Questions tagged [range]
For questions about standalone appliances with both a stove top and oven. See also stove and oven for appliances with only a single function.
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Range-- switching 3 prong outlet to a 4 prong outlet
Is it okay to switch my range 3 prong outlet to a 4-prong outlet 50 amp as long as there is a ground wire in the 3-prong wiring? Instead of switching the plug to a 3 prong.
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new range with electrical specs of 50 amps but my electrical panel breaker 40 amps and I'm not sure if i have a 50-amp plug is this safe? [closed]
Installing a new range with 50-amp requirements but the electrical panel has a 40-amp breaker.
is it safe? this range is a gift and i am in process of getting the exact model number and specs thanks ...
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Gas range resets clock when lighting
We have a 2016 Kenmore gas range practically identical to this one.
For about a year now, when trying to light the rear-right (5K BTU) simmer burner the following happens:
The spark activates and ...
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How to plan a vented range hood project?
I really want to install a vented range hood in my kitchen. It currently is one of those units that vents inside, and is just not powerful enough to get all the smoke, so it often triggers the fire ...
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GFCI keeps tripping after several minutes of gas range running
I have an odd issue:
My new(ish) gas range is on a 20 amp GFCI and has been working fine for 4-5 months. Recently, (after a self clean cycle, though not sure it matters) it has been tripping the GFCI ...
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GE electric range "Burner On" indicator burned out
I have a GE electric range (JCB840SK5SS), no more than 18 months old (came with the house and we moved in last year). A few months ago the "Burner On" indicator stopped working. I opened up ...
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New gas stove + new flex gas line (Gas line wont fit the wall pipe)
Forgive me as I'm a complete newb!!
I went to Lowes and bought a new gas range, along with a new gas line that connects to it. I paid an extra $50 for haul away of the old one, and installation of the ...
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How can I increase the width of range cutout in a granite countertop?
The builders of my house did some strange things. One of those strange things was providing a 29 7/8 inch (759 mm) cutout for the range. The standard cutout size is 30 inches (762 mm), and the ...
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Replacing gas range in an old house with copper propane (LP) gas line
I'm facing a dilemma of replacing a gas range in a relatively old (30 years) house that is using LP gas (external tanks). The gas lines are copper and haven't changed since the original construction. ...
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How do I go about getting a free standing range replaced with a cooktop gas stove?
This is in the US and the question is similar to this. While the other question is whether something is "easy or not" I'm wondering about the feasibility specifically around changing ...
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Can I change my range outlet?
Range died (maybe) and I bought a new one. It's on a 40A breaker, so I just assumed it was a 40A outlet. The only question they asked me for installation was "3-prong or 4-prong?", not ...
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Is my plan to extend a kitchen gas line reasonable?
I just bought a new house - first time homeowner, but long-time DIYer. Never worked with gas, though, so I wanted to get some expert eyes on my plan before I did anything stupid.
We are planning on ...
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Range hood fan motor electrical breakdown noise
The sound is similar to a "buzz" of a high voltage line or a transformer hum. The volume varies with the fan speed rheostat setting and not the actual motor rpm. (Well, more like the ...
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4-wire details for new replacement dual fuel oven
After excellent input in a previous question and chat over the past 2 days, I request information on new 4-wire and receptacle to install to support the installation of our new replacement oven.
We ...
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Burned Circuit Board on GE Range
My wife and I were using the oven on our GE JS645SL5SS electric range. The oven was behaving normally while baking at 350F, and we weren't doing anything out of the ordinary with it. When my wife ...
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Electric ranges compatible with GFCI
I’m planning to install a new 50A 240V circuit for an electric induction range. The receptacle will be within 6ft of the sink so it requires a GFCI according to NEC 2020. My jurisdiction is still on ...
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Need help identifying electrical wiring
My house was built in 1985. It has the 3 aluminum wires for the range outlet. The previous range was a 2001 model and was directly connected in a box. I wish to install an outlet. I have been told ...
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Range Hood and or Fan extractor?
I have an old kitchen with an extractor fan on the wall near my electric stove and an old range hood on top of the stove. I am planning on putting a tile backsplash behind the stove and removing (...
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Old range wiring for a new NEMA-6-50 receptacle with 50AMP breaker [duplicate]
I have an old range in my garage that I want to use for powder coating.I currently have a NEMA 6-50 receptacle with a 50 AMP breaker-installed 2 years ago for my ARC welder. I have a 6 gauge 3 wire ...
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Range wiring - - reposting to add pictures please help thanks [duplicate]
I have not been able to find anyone that has the issue that I do. I’ll quickly summarize I bought a range for powder coating without a power cord. I assume it was an older 3prong originally . I have a ...
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Welding and range power cords interchangeable? Please help [closed]
I have not been able to find anyone that has the issue that I do. I’ll quickly summarize I bought a range for powder coating. I assume it was an older 3prong originally . I have a receptacle for a ...
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How do I repair my electric range dual-coil surface element wiring?
My Kenmore (Whirlpool) model# 66595775890 mid-90s electric range dual coil surface element is not working. Upon inspection, discovered that the wire connecting the coil common terminal to the 1A (...
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How to fix burner that won't light on Whirlpool gas range?
I have a whirlpool gas range bought from Costco 4 years ago (WEG745H0FS). Of late, one burner does not light up even though the sparks appear on the burner. If I blow air on the burner, the flame does ...
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GE Oven Trips Breaker When Bake Element Screwed To Back of Oven
If I unscrew the bake element from the back of the stove so that the metal plate on the bake element (almost identical to this: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Certified-Appliance-Accessories-Replacement-...
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Zline range air adjustment
I have a Zline 6 burner gas range (natural gas). The flames are a bit more yellow than I would like. However, I can not find information on adjusting the air mixture, either in the manual or online. ...
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What will cause an infinite switch to blow (other than simply a faulty switch)
Flat-top electric stove. Infinite switch POP and spark. Breaker tripped. Reset breaker. Everything works except one element. Replaced infinite switch. Same problem again … technician told me must be ...
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Can I wire a 240v stove to 120v outlet (one hot and one neutral and ground, other hot capped off) solely to use the range top burner pilots?
A friend has a stove with a gas range top and 240v electric oven. He does not have space in his circuit breaker to wire a 240v double breaker and would need a whole new panel installed so too ...
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Move/replace loud range hood fan with fan on exterior of home
I have a natural gas range and a range hood with a fan that I find to be too loud even on the lowest setting.
The wall that the range hood is mounted to is an exterior wall, and I can see an exhaust ...
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Connect of a drop in range top
The new range top has black, red and green. The leads coming from box have red, black and white (neutral). No green or bare out of box. what to do with green out of range top and white out of box....
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Electrolux Induction Range: E 75 Error Code
I have a 10 year old Electrolux induction range. Model: EW30lS6CJSB. I was cooking on Power booster mode (Pb) that suddenly I heard a bang and noticed a red flash light on upper left corner of cooktop ...
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Is this DIY electrical rig passable or dangerous?
Round 1 (failed attempt)
The current wiring was originally for an electric stove. I now have a gas stove, and would prefer to not run new cable or replace with a new 120v receptacle. My first ...
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Exterior glass on oven doors, are there alternatives
The external glass on our oven door was recently shattered. And I was wondering what my options were for replacing it. Could I make a stained glass window, does tempered glass come in anything other ...
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All electric range elements stop working at same time, oven turns on but doesn't get hot [closed]
I have a flat top electric stove/oven, all heating range elements don't get hot anymore, no heat at all, they seem to have stopped working simultaneously, oven still turns on, what could be the issue? ...
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Samsung induction range pot sensor non-functional
Model number NE58H9970WS/AC
Issue: Large right front burner will not heat -- displays the code for 'no pot detected'. Condition persists with any pot, with or without contents. All other functions are ...
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What are good strategies for fitting range hood vent ductwork in tight spaces
As a rookie, I’m not sure what strategies or approaches I should look into to get my range hood vent duct to make the necessary turns in a relatively tight space.
So far, I have
the rectangular-to-...
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3 prong unneeded range outlet... adapter for 2 prong toaster? [closed]
I have a 3 prong range outlet that I don't need anymore. Is there a simple plug adapter so I can run toaster 3 prong 110v etc?
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Replacing an old oven
I have an old oven that does not work any more. I need to replace it with a new one.
As you can see, this is not a modern cooking range where the stove is right on top of the oven.
What do I need to ...
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How do I remove the metal panel that covers the range broiler igniter?
I need to remove the upper metal panel on my DCS-RGU-366-N range to access the broiler igniter for replacement. I have already removed the screws that appear to hold it on, but although it will move ...
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How to run retrofit ground wire to a new (4-wire 50A) receptacle?
I will be adding a ground to an existing 3-wire setup in oder to make it safe and code-complaint.
Will the new bare Cu ground wire use the same receptacle knockout (bottom) as the Al jacketed 3-wire, ...
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Is it possible to add a retorfit ground wire to a (3-wire) Type SE, Style U cable from another branch?
Would it be possible to add #10AWG GROUND from another branch (hot-water heater 30A circuit) in order to retrofit ground and replace a 3-wire receptacle with a 4-wire one to be able to use it for an ...
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Help Identify 3-wire SE cable
TRIPLE-E ALLOY TYPE SE CABLE STYLE U TYPE XHHW CDRS 600 for electric range
Follow up question:
Is the 3 wire a grounded neutral conductor or an equipment grounding conductor?
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How to wire this 4-wire range terminal block with pin style connectors?
Could you please help me determine how to properly replace this 4-wire cord that has pin style terminal with a 3-wire cord that has ring style terminals?
terminal block on the range:
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Replacing Gas range knobs
How do people replace gas knobs on a range and why are they so expensive?
I have a Whirlpool gas range (Whirlpool 5.8CuFt GAS Slide-in Range with Center Oval Burner in Stainless Steel - WEG745H0FS) ...
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Source and type of insulation that's safe for gas range oven wrap replacement?
I have a Kenmore 790.75443411 and they don't have a part number for replacement insulation so it seems I must find some on my own. All I can find that states the dimensions is ceramic fiber that from ...
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Noisy kitchen vent fan
My kitchen vent is a 6" duct that curves to the side, goes to the outside wall, where a fan is mounted, pulling the air outside. Due to the curve (and the fan, I think), when I turn on the fan, ...
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Any reason to not wire a circuit this way?
Other than it being unorthodox and maybe confusing, is there any reason to not wire a circuit up this way? Canadian Electrical Code if it matters.
The Box closest to the panel needs an always hot and ...
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How can I test a stove burner switch?
How to test right front burner switch of JennAir JES9900BAS and switch is WPW10185286. I would like to have wiring diagram and instructions about how to test this switch. This is to make sure it is ...
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Cooktop and Oven wires
I have an induction cooktop that calls for a 50 amp circuit and a double wall oven that calls for 40 amp circuit. Both call for 4 conductors. Contractor ran a 4-conductor 6 AWG SOOW wire rated for 90 ...
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Stove wire harness connector burnt
Samsung stove Ne58f9710ws.
Front right heating element always high even when set to low and doesn't cycle on and off (stays on).
Initially replaced the infinite switch and it worked for a few months ...
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Stove will only work with 1 burner
We bought the house a few months ago.
We have only been able to use 1 burner. If we try to use more than 1 burner, the breaker trips. If we try to use the oven at all, with and without the stove on, ...
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