... at the sticker on the microwave and it specifies 120V, 14.8A... that, I think that the microwave should not be drawing 16A ... a motor starts, (and the microwave has one for the turntable) ... upgraded to 20A and with 12 gauge wire. A 15A breaker ... REQUIREMENTS Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, -MMV4205, AMV5206, ... in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and ...