Connecting an oven requires understanding the implications and the necessary precautions to take during its installation. Let’s see what type of socket to plug your appliance into, while respecting the standards in force, and how to ensure risk-free connection for this household appliance, which is often central in a kitchen.
Can I plug my oven into a power outlet?
It is strongly recommended not to plug your electrical device into an outlet not dedicated to this use. This could cause the electrical cables to heat up, potentially causing damage or even causing a fire. It is then recommended to seek the intervention of a professional to guarantee a secure electrical connection.
How to connect an oven?
It is in fact imperative to create a circuit dedicated to the oven, compliant with standard NF C 15-100, excluding any other connection. The beginning of this process is located in the electrical panel, where the installation of a new 20 amp circuit breaker is necessary to protect the electric oven. This circuit breaker must be positioned under a type A or AC differential switch. If the electrical panel is complete, an alternative is to install the circuit breaker in a separate box.
Then, cables or power cords with a section of 2.5 mm² must be routed to the location provided for the oven. Depending on the configuration of the home and the scale of the work, the cables may be visible or recessed. The last step is to install the socket outlet intended for connecting the oven. Thus, a new 100% secure circuit is created to guarantee optimal and risk-free use of this king of household appliances!