[SEL] O.T. Wiring up a MicroWave Oven

[EnginePaul at aol.com]

I can't see why a dedicated circuit would be necessary unless called for in 
your local codes. I've done the wall mount over the stove, with vent and all in 
many kitchens and never used a dedicated line. Even the two 20 amp lines are 
capable of handling lots of stuff. Add up everything on your counter, bet that 
even if you ran all of them, you'd have power to spare. If not, then do 
another line.
Paul in San Francisco
(inactive Licensed Contractor, but did not go to the books for the answer)
PS: I own apartments, some of which are older and a tripped breaker is rare, 
and usually caused by a huge overload or a faulty appliance.