In short: the Domoclip DOC159 is for people who want a taste of old-school raclette, with a half wheel scraped at the table, without investing in a restaurant machine. What stands out: 600 W, a thermostat up to 240 °C (464 °F), a swiveling, tilting cheese holder with adjustable height, and 2 spatulas included.
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At a glance: Domoclip DOC159
| Feature | Domoclip DOC159 |
|---|---|
| Type | Traditional raclette machine for a half wheel |
| Number of people | 6 to 8 |
| Power | 600 W |
| Heating and controls | Heating element above the cheese, adjustable thermostat up to 240 °C |
| Cheese holder | Swiveling base, tilting and height-adjustable; maximum wheel size not stated |
| Dimensions and weight | 37.5 x 20.4 x 28.9 cm (official Livoo sheet); weight not stated by the manufacturer |
| Included accessories | 2 raclette spatulas |
| Care | Not dishwasher-safe; cord storage and non-slip feet |
| Warranty | 2 years (legal warranty stated by the retailer) |
| Spare parts | Not available according to the retailer |
| Made in | Not stated by Domoclip |
Our takeaway
On paper, the DOC159 is the gateway to traditional raclette, the kind where you set a half wheel under a heating element and everyone comes up to scrape their share onto the plate. The cheese holder swivels, tilts and adjusts in height: you bring the cheese closer to the heat at the start, then move it away when the crust begins to sizzle. The thermostat, advertised up to 240 °C, lets you match the melting speed to the pace of the table. With its 600 W, it doesn’t pretend to rival restaurant machines, but it aims at a table of six to eight, which fits most evenings with friends.
The rest of the spec sheet keeps it simple: 2 spatulas included, cord storage, non-slip feet and about 3.2 kg (7 lb), which is still portable. Two downsides we read at the retailer: nothing goes in the dishwasher, and spare parts are not available. And a friendly tip: the half wheel often costs more than the machine, so pick a good raw-milk cheese and let the machine do the rest. As for dimensions, the retailer’s page gives two different versions, hence our caution.
Strengths
- The real half-wheel raclette gesture
- Adjustable thermostat up to 240 °C
- Swiveling, tilting cheese holder with adjustable height
- About 3.2 kg, easy to take out of the cupboard
- 2 spatulas included
Things to consider
- 600 W: melting is slower than with a professional machine
- Not dishwasher-safe
- Spare parts not available according to the retailer
- Maximum wheel size not stated
Video
Video: TTM Traitements Thermiques SA on YouTube. Video from the Swiss manufacturer TTM on the scraping technique, using a different machine than the DOC159.
Video: La Toque d’Or on YouTube. A retailer presents two Louis Tellier half-wheel machines, from another brand, to show the principle.
Video: Nouvelle vie on YouTube. Another consumer half-wheel machine, from the Little Balance brand, not the Domoclip.
Who is it for?
For families and groups of friends who want to enjoy half-wheel raclette at home, once or twice a winter, without buying a restaurant machine. Especially for those who love the show of cheese flowing onto the plate.
On the other hand, for a wedding or a table of twenty, a 600 W machine is likely to create a queue in front of the wheel: look at a more powerful machine or at rental instead. And if you’d rather everyone manage their own portion, raclette pans are simpler.
Alternatives
- Casselin CAR12 : half wheel, adjustable, tilting cheese holder, about 4 kg, power to be confirmed.
- TTM Zinal : 1000 W, stainless steel frame, for private or semi-professional use.
- Louis Tellier Alpage RACL01 : the former Bron Coucke for 6 to 10 people.
To compare all the half-wheel models, read our selection of professional half-wheel raclette machines, and for classic machines with pans, our comparison of traditional machines.
Recipes to make with it
- Half-wheel raclette, the recipe made for this machine.
- Traditional raclette, for the sides and the quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Domoclip DOC159 have a thermostat?
Yes. According to the E.Leclerc retailer listing, the thermostat is adjustable up to 240 °C.
How many people is it designed for?
The DOC159 is advertised for 6 to 8 people, with a half wheel set on a swiveling, tilting, height-adjustable cheese holder.
Is it dishwasher-safe?
No. The retailer states it is not dishwasher-safe: clean the cheese holder and the frame by hand, with the machine unplugged and cooled down.
