Can you plug a 3-plate or 4-plate stove into a standard wall socket?

Some compact 3-plate electric stoves and mini-ovens are designed as "plug-in" units that can operate safely on a standard 15-amp South African wall plug. However, most full-sized 4-plate electric stoves, built-in ovens, and large freestanding cookers draw significant power and require specialized electrical installation by a certified electrician directly into a dedicated stove isolator switch.