After the unit had now been several times in action, the following advantages are particularly noteworthy for us:
+ The pan with a cooking surface of 8.5 x 8.5 cm are a good size. The edges are rounded, so that by allowing the food easily slide out. In addition, the surfaces are non-stick coating.
+ The cheese melts very evenly in the pan and does not burn on how I experienced it with the smaller Raclette Grill.
+ On the grill plate (griddle plate 45.5 x 20.5 cm) are cooked gently - it burns anything and everything is evenly browned and crisp. Tip: The plate grease before grilling something. It should be noted that the granite slab about 30 minutes needed for heating, but then long nachheizt.
+ Prevents the juice groove on the griddle that run down liquids.
+ Everything is easy to clean - both the raclette pans (even baked-cheese can be even the next day easily with warm water) as well as the grill stone.
From my perspective, there are no disadvantages that spoil the barbecue fun. However, I noticed the following:
- The edges on the bottom of raclette pans are relatively sharp. Here, the manufacturer should ensure that the stamped seams are better trimmed.
- There is no on / off switch, but only a temperature controller of "keep warm" to "broil / melt".
- The power cord with 130cm relatively short, so you will need usually an extension cord.
Another note for delivery: There are neither slide nor Raclette Coasters included. The slides are from my experience so far also not absolutely necessary as the Teflon coating nothing fixed bakes. Since the empty pans should not be put back into the hot device, but you need in any case a coaster - if only to prepare them for the next grilling again. With us the breakfast board made of wood have excellently suited.
Total grilling makes this unit a lot of fun. The grilling result is outstanding and the subsequent cleaning a breeze. A real insider tip!