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Old 01-08-2017, 11:41 AM   #98
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Okay so I unpacked the Power Cooker looked at everything. Picked up manual looked at page two. "Do not use extension cord of any kind." Packed everything back up.

Unpacked slow cooker I bought off Amazon four Christmases ago. Washed everything and Beef Stew is now cooking in my Hamilton Beach Set it & Forget it Programmable Slow Cooker. By Breakfast we will have a delicious meal just in time for Church. Maybe I should start a thread for Slow Cookers.

Ah well. How much power does this thing pull? Our extension cord is industrial. It runs my microwave or 4 in 1 CuisinArt Griddler with no Problem.

Found the answer 1000 Watts. I don't think it should be a problem as my Griddler is 1800 Watts. Next time then.

Found other owners who use extension cords no problems.

Beef Stew is at 3 hour mark. Hubby is getting impatient. Potatoes are not done. Another hour or two. I told him I could transfer it to the Power Cooker and it would be done in minutes. He said Nah. Made us ham sandwiches instead.

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The reason they say do not use an extension cord is because most people would just get those thin cheap usually white or brown cords. They cannot handle the load.
If you are using an industrial one that will handle the microwave and the griddler, it will handle the load. My cord is a 13 AMP or 1600 watts. If I need a heavier one I can go grab one from hubby's stuff.
Oh and by the way, most small appliances say don't use an extension cord for two reasons. Power and the possibility of tripping over the extension cord. Although where my kitchen plugs are, no risk of tripping.
Now enjoy your new toy.
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