Well folks I have to say that from a practical angle, I don't think putting a gas range receptacle on a microwave circuit is a problem, I have to put my inspector hat on for now and say that if an appliance be it cord connected or hard wired is required to be on a separate circuit per the manufacturers installation manual, that's what I enforce. Where do you draw the line? I was personally involved with an installation involving a waste disposal and an under cabinet light. No chance to overload the circuit but the manufacturer spec said separate circuit.
When you are in front of 12 honest men, all the attorney can read is separate circuit.
Keeps me out of court.
