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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2019

What's the common receptacle used for 240v Ranges

Not an RV question but my daughter is looking to replace her 240v electric stove/oven. I have not had an electric range in over 30 years. She said the receptacle in the wall now is for 3 prongs. ...
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ScottG
Nomad
Feb 17, 2019
time2roll wrote:
Current standard is 4 prong NEMA 14-50 or hardwired. I recently installed a single oven that required 20 amp 4 wire circuit and was hardwired. Best to check the installation manual of the product for electrical requirements.

Kitchenaid example-see pg 6


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This is the standard unless the range is partially gas.

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