Plug-NO, Junction box-MUST

I am doing a home remodel and will be installing a double oven into a large oven cabinet. I will be moving my existing 50 amp/240V circuit from my "plugged in" stand alone oven. My question is why does the manufacturer insist this new unit needs to be wired into a junction box? My plan was to put a 3 prong plug on the end of the new oven cable, then relocate the exisiting 3 plug outlet INSIDE the oven cabinet, all sealed from acccess and plug it in and mount oven!! What is the problem or risk doing the plug deal???

 

I do not know why the manufacturer suguests that it not be cord and plug connected. But it is best to follow manufacturers reccomendations. As a matter of fact the National Electrical Code states that it must be listed/approved for the purpose and if the manu. says no plug then it could actually be a code violation to install it that way.

 

I would assume that the pigtail supplied with your new oven is wire inside flexible metal conduit. Any male cord cap (plug) you buy is probably made to be installed on a rubber cord. To properly install such a plug, you would need to remove the pigtail and rewire the oven with an S-type (flexible rubber) cord. The ratings on the conductors inside the cable may need to meet certain specifications so choosing the cord would need to be done carefully.

The reality of the situation is that it will be a whole lot easier just to install a junction box as recommended. I don't know what you have against a junction box - it would be an easier installation than wrestling with a 50 amp cord cap and a stove receptacle. Just get some split bolts rated for #6 guage copper wire (if that is what you have) and tape them up real good after making your splices.

 

MC-exactly what you describe is what I have. The problem I saw was trying to wire nut 6 gage wire and stuff it into a box---that wire should be on a telephone pole!! I tried Home Dumpo and told the boys what I needed to do and all they looked for was some HUGE wire nuts which we could not find. Looks like its off to electrical supply or would the Dumpo have those clamps?

 

Home "Dumpo" has everything you need. 4 11/16" junction box with blank cover, 3/4" romex connector to connect your existing range wire to the box (new range flex should have a connector) and split bolts rated for splicing #6 conductors together. They carry copper to copper split bolts as well as bolts rated for copper to aluminum. Their use is easily apparent when you look at them. Tape them liberally with good electrical tape after tightening. They are usually in plastic bags hanging on pegs somewhere near the wire nuts.