re: Europe-US electricity converter question - will these appliances work?

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Electric devices should work with converted 110/50hz power, whereas electronic devices probably won't. At least that's what I think.

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Most things can "work" at 50 or 60hz. It becomes an issue if everything is designed to operate properly with the frequency change. Europe doesn't do 110 50hz. They only do 200-220V 50Hz.

Solid state electronics are typically very tolerant of input frequency variances because they are already converting the frequency within itself. As the input frequency declines, if i remember right, the RMS current draw will increase. No big deal if all the conductors are designed properly. if not, it could overheat and fry. Typically DC electronics with a quality power supply are not going to care about 50 or 60Hz.

Motors and resistance elements will always "work" at the varying frequencies but the output ratings will be impacted. They may not output as much with the change or not be capable of putting out as much.