Gas range w/ electric broiler

[nizak]

Was a bit surprised with the following
Purchased a new 30” gas range and installed it yesterday.

The broiler feature turns out to be electric.
1300 watt element.

Looks like going forward on new construction I will start installing a dedicated circuit for the gas range igniter as opposed to including it with the microwave recep in the cabinet above the range.

I was always under the assumption that with a gas range power was only required for the controls and lights.

I could see easily overloading a 20 A circuit with a microwave and broiler element together.

Instruction booklet for the range lists having a 15A 120V 3 prong receptacle.

It suggests a dedicated circuit but does not actually say it’s required.

 

[infinity]

How many watts is the microwave? I see a few that are only 1000 watts. 1000+1300=2300. 20 amp circuit=2400 watt limit.

 

[James L]

I wouldn't worry about it at all. How many kitchens have a microwave and a toaster sitting side by side on the countertop, plugged into the same receptacle?

same same

 

[curt swartz]

We always run 15 amp dedicated circuits for gas ranges unless the spec sheet calls for a 20 amp.

422.16(B)(4)(3) requires the receptacle for the micro/hood to be on an individual branch circuit.

 

[LarryFine]

This sounds like a job for a MWBC.

 

[Little Bill]

This sounds like a job for a MWBC.

Not anymore due to AFCI & GFCI.

We always run 15 amp dedicated circuits for gas ranges unless the spec sheet calls for a 20 amp.

422.16(B)(4)(3) requires the receptacle for the micro/hood to be on an individual branch circuit.

Would a MW with a hood qualify as a hood? The article doesn't mention a combo unit.

 

[curt swartz]

Would a MW with a hood qualify as a hood? The article doesn't mention a combo unit.

422.16(B)
(4) Range Hoods and Microwave Oven/Range Hood Combinations.
Range hoods and over-the-range microwave ovens with integral range hoods shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug-connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable for use on range hoods in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer, where all of the following conditions are met:

 

[Little Bill]

422.16(B)
(4) Range Hoods and Microwave Oven/Range Hood Combinations.
Range hoods and over-the-range microwave ovens with integral range hoods shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug-connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable for use on range hoods in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer, where all of the following conditions are met:

I don't have a code book past the 2017, so that must be later.

 

[hbiss]

Lately, I always run a 20A dedicated circuit for a gas range. It's not just ignitors and controls anymore. They can have convection ovens and here we have electric broilers. You never know.

-Hal