In short: the Lagrange Transparence 079801 is made for big tables that don’t want a grill. The takeaways: 1000 W, eight raclette pans, 46 cm long, and a removable top glass that spares you the scraping at the end of the night.
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Key specs
| Feature | Lagrange Transparence 079801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric raclette grill with no grill plate: raclette pans only |
| Number of people | 8 |
| Power | 1000 W according to the Lagrange product page |
| Trays and coating | Glass trays with stainless steel rims; non-stick cast aluminum raclette pans |
| Dimensions and weight | 46 x 20.8 x 15.6 cm, 4.55 kg |
| Included accessories | 8 raclette pans; no spatula included (set of 8 wooden spatulas sold separately by Lagrange) |
| Care | Top glass and raclette pans dishwasher-safe according to Lagrange |
| Warranty | 2 years + 1 free extra year according to Lagrange; spare parts for 5 years |
| Manufacturing | Made outside Europe according to Lagrange; fixed 2 m cord |
Our take
Eight raclette pans and not a single plate: on paper, this is the machine for people who know exactly what they came for. With a stated 1000 W, or 125 W per pan, the ratio is the same as on the recent 4- and 6-person versions. The glass lets everyone keep an eye on their cheese without yo-yoing the handle in and out, the lower level holds the pans between rounds, and the top tray keeps a dish of potatoes warm, according to Lagrange.
You’ll need to make room for it: at 46 cm long and 4.55 kg, this is not something you tuck into the silverware drawer. You’ll also have to live with a fixed 2 m cord, so an outlet close by or an extension cord. Finally, on October 31, 2026, the Amazon.fr page showed no direct purchase option: check the seller. On machines bought before October 2024, the top glass is not removable according to the Lagrange FAQ and gets cleaned with a cloth: the removable glass really is this generation’s selling point.
What we like
- Eight guests, no plate, no stone
- Removable, dishwasher-safe top glass
- Warming tray for the potatoes
- 2 + 1 year warranty, parts for 5 years
Things to consider
- No cooking possible on the glass
- Bulky: 46 cm long
- Fixed 2 m cord
- No direct purchase on the Amazon.fr page (checked on November 7, 2026)
On video
Video: LAGRANGE Electroménager on YouTube. Official brand video on the Transparence range, Minéral version; it does not necessarily show this exact model.
Video: Monsieur Combine on YouTube. A creator’s review of the Transparence range; the size shown may differ from this model.
Video: NeozOne on YouTube. Test published by NeozOne on the 4-person Transparence, shared as an outside account.
Who is it for?
For big families, holiday feasts and vacation chalets where you host eight, with one simple rule: everyone is there for the cheese. Fans of hot-stone cooking or grilling will prefer a combo model, and couples will only ever use a quarter of this handsome beast.
Alternatives
- Lagrange Transparence 079601: the same machine for six.
- Swissmar Geneva 8-person: if you decide you want a reversible plate after all.
- Lagrange Element 179601: the same brand, with a stone and a grill this time.
To compare, read our selection of traditional raclette grills.
Recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, the natural home turf of a machine with no plate.
- Chocolate raclette, a sweet version to melt in the raclette pans.
- Half-wheel raclette, to compare with the other great way of doing it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Transparence 079801 right for eight people?
Yes, it is sold for eight with eight raclette pans, according to Amazon.fr, and rated at 1000 W according to the Lagrange product page.
Can you grill on it?
No. According to the Lagrange FAQ, the glass is not designed for direct cooking. The top tray is for keeping the potatoes warm.
What is the warranty?
2 years plus 1 free extra year, according to the Lagrange product page, with spare parts stated to be available for 5 years.
