This microwave will be going above an electic stove with its own dedicated line 60amp. However, I have 20amp service to the rest of the kitchen.
Should I just make a receptical high enough so the microwave plug doesnt dangle? Or are they usually hard-wired?
2007-09-03 22:35:56 · 9 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
also, if I only need a dedicated 20 amp receptical, does it need to have its own breaker, or can it be part of the rest of the 20 amp service in my kitchen?
2007-09-03 23:02:49 · update #1
The microwave will come with a plug.You have to put a 20 amp dedicated outlet in the cabinet above the microwave.The cord will come out of the top right side of the unit.I have been installing kitchens for over 20 years and I have never seen a hard wired microwave.
2007-09-03 23:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by snowman 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
20 Over The Range Microwave
2016-11-06 22:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowman is correct about the dedicated circuit (that means with it's own circuit breaker) with a receptacle. Usually the receptacle will be mounted in the cabinet above the microwave or in a cabinet with the microwave. Be sure to have a 20 amp circuit installed and not a 15 amp.
2007-09-04 03:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen hard wired microwave ovens, but I do not suggest it. I would give it a dedicated 15 or 20 amp circuit though.
2007-09-06 15:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Charles C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Again, The Snowman said it best. You need a dedicated circuit because of the amount of energy that that the M/W draws. Having done home-work for many years, one of the most common complaints that people have about homes/apartments that aren't modernized or new is that their microwave or their hair dryer or their toaster "blows fuses." We are using so many electric and electronic items these days that all the "big draws" should be on dedicated circuits.
Installing the new M/W isn't rocket science but it's heavy and you have to use the installation template correctly, and secure it correctly, or it'll be a headache. If in doubt, call a licensed appliance tech or licensed handyman.
2007-09-04 03:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Dept. of Redundancy Department 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of a microwave oven requiring 60 amps unless its its a combo with a convection oven even then 60 amps is to high. Read the amp requirement on the oven. Most are plugged in to a receptacle, its best on its own 20 amp line.
2007-09-04 03:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My house (new construction) came with a microwave/vent hood over the stove. It's mounted under a cabinet. Inside the cabinet, there is an electrical outlet that the microwave just plugs into. Also, there is ducting for the vent hood to exhaust outside.
2007-09-04 01:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by strech 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I had the micro over the cooktop, it was bolted to the cabinets and plugged into an outlet inside the upper cabinet. I have never heard of hard wiring a microwave.
2007-09-04 01:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I watched mine being installed, and they just hard wired it.
2007-09-03 22:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
snowman has it exactly correct
2007-09-03 23:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by bear45fl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋