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tt (Charles Bishop) wrote in message ...
The stove is 220 volts. Can I run #12 wire from the #10 wire in the box to
a separate box for the microwave? I thought I had seen this done
elsewhere, but then wondered what would trip the 30A breaker if there was
a problem with the microwave.

charles

Hi,

A copy:

*Microwave - 110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit
protected by a 15/20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. #14 gauge house wire
minimum for 15 amp protection, #12 gauge is a must for 20 amp
protection. A separate (--dedicated--) circuit serving this appliance
is recommended.*

The microwave should not be wired in the with the range. The microwave
-may- be plugged into the kettle plug on the range.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
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