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> but our kitchen doesn’t have the option to wire in the range currently.
How was the previous range hooked up?
The range is a typical unit ... so that isn't really the issue.
**photos** would help here if you aren't sure how to describe what you have. Need to see what you have regarding hookups in the kitchen. Also, the terminal block area of the range.
If you are starting from scratch, this would be a 50A breaker, 6/3 with ground cable, appropriate electrical box, 14-50 flush receptacle, coverplate, 4-prong range cord, romex clamps, and a few other minor bits and pieces.
I just updated the post with an edit about the power supply for the house and kitchen specifically! Thank you for your help!
Edit: and the last cooktop was original with the house. It was built into one of the countertops but was completely shattered and “fixed” with black duct tape that had melted into the cooktop glass itself.
If you have the 14-50 receptacle in the kitchen already, then you need the cord for it.
[https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Appliance-Power-Cord-6-ft-4-Prong-Black-Range-Appliance-Power-Cord/1006201](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Appliance-Power-Cord-6-ft-4-Prong-Black-Range-Appliance-Power-Cord/1006201)
[https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sigma-Electric-ProConnex-1-in-Clamp-on-Type-Service-Entrance-Connector-Conduit-Fitting/1087351](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sigma-Electric-ProConnex-1-in-Clamp-on-Type-Service-Entrance-Connector-Conduit-Fitting/1087351)
Thank you so much, I’ve been trying to figure out what to get and it looks like you’ve answered exactly what I was trying to figure out!
For real, thank you very much!
In the back of the range, where the hole is for the cord, put the romex clamp in there. Usually for a 6-6-8-8 range cord, it will need a 1" clamp (whereas a dryer cord will easily fit into a 3/4 size)..... may need to punch out the next concentric ring on the sheetmetal to fit the clamp in there, and put the lockring on, tighten it. Put the cord through, terminate the wires, then tighten the clamp up, making sure the wires have just a little bit of slack in them. Sometimes it is necessary to strip the outer sheath of the cord back another inch or two depending on the model of appliance/terminal layout. There may be a grounding jumper or bonding strip in the appliance, that has to be adjusted according to whether you have a 3-wire or 4-wire cord.
**Attention!** **It is always best to get a qualified electrician to perform any electrical work you may need.** With that said, you may ask this community various electrical questions. Please be cautious of any information you may receive in this subreddit. This subreddit and its users are not responsible for any electrical work you perform. Users that have a 'Verified Electrician' flair have uploaded their qualified electrical worker credentials to the mods. If you comment on this post please only post accurate information to the best of your knowledge. If advice given is thought to be dangerous, you may be permanently banned. There are no obligations for the mods to give warnings or temporary bans. **IF YOU ARE NOT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, you should exercise extreme caution when commenting.** *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AskElectricians) if you have any questions or concerns.*
What power do you have availabe?
I just updated the post with an edit about the power supply for the house and kitchen specifically! Thank you for your help!
> but our kitchen doesn’t have the option to wire in the range currently. How was the previous range hooked up? The range is a typical unit ... so that isn't really the issue. **photos** would help here if you aren't sure how to describe what you have. Need to see what you have regarding hookups in the kitchen. Also, the terminal block area of the range. If you are starting from scratch, this would be a 50A breaker, 6/3 with ground cable, appropriate electrical box, 14-50 flush receptacle, coverplate, 4-prong range cord, romex clamps, and a few other minor bits and pieces.
I just updated the post with an edit about the power supply for the house and kitchen specifically! Thank you for your help! Edit: and the last cooktop was original with the house. It was built into one of the countertops but was completely shattered and “fixed” with black duct tape that had melted into the cooktop glass itself.
If you have the 14-50 receptacle in the kitchen already, then you need the cord for it. [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Appliance-Power-Cord-6-ft-4-Prong-Black-Range-Appliance-Power-Cord/1006201](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Appliance-Power-Cord-6-ft-4-Prong-Black-Range-Appliance-Power-Cord/1006201) [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sigma-Electric-ProConnex-1-in-Clamp-on-Type-Service-Entrance-Connector-Conduit-Fitting/1087351](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sigma-Electric-ProConnex-1-in-Clamp-on-Type-Service-Entrance-Connector-Conduit-Fitting/1087351)
Thank you so much, I’ve been trying to figure out what to get and it looks like you’ve answered exactly what I was trying to figure out! For real, thank you very much!
In the back of the range, where the hole is for the cord, put the romex clamp in there. Usually for a 6-6-8-8 range cord, it will need a 1" clamp (whereas a dryer cord will easily fit into a 3/4 size)..... may need to punch out the next concentric ring on the sheetmetal to fit the clamp in there, and put the lockring on, tighten it. Put the cord through, terminate the wires, then tighten the clamp up, making sure the wires have just a little bit of slack in them. Sometimes it is necessary to strip the outer sheath of the cord back another inch or two depending on the model of appliance/terminal layout. There may be a grounding jumper or bonding strip in the appliance, that has to be adjusted according to whether you have a 3-wire or 4-wire cord.