Questions tagged [stove]
A kitchen appliance with burners (cook top, stove top, hob). This is distinct from a range which is a appliance with both a stove top and an oven.
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Spring Wound timer on stove top [closed]
I have an electric stove. Occasionally someone in the house (myself included) may forgetfully leave it on after finishing cooking a meal. I'd like to wire a spring wound timer to the appliance. The ...
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What to use to fill pipe gap behind cooking stove
We just pulled out our cooking stove and found two gaps:
A bigger gap around the gas line and wall
A smaller gap on the wooden floor to the right of the bigger wall gap
What would you recommend to ...
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Should I install an IKEA induction hob on single or three-phase power?
I'm planing to buy an IKEA kitchen. We want to switch to electricity so we want to buy the FÖRDELAKTIG for a 60fm cabinet.
The diagram shows how to install with single-, two- or three-phase power but ...
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Weird range issue. Tripping breaker and now nothing
A while back, I was using the electric stove and noticed a weird plastic smell. Lately my wife has used the stove a few times with no issue. When I used the stove I heard a few clicks then the range ...
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Single phase induction stove push in quick connector difficult to connect
We had to change the current stove we had for and induction one (long story) which I also installed. With this new one, I have a 5 wire single phase setup. I think it is because each stove module ...
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Is this likely to be asbestos? [closed]
I found this inside the electric stove/oven. I think it's a layer for heat insulation. The texture resembles cotton with shiny visible fibres. Question: is this likely to be asbestos?
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Is it safe to partially open a gas valve?
I have a stove whose primary burners are all way too hot even at their lowest setting, which means i only have one burner that can actually simmer a liquid or cool more delicate veggies.
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Are there gas stoves with flame sensors and autmatic gas shutoff? [closed]
Are there any gas stoves with built in automatic safety shutoff features? For example, if I turn on gas but the burner didn't go on and the gas is running, is there a gas stove that would ...
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4-Wire Hookup for GE Electric Stove
Hooking up the power cord for my new GE stove (4-wire hookup). This is the electrical diagram on the back panel:
Curious, what might be meant by "Cut Ground Link"? Does it want me to hook ...
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Replaced infinite switch failed
The dual burner (one large one small) was only working on HI Replaced the infinite switch. It worked properly for about two weeks. Now it only works on HI again, both burners
Any sugestions? Thank ...
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How can I reduce the cutout in a granite counter top to support a smaller appliance?
I'm replacing a gas stovetop with an induction stovetop. It's going into a granite countertop, above two large drawers. My challenge is that the existing hole is a little larger than the hole the ...
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retrofitting an induction cooktop into a 'commercial-style' gas cooktop opening
I have a commercial-style gas cooktop ((ex)). The countertop surrounding it is granite and underneath is cabinetry.
The cutout it was installed on is illustrated in the manual:
What are my options ...
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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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Are the rear burners of my gas stove interconnected?
I have a gas stove when I light the back burners together they light up if I turn off one the other after a few seconds goes out and if I try to light only one at a time the fire 'e does not hold and ...
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Are stove top coil burners standard? [closed]
I'm looking to replace my stove top coil burners, they are still working but are getting worn.
Las year I replace the over bottom element about a year ago, but back then I had a local repair shop and ...
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How can I repair a chip on glass-ceramic cooktop burner?
I have a non-induction electric stove with a Schott Ceran top. A piece of plastic fell on a hot burner, and when removed, took a dime-sized layer of glass with it:
The damage is very shallow, at most ...
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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 does this stove gas valve work?
What is it called and what does it do?
Is there a way to know if gas is available?
This bottom of the pipe leads to a stove.
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How to seal the top of a wood-burning cooking stove?
I am doing maintenance on the following cooking stove:
The top deck is composed of three cast-iron (or steel, not sure) tablets. All three are in direct contact with flames from the bottom; hence ...
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fridgidaire range Mod. FEF358BFDC
I have ordered a new rear 6 in.replacement element Ive checked many web sites to be sure I have the right number. It has only 4 electrical spades for the wires. My old one has 6 . I dont know how to ...
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Running two induction units (1800 W, 120 V, 15 A each) on top of GE electric coil element stove through the stove cable and 50 A 2-pole breaker
I have placed two induction surface units on top of our 30-year-old GE coil element stove (model JSP31GOP1WH). I have removed all four coil burners. Each of the induction units is rated at 1800 W at ...
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Electric stove - burner does not stop heating
I have an electric stove (with 2 burners) - Ufesa Professional Chef - and one burner does not stop heating - I turn (rotate) the switch for that burner, and it has no effect - I have to unplugged it ...
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Stove tripping breaker, then not heating
Our stove has recently tripped the breaker at the outdoor box when turned on high heat. This happened twice and both times I went out to the box and flipped the breaker and it began to work fine again....
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How to know which knob to buy for my stove top?
One of the knob of my stove top broke and I don't know which knob I need to buy. The knob that broke had a small thing inside to make it fit into the device to turn fire on/off, and that broke.
How do ...
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Are surface burner elements interchangeable even though the connecting ends are different?
Can I use a GE surface burner element in a Whirlpool stove when neither the connecting ends nor the number of rounds it has match with the original?
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How to remove/re paint rusted areas of my stove range
I recently purchased a used stove that I’ve now noticed has rust spots on it. The stove works great but the rust is an awful eye sore. I was wondering a good way to either paint or somehow remove the ...
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How important is a grounded stove outlet?
Apologies if covered elsewhere... My place has the old-style three-prong 240V stove outlet, two phases plus neutral. This means the stove (recent, induction) doesn't have a safety ground. The closest ...
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How is the baffle board of this stove able to heat up without combusting?
I'm not sure if this question is right for this site, but since it is home improvement-related I thought I'd ask.
I recently helped my family acquire this stove from a local distributor, and whilst ...
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How should I terminate a range hood exhaust duct through a wall?
I discovered that my home's overhead stove vent doesn't actually vent to anywhere. So I've pulled out the old fan, purchased a new, more powerful fan with 1000 CFM, and then added 8" pipes ...
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Do I need to replace all 4 switches on my Whirpool WFE366LVS0 electric oven?
When I turn on any burner on my Whirpool WFE366LVS0 Electric range, it immediately goes on high heat and stays regardless of heat setting the knob is on. Should I replace all 4 Infinite switches as ...
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Voltage increases in one outlet when stove is turned on
Wife got a new monitor for her laptop and she started noticing that when the burner in the gas stove is turned on, her monitor goes dark for 1-2 seconds. The same happens when the burner is turned off....
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Wiring a dryer, stove and washer
I want to run 3 circuits: 120v using #12 thhn for washing machine on 20 amp breaker, 240v using #10 thhn for dryer on 30 amp breaker and 240v using #6 thhn for stove on 50 amp breaker.
Can they all ...
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Can I install a mechanical timer switch on a stove circuit?
I’m looking to put a timer switch on a stove circuit. It’s a common area stove that a client doesn’t want used at night due to people turning it on and leaving it open. Is it possible to put a timer ...
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Where can i find this piece that connects to the heating element of a stove
I know i have a burned spade connecter in a samsung stove burner but what is the name of the thing that it connects to and where can i find it
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Stove Switch's indicator signal is faulty: can it be repaired?
Switch #2 (part 19 in exploded diagram) is faulty: it lights up the surface unit indicator-light 24/7, despite being in the off position.
The red nodes in the following diagram are wiring disconnects. ...
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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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Replacing stove solid-state-relay
I am replacing a relay for an appliance (stove)
I cannot find a replacement relay, however I thought I'd confirm if the following relays would be compatible:
The original relay is:
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Gas burners spark continuously unless multiple burners are lit
My gas stove has four burners. The two right-hand burners spark/click continuously when their gas is turned on, even when lit; I've cleaned the electrodes, aligned with with the flame, etc. However, ...
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Old Whirpool gas stove mystically stops making spark when I put the cover on
I just moved to the new apartment and here we got an old dirty whirpool gas stove with nasty fat stains. I checked it and few burners would stop burn if I stopped to push the button. All the sparks ...
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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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How effecient is Induction stove's heat diffuser
I have been going through different stoves.
Gas hob
Electric(Coil) hob
Induction hob
Gas is only 45% efficient and rest of the heat gets wasted
Electric hob is only 70% efficient and rest gets ...
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Cooktop Install Into Granite Counters - Special install kit needed?
Long story short, I am trying to install a new Frigidaire induction cooktop into a granite countertop.
The manual says the granite cooktop installation kit can be ordered, but I'm not sure I ...
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Should my 240v electric stove be grounded to the neutral like this?
I have an induction cooktop/stove in a California condo built in 2011-2012.
Recently, I had to pull the cooktop electrical and discovered that the stove has a 3 wire harness (red, black, yellow/green)....
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Are burners and oven connected in a regular gas stove?
I am using a gas stove. It is a regular gas stove, with four burners on top and an oven below. Last night, I saw a mouse running into a burner that is not working. I often put some food in the oven ...
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Gas line inside of cabinet
I'm moving into a new apartment in a few days and I just noticed the gas stove has the gas line running through the side of the cabinet going inside of the cabinet. It's just hanging there. Is that ...
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Splitting a 240v Outlet: Between a Heat Pump Dryer (3-4a) and Stove (typical use 17-18a max)
Thank you for the help. Please feel free to tell me how I’ll melt myself. But really I just want to use a low-power way to dry clothes while not using the stove.
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Temp settings on Whirlpool flat top stove
Instead of numbers for low to high settings for the burners on my Whirlpool stove top, I have a line that goes from low to high. Part of that line is thicker in parts as it goes around the dial. ...
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Best way to finish a wood mantle over a wood stove [closed]
I was given a pine and cedar mantle that was built and finished with "tung oil finish". Can this be used as a mantle when wall temps are above 100 degrees?
Edit: the mantle was built by ...
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Burner with weak spark, already replaced electrode and cleaned burner
I've spent the afternoon troubleshooting this. It has me stumped, unless its simply that the sparker module is weak. I always assumed the sparker was in parallel, but now that I think of it, each lead ...
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