Cheryl wrote:
> On 10/16/2011 2:19 PM, Lou Decruss wrote:
>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:47:15 -0400, >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 10/15/2011 12:03 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>>>
>>>> How old is the hardwire wire that comes out of the wall. Why can't
>>>> it be used to hardwire the new stove?
>>>> Seems to me you could unhook the old stove from the hard wire and then
>>>> use it for the new one.
>>>> Problem solved.
>>>
>>> The old wire coming out of the wall is split into three; two 120v and
>>> one ground. The oven requires 4 wires.
>>
>>
> I honestly have no idea. I guess the receptacle box converts it.


I know this is a little late, but the oven probably does NOT require 4
wires. It should have 2 different cords available and a little
grounding jumper in the wiring box to remove if you uses a 4-wire cord
or add for a 3-wire.

Four wires is better. The 3-wire hookup is not legal if installed in
a mobile home or if the circuit breakers for the stove are in a
subpanel (rather than the main panel)

-Bob