Hello, first soak with hot water for half an hour then wash with a light dishwasher, we always clean it like this, it's great and doesn't attack anything.

It is a rotary control. When it is turned all the way to the left, the unit is switched off.

No, no bottom heat. Otherwise the "parking deck" would also be heated.

You can make small raclette pancakes and large pizzas with it. Crepes rather not.

Approx. 19x39cm. The side drain for fat is practical. Greetings Simon

Yes, but it was a few years ago. The coating peeled off and was replaced without any problems. No more problems since then. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with the racelette oven.

All 8 pans can be set on each level, i.e. 4 per side. One of the shelves is in fact unheated.