In short: The Moulinex raclette grill comes from a French brand born in 1932 with a food mill, the Moulin-Légumes, and part of Groupe SEB since 2001. At Raclette Club, we feature one of its appliances: the Accessimo RE151812, a small raclette for 6 that also does plancha and crêpes.
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The brand in a nutshell
It all starts with mashed potatoes. According to Moulinex, Jean Mantelet, a Parisian craftsman, filed the patent for the Moulin-Légumes on 16 February 1932: a very simple food mill for lump-free purée. It sold fast, with 2 million units by 1935, again according to the brand. The Moulinex name only arrived in 1957, with an electric coffee grinder: it is short for « Moulin Express ».
Food processors followed in the 1960s, including the Robot-Charlotte, named after one of Jean Mantelet’s secretaries, then, according to Moulinex, the first microwave oven sold in France, in 1979. Since 2001, Moulinex has been part of Groupe SEB, like Tefal. Today the brand is best known for the Cookeo and food preparation, and it advertises a 2-year warranty and 15 years of repairability. Raclette is not its core business, but it makes a few, including the Accessimo, made in Haute-Savoie according to Moulinex. Reblochon country: there are worse addresses for a raclette grill.
On video
Video: Moulinex France on YouTube. Official Moulinex video of the Raclette Neo Accessimo, the trade name of our RE151812 on the brand’s website (in French).
Video: Moulinex France on YouTube. Official Moulinex video of the Accessimo crêpe maker, another appliance from the same range: not a raclette, but an idea for dessert.
The Moulinex raclette grill at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Best for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessimo RE151812 (ASIN B07WTZH3RC) | 3-in-1 raclette (raclette, plancha and crêpes), 6 pans, 700 W according to retailers, plate and pans dishwasher safe | Small groups who want crêpes for dessert | Read the review | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
What we like about Moulinex, on paper, is the pragmatism. The Accessimo doesn’t try to show off: one plate that switches from plancha to crêpes, 6 non-stick pans, and all of it dishwasher safe according to the brand. The removable cord makes storage easier. Add the fact that it is made in Haute-Savoie and the 15 years of repairability promised by Moulinex: for a small tabletop appliance, that’s reassuring.
The catch is that raclette remains a side line for Moulinex. The range is short next to Tefal or Lagrange, and the Accessimo cuts corners where you notice: no adjustable thermostat, no on/off switch, and modest power (700 W according to Vanden Borre and Auchan; the Moulinex spec sheet shows two lines, 700 W and 850 W). For six, it works. For ten, the queue in front of the pans may last longer than the aperitif.
Which model should you choose?
- For 6 with crêpes for dessert: the Accessimo RE151812, with its single plate and 6 pans. Our selection of 3-in-1 raclette crêpe makers compares it with its rivals, and our raclette grill desserts give ideas for the plate.
- For 4: Moulinex also sells the Raclette Cube grill for 4 people (RE140812) according to its website, with a dishwasher-safe plate and pans. We haven’t featured it yet.
- For 8 or more: the Moulinex range is a bit short. Our selection of raclette grills presents larger appliances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on Moulinex raclette grills?
Moulinex advertises a 2-year warranty and 15 years of repairability on its website, and the Accessimo RE151812 product page shows both figures. In France, the 2-year legal guarantee of conformity applies in every case: keep your invoice.
Where can you find Moulinex spare parts for a raclette grill?
On the Moulinex website, in the accessories and spare parts section, with the exact model reference (RE151812 for the Accessimo). The brand also offers out-of-warranty repair packages.
Where can you buy a Moulinex raclette grill?
The Accessimo RE151812 is sold on Amazon.fr, in the Moulinex online shop and at retailers such as Auchan. Check the reference before ordering: Moulinex also sells the Raclette Cube RE140812, which is a different appliance.
