Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 5:00am
NO, NO, NO!
You should NEVER EVER use an adapter unless there is no other option and in practice the only things that will apply to will be the small 3 pin plug in power supplies/chargers typically provided for portable electronic devices.
If you MUST use one for something which is not double insulated or has metal parts (requires an earth in other words so has a 3 core cable) then it's IMPERITIVE to make ABSOLUTELY SURE that the adapter you use does in fact have an earth pass through, many if not most do not and therefore pose a risk of shock or electrocution.
Certainly NEVER use one for any electrical device which draws more than a few hundred Watts of power which completely rules out kettles, washing machines, dryers, etc, in essence pretty much anything with a heating function.
One important point to consider when bringing white goods over is that problems are quite likely to arise when it comes to servicing, spare parts, and repairs.