Questions and Answers for Whirlpool 4 ft. 4-Wire 40 Amp Range Cord

A:  Hello, we would only recommend using the cord that came with your Appliance for safety reasons. If the use and care guide for your Appliance states differently than your unit has been tested with more than one cord. We hope this information helps.

A:  Buy a 4-wire cord with plug; the change out is easy to do. There are instruction with it, but you can get really clear explanations and videos by just going to google and asking, "changing dryer with 3-wire plug for a 4-wire outlet." Changing the outlet is a big job because it means running a new wire to the main box, and the only reason to do that would be if you are doing extensive house rewiring anyway.

A:  NEMA doesn't have a 250V/4-wire 40A receptacle. They come in 15, 20, 30, 50 and 60A configurations. Likely using 50A receptacle ( that is what the blade/prong looks like) and a 40A breaker in the electrical panel.

A:  hector, we recommend only a 40 amp outlet. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

A:  No, this cannot be used.

A:  If it fits, it'l work.

A:  If your circuit break is at 40amp, yes, you can.

A:  Hi bob, we do not offer the 15' electric wire 40 amp, 8 on Homedepot.com. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot!

A:  Should be available at your local hardware store or online.

A:  This is a 4 prong.

A:  4 prone.

A:  4 prong. (the new standard) The old 3 pring is/was/will always be adequate.

A:  Hi mickey, this is a 4-wire, 4 prong Range Cord

A:  Hi PlugPicture, please view pictuer of the plug below. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Whirlpool-4-ft-4-Wire-40-Amp-Range-Cord-PT400/202647846

A:  A range cord is a range cord with slanted prongs none are curved.

A:  red and black is for hot, white is for neutral, and green is for ground.

A:  I'm a licensed electrician and install these cords often. The red and black are the "hot" wires. The white is the neutral conductor (used for the clock and oven light bulb in most ranges# and the green wire is the ground. In a 4-wire range configuration, the neutral and ground must be kept separate. Whenever connecting a 4-wire range cord to any range, it is important to remove the bonding jumper at the terminal block that connects the neutral conductor to the frame of the range. Please note: If you have a wire to the range that only has 3 conductors, do NOT use a 4-wire range cord and 4-wire receptacle. Use a 3-wire range cord #and receptacle) which combines the neutral with the ground. Three-wire range circuits are not allowed to be installed for newer installations and are only acceptable for existing/older applications.

A:  White is neutral and green is ground. actually connected to same terminal at the power panel. redundant.

A:  The Black & red are HOT The White is Neutral The Green is GROUND

A:  The 4 foot Whirlpool 4-Prong Range Power Cord Part # PT400 that I bought is listed at 40 Amps using 2-8 Gauge and 2-10 gauge wires.

A:  Curious, The gauge of the wires is information that is not published, therefore I am unable to provide. However, I can tell you this cord is designed for a 40 amp circuit and is suitable, meets the guidelines, for residential ranges. Thank you for viewing this Whirlpool Corporation accessory.

A:  #8 according to nat'l. elec. .code.