Cooking Products - Installation Wire Size / Gauge

We do not provide the AWG wiring size or gauge (the physical thickness of the wire) for those trying to wire their house for any cooking appliance. There are too many variables involved, such as: length, type of wire, etcetera. This is a safety issue; if the wrong size wire is used, the insulation covering the wire can overheat, melt and cause a fire.

 

The power leads supplied with this appliance are suitable for connection to heavier gauge household wiring. The insulation of these leads is rated for temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of the household wiring. The current-carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the wire gauge and the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire.

 

Local electrical codes must always be followed for these situations. Please contact a local licensed electrician for more detailed information.

 

  • Built-In Wall Ovens and Drop-In Ranges have 4 wires: red, black, white, and bare ground.

  • Cooktops have 3 wires: red, black, and bare ground. (The neutral from the house is not used and should be capped).

  • Freestanding and Slide-In ranges that use a power cord use 3 or 4 wire. New construction requires 4 wire hookup.

 

GE Appliances uses all copper wires, there is however a light coating of tin covering the wire. This gives the appearance of aluminum wiring and prevents the copper from oxidizing.

 

Warning - Installations with Aluminum House Wiring require attention:

 

  • Improper connection of Aluminum house wiring to appliance copper leads can result in an electrical hazard or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer’s recommend procedure closely.

  • Aluminum to Copper wiring connections must conform with the National Electrical code, local codes and industry-accepted wiring practices.

  • If an anti-oxidant compound is added to the wiring connectors, the compound should be UL-Listed and suitable for the application materials, voltage and temperature.

  • Connectors for joining Aluminum and Copper wiring may be larger in size than standard connectors. It is recommended to use a double-gang, or larger, electrical box to enclose the connectors joining Aluminum and Copper wiring.