June 12, 2010 By ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under 220 Volt Wiring, Electrical

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Wiring a 4-Wire Range Cord to a 3-Wire Outlet

Wiring a 4-Wire Range Cord to a 3-Wire Outlet

 

Electrical Question from Jeffrey about 220 Volt Wiring Diagram

Question: I have an older house with an old 3 wire range. The receptacle is wired with 2 hot wires and a uninsulated twisted aluminum conductor for ground. The replacement stove has a 4 wire, 2 hots, neutral and ground. The new stove uses the the neutral for all the 110v circuits. Is it legal to install a 3 wire cord on the new stove and strap the neutral and ground on the stove terminals? This would make the ground at the receptacle a current carrier.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Jeffrey. Fully explained wiring instructions  complete with a picture series of an installation and wiring diagrams can be found here in the Kitchen Range area here in this website. Just click the Wiring a Kitchen Range Cord link found below:

The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
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