My GE electric range was recently installed by Best Buy and you used this 50 amp 6’ 3 prong cord—-but when reading the installation instructions it said not to use a 50 amp but to use a 40 amp. GE range Model JB645EK4ES. Can you explain this ? null

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Sledhore · Accepted Answer

It's okay, it's rated bigger than what you need,

Roadrunner · Answer

Minimum rated cord

Daniel · Answer

The amp rating refers to the amount of electrical current that the cord is rated for. In the case you describe, the cord installed was rated for even higher electrical current which means it will handle the 40 amp current of the range without overheating or damaging the cord. There only would be a problem if the range was installed with a cord with a lower amperage rating because that would mean the cord could potentially overheat when operating at the 40 amp operating current of your range. So you should be fine, if anything your cord will be even more safe than the required 40 amp cord.

Answered by Daniel 5 years ago

“My GE electric range was recently installed by Best Buy and you used this 50 amp 6’ 3 prong cord—-but when reading the installation instructions it said not to use a 50 amp but to use a 40 amp. GE range Model JB645EK4ES. Can you explain this ?”

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