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Question Can I operate a slow cooker made for 60 Hz on a 50 Hz line? I have read the answer that 60 Hz small appliances can generally be used for short periods on a 50 Hz line with a small increase in heat generated. However, the slow cooker is used for long periods of time. Would the cooker heat more or less when used on the 50 Hz line? Would the consumption of electricity increase significantly? Is it indeed safe to leave the slow cooker unattended in this circumstance? Thank you.
Answer Yes. it will work on 50Hz frequency. If your cooker has no electric motor in it (most of them do not)then it will work just fine. If there is an electronic timer in it the timer may not give the correct time, either.
But, most slow cookers are just a resistive heating element in the bottom of the cooking pan that is impervious to the frequency of the power supplying it.
If you will give me the make and model number I can look up the technical information on your unit, but for now the generic comments above may be sufficient for you.
