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Microwave blows fuse to kitchen outlet when it is plugged in. microwave still works.

When you open the door to the microwave it trips the fuse for the kitchen.

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What else in on the circuit? Your oven should be on its own. If you live where I live, this should be a 20 amp 120 Volt AC branch wired directly from your power panel.

If this is not the case, have a licensed electrician install a proper circuit for you.

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