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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..

Hmm. Your level of knowledge of electricity and
wire requirements is so low you shouldn't be doing
any wiring.

Sure you can use 16 gauge wire. The size of the
wire has nothing to do with burning up your grill.
You could even use 22 gauge wire, but the wire
might burn up (and burned down your house).
Nothing you do will make the grill burn up. The
point is that you shouldn't be using 16 gauge wire
for any house wiring.

Wiring requirements are dependent on state and
local codes, not what some manual states is the
minimum requirement for the appliance to work.
The fact that you don't know that means that you
need a lot more knowledge before you wire anything.