How do I get a new stove that is compatible?


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Old 05-28-23, 12:43 PM
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How do I get a new stove that is compatible with this socket and the electricity in my house?

 
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Old 05-28-23, 01:37 PM
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That appears to be a 10-50R receptacle. The (top) vertical slot is the neutral, and the two slanted slots are the 240VAC (120VAC from each to neutral). If the stove you're interested in purchasing doesn't come with a compatible plug, you can purchase a new 3-wire cord set that is compatible with your receptacle. Here's an example of cord set: https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-61242-...dp/B011P2H3GA/
 
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So if I remove the existing cord from my old stove, I may be able to install it on the new range as well? Would any new electric stove be compatible with that three prong cord?
 
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Close up on the outlet seems to confirm the amps and volts


 
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Old 05-28-23, 02:18 PM
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Yes.... it's an old style 240v 50A range receptacle.
Most newer ranges are 120/240v.
Most appliances can be wired for three or four prong receptacles.
The wiring of a particular appliance will be in its installation instructions.

The shift towards four wire/slot receptacles is current code for proper appliance grounding.
 
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The receptacle is a 125/250 volts. Will it work with a 120/240 volts range?
 
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Old 05-29-23, 05:13 AM
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Yes. The voltage rating is the maximum voltage that the receptacle is designed for. Since 120/240 is less than 125/250, you're fine.
 
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My widest door opens to 30 inches. Are there narrower ranges out there? Will they open the box outside for me before they bring it inside?
 
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The range is 40 amps. That will work with the 50 amps socket described here?
 
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Will they open the box outside for me before they bring it inside?
Yes, they should unless they are only doing a curb delivery. Ranges are typically close to the standard kitchen cabinet depth which is 24" +/- 2". A range should fit fine through a 30" door. You should be able to measure the range you buy at the showroom.

The 50 amp receptacle/circuit will work fine for a 40 amp range. You may be required to change the breaker if the manufacturer requires a 40 amp max breaker.
 
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The manufacturer requires a 40 amp minimum. The specs say, "This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay fuse."
 
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Old 05-29-23, 12:58 PM
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40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker
40 amp minimum. So a 50 amp circuit is fine.
 
 

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