In short: the Westmark Fromarex slicer is a manual lever cheese slicer, with a stainless steel blade instead of the usual wire and a scale to set the thickness. What we take away: a recommended retail price of €29.99, German manufacturing and a 5-year warranty, but no thickness range in figures and hand washing recommended.
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Quick facts on the Westmark Fromarex slicer
| Feature | Westmark Fromarex 70002260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual lever slicer with a blade (no wire) |
| Power | No electricity needed (Westmark) |
| Blade | Stainless steel blade instead of a cutting wire (Westmark); blade dimensions not stated by Westmark |
| Cutting thickness | Adjustable with a scale (Westmark); range in mm not stated by Westmark |
| Dimensions and weight | 230 x 228 x 53 mm (Westmark); weight not stated by Westmark |
| Foldable / footprint | Not stated by Westmark |
| Materials | ABS, PP, aluminum and stainless steel; plastic body, coated aluminum arm (Westmark) |
| Accessories included | Not stated by Westmark |
| Cleaning | Hand washing recommended (Westmark) |
| Safety | Not stated by Westmark |
| Warranty | 5 years (Westmark) |
| Made in | Germany (Westmark) |
| Indicative price | About €30 on the official Westmark store (€29.99, recommended retail price), checked on 11/11/2026 |
What we make of it
The Fromarex belongs to the family of lever cheese slicers: the cheese sits on the base, and lowering the arm draws the blade through it. Westmark chose a stainless steel blade rather than a wire, and adds a scale to set the thickness, according to its official product page. The body is plastic (ABS and PP), the arm coated aluminum, and the whole thing measures 230 x 228 x 53 mm: a flat format that slips into a cupboard without fuss. As often with Westmark, the page announces manufacturing in Germany and a 5-year warranty, which is generous for a utensil priced around €30.
For raclette, the appeal comes down to one word: consistency. A thickness scale should, in principle, let you get the same thickness slice after slice, and avoid the classic party scene of a paper-thin slice next to a one-centimeter slab. The catch is that Westmark doesn’t give the range in millimeters, so we can’t promise on paper that the setting lands right on 3 to 4 mm. Try it on the first piece, before your guests arrive. The rest is cheese common sense: a well-chilled semi-hard cheese, taken out of the fridge at the last minute, cuts more cleanly, and the rind comes off first or stays on, as you like. Westmark doesn’t state the maximum size of the piece either: with a tool 23 cm wide, you work with blocks rather than quarter wheels.
For cleaning, Westmark recommends hand washing. Nothing dramatic, but do it right after the meal, before the cheese dries on the blade, and handle the blade with respect.
Strengths
- No electricity, always ready to go
- Stainless steel blade and thickness scale
- Made in Germany, 5-year warranty (Westmark)
- Recommended retail price of €29.99
- Flat format of 230 x 228 x 53 mm
Things to consider
- Thickness range in mm not stated by Westmark
- Hand washing recommended
- Weight not stated
- Maximum piece size not given
Who is it for?
For people who host a few raclette nights a year, buy a block of cheese from the cheesemonger and want more even slices than with a knife, without buying an electric machine or finding room for one. It is also a good answer to the pre-sliced cheese question: you keep your choice of cheese, on a modest budget. Who it isn’t for: those who want a thickness set to the millimeter, those who slice for fifteen people every winter Saturday and will save time with an electric slicer, and those who swear by the dishwasher.
Alternatives
- Westmark Rollschnitt 71002270: a roller cheese slicer with a stainless steel wire, whose thickness depends on the angle.
- Triangle Sense: a cheese plane, for slicing by hand.
- Louis Tellier N3503: a 17 cm cheese harp.
- Severin AS 3917: a 130 W electric slicer adjustable from 0 to 23 mm, around €80 on sale from Severin on 11/11/2026.
- Graef Manuale H9: a hand-crank slicer, no electricity, adjustable from 0 to 15 mm according to Graef.
Once the cheese is sliced, pick an idea from our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Westmark Fromarex dishwasher-safe?
Westmark recommends hand washing. Rinse the blade right after use, before the cheese dries.
What slice thickness can you set on the Westmark Fromarex?
The thickness is set with a scale, but Westmark doesn’t give the range in millimeters. Run a test to aim for 3 to 4 mm for raclette.
Where is the Westmark Fromarex made and what is its warranty?
According to Westmark, it is made in Germany and has a 5-year warranty.
