On Oct 14, 7:18*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I am getting my new range tomorrow and was cleaning out the storage
> drawer and removing all the stuff I keep on top of the
> backboard/splashboard shelf - which my new range will not have because
> it's curved - and pulled it out a bit to see if I could easily move it.
> * Well it looks like I need an electrician. *The current power looks
> hardwired. *There is a thick wire coming out of the wall (no receptacle)
> and the new one comes with some new code power cord that's been in
> effect since 2000. *The free installation that comes from the vendor is
> just to put it in place and plug it in. *Shit. *Oh well.

Go get yourself some smelling salts.

Googling around it looks like the new code requires a four prong plug
and 6 ga. wire. Your electrician may have to pull new cable as well as
installing a socket. Hopefully you have sufficient amperage coming
into the house to run everything.

I also see nowadays microwaves and dishwashers need their own 15 amp
circuits. Oh well.