wiring - Using the outlet on an electrical stove for small appliances - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
the outlet on front panel of electric stove 3 prong , have been using coffee maker. because i've been looking wiring codes regarding issue, see coffee makers/toasters/kettles should on 20amp circuit 12 gauge wiring. so, i'm wondering if safe practice plug coffee maker stove outlet. i'm thinking why put outlet on stove if can't use small appliance... (it's quite old stove.)
also, safe plug kettle or toaster outlet wired 14 gauge wire , 15 amp circuit breaker?
thanks.
the reason safe plug small appliances these kinds of outlets because wiring enclosed in frame of stove , possibly high tempature rated insulation there 1 15amp outlet. house wires sized protect insulation wire can handle more 5x max code value insulation starts melting. house wired many plugs in parallel. far these devices needing on 20 amp circuit not true no appliances require 20 amp circuit , if 1 blade 90 degrees. normal 15 amp plug can not plugged 15 amp outlet. current code requires 2 20 amp small appliance circuits, reason reduce on loading multiple appliances being used @ same time.
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