Belgium Waffle Maker
US Department Of State Post Report
Besides essential kitchen and household equipment, the following small appliances are useful in Bamako: iron, electric mixer, blender, pressure cooker, meat grinder, hair dryer, non-electric clocks (differences in cycle speed cause electronic clocks to lose time), and additional transformers and stabilizers. Also nice to have are a juicer, toaster, ice cream maker, coffee maker, bread machine and food processor. Purchase 220v appliances if possible; if not, transformers for 110v American appliances can be used. However, 110 volt appliances that heat, such as iron, corn popper, waffle iron and toaster will not work properly with a transformer because they heat at only half the amperage necessary. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
There is limited selection of kitchen utensils, dishes, and glassware from France and Germany available locally. However, they are very expensive. Bring small kitchen appliances such as a blender, food processor, toaster, waffle iron, popcorn popper, ice cream maker, iron, etc. Bring books, a stereo with voltage regulator, records or tapes, TV, VCR, hobby kits, and photographic equipment. Post’s TM2 will provide additional information. ... Drycleaning is reliable at the Hotel 2 Fevrier or Sarakawa, and at one drycleaning shop in town. Laundry is done by household help under supervision. Several beauty shops are recommended, as are several barbers in Lomé. Some Togolese barbers will come to your home for a moderate fee. Shoe repair is satisfactory, but the materials used are usually of poor quality. Tailors or dressmakers do adequate-to-good work, but doing your own repairs and special sewing is sometimes more satisfactory. Wicker and wooden furniture can be made locally and wears well in humid climate. Due to high humidity, mildew is a problem. ... [Read More]
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