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Electric requirements

posted on February 09, 2010 at 07:23PM Inappropriate? Quote Reply

any idea what this will require for electric.  should i wire an outlet or direct wire somehow?  Thanks!!

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posted on February 11, 2010 at 07:05PM
 

Most likely a 220V 30A circuit. Depending on local code would determine an outlet, or hardwire. This is based on the discription of "2- 3000 Watt expandable power burners,"

posted on February 18, 2010 at 09:18AM
 

Here's a link to an installation guide for the Kenmore Elite 36 inch cooktop.

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/INSTL/L0309589.pdf

If this isn't the proper model number you can search for a different installation guide at http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/


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posted on February 18, 2010 at 09:22AM
 

It will most likely be a 220 -240v, 50A circuit.  Dryers are usually 30A, and smaller cooktops COULD be 30A.

Modern cooktops will come with red, black, white, and green/bare wires.

Red - Hot 120v, Black - Hot 120v, White - Neutral, Green/Bare - Ground

I often frown upon hardwiring, as it does not allow for a "means of disconnect" for the power supply, other than the electric panel.  With a cooktop, versus a range, you could have access to a cord and plug via a cabinet door, but, again, this is determined by local code.

 I also frown on old three wire installs, Red, Black, and Green/Bare, as they require bonding jumpers, and leave no separate path for ground, and neutral.  If the bonding jumper should fail, it leaves the potential for the appliance chassis to become energized.  You should not tie the white, and bare/green together, as this is a potential safety hazard.  It used to be permissible by code, but, that "grandfathering" was addressed, and changed to being a "no-no".

The best thing you can do is pull a new four wire circuit for your modern cooktop.  More expensive, yes.  Safer, HELL YES.

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