Buy Swissmar KF-77055 Matterhorn Oval-Shaped 8-Person Raclette, BlackSwissmar KF-77055 Matterhorn Oval-Shaped 8-Person Raclette, Black Product Description:
- 8-person traditional Swiss raclette for unique tabletop grilling
- Variable temperature control; 55-inch power cord; nonstick grill plate
- Prepare small pieces of meat, seafood, vegetables, and more
- 8 raclette dishes, 8 heat-resistant spatulas, and recipes included
- Measures 20 by 7-1/2 by 13 inches; 1-year warranty
Product Description
Introduce your family to meals as easy to make as they are delicious to eat with this Matterhorn raclette grill. The nonstick grilling surface grills your meat, seafood and vegetables while the lower rack broils your raclette cheeses to perfection. Includes 8 raclette dishes and 8 heat-resistant spatulas. The variable heat control helps assure perfect results, no matter the dish. Imported. 7Hx12W".
Customer Reviews
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Cooks food evenly and has lasted me 2 + Years
By Jeff Poyner
I purchased this Raclette Dec of 2001 and use it about 5 times a year. I bought it for my wife who spent 2 years in Germany. She says that it is very similar to the ones that she used and is very pleased with how it works. Many times when we invite guests over, we cook brautwurst and polish sausage (cut in 1/2 inch slices) on the top cooking surface. We then place choped veggies like squash, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and whatever else we want with the meal and cook them with the meat. A meal will usually take us 1-2 hours and you just keep eating and talking.
Below is a quick list of pros and cons:
Pros:Cook top is hot enough to cook meatsA lot of room to cook on topNifty looking designVery stable when placed on a tableThe top surface is easy to clean (removes from the base)8 trays if you have a crowdVariable heat dial
Cons:Trays can be tough to clean if food is overcookedIf food is spilled beneath the heating element it's tough to clean under itPower cord not long enough (plan on an extention cord)Angled trays make it a bit more work to scrape cheese out ( I think that a square tray would be easy-er).
Be sure to use the little scrapers that come with the Raclette or plastic utensils. Anything else will likely scratch the finish (we use tooth picks and wooden shish-ka-bob skewers).
I would reccomend this Raclette to anyone, it is an excelent product that I am sure will last many years. We have had much fun with it and all those that have used this Raclette have great things to say about it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
It does work very well, but very hard to clean top surface
By A Customer
I really want to rate this in two categories: function and overall build quality.I must say that in terms of function, this grill really, really is great. Adjustable heat is very nice to have, it works fine. On the highest setting, this thing gets HOT. There is absolutely no problem putting potato pieces and pieces of meat on this. We use this for nice, long relaxing family dinners and it does just that. It has enough cooking space for about 6 people. I say this because with 6 people, the top surface gets crowded depending on what you eat.
Build quality is where I have some issues. The top is easily detachable for cleaning, but cleaning it is impossible. Make a few pieces of meat on it, and you will never get the stains out. I have soaked this for 2 days then tried to scrub it with a gentle scrubber, and I could NOT get all the grease off. Then I used the hard side of the scrubby pad, which is safe for non-stick surfaces, and it took off some of the coating. That's inexcusable in my book, and a shoddy design/product.The pans are nice and look pretty, but when you clean them, do so with great care. The plastic handles start separating themselves form the pan if you apply a little force to scrub the thing out. Coating on the pans is great, by the way. Easy to clean, and the coating does not come off. They should have coated the top just like they coated the pans.
In summary, I do recommend it, if you can live with the top being very hard to clean and never being 100% clean. I think this really needs improvement.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Joys of Europe in your own kitchen
By large marge
I bought this raclette maker for my boyfriend who was homesick for France. He's loving it. We sautee veggies and meats on the grill top, then add them to the small dishes with cheese and cooked potatoes and broil them under the coils(untraditional, but delicious).
The grill top is removeable, which makes it easy pop off and get into the sink, however I've noticed that some food stains the surface, and it can take a bit of scrubbing to remove.
The only real negative so far is the heating dial. You alter the heat of the coils by turning a dial, but it is impossible to tell by looking if the dial is set to low, medium or high. The only real way to know is by how loudly your food is sizzling. This one area truly needs to be redesigned.
Overall, it's a fine machine which will allow you to enjoy many warm, creative and delicious moments with friends and family. Now, if I could only find a decent raclette cheese!
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