We're installing a dishwasher where there wasn't one before. In the manual it "recommends" the DW be on a dedicated 15 OR 20 A circuit. This is a new Energy Star dishwasher, so the power draw is relatively low (9.6 amps, or 1152 watts). We currently have two 20A circuits in our kitchen, which each supply three outlets. Would it be insane to just move one of the outlets to the new DW spot and have a circuit with the DW and two outlets on it?
Obviously I want to do what is safe, but the recommendation of "dishwasher on it's own circuit" can't be universal when all dishwasher pull different electric loads, and they could be on either a 15 or 20A circuit, right? According to my numbers, a 20A circuit should be fine with a maximum draw of 1920 watts. Sooo, what do you think? Running a new circuit would turn a pretty easy job into a nightmare-ish remodel, which is why we're trying to avoid it.