Germany
Sells scale — and publishes its own power figure two different ways
Klarstein appears in two families: raclette and fondue sets, and stand mixers.
Twelve seats, three elements. The Fonduelette XL is not a raclette grill with a fondue pot balanced on it: Klarstein publishes three separate stainless heating elements, so cheese, meat and crêpes each get their own heat. Three interchangeable tops — metal, natural stone, crêpe plate — come with it.
Two details from someone who has hosted. A lid that holds the fondue forks upright so they do not sink, and color-marked skewers. Neither appears in a specification comparison; both come from experience.
Named for what it is for. The TK2 stand mixer states heavy doughs — yeast and bread — explicitly. A maker that names a job can be held to it, where two rivals in that family name nothing.
And the contradiction. That same mixer’s title says 2,000 W; its specification text says an 1,800 W motor. Both are Klarstein’s, in one listing, and there is no manual here to arbitrate. Our page publishes both with their sources rather than picking the flattering one.
Both models reviewed here are European. On Amazon.com, the Fonduelette XL is listed at 230 volts and shows as currently unavailable, and the TK2 stand mixer has no current US offer — neither would run on a 120 V outlet. They sit at the end of their shelves for that reason. For US options:
See also the brands page.
12 seats · 1,650 W · 3 plates + fondue
Fonduelette XL: raclette, grill and fondue in one, for up to twelve people, at 1,650 W across three separate stainless heating elements. Three interchangeable tops — metal, natural stone and a crêpe plate — twelve raclette pans, and a lid that holds the fondue forks upright.
Best for: A long table at Christmas, where raclette, grilling and fondue all happen at once.
1,800 or 2,000 W · 5 L · planetary, 8 directions
A 5-liter planetary mixer that Klarstein states moves the tool in eight directions, with six speeds and a dough hook and whisk supplied. Its power is published twice and differently: the listing title says 2,000 W, the specification text says an 1,800 W motor. We report both.
Best for: Bread and yeast doughs, from a maker that at least names what it is for.
