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mdross1,
I understand what you are saying, I worked in the Construction Industry for over 40 years, heavy construction, not much in residential. Electrical trade has always been my weakest area, being color blind (color confused is actually a more accurate term), I avoided all them different color wires. I know residential wiring is black/white/xxxx, but, still, I mostly avoided electrical work when possible.
Unplugging an old stove, and plugging in a new stove.....no need for an electrician, except for advice, I wanted to be sure/safe, so I got advice from three licensed electricians. And, the information posted here, well, it's obvious, several people who posted know what they are talking about.

I understand this is a car forum, and not the most intelligent location for advice on electrical work, but I was not having much luck connecting with licensed electrician, I was frustrated, running out of time, so I posted here, assuming I'd at least get some advice, (which of course I would take with a grain of salt), and then, finally, when I did get professional input, I proceeded.

Funny, I guess it was the storm, I had as much trouble getting a contractor to install the vent/ductwork, under the house for the downdraft stove. I must have called over 20 contractors, all too busy. I finally resigned myself, that I was going to have to install it; and I'm way to old to be crawling under a house. So, I bought the wrong parts, of course, but that turned out lucky, when I went back to return them, I was telling my "sad" story to the man behind the counter, and he connected me with his brother, in the business, and within 4 hours the ductwork was installed, and I was then able to install the stove.