In short: the Swissmar Geneva 8-person is for tables of eight who want a raclette grill without a heavy stone to preheat. What we take away: 1400 W, a non-stick reversible cast aluminum plate, a heat control and eight pans with their spatulas.
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At a glance
| Feature | Swissmar Geneva 8-Person |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric raclette grill, reversible plate |
| Number of people | 8 |
| Power | 1400 W |
| Plate and coating | Non-stick reversible cast aluminum plate; one grill side, one smooth side (crepes) according to Costco Canada |
| Settings | Temperature control at the front, 5 settings according to the Amazon listing |
| Dimensions and weight | 50.8 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm (20 x 10 x 5 in) according to Amazon; 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) for the Canadian version KF-78020 |
| Included accessories | 8 non-stick pans with thumb guards, 8 heat-resistant spatulas |
| Care | Hand wash, do not immerse, no abrasive sponge (Amazon listing) |
| Warranty | 1 year in Canada (Costco) |
| Manufacturing | Not stated by Swissmar |
Swissmar Geneva: our takeaway
Swissmar, whose YouTube channel is now called swissmar by zyliss, has made raclette grills a specialty, and the Geneva is the simple version. On paper, it all comes down to one reversible cast aluminum plate: a grill side for vegetables and meat, a smooth side for a crepe or an egg, and underneath, eight non-stick pans for the cheese. With 1400 W and a control knob at the front, you can turn the heat down when the raclette slices start melting faster than the guests can eat. The pans have a thumb guard: a detail that matters when you’ve already left a fingerprint on a scorching handle.
On the limits side, care is by hand according to the Amazon listing: you wipe it, you don’t immerse the machine in water, you forget about steel wool. The French listing stays discreet about weight, warranty and place of manufacture: the figures available (4.3 kg, 1 year) come from Costco Canada, for a 120 V version, so take them with caution. And no stone: if you dream of stone grilling, you’ll have to look elsewhere in the range.
Video
No official video of the Geneva itself: here is Swissmar’s presentation of the range, a demonstration and a raclette night on the brand’s grill.
Video: swissmar by zyliss on YouTube. Official video in French about the brand’s range of raclette grills, not specifically the Geneva.
Video: kitchenwarenews on YouTube. A demonstration of a Swissmar raclette grill, model shown not confirmed.
Video: @kelsewhatelse on TikTok. A raclette night at home on a Swissmar grill, model not specified.
Strengths
- Reversible plate, grill and smooth sides
- 1400 W and temperature control
- 8 pans and 8 spatulas included
- Pans with thumb guards
- Cast aluminum plate lighter than a stone
Things to consider
- Hand wash only
- No cooking stone
- Weight, warranty and manufacturing not specified for France
- Non-stick plate to treat gently (no abrasives)
Who is it for?
For families and groups of friends of six to eight who do raclette and grilling in the same evening, and who want to control the heat. Who is it not for: stone grilling fans, people who want to put everything in the dishwasher, and dinners for two, for which the 4-person version is enough.
Alternatives
- Swissmar Geneva 4-person : the little sister for tables of four.
- Swissmar Stelvio : an 8-person raclette grill with a granite plate.
- Tefal Pierrade RE45A812 : 10 people and a real cooking stone.
To compare all the models, read our selection of raclette grills.
Recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, for the eight pans.
- The raclette crepe, on the smooth side of the plate.
- Pizza on the raclette machine, another way to repurpose the pans.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Swissmar Geneva plate reversible?
Yes. The Amazon listing mentions reversible non-stick cast aluminum cooking plates, with a grill side and a smooth side.
Can you adjust the temperature?
Yes. The control is on the front of the machine, and the Amazon listing mentions 5 settings.
Is the Swissmar Geneva dishwasher-safe?
The Amazon listing recommends hand cleaning, without immersing the machine or using an abrasive product. Check the manual for the pans.
