Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire used in the cord.
When an appliance demands more power than the extension cord can handle, it results in an overload, which could lead to overheating.
Any appliance requiring more than 1,800 watts should be on a dedicated circuit -- never connected by an extension cord.
Refrigerators don't have heating elements and use less wattage than other kitchen appliances, but they still demand a fierce amount of power because they're constantly running.
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