Mailbag: Wiring an Electric Stove
by Samurai Appliance Repair Man
JANE wrote:
CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO WIRE AN ELECTRIC STOVE, WHAT WIRES GO WHERE?????
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A deliciously nebulous question! And the Samurai has some deliciously nebulous answers.
If you’re trying to wire the three-prong outlet for your electric stove, this page should help.
If you’re trying to wire the four-prong outlet for your electric stove, this page should help.
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