Connecting an electric stove: with their own hands or invite a specialist?

Electric stoves were born much later than gas, but already managed to gain a firm position in the market. Such boards have a more perfect design, have a wide range of additional features and functions. An important plus is also the fact that the connection of the electric stove, unlike the gas stove , can be done by oneself.

It should be noted that the connection of an electric stove at home requires certain knowledge and skills. From the correct implementation of this process depends on the length of the period during which your equipment will work without interruption. For the introduction of the plate in the first place, it is necessary to lay a separate cable, which will be connected directly to the shield.

The diagram of the connection is shown on the back panel of each electric stove. It can be single-phase, two-phase or three-phase. Currently, most plates have a single-phase connection scheme, so you will need a three-wire cable. Specialists recommend using a cable with a copper core with a diameter of at least 4 mm2.

After you have laid the cable, you can begin direct connection of the electric stove. Before doing so, we advise you to read the instructions for the electrical appliance. For connection to the electric cable, the shoe has six contacts. In order to be connected to a single-phase 220 V network, you need to set jumpers in accordance with "ground", "phase" and "zero". If you are an amateur in this business, it is advisable to contact an electrician, because this will determine the fate of not only your household electrical appliances, but all electrical wiring, if you do something wrong.

The socket for the cooker should be installed next to it, and no other devices should be included in it. The electric plate is connected to a socket with three contacts, which must support a current of 25-30 A. Connect the previous cable to the outlet.

The cable contains wires of different colors. The blue wire is connected to "zero", the black wire to the "phase", the yellow-green to the "ground". Now you can connect the stove to the socket, having previously set it to the level.

Further it is necessary to check: between the "ground" and the "phase" there should be no contact (ohmmeter when selecting mode 2 MOh shows the sign "infinity"); The resistance between the "zero" and the "phase" must be within 4-10 ohms (checked at all positions of the plate switches with the ohmmeter mode at 100 ohms).

Embedded plates are connected in the same way, but this process requires more accuracy, since the correct installation of this device with respect to other kitchen furniture is of great importance for its operation.

I want to note that the connection of the plate is preferably entrusted to an experienced electrician. So you can be sure that everything is done right. Another argument in favor of this: according to statistics, most of the electric cookers fall into repair precisely because of improper connection and commissioning. As a rule, shops specializing in the sale of electrical equipment have in their staff experienced staff who will help you connect and install the cooker qualitatively and in a short time. Therefore, we advise you to invite such a specialist and enjoy the preparation of delicious dishes on your brand new stove.