Whirlpool Electric Range Power Supply

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I just purchased a new electric Whirlpool range and the burners operate fine but the digital display (oven, clock, temp., etc.) do not operate. I thought it was a defective unit and Lowes brought me another unit with the same result. Upon searching the internet and reading your response to a member’s question concerning the same issue, you stated that a neutral (white) wire is required for the panel to operate (return voltage to cut 220 down to 110). I replace my 220 electrical outlet (on the wall) and noticed there is no white wire – just the black and the red. This is a house built in the early 60’s (before digital was being used) so I suspect that is the reason for the electrician not installing the neutral (white) wire as it would not be needed(?) So I am quite sure the lack of the neutral wire is the reason for my control panel not operating and I would like to solve this issue. You replied to the other member that a neutral wire could not be added to the existing wiring but a new wiring set-up would be needed. I suspect this would be an expensive addition to the electrical system. I am thinking about just returning the range and purchasing a non-control panel unit, operated by the old knobs – is this my best solution? We really do not need a control panel.

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  1. Dominick Amorosso
    December 11, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Really the same if not more then just replacing the whole wire.

  2. December 11, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    Thank you very much, Dominic. For the time being, I returned the digital panel range to Lowes and purchased a non-digital (knobs) range. I don’t want to get into the wiring at this time and at sudden notice. When springtime arrives I will pull out all of the pld wiring and install new.

  3. Dominick Amorosso
    December 10, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    It would really depend on how involved it would be to get to the existing and the panel. Kinda senseless to try to add them rather just replace what you have. I mean it’s not like you have to remove the old wire entirely.

  4. December 10, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Thank you, Dominic. So, rather than having an entire new wiring set-up installed to my breaker box – I will be able to have just the wires (neutral and ground) added to the existing wiring set-up? And, would you think it would be very costly in doing so?

  5. Dominick Amorosso
    December 10, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Hi, honesty you need four wires. The two hots, either be black and red or just two blacks, both are the same and a white and a ground.
    You should just have that wire replaced to the panel. Very unsafe not having at least a good ground.

    Not to say any newer unit are going to require them.

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