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Installing a microwave oven that has a 16amp fuse rating?

Emmanuel Yohannes

Hi All,

I had my kitchen re-wired and there was something that I failed to pick up which has caused me problems so far. Basically, I have a Zanussi ZVENM6X1 microwave oven that has a fuse rating of 16amp, but the problem is that I hadn't put it on its own dedicated 16amp circuit breaker, there is only the single socket outlets available but I don't think its safe and I don't think I can hard-wire the appliance to a 13amp plugtop. I had a few suggestions from others telling me to hard-wire the appliance to a Fused connection unit and then put a 16amp fuse in the FCU. Is this a feasible way to do it, or can there be another way to hard-wire the appliance without having to chase and introduce a new cable from a newly put 16amp circuit breaker from the board

Many Thanks

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    Please be aware that the ZVENM6X1 is NOT simply a microwave oven: https://www.zanussi.co.uk/kitchen/cooking/compact-built-in-range/compact-oven/zvenm6x1/

    It's a combination grill/oven.

    As such, whilst 3 kW might look like it should be OK on a standard socket-outlet circuit, it really depends what else is on the circuit, and, even if not radial, it could unbalance or overload a ring final circuit.

    Depending on the other loads in the property, this type of appliance may well be best on its own circuit.

    It may also require a local means of isolation in line with certain Devolved National requirements.

  • 0 in reply to gkenyon

    I am not suggesting that it makes any difference to the installation method, but if we are typical, the oven will be used either as a microwave or a conventional oven. Ours is free-standing and on a 13 A plug. The instructions limit the full load to 5 minutes, but it can cook a baked potato with crisp skin in under 10 minutes.

    gkenyon said:

    Please be aware that the ZVENM6X1 is NOT simply a microwave oven: https://www.zanussi.co.uk/kitchen/cooking/compact-built-in-range/compact-oven/zvenm6x1/

    It's a combination grill/oven.

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