Hi all,
I bought a new integrated microwave, which spec wise, initially appeared to be equivalent to our existing integrated microwave. Both are 900w however the existing one has a total power figure of 2500w and the new one is 3350w.
The new 3350w integrated microwave comes with a rather chunky cable but no plug at the end of it. I am assuming that it is so it is hardwired?
Unfortunately where it is fitted there is no hard wiring capability and therefore I consulted a electrician - who actually said that if i'm just using it for basic microwave capabilities then I can just wire it to a normal 13amp fused plug and it will be fully protected, when in a normal plug socket.
Is this perfectly ok or should this appliance be strictly hardwired only. The manual of the item does not specifically say whether it needs to be hardwired - which i thought it would. Sometimes there are tags on wires that say hardwire only, but there is nothing here.
I only intend on using the microwave and not the grill or convection feature as have a grill/oven for that.
I bought a new integrated microwave, which spec wise, initially appeared to be equivalent to our existing integrated microwave. Both are 900w however the existing one has a total power figure of 2500w and the new one is 3350w.
The new 3350w integrated microwave comes with a rather chunky cable but no plug at the end of it. I am assuming that it is so it is hardwired?
Unfortunately where it is fitted there is no hard wiring capability and therefore I consulted a electrician - who actually said that if i'm just using it for basic microwave capabilities then I can just wire it to a normal 13amp fused plug and it will be fully protected, when in a normal plug socket.
Is this perfectly ok or should this appliance be strictly hardwired only. The manual of the item does not specifically say whether it needs to be hardwired - which i thought it would. Sometimes there are tags on wires that say hardwire only, but there is nothing here.
I only intend on using the microwave and not the grill or convection feature as have a grill/oven for that.