In short: the Tefal Cheese N’Co RE12C812 is for households of six who want to run cheese through all its forms: raclette, fondue, tartiflette, crêpes. What we take away: 850 W, six functions, almost everything dishwasher-safe and manufacturing in Haute-Savoie announced by Tefal, but no adjustable thermostat.
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Tefal Cheese N’Co quick facts
| Feature | Tefal Cheese N’Co RE12C812 |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-in-1 multifunction appliance: raclette, fondue, tartiflette, cheesy potatoes, hot box, cheese crêpes |
| Number of people | 6 |
| Power | 850 W (230 V) |
| Plate and coating | Removable plancha and crêpe plate, non-stick with a stone-effect finish, Thermo-Spot indicator |
| Settings | Non-adjustable thermostat |
| Size and weight | Not stated by Tefal |
| Included accessories | 6 raclette pans, 6 fondue forks, 1 caquelon, 1 plate, 1 glass lid, 1 stainless steel rack |
| Cleaning | Plate, caquelon, raclette pans, forks and lid dishwasher-safe; removable 1.1 m cord |
| Warranty | 2 years, repairability announced for 15 years |
| Made in | Haute-Savoie (France), according to Tefal |
What we make of it
On paper, the Cheese N’Co is the appliance for people who consider cheese not an ingredient but a way of life. Raclette in the pans, fondue in the caquelon, tartiflette or cheesy potatoes under the glass lid, cheese crêpes on the plate: Tefal advertises six uses for a single base. The stainless steel rack and the lid serve the hot box function, the one that melts a whole camembert or mont d’or while the table dips its potatoes. At 850 W, it stays in the category of friendly appliances for six, not machines for searing a rib of beef.
When it comes to cleaning, it’s the star pupil: plate, caquelon, raclette pans, forks and lid go in the dishwasher according to the manufacturer’s sheet, and the cord detaches. Tefal also announces manufacturing in Haute-Savoie, a 2-year warranty and 15 years of repairability. The limit is the same as on the brand’s Colormania: no adjustable thermostat, it’s on or off. We would have liked to know the capacity of the caquelon, which neither Tefal nor the retailers we checked state.
Strengths
- Six cheese functions on a single appliance
- Almost everything is dishwasher-safe
- Glass lid and stainless steel rack for the hot box and the tartiflette
- Manufacturing in Haute-Savoie and 15-year repairability announced by Tefal
Things to consider
- No adjustable thermostat
- 850 W and 6 raclette pans: not for big tables
- Caquelon capacity not stated
- Size and weight from only one retailer
On video
Video: TefalFrance on YouTube. Official Tefal video of the Cheese’n’co, the versatile 6-in-1 raclette grill.
Video: Les Echos on YouTube. Report on Tefal’s place in the history of raclette grills, not limited to this model.
Who is it for?
For families of four to six who hold a cheese night every week in winter and want variety without multiplying appliances in the cupboard. For those who hate scrubbing, too, thanks to the dishwasher.
On the other hand, for a table of ten or for high-temperature grilling, it’s not the right tool: it lacks raclette pans, power and a thermostat. Look at a big combo grill or a raclette stone grill instead.
Alternatives
- Salter Raclette & Fondue 2-in-1 : 1400 W, 8 raclette pans, a 1.3 L caquelon and an adjustable thermostat, but nothing dishwasher-safe.
- Severin RG 2347 : 1400 W, 8 raclette pans and a central fondue set, for eight.
- Klarstein Fonduelette XL : up to 12 people, three plates including a crêpe plate, and a fondue function.
To compare all the combo grills, read our selection of 2-in-1 raclette and fondue sets, and for the models with a crêpe plate, our comparison of 3-in-1 raclette crêpe makers.
Our recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, for the basic function.
- The raclette crêpe, made for the crêpe plate and melted cheese.
- Chocolate raclette, to end the evening in the raclette pans.
Frequently asked questions
What are the six functions of the Tefal Cheese N’Co?
According to Tefal: raclette, fondue, tartiflette, cheesy potatoes, hot box and cheese crêpes, with 6 raclette pans, 6 forks, a caquelon, a plate, a glass lid and a stainless steel rack.
Does the Cheese N’Co have a thermostat?
No. The Tefal sheet states a non-adjustable thermostat, with a Thermo-Spot indicator that shows when the plate is hot.
What goes in the dishwasher?
The plate, the caquelon, the raclette pans, the fondue forks and the glass lid, according to Tefal. The cord is removable.
