T-Fal 18301 New Avantis Ultra Turbo Iron

by T-Fal

Product Features

• Slick, tough soleplate provides smooth glide, resists scratches
• Shuts off in 30 seconds if left horizontal or tipped, 8 minutes if left vertical
• Anti-scale system in large water tank; pivoting 11-foot-8-inch cord
• Vertical-steam; variable-steam; misting spray; steam-burst
• 10-year warranty against defects to soleplate; 1-year warranty on iron

Product Details

Product Manual [1.09mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 6.7 x 5.5 inches ; 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000062UH6
• Item model number: 18301
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,123,947 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With a slick, tough, scratch-resistant soleplate providing a smooth glide, an antiscale system in the large water tank to combat mineral buildup, and extra holes offering lots of steam, this full-size, 1,400-watt iron is ideal for household ironing. For safety, the iron shuts off in 30 seconds if left horizontal or tipped over and in 8 minutes if left vertical. It has a pivoting 11-foot-8-inch cord, vertical steam for removing wrinkles from hanging garments, variable steam for making fine adjustments, and both a misting spray and a steam burst for dealing with stubborn wrinkles and creating sharp creases. In addition to 17 large steam outlets in the soleplate there are 38 microholes for ultimate steam diffusion and 14 more microholes near the tip for easy ironing of pleats and around buttons. Accompanying the iron is a narrow container for dripfree filling of the water tank. The soleplate carries a 10-year warranty against defects, and the iron has one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Unit, Great Price, and it does a very nice job, November 4, 2002

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T-Fal 18301 New Avantis Ultra Turbo Iron (Kitchen)

I had read the reviews. I noticed the comment that Consumer Reports had rated the Rowenta number one, at half again as much money. That had me concerned. Since this was a new model, I decided to give it a shot. I looked up the Consumer Reports review, and they had compared it to the T-Fal 90, which is a different-earlier model. This unit has 130 as the model number on the side. The Consumer Reports review was done in 2001. The complaints from Consumer Reports about the T-Fal 90 was that it was difficult to read how much water is in the unit. With this new 130 model, you won't need your glasses to see the water level. They almost went overboard in the ability to see it clearly. It's got to be the easiest to see.
Consumer Reports also mentioned that the Rowenta had the best steam. This T-Fal puts out generous amounts of steam. Consumer reports mentioned that the enamel slip surfaces were easier to clean than the stainless that comes with the Rowenta.
Another thing, I know this sounds silly, but I like the aesthetics of the T-Fal better than the Rowenta. The T-Fal is a more attractive design. Both irons have the same safety shut off features, and both models have 4 steam spray options as well.
T-Fal is the inventor of the non slip cooking surface. Their material is different than some of the other non slip surfaces. It resists scratching. My friend has a Rowenta, and he mentioned the stainless steel surface gets scratched on metal buttons. Careful ironing will prevent that. Scratches are prone to trap starch. This iron is smooth, and does not snag on anything. All settings are easy to use and see. Water levels are very simple to see as well. The filler opening has a little door on it, to prevent spills. The cord is a ball and socket, giving you a 360 degree spin capability. Helps it to stay out of the way. The spray nozzle gives you a nice spray, that is easily directable. Great for the little touch ups. If you were planning to dampen a pile of clothing, a fuller size spray bottle would be advisable.
All in all I give this iron 5 stars. If you are fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of the T-Fal 20 dollar gift certificate, it makes this unit a no brainer. I bought the T-Fal fast water heater, that boils one cup of water in 60 seconds to bring the purchase up to the 99 dollar requirement for the gift certificate. That too is a great unit. It is shocking to have a rolling boil in only 60 seconds.
I guess over time I will be able to tell whether this iron holds up or not. After all, I got the iron, and the fast water boiler for the same price as the Rowenta iron alone. On top of that they added a 20 dollar T-Fal gift certificate.
Normally I consider quality first, and price second. With this unit, I am more than happy with the quality and the price.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rowentas are all hype, April 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: T-Fal 18301 New Avantis Ultra Turbo Iron (Kitchen)

I ordered three irons: A Rowenta Precision, Luxe Professional, and the Tfal 18301 (Avantis 130). The Rowentas certainly seem to be well built units, but they fail to get hot enough to remove the fine wrinkles. The Tfal gets plenty hot (same power rating as the Precision) which is far hotter than either Rowenta and the steam is plentiful. At the price, you simply can't beat this unit. The only downside is the feel of the sliders, they feel very cheap, but this is a minor quibble. In addition, the iron is purple (what were they thinking?). Great unit overall. I got a kick out of the person who rated it inadequately due to the lack of a power switch (none of the Rowentas including the top of the line at twice the price have a power switch), yet they stated it ironed well (isn't that why you bought it?).

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally ironing is no longer a hassle!, July 12, 2002

By 

Karen M. Wuest (Ignacio, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: T-Fal 18301 New Avantis Ultra Turbo Iron (Kitchen)

This iron is worth every cent I paid for it and more. It's easy and comfortable to use. This iron has a sole plate that just glides across any fabric without catching on it and making more wrinkles. Since it has more holes in the soleplate you get more steam and they don't get clogged with hard water and starch. The sleek design is easy on the hand and the weight of the iron isn't too heavy or too light. I would highly recommend this iron to anyone.