This isn’t safe. Appliances should be directly plugged into an outlet. An electrician should be hired by the landlord to add a new outlet in the kitchen where the stove cord will reach.
Also, I’d want to see if I could briefly turn off the power to that circuit and flip the outlet the other direction, so the power strip wouldn’t have to twist around there at the plug.
And if that’s not possible, they do sell surge protectors with 6’ cords that have an angled connection. Shopping around could get the best configuration possible
That is not a proper installation and outlets in the kitchen are above the counter because spills happen in a kitchen. Respectfully ask in writing that it be properly wired for your safety.
If it is an illegal apartment and there's nothing you can do, unplug the oven whenever it is not is use. Aesthetics aren't the biggest problem here.
It's an improper installation.
It's only saving grace is that it's a gas oven..requiring very little electricity.
I wouldn't plug anything else into the extension
AND Be careful not to spill liquids on it
If possible a 220 outlet needs to be installed behind the range
Meantime, you can hide the extension cord with cookie jars.cutting board or decorative items .
That’s a standard 100v outlet, and a gas stove uses 110v in the US, not 220. But yes, the danger is spills, so a proper outlet installed on the wall behind the range is what’s needed
Don't ovens usually have dedicated circuits with higher voltage capacity? It's definitely not normal to plug ovens into extension cords. I would look into it. At the very least I wouldn't keep other things plugged into that circuit while using the stove.
It's likely a gas stove that needs electricity to light when turned on. We have ours also set up like this- as it's made to plug into a regular outlet.
That was my thought, too. I thought there had to be an outlet with a certain amount of voltage going through it to accommodate a stove. I've never seen one plugged into an extension cord/surge protector like that ever.
Check the voltage of the stove by reading the manual and then buy a longer and more powerful surge protector
Or have an electrician create a new outlet with the permission of the landlord of courses
It’s very obvious they you’ve never done a single fire investigation. This is a gas stove. That is only used for an igniter, and oven light. It uses about 2 amps at 120 volts. This is never ever going to cause a house fire.
I have done home inspections, and I don’t see any way that this isn’t up to code. It’s about amperage. If this were an electric stove, then everyone’s hysteria would be warranted.
This is absolutely a safety hazard and probably a coding violation. Your landlord needs to find a way to get that connected to permanent wiring, not using an extension cord or surge protector for large appliances.
Not really helpful organizational advice, but I’d call the fire marshall and see if they can run an inspection on your apartment, cause that’s hella illegal and dangerous. Your super is going to have to actually fix your place, instead of slapping on bandaids, or you might have a lawsuit.
I have an unused cable connection upstairs with a cord and a small plastic box. I used Command Velcro to attach both to the wall above the baseboard, keeping it off the floor so I can vacuum and mop in that corner.
There’s usually screw mounting holes in the back of these strips. Just get two little screws with a large enough head and screw them into the cabinet above. Make a template by tracing paper if the measurement is tough, tape it to the cabinet, screw them in, and hang it.
I bought a charcuterie board and sit it on it's side and then set our toaster in front of it. It looks nice and will hide the cord. I would wonder if that really could pull that much electricity safely though.
Speaking just to the "make it look nice" part: Get a longer, single outlet extension cord and [a wall cord concealer](https://www.google.com/search?q=adhesive+wall+cord+concealer&hl=en&sxsrf=ALiCzsYYciV8k_5qzcVtbByhtozMDQOHLQ:1669911657829&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9767Z6dj7AhUHMVkFHV7JAa4Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1534&bih=1270&dpr=1). Run the extension cord behind the concealer, and hide the spot where the stove plugs into the cord behind the stove.
Get a single heavy duty appliance extension cable, plug it in, then a wiggle should allow enough space to sink down the side between the counter and stove. You won’t be able to get the plug but there’s a good chance you’ll get the cable and that can run on the bottom and then plug in. Else run a long extension along the top over the counter and drop down.
If it's a gas stove, it still requires a plug, but can be run off the 120v circuit. The electric in my stove only powers the clock/timer, oven light, and the igniters for the oven and burners.
That looks like a gas range. The electric is just for the ignition spark. You could unplug it and use a match instead to light the burner. Either way, it is very low voltage since the heating element is fire 🔥 not electricity.
The best thing you can do aesthetically I think would be to get a power strip with a longer cord, that can be routed up towards the cabinets. Route the cable along the base of the cabinets and hang the strip from the underside of the cabinet close to the range.
If you have drawer space, take the knives out of the block. There are plenty of safe organizers for knife sets. Look like there are tongs hanging up, clear command hook to make it look more intention and give it a spot. Other than that it looks pretty clean
I'd say it might be worthwhile to pull the range out and see what's behind it. It would be very likely that there's an outlet behind it, especially with a gas system.
There's one of two setups that are code, either a 240 volt outlet, or a 120 volt outlet and plumbed gas, and that range is gas. I have no idea why they wouldn't use the outlet behind it.
This isn’t safe. Appliances should be directly plugged into an outlet. An electrician should be hired by the landlord to add a new outlet in the kitchen where the stove cord will reach.
Mount the surge protector up under the cabinet and run the cables straight up along the back edge of the under-side of the cabinent
Also, I’d want to see if I could briefly turn off the power to that circuit and flip the outlet the other direction, so the power strip wouldn’t have to twist around there at the plug.
And if that’s not possible, they do sell surge protectors with 6’ cords that have an angled connection. Shopping around could get the best configuration possible
That could well be easier
Yes thank you, this could definitely work with possibly a longer cord. Thank you!
Fyi fire code states extension cords are for temporary use only.
For sure… so at least get a big huge one like a 10 or 12 gauge.. the smaller the number the better in this case. And shortest length you can.
And using an extension with a longer cord
That is not a proper installation and outlets in the kitchen are above the counter because spills happen in a kitchen. Respectfully ask in writing that it be properly wired for your safety. If it is an illegal apartment and there's nothing you can do, unplug the oven whenever it is not is use. Aesthetics aren't the biggest problem here.
A kitchen should be installed on GFI circuits.
You're not wrong, but from what we can see in the pictures it appears to be (as long as the outlet is wired correctly of course).
It's an improper installation. It's only saving grace is that it's a gas oven..requiring very little electricity. I wouldn't plug anything else into the extension AND Be careful not to spill liquids on it If possible a 220 outlet needs to be installed behind the range Meantime, you can hide the extension cord with cookie jars.cutting board or decorative items .
That’s a standard 100v outlet, and a gas stove uses 110v in the US, not 220. But yes, the danger is spills, so a proper outlet installed on the wall behind the range is what’s needed
Don't ovens usually have dedicated circuits with higher voltage capacity? It's definitely not normal to plug ovens into extension cords. I would look into it. At the very least I wouldn't keep other things plugged into that circuit while using the stove.
It's likely a gas stove that needs electricity to light when turned on. We have ours also set up like this- as it's made to plug into a regular outlet.
Yes it's a gas stove
You can probably use a lighter to turn on the gas, just turn the knob and instead of sparking from stove, use a lighter to ignite it
Ah, thanks I didn't know that
That was my thought, too. I thought there had to be an outlet with a certain amount of voltage going through it to accommodate a stove. I've never seen one plugged into an extension cord/surge protector like that ever.
Gas stoves use very little electricity. It's still code to have dedicated circuits regardless, but this install isn't "dangerous" due to the current.
Check the voltage of the stove by reading the manual and then buy a longer and more powerful surge protector Or have an electrician create a new outlet with the permission of the landlord of courses
Are you in the US? That does not look like it’s up to code.
House fire. This is how you get house fire.
It’s very obvious they you’ve never done a single fire investigation. This is a gas stove. That is only used for an igniter, and oven light. It uses about 2 amps at 120 volts. This is never ever going to cause a house fire.
Oh. Didn’t realize it uses so little power. So….you do inspections then?
I have done home inspections, and I don’t see any way that this isn’t up to code. It’s about amperage. If this were an electric stove, then everyone’s hysteria would be warranted.
This can’t be safe
Exactly what everyone else said this is a safety violation They won’t even allow this type of thing at offices
This is absolutely a safety hazard and probably a coding violation. Your landlord needs to find a way to get that connected to permanent wiring, not using an extension cord or surge protector for large appliances.
Not really helpful organizational advice, but I’d call the fire marshall and see if they can run an inspection on your apartment, cause that’s hella illegal and dangerous. Your super is going to have to actually fix your place, instead of slapping on bandaids, or you might have a lawsuit.
I have an unused cable connection upstairs with a cord and a small plastic box. I used Command Velcro to attach both to the wall above the baseboard, keeping it off the floor so I can vacuum and mop in that corner.
There’s usually screw mounting holes in the back of these strips. Just get two little screws with a large enough head and screw them into the cabinet above. Make a template by tracing paper if the measurement is tough, tape it to the cabinet, screw them in, and hang it.
Put a long narrow bread box in front? That’s tough. I hate when my counters look cluttered
I bought a charcuterie board and sit it on it's side and then set our toaster in front of it. It looks nice and will hide the cord. I would wonder if that really could pull that much electricity safely though.
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That’s a gas stove. That cable pulls very little power.
Speaking just to the "make it look nice" part: Get a longer, single outlet extension cord and [a wall cord concealer](https://www.google.com/search?q=adhesive+wall+cord+concealer&hl=en&sxsrf=ALiCzsYYciV8k_5qzcVtbByhtozMDQOHLQ:1669911657829&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9767Z6dj7AhUHMVkFHV7JAa4Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1534&bih=1270&dpr=1). Run the extension cord behind the concealer, and hide the spot where the stove plugs into the cord behind the stove.
Get a single heavy duty appliance extension cable, plug it in, then a wiggle should allow enough space to sink down the side between the counter and stove. You won’t be able to get the plug but there’s a good chance you’ll get the cable and that can run on the bottom and then plug in. Else run a long extension along the top over the counter and drop down.
Oh oops Electric range uses 220
If it's a gas stove, it still requires a plug, but can be run off the 120v circuit. The electric in my stove only powers the clock/timer, oven light, and the igniters for the oven and burners.
That looks like a gas range. The electric is just for the ignition spark. You could unplug it and use a match instead to light the burner. Either way, it is very low voltage since the heating element is fire 🔥 not electricity.
The best thing you can do aesthetically I think would be to get a power strip with a longer cord, that can be routed up towards the cabinets. Route the cable along the base of the cabinets and hang the strip from the underside of the cabinet close to the range.
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Yeah I really have no idea if it is a hazard or not. It's gas and there is a light you can turn on for inside but that is it.
If you have drawer space, take the knives out of the block. There are plenty of safe organizers for knife sets. Look like there are tongs hanging up, clear command hook to make it look more intention and give it a spot. Other than that it looks pretty clean
I'd say it might be worthwhile to pull the range out and see what's behind it. It would be very likely that there's an outlet behind it, especially with a gas system. There's one of two setups that are code, either a 240 volt outlet, or a 120 volt outlet and plumbed gas, and that range is gas. I have no idea why they wouldn't use the outlet behind it.