How to connect 4 primed cable to 3 holes electric outlet?

Tom · 2006-06-14T13:13:23+00:00

Hi,I bought a relatively new electric range(Stove) to replace our broken one. The "new" KitchenAid stove pig-tail has four primes, while the outlet on the wall has only three holes. What should I do?I was thinking there is some kind of adapter that I can directly insert it to the 3 holes outlet on the wall and on its back there are four holes. But the Home Depot people said that they have never seen that kind of adapter. I am very surprised for that.I called KitchenAid service helping line. They told me to replace the pig-tail. I bought a three primed pig-tail at Home Depot. But, I found it is very, very hard to unscrew the original one. Now, I am thinking to change the outlet on the wall to four holes outlet by myself. Is this OK?Thank you very much.

Jun 14, 2006 20 Replies

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Mark Lloyd 20 years ago

240V requires 2 hot wires (each 120V of opposite phase). The others are neutral (used for 120V loads such as an oven light), and ground.

That jumper should be removed when using a 4 wire cord (properly connected of course). It's connected for a 3 wire cord.

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