stove wiring
#1
05-13-03, 09:31 PM
stove wiring
I'm trying to change stoves in my mom's kitchen and the old stove has wires running to a metal box then wires to the wall. I was expecting to see an outlet to just plug into. How do I remove the wires to get it out and then wire up the new one? Is this something a novice like myself should attempt? Finally, Big Thanks to everyone on the board who takes time to answer questions and help people out many miles away!
khf
khf
#2
05-13-03, 11:49 PM
Yes, a novice can handle this. But, I CANOT STRESS ENOUGH, THE IMPORTANCE OF TURNING OFF THE CICUIT BREAKER WHEN WORKING ON THIS (or any) APPLIANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell us more. Is this a free standing range?
Tell us more. Is this a free standing range?
#3
05-14-03, 06:00 AM
Turn off the breaker. Take the cover of the box and tell us how many wires there are. Ther could be 4 (black,white, red, bare) or 3 (black,red, bare). You can get a receptacle to go on in place of the blank cover.
#4
05-14-03, 08:08 AM
Thanks guys,
I'm gonna go back over there this afternoon and check it out again. It's not a free standing oven, it fits into the counter tops. It has a stove top and oven on the unit. Hope this helps, no one is living there now and i'm doing repairs on my off days so my me, my wife and 6 week old can move into the house in july. Once again thanks for the info guys.
khf
I'm gonna go back over there this afternoon and check it out again. It's not a free standing oven, it fits into the counter tops. It has a stove top and oven on the unit. Hope this helps, no one is living there now and i'm doing repairs on my off days so my me, my wife and 6 week old can move into the house in july. Once again thanks for the info guys.
khf
