In short: Kuhn Rikon is the Swiss house from Rikon, in the Zurich Töss valley, famous first of all for its Duromatic pressure cooker, and it also makes candle-powered raclette sets and fondue sets. At Raclette Club, you’ll find it in three pages: a candle mini raclette for two, a replacement raclette pan and a set of fondue forks with a Swiss cross.
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Kuhn Rikon in a few lines
The workshop’s story begins before the Kuhns. According to the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland, a coppersmith and tinning workshop was founded in Rikon in 1899 and was already making cookware, among other things. On March 16, 1926, according to the history published by the brand, mining engineer Heinrich Kuhn bought the Rikon company. His DURO brand ranks among the first pots designed for electric stovetops.
The real turning point came in 1949. Jacques Kuhn, a mechanical engineer and the founder’s son, developed the Duromatic, a pressure cooker that combines a spring-loaded valve with a bayonet lock. It quickly became the leader of the Swiss market, to the point that “Duromatic” became the everyday word for a pressure cooker, and Kuhn Rikon says it has made all its Duromatics at its Rikon site since 1949. The company took the name Kuhn Rikon AG in 2001 and presents itself as a family business spanning four generations.
On the cheese side, the brand’s catalog has a full fondue section: sets, burners, caquelons (fondue pots), raclette sets and accessories. One useful caveat: not everything is made in Switzerland. On its UK shop, for example, Kuhn Rikon lists “Not Swiss made” for the red candle mini raclette, a cousin of the one in our selection.
On video
Video: KUHN RIKON Switzerland on YouTube. Official brand video about its production in Switzerland, in Rikon.
Video: KUHN RIKON Switzerland on YouTube. Official video about the brand’s mini raclette sets; the color shown is not necessarily the one on our page.
Video: KUHN RIKON Switzerland on YouTube. Official French-language video of the Candle Light range, the one the 32237 mini raclette belongs to; color not verified.
Video: KUHN RIKON Switzerland on YouTube. Official video on how to use the brand’s cheese fondue set.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Page | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Light Mini Alpenglühen 32237 (ASIN B074MF9HDD) | Tealight-candle mini raclette, for 1 or 2 people, 445 g | Couples, and tables with no power outlet | Read the page | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| Raclette pan 19208 (ASIN B0BH8SYPYD) | Non-stick replacement raclette pan, beechwood handle, sold individually | Anyone who already owns a Kuhn Rikon set | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| Fondue forks 32206 (ASIN B009KTYBW0) | Set of 6 forks, stainless steel shafts, red handles with a Swiss cross | Anyone completing a fondue set | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
On paper, Kuhn Rikon’s strength is consistency. In our selection, the brand doesn’t sell a big electric raclette grill, but everything that orbits around one: the little candle set for a tête-à-tête, the raclette pan that replaces the one the dog licked down to the bare metal, the Swiss-cross forks that instantly give the table a chalet vibe. The 19208 pan is listed as compatible with the brand’s raclette sets, which saves you from rebuying everything over one lost piece.
The limits are those of the format. A tealight candle will never replace a 1,200 W grill, and that’s rather the point: you melt gently, while chatting, without pretending to feed eight hungry skiers. The 32237 mini raclette is hand-wash only according to retailers, and the listing for the 32206 forks stays vague on a few points: length and country of manufacture differ depending on the source, as we noted on its page. In short, a serious brand, but you have to read the label of each model.
Which model should you choose?
- For a raclette for two, no outlet needed: the Candle Light Mini Alpenglühen 32237 and its tealight candle. Compare it in our selection of raclette grills for two and portable raclette grills.
- To complete a Kuhn Rikon set: the 19208 raclette pan, sold individually. For other accessories, see our guide to raclette accessories.
- For cheese fondue: the 32206 forks, six pieces with a Swiss cross, to pair with a caquelon from our comparison of fondue pots.
Frequently asked questions
What warranty do Kuhn Rikon products have?
The listings we consulted for these three products don’t state a warranty period. For a purchase in France from a professional seller, the 2-year legal guarantee of conformity applies; keep your invoice and check the seller’s terms.
Where can I find Kuhn Rikon spare parts for raclette?
The 19208 raclette pan is sold individually and listed as compatible with the brand’s raclette sets. Retailers also offer dedicated tealight candles. Always search using your set’s model number.
Are Kuhn Rikon products made in Switzerland?
Not all of them. The brand says it has made its Duromatic pressure cookers in Rikon since 1949, but it lists “Not Swiss made” for some candle raclette sets. The place of manufacture needs to be checked model by model.
Where can I buy Kuhn Rikon in France?
The three products on this page are sold on Amazon.fr. The brand also has its own online shops and retailers in Switzerland. Check the model number before ordering, because several colors share the same name.
