In short: the Princess Raclette and Fondue 162670 wants to settle the raclette versus fondue debate with a single appliance. Key points: a 31 x 31 cm grill plate, a 1.3 L fondue pot in the middle, two independent thermostats and accessories for 8, with a stated power of 1700 or 1800 W depending on the source.
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At a glance: Princess Raclette and Fondue 162670
| Feature | Princess Raclette and Fondue 162670 |
|---|---|
| Type | Raclette, grill and fondue appliance; sold as 5-in-1 (raclette, grill, cheese, chocolate and oil fondue) by retailers |
| Item number | 01.162670.01.001 (Princess) |
| Number of people | 8, according to the Amazon.fr listing and a retailer |
| Power | 1800 W according to the Amazon.fr listing and a retailer; 1700 W at other retailers; not stated by Princess |
| Plate and coating | 31 x 31 cm grill plate; PFAS-free ceramic coating, according to a retailer |
| Fondue | Removable 1.3 L pot (Princess) |
| Controls | Two independent thermostats (Princess); maximum temperature 220 °C, according to a retailer |
| Accessories included | 8 pans, 8 spatulas and 8 fondue forks, according to a retailer; forks sold as a spare part by Princess (€15.95) |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher-safe parts, according to a retailer |
| Cord | 2 m, according to a retailer |
| Dimensions and weight | Not stated by Princess |
| Warranty | 2 years, according to a retailer |
What we take away
On paper, this is the Swiss army knife of cheese night. The 1.3 L pot sits in the middle of the square plate, the pans slide in underneath, and two independent thermostats control the fondue and the raclette-grill section separately. That is the real strength: you can heat oil for a meat fondue while the plate stays gentler for vegetables, or the other way round. Testers whose reviews appear on the Princess website praise the two controls and their light-up rings, and one suggests starting the oil about twenty minutes before the meal and the plate a little later.
On the numbers, some caution. The Amazon.fr listing and a Finnish retailer say 1800 W, other retailers say 1700 W, and Princess does not highlight the figure on its page. It is just as quiet about weight and size. The testers agree on one thing: the accessories are meant for eight, with eight forks and eight spatulas, but with the pot in the centre, four to six people are more comfortable, since not everyone can reach the middle of the table. The PFAS-free ceramic coating and dishwasher-safe parts, mentioned by a retailer, are good news for the morning after.
Strengths
- Raclette, grill and cheese, chocolate or oil fondue on one appliance
- Two independent thermostats for the pot and the plate
- Removable 1.3 L fondue pot
- Accessories for 8: pans, spatulas and forks
- Spare parts sold by Princess
Things to consider
- Stated power is 1700 or 1800 W depending on the source
- More comfortable for four to six than for eight, according to testers
- No official dimensions or weight
- Oil fondue at the table: keep an eye on children
Who is it for?
For families who argue every winter about raclette or fondue, and for hosts who like to finish with a chocolate fondue without getting out a second appliance. It suits tables of four to six, with room to reach the pot. If you want a cooking stone, an odour filter or a true eight-person raclette with everyone elbow to elbow, look elsewhere.
Alternatives
- Princess Raclette Purify 162660: same brand, built-in fan and odour filter, two 20 x 23 cm plates, but no fondue.
- Klarstein Fonduelette XL: up to 12 people, 1650 W, three plates including a crêpe plate, and a fondue function.
- Lagrange Element 179601: 1200 W, natural stone and a grill plate that doubles as a crêpe plate, no fondue.
To compare it with other models, read our guide to the best raclette grills. To fill it, browse our recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make raclette and fondue at the same time with the Princess 162670?
Yes. Princess highlights two independent thermostats, so you set the temperature of the 1.3 L pot and of the raclette-grill section separately.
What is the power of the Princess Raclette and Fondue 162670?
The Amazon.fr listing and one retailer say 1800 W, other retailers say 1700 W. Princess does not state the figure on its product page.
How many people can use the Princess Raclette and Fondue?
It comes with accessories for 8, including 8 forks and 8 spatulas. Testers quoted on the Princess website find it more comfortable for four to six.
