What's the common receptacle used for 240v Ranges

The correct receptacle is the four pin NEMA 14-50R.
Problem is what is the house wired with. Older homes were wired with 6/3 with NO ground. The ground in the range was jumpered to the neutral.
Newer homes are wired with 6/3 with ground. The neutral and ground have the own wire to the service panel.
I would verify your wiring first, then get the correct range pigtail.

A new stove comes without a cord. You have to buy the cord when you buy the stove. You buy whichever one matches the outlet in your house. The 3 prong was the old standard, but if that is what is there, you can continue to use it. It works just fine and is safe. The 4 prong is the current standard.

magicbus wrote:
Or remove and reuse the old cord and that way you are sure it matches and you save the price of a new cord.

Dave

A professional installer WILL NOT reuse your old cord. Too much liability if it is defective/damaged. He will only use a new one. If you are installing yourself, do what you want.

The last one we bought came without a pigtail. I just used the one from the old range.

Or remove and reuse the old cord and that way you are sure it matches and you save the price of a new cord.

Dave

Last won we bought was several years ago, it came with a pigtail of your choice, which was attached by the installer. The stove as such, did hot have a cord or plug installed until after purchase. So, just match whatever type of outlet this in the house.

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