or butter. To my absolute delight, my salmon did not stick at all, and was perfectly intact after cooking. As expected, I got the slightly charred lines on the fish which was quite attractive on the plate. After allowing the pan to cool properly, I washed it and this was so easy with the aid of a softish bristle brush. I was once told by a retailer that the most common mistake people make with non stick surfaces, is to not clean them thoroughly and food left behind burns into the surface. This has a cumulative effect and if repeated often enough, the non stick surface is almost lost. My next cook was chicken breast with a very tasty meat "rub" applied. Again, as I turned the meat there was no sticking to the surface of the pan, and it cooked through evenly. I felt I overcooked it a little as it was a fraction drier than I would like. With practice, I will get that right. Next on the menu were two types of sausage, standard beef and pork and fennel from a butcher. The pork sausages are the thick ones. Before I started I wondered if they might cook through before being burnt on the skin. My concern was right, and as the photos show, I had to slice them length ways and turn them more often. This worked well, and I think that thick sausages might always need this treatment. Time and practice will tell. The beef ones were not as much of a concern and I needn't have cut them. After that result, I thought I'm really going to test myself, and the grill pan, and cook some steak. Can I successfully cook thick eye fillet steak on this pan? I have been cooking steaks on our BBQ for many years, and I always close the lid. It becomes a bit more like an oven and the aim is to cook the steak as quickly as possible. With the steak allowed to come up to room temperature, I heated the pan up first, and after the little "hour glass" in the middle changed color (this indicates when the pan is ready for cooking), I left it for a couple more minutes before placing the meat in the pan. I was trying to give myself the best chance of replicating the BBQ conditions. As the photos show, the steak was a good 30 mm. thick, so I knew this would be a challenge to cook it through without burning the surface too much. My wife will not eat meat which is any more than just a fraction pink in the middle. My family have always said that I do a great job on the BBQ, so my reputation is on the line here. Off we go and at the start I was apprehensive. I was mindful that part of the instructions that came with the pan are to not overheat it. By the way, that's the other thing which kills non stick cookware. So it became quite a balancing act, to cook quickly without overheating the grill pan. As you will see, the result is not terrific, but again I think practice will help a lot. I turned the steak every five minutes to try and keep the temperature even through the meat. The steak was cooked through ( overcooked to be honest ) and the outside a bit too charred. Looking back at the photos, I should have cut into it at the point of the third photo to see how cooked it was. I'm no chef and can't do the thumb test! I'm sure I can do a lot better and I blame myself, and not the pan for this average result. We have electric hotplates which are not very responsive (unlike gas) so it will take a few tries to get used to cooking in this way as the pan retains the heat very well when up to temperature. By way of comparison, we usually cook snags and steak on the BBQ, chicken in a conventional frying pan and quite often the salmon goes in the oven with some diced potatoes, half tomatoes and baby carrots. This Tefal grill pan is just fantastic, the non stick surface delivers in an exceptional way and the pan heated evenly over it's entire surface. The preheating and cooking times were as I expected, but I'm yet to cook for family or friends and fill it up to the max. I'm confident it will do the job just as well. This an excellent, high quality piece of cookware, so now it's up to me to get used to it and maximize it's capability. Well done Tefal !