Self-Cleaning Oven Power Needs

[Perry Aynum]

I am getting ready to purchase a gas oven that is self-cleaning for my

1960's era house. The specs say I need a 15amp circuit for the self-cleaning.

There is power to the current unit because it has a light and a clock

What was the typical rating of the wiring done back then, and how can I tell the amperage?

Thanks for any help.

[George]

15 Amp circuits have been the minimum "standard" house wiring for some time with 20 amp circuits for the kitchen in newer homes. Wire size needs to be #14 AWG minimum for a 15 amp circuit.

[Ed Pawlowski]

That is a minimum standard outlet used for the past 60+ years. Since it is a kitchen outlet, it may even be 20A. Take a look at the circuit breaker and it should be 15A or 20A. . In fact, there should be nothing less than

15A in the breaker box.

[Mike rock]

Gas stoves usually do not use a lot of amps anyway. In fact the only things that need electric is the clock and the electronic ignition for the stove and oven, which don't use a lot of amps to begin with.

[Tony Hwang]

And probably a solenoid mechanism to lock the door during cleaning cycle.

[Perry Aynum]

Thanks. I know I have 14 AWG vs the 12AWG i.e. I've got the thinner stuff.

Thanks for all the replies.