"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
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> Edwin Pawlowski > wrote:
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>> It would entail at least minor, possibly major, rewiring in the kitchen
>> to
>> use it. You need a 240V line on the counter for it .
>
> The 240V line is there quasi by default in most every American house.
> What is needed is just an outlet with both 120V wires active - and at
> least one such outlet is already available in many kitchens.
>
> Victor

The one in the kitchen is used for the range and it is a one unit circuit.
Adding a 3800 watt load on the existing circuit is not allowed. Anything
can be done with enough time and money, but it can add from $50 to $500 to
the cost of getting started.