Reno:
My error is that I thought you were talking about a 'fixed' micro, the over the range type. Sorry for that!!
Yes, 100% on people plugging in 'appliances' and reaching or exceeding the circuit capacity.
The discrepancy between the nameplate info, and your actual reading may be a marketing move by the mfg. Single items cannot exceed a percentage of the circuit capacity, without being factory marked that a dedicated circuit is required.
(think window air conditioners)
