How to Install a 3 Prong Power Cord on an Electric Range

Watch step-by-step how to properly install a 3-prong range cord on an electric stove/range.

Mike shows you step-by-step how to properly install a #3Prong #RangeCord

Mike has been in the business for over 17 years and is now teaching others about appliances.

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[chaniellaidet]

This video came in SO clutch!! We were replacing an old stove from the 90s that had a 3-prong. Our new stove had a 4 prong. Headed to Lowe’s and got a 3 prong for the new own. Followed this to a T!

[kellireece]

Wow! I'm watching this a second time before I run to Lowes to get the cord. You are a wonderful communicator and teacher!

[wisesalamander]

Sweet dude, appreciate this. My landlord knocked a few bucks off my rent if i could do this myself, and i did, so he did. Much appreciated

[lmin]

Does this mean red and black wires are interchangeable as long as the center prong is connected correctly?

[williamnorkelun]

Awesome vid so far...this is my morning project today.

[fantasiathomas]

Thank you so much!!! This video was helpful!!🙌🏽 Instant follow!

[leekellettjr]

This is a great instructional video. Super

[Cruiser]

Nice job, my range Power wire just smoked. They left the screws loose on the power plugged, got to buy a power plug, and I got the cable.

[StephanieJBlack-]

you saved my butt before spouse got out of bed! new range installed

[jeffmykytiuk]

Great job. You answered my question which was: which is the red and which is the black and do they have to be connected in a specific way (when NOT labeled on the appliance cord. You took the time to explain, gave senarios and emphasized certain aspects. Thank-you. Much appreciated.

[Irishguy]

Nice, concise help video, appreciate it!

[duckmann]

Thank you posting this video it was the exact range I had with the same 3 prong configuration and hook up terminal. Great Job thank you so much for helping me on this Rainy Day today 7/12/21

[paulclack]

Sister just bought a used stove from a remodel job. After hooking up the electrical outlet, plugged in the stove ( which seemed to work) only to find the display did not come on. but it did flicker once, So I checked the plug not only was the left side completely burnt and corroded, but all three wires were not even screwed in but a couple turns, not tight at all. Thanks for telling the audience how important to get these wires tight. I will be getting a new plug tomorrow.

[mikimiwakawa]

Awesome! I got a new range today and thanks to this I even know why they didn't have a cord already on it.. And your tutorial is so straightforward and clearly shown that I did it myself easily. Thanks!!!

[parkmanorpma]

What tool do you use to remove the nut? the sockets I have are not long enough to get past the screw like you did here. Thanks!!

[ethanduboissowder]

I have a 3 prong cord but the end where you hook it up to the oven itself are like 2 prong forks instead of circles, is there a difference in how to hook them up

[yryscje]

my stove lights doesn’t turn on and oven light too

[THEBIGCHULETA]

So does this mean that all newer stove models can interchange between a 3 prong to 4 prong/4 prong to 3 prong?

Why would you need a 3 versus 4 or vice versa? What’s the difference/benefits of the two?

[davidmyers]

I don’t have a ground strap.can I just use a piece of cooper wire

[MindKontrolleAmerica]

I have a 3 prong outlet and the stove/range has a 4 prong plug. I am changing the stove to a 3 prong plug...
On the stove/range, do I install a ground strap from the frame/chassis of the stove to the neutral on the terminal block of the stove? Does the neutral also provide "ground" to the stove as where it appears the 4 prong outlet provided a separate ground wire?