Tefal CB 2300 BBQ ... very disappointed

We had approximately 10 years the excellent predecessor without lid and with grill. In this follow-up model, we are of course assumed that the same excellent qualities, but ....

First, the packaging was so strong battering that we disposed of these same. The device itself but appeared undamaged.

The assembly was easy. Only instead of metal all exterior plastic and everywhere more dirt cracks between the components. However, the cheap-looking build quality stands out: The economical heating loops appearing on thin fixtures that slips 0 position always come back to a little over 0, the residual current circuit breakers go every now and again to fault / short circuit. The cover and the grill are so thin or not coated on the rear sides, at the openings for the fat drain, at the edges. At least 2 points were already chipped. Overall, the coating does not confidence-inspiring impression and everything looks a little shaky. Then even after the dishwasher stick sticky residue cleaning is already an impertinence, continued on the griddle on.

The heat generated can really something to be desired compared to its predecessor. Everything takes longer and the lid is necessary to achieve a desired result really in midsummer. Then again flow away ... fault current. The water level is lower than the previous model so that the heat reflection is not as effective. The wattage is hard to believe - but have not measured it, because I relates only to the rapid success of the grilling process. And can wait.

Well ... Tefal had a good name once. The unit returns! Shame about the nice dealer who has to work with the returning. For that I would Kokojo given an additional star, but here it's all just about the product.