jacqui{JB} wrote:

> "Peggy" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> mv:
>
>>>Does anyone know if a Kitchen Aid Mixer can
>>>be brought from the US and used in France?
>>>Or if they are made in France for the particular
>>>voltage there?
>
>
>>If you bring one from the US, you'll need voltage
>>adapters.
>
>
> To clarify, you'll need a good quality step-down converter (not one of
> the little travel adapters for, say, your hairdryer) which can handle
> not just the wattage (which, for the mixer, is something like 180w),
> but the cycles, as well. I paid about 1100 danish kroner (something
> like 150USD at the time) for mine a bit over two years ago, when I
> moved to Denmark and discovered that the cheap... err, less expensive
> converters I'd purchased from Radio Shack were only useful to run my
> christmas lights and my big fan (very disappointing). Well worth the
> investment, considering the number of small kitchen appliances I
> brought with me, and what it would have cost to replace them.
>
> -j
>
>
I bought a step down(and step up) for my wife when she moved here from
Sweden. Her Singer is a prized possession. So, I needed to get a 70Watt
unit. Cost about $250. If you buy one, remember that when a unit starts
up, there is a surge, which may exceed the wattage on the appliance. So
take that into consideration.

When we retire to France, I long ago decided against doing it in
reverse. Not a good long term, often use idea. We will just buy the
needed (not wanted) appliances in France.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener