Swissmar KF-77046 Classic 8 Person Raclette with Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle Plate, Red

Is the cast iron plate coated with a non-stick coating? One reviewer mentioned that it was easy to puncture the cast-iron coating, while another seemed to indicate that you could season this cast-iron plate like any other piece of cast-iron

What exactly is the other side of the grill top like? Is it completely smooth on the other side?

Where is this Rackette machine imported from?

Is the top solid cast iron or coated, please? i have read both.