Les wrote:
Planning on buying all new kitchen appliances, since they are all about 18
yrs old. Currently have a hood over the range that has a fan and light as
part of it. I would like to replace the hood with a microwave oven over the
range.

My condo is 18 yrs old. Can I assume that since I have electricity with the
hood, that the electrical wiring is ample for the microwave, like the
salesman says? Or how can it be tested to make sure that the current
electrical wiring is OK?

If the fan was installed according to US code, it's not on one of the
two 20 amp kitchen appliance circuits. If the fan is on a lighting
curcuit it's definitely inadequate for a microwave. Plan on running a
new circuit.