Michael Bierman wrote:
So we are considering replacing an approximately 40 year old Whirlpool
electric stovetop. All I know about the wiring is that it is 220, 2x30
circuit breakers. I don't know what type of wiring. The problem is
that most of the stoves I see today are 240/40 amp. I hate to think
that I have to have the breakers and wiring upgraded just to replace
the stovetop.

I did just find some GE stovetops that are listed as 220/30 AND 240/40
amp. I am wondering if this would work given the existing wiring and
breakers?

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Comment 1: I don't know what "220V/30A AND 240V/40A" implies -- would
have to see specifically what the manufacturer's wiring
recommendation/requirement is. Posting a link to the unit in question
would undoubtedly help.

Comment 2: From here I can't tell any about the wiring other than it
has a 30A breaker. Open the box and see what the wire that was run for
the circuit is and post back that information.