Residential Microwave on 15amp circuit

[Ravenvalor]

Hello,
If the manufacturer approves, will the NEC allow me to put the kitchen microwave on a 15amp circuit breaker?
Thank you,

 

[normbac]

What code would prevent you

 

[kbsparky]

Yes, but don't expect to be able to mount that receptacle outlet in the same space as your kitchen counter outlets.....

 

[Ravenvalor]

Yes, but don't expect to be able to mount that receptacle outlet in the same space as your kitchen counter outlets.....

I was hoping to mount it in the kitchen cabinet above the microwave.'
Thanks,

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I have seen microwave that state a dedicate 15 amp circuit.

 

[S'mise]

I was hoping to mount it in the kitchen cabinet above the microwave.'
Thanks,

Just remember, The plug from the Microwave must be able to be removed without altering the structure/cabinet AKA.. Holesaw big enough for the cord cap to fit through.

 

[infinity]

I was hoping to mount it in the kitchen cabinet above the microwave.'
Thanks,

That would be code compliant since the receptacle does not serve the counter top.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I have been putting fastened in place microwaves on #12 for years, But with the price of wire now a days I would sure like to down size to #14.
I am trying to think " who told me to put them on #12"

 

[S'mise]

I have seen microwave that state a dedicate 15 amp circuit.

Thats just stupid.

The 15 amp microwave will probable die after a year and the HO will replace it with a "much better" 4000w convection microwave

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Thats just stupid.

The 15 amp microwave will probable die after a year and the HO will replace it with a "much better" 4000w convection microwave

I always use 12 awg but so what if the homeowner changes things. If it doesn't work they have to hire someone back.

 

[S'mise]

I always use 12 awg but so what if the homeowner changes things. If it doesn't work they have to hire someone back.

Ah ha! You are in violation of the manufactures 15 amp requirement.

PS: Yes, Yes I know, you use a 15a breaker on the #12 after you get done reading the instructions

 

[Ravenvalor]

I just looked at the Lowes website and found that the largest microwave they sell only pulls 1200 watts. With this in mind I can afford to pull a #14.
Thanks for the great advice.