In short: The WMF raclette grill comes from a German company born in 1853 in Geislingen, known for its Cromargan stainless steel cutlery and pans long before its electric appliances. At Raclette Club, we feature its Lumero Gourmet Station, a 3-in-1 raclette, fondue and grill appliance for 8, with LED lighting.
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The brand in a nutshell
It started with a miller. According to WMF, Daniel Straub, a mill owner, founded the Straub & Schweizer metalware factory in Geislingen, Germany, in 1853, with the brothers Friedrich and Louis Schweizer, both metal craftsmen; 16 people worked there. In 1880, a merger with Ritter & Co., a factory from Esslingen, created the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. WMF to its friends, and to everyone else ever since.
The company’s big name is Cromargan, a stainless steel launched in 1927 according to Wikipedia, which gradually replaced silver plate in homes after World War II, according to WMF. Small appliances came much later: WMF dates its entry into that market to 2006. Since 2016, the company has belonged to the French Groupe SEB, like Tefal and Moulinex; its headquarters remain in Geislingen an der Steige, according to Wikipedia. On its German website, WMF gives its small electrical appliances a 2-year warranty for household use.
On video
Video: Meenzer Bastel Bude on YouTube. Short demo of the Lumero 3-in-1 by a private user, in German. It isn’t an official video: we found none from WMF for this model.
The WMF raclette grill at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Best for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumero Gourmet Station 3-in-1 (ASIN B07VLGNJ46) | Raclette, fondue and grill, 8 people, 1800 W according to WMF, 0.75 L fondue pot, LED lighting | People who entertain often and want three meals on one base | Read the review | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
What we like about WMF, on paper, is the attention to detail. The Lumero puts raclette, fondue and grill on one base, with separate thermostats according to WMF: the fondue simmers while the cheese melts, and neither sets the other’s temperature. The 8 color-coded forks settle the « that’s my fork » argument in advance. And the LED lighting of the Cromargan stainless steel housing looks great on a party table. It isn’t useful, it’s pretty: sometimes that’s enough.
The catch is that all this care comes at a cost, and not only at the checkout. WMF announces 7.8 kg, a 0.75 L fondue pot that is a bit tight for a fondue for eight, and a spec sheet that says « dishwasher safe » without saying which parts. Power also varies by source: 1800 W for WMF, 1960 W at some retailers. Finally, at Raclette Club, WMF has only one appliance for now: for a plain raclette, it isn’t the first brand that comes to mind.
Which model should you choose?
- For 8 with raclette, fondue and grilling: the Lumero and its separate thermostats. Our selection of 2-in-1 raclette and fondue appliances presents other combos.
- For raclette without fondue: WMF also sells the Lono, not yet featured here; in the meantime, our selection of raclette grills presents other appliances.
- For a gift that shines (literally): the Lumero again, with its LEDs. For more ideas, see our raclette gift ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on WMF raclette grills?
On its German website, WMF announces a 2-year warranty for its small electrical appliances, for household and private use. The Lumero product page doesn’t specify it: in France, the 2-year legal guarantee of conformity applies in every case, so keep your invoice.
Where can you find WMF spare parts for a raclette grill?
WMF sells spare parts on its website (service section) and points customers to its customer service by phone or email. Note the appliance reference: 61.3020.1009 for the Lumero sold on Amazon.fr.
Where can you buy a WMF raclette grill?
The Lumero is sold on Amazon.fr and at appliance retailers, especially in Switzerland and Germany (Fust, MediaMarkt). Retailers sometimes list it under the reference 0415480011: it’s the same appliance.
