Cooktop Replacement: Can I Cut Band on G/W Lines?

Mike-R said:

Replacing GE cooktop with newer model, GE PP9830, house supply is 4 wire and two 35amp joined breakers. However, Green and White wires on unit are banded together at tip. Was going to just cut band off, but rating plate clearly says USE ON 3 WIRE ONLY. Manual page 24 says 3 wire OR to 240V with separate ground. Can I cut the band and wire to B/R/W/G 4 wire?

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Megawatt said:

You need 4 wire which is 2 hots 1 neutral and 1 equipment ground

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Mike-R said:

My concern is why would GE put 3 wire only on rating plate? Is there something internal, beyond the obvious band on the neutral and ground? If I do the 4 wire connection, should I do a voltage test neutral to ground, should be very little to none?

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Mike-R said:

So, I can't cut off the band joining the green and white wires (see pic) and hook one to each supply line?

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Mike-R said:

My concern is why would GE put 3 wire only on rating plate? Is there something internal, beyond the obvious band on the neutral and ground? If I do the 4 wire connection, should I do a voltage test neutral to ground, should be very little to none?

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Megawatt said:

Back in the day they didn’t run but 3 wire for dryers so they was using the neutral for an equipment ground and neutral. Hook it up the way I told you. The 2020 edition of the NEC state that you bring it up to today’s standers if you do anything with your dryer.

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Megawatt said:

You can cut the band off and hook up the 4 wires.

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Mike-R said:

Thanks, makes sense to me!

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