Electric ovens are very popular in the home appliance market. This technique not only performs the basic functions of cooking, but also looks beautiful, especially built-in models. At the same time, they belong to the group of complex household appliances that require the implementation of the necessary additional actions for their high-quality functioning. In particular, the installation and connection of the built-in electric oven requires certain skills.
The modern service market offers enough companies that can perform such work. But this will lead to additional financial costs. Therefore, the owners of new technology have the question of how to connect an electric oven on their own. To do this, follow the manufacturer's recommendations,which can be found in the instructions that came with the machine and the safety rules.
Features of electric ovens
Electric ovens are produced in different models with different specifications.
1. Appliance type.
Distinguish:
- Dependent products. Their performance is interconnected with the functioning of the hob, as they are equipped with a common control.
- Independent products. The operation of appliances of this type is carried out using a control system that has no dependence on the operation of the hob. Thanks to this, the electric oven can be installed anywhere in the kitchen space.
2. Power value.
This figure can vary between 1-4 kW. Before connecting an electric oven, you need to know the exact parameters of your model. The installation method will depend on the amount of power. In case the power is more than 3 kW, it is necessary to provide a separate connection to the electrical system, i.e. there must be an individual wiring line.
3. Control system options.
Maybe:
- Electromechanical system. This option is very popular with consumers who do not have experience in servicing devices with an electronic system. The devices are equipped with switches that regulate the temperature, heating mode and timer indicator. Switches are installedin manual mode.
- Electronic control unit. Setting the operating mode of electric ovens is carried out using a few buttons or a touch screen. This version of the control system allows you to perform the specified options in automatic mode.
4. Instrument dimensions.
Cabinets are divided by external dimensions into three groups:
- Narrow device. It has a maximum width of 45 cm and a maximum height of 60 cm. It will be the most suitable option for small kitchens.
- Compact devices. Height from 40 cm and width - maximum 60 cm.
- Standard ovens. Their dimensions are: height 60 cm, width - from 60 cm to 90 cm. They are used in kitchens with a large area.
The need to install a circuit breaker and RCD
When the problem of choosing and buying an oven has already been solved, it remains to do the most difficult job - connect it to the electrical network. When studying the necessary information, you can do it yourself. Those who are interested in how to properly connect an electric oven should remember about special protective devices: a circuit breaker and an RCD, or a differential machine. They analyze the operation of the wiring, as a result of which, in the event of a current leakage or voltage overload, they instantly react by stopping its supply. In addition, they perform a protective function of a person from exposure to electric current.
Conducting an analysis of the technical condition of the wiring
In the event that the wiring work was carried out recently and an individual branch was prepared for connection with uninterrupted operation of the ground, as well as the power of the equipment up to 2.5 kW, then the difficulties are how to connect an electric oven, should not occur. Install the plug and plug it into the socket.
But in the case where there is no information about the quality of the wiring, the type of cable laid (copper or aluminum) and the period of its operation, the right decision would be to conduct a separate line, which will eliminate the risks of overvoltage currents.
Required set of tools
Before you connect the electric oven, you need to prepare the following tools:
- electric drill;
- concrete drill;
- voltage indicator device;
- locksmith's pliers or construction knife;
- junction box.
Performing preparatory work
First of all, the safety devices must be installed. Next, you need to perform preparatory work for the implementation of wiring. They are as follows:
- Determine the installation location of the device.
- Design the location of the outlet. It must be installed at a height of at least 90 cm from the floor plane and located on either side of the electrical appliance.
- Prepare the groove needed to arrange the wire. It is formed fromelectrical panel to the location of the socket.
- Make a hole on the plane of the wall using a drill equipped with a concrete drill bit. The size of the hole must match the size of the box.
- Install the mounting box in the prepared recess.
The process of laying the cable and connecting it to the protective device
When performing work, you must strictly follow the safety rules:
- Make a complete de-energization of the room by setting the lever in the electrical panel to the "off" position.
- Check the lack of power with a voltage indicator.
- Lay a cable of a certain section in the prepared groove and fix it.
- Having completed the cable laying, we proceed to the process of connecting it to a pre-installed differentiated machine. We make connections in its lower terminal.
- Connect the “phase” conductor to the terminal where the letter L is indicated.
- Conductor "zero" is connected, respectively, with the terminal where the letter N is applied.
- The remaining conductor, the ground wire is connected to an unoccupied terminal, PE marking.
- Finishing the groove.
Next, we proceed directly to the answer to the question of how to connect an electric oven. The installation method will be directly dependent on the power rating indicated in the technical data sheet.
Connecting a parting with a power of not more than3.5KW
To connect an oven with a power of less than 3.5 kW, it is necessary that the wiring be a 3-core copper cable, conductor cross section 2.5 mm2, the socket must have a contact for grounding conductor and withstanding current of 16 A.
When the work is done: wiring a separate line and connecting it to a protective device, we proceed to the following steps.
1. Connecting a 16 A socket.
To be done as follows:
- It is necessary to strip the cable located in the junction box with a construction knife.
- The phase current wire (L) and the zero current return conductor (N) should be connected to the socket terminals located at the edges.
- The ground conductor (PE) is connected to the middle terminal. It is usually yellow-green in color.
- Fixing the outlet.
2. Connecting the plug to the electric oven wire.
It must withstand a current of 16 A (included in most cases). The process flow of how to connect an electric oven without a plug is as follows:
- Disassemble the component part.
- Strip the wire.
- Insert the cable into the inside of the plug using the provided hole.
- Connect the phase conductor (L) and the neutral conductor (N) with the bolt connectors of the plug, equipped along its edges, in accordance with their marking.
- The third vein(PE) connect to the free connector located in the middle part of the plug. This is a ground wire.
- Collect parts.
Almost all the necessary steps have been completed, you can connect the cabinet to the power supply. To do this, set the lever in the electrical panel to the “on” position, and then insert the plug into the socket and turn on the electric oven.
If the power rating is more than 3.5 kW
Performing the installation work on arranging the wiring and the process of connecting the cable to the protective device are carried out in the same order that is used when connecting cabinets of smaller capacity. It will differ only in the use of other types of cable, plugs and sockets:
- 3-core power cable, 6mm minimum conductor size2 required for a separate wiring run;
- socket and plug for a current rating of 32 A.
Connecting cable conductors to socket terminals 32 A
The procedure is as follows:
- earth wire (PE), color yellow-green, connect to the terminal (PE) located in the center at the top of the case;
- to the terminals formed in the lower part of the case, we connect the conductors: phase to the terminal with the letter L, and zero - with the letter N.
Connecting the 32A plug to the oven wire
In the inside of the plug there are three terminals that differ in marking. Accordingly, we connect the phase drive to the L terminal, the neutral wire- to N, and the ground wire - to P.
After completing the electrical work, we connect the room to the electrical network, plug in the plug and check the operation of the electric oven.
Advice and recommendations from experts
Experienced craftsmen give the following advice to those for whom the question of how to connect a Beko electric oven or similar equipment from any other company is relevant:
- Strictly observe safety rules when carrying out any electrical work.
- Study the instructions for the electrical device and familiarize yourself with the proposed scheme for connecting it to the power supply.
- Complete blackout of the room.
- Using a copper cable. It is necessary to correctly determine the size of the wire cross-section, depending on the power indicator of the unit.
- The plug must not have any obstructions when plugged in.
The way how to connect a built-in electric oven depends on the power for which the device is designed. With the study of the instructions and a competent approach, it is quite possible to complete the work on installing the equipment on your own.
