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Can I use a 16AWG x 3 for a 30 foot run to a 220v 20amp breaker?

Details: This is what the installation manual for my wifes new habatchi
grill requires. The manual says "This appliance must be hardwired. The
mains connecting cable must be at least correspond to the type SJTO
3x16 AWG 105*C" The guys at Lowes and all the old timers say that you
can't use 16 gage wire on a 220 breaker. I say this is a new appliance
and isnt it possible that someone has designed a way that you can, why
would the book call for it?

The tech data states Total connected load: 1500 W, AC 208/220-240 V /
60 Hz.

Now I know the formula for amps is I = W / V. 1500W / 208 = 7.2 amps.
The specs for a 16x3 AWG 105*C is rated at 13 amps 250 volts.

So, why is everyone here telling me that this won't work?

Please help....I don't want to burn this grill up, my wife will kill
me..


Any wiring on a 20A breaker must be 12 ga or larger regardless of what will
be connected to it.
A 15A breaker can use 14 ga wires but I don't think you will find a 15A 220V
breaker readily on the shelf.

You won't find house wiring smaller than 14 ga. and you can't use bulk
appliance or lamp cord for permanent wiring for anything.

I would use 12/3 romex from the breaker to your new electrical box then 12/3
armored cable from the new box to your grill.

Kevin