Hard-wired means the electrical cable comes furnished with the product and is physically connected or wired into the household wiring. There is NO plug to plug in. All built-in products (including built-in ovens and drop-ins) have electrical leads attached to the appliance.

Are slide-in ranges hard-wired?

A slide-in range is built specifically to be built into cabinetry so it does not have finished sides. … Another difference to consider is freestanding ranges can plug-in into an outlet while slide-in ranges must be hardwired.

Are electric cooktops hardwired?

Answer: Wolf Induction and Electric Cooktops may be hardwired to the electrical supply source. Induction and Electric Cooktops have a 4′ flexible conduit and require a separate, grounded 3-wire electrical supply with its own circuit breaker. … A separate range cord can also be used to connect to the electrical supply.