Extension cord for 3 cubic foot freezer

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I bought this small upright freezer for my home kitchen. It fails to reach the 110 wall plug by about 1 foot. The user guide says do not use an extension cord, but hire an electrician to install a wall plug. That is not going to happen.

Here is the Freezer:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-3-0-cu-ft-Upright-Freezer-in-White-MCUF3W2/206205672

I find "DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE" in the user guide. I won't tell 'em if you don't tell 'em.

I find this (screen shot) which I could shorten to minimum required length and put a female connector on it and problem SOLVED:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvsku97rhp7xonb/southwire-appliance-extension-cords-97038808-64_1000.jpg?dl=0
"3 ft. 16/3-Gauge SJTW Power Supply Cord, Black"

Found here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-3-ft-16-3-Gauge-SJTW-Power-Supply-Cord-Black-97038808/301132789

1. I am an electrical IDIOT. Electricity is the work of SATAN and man will NEVER control it. (humor).

2. Find it hard to believe extending the mfg's cord 1 foot could hurt/risk anything ... but I (with great humility) come unto experts for advice.

If further info is required, I will promptly provide if available and thank you in advance.

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[+4] - fresco - 12/17/2018As long as an extension is rated for the maximum current the device is using, there should be no problem. To calculate the current, use.... .....Device Wattage divided by Voltage (110) = current...

@WacoJohn,

As long as an extension is rated for the maximum current the device is using, there should be no problem. To calculate the current, use....
.....Device Wattage divided by Voltage (110) = current in amps.
(Note that 1kw=1000watts).
If in doubt use the thickest, shortest extension cord available (3 core if you need an earth wire). Loops in cables should be avoided because they can cause extra resistance to current.

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@fresco,

fresco wrote:

As long as an extension is rated for the maximum current the device is using, there should be no problem.

That is likely why the manual says not to use one. Someone somewhere will invariably use a cord that is not able to handle the current and burn down their house.

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@WacoJohn,

You need to make sure that the cord will handle the current that you will be sending through it.

I advise going to a reputable and competent hardware store and asking them to make sure that the cord that you are buying is able to handle the load.

If they don't seem to take the question seriously, maybe try somewhere else.

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Thank you all for the great replies and advice. I think I understand what I have to do. Wish me luck and a very merry Christmas to you all.

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