Electrical Power Input Rating

Twice the line-to-neutral voltage, multiplied by the circuit breaker rating in amperes gives the maximum power that can be drawn from this supply in watts to run the stove.

In Canada as in U.S. residential power, it is (almost invariably) single phase, with 240v line-to-line and 120v to center-tapped line-to-neutral. 240 x 40 = 9600 watts.

You can only load a circuit to 80% of it's rating. So if your conductors are sized to be protected by a 40A CB, they are only rated to carry 32A x 240V = 7680W maximum (resistive).

Thanks for the tip to use only 80% of installed capacity.

I am looking for a new stove with 4 heating elements. If the total rating is say 9600W (all 4 heating elements togather); can I install this stove with rated capacity of 9600 W considering the fact that all 4 heating elements are never going to be used at the same time?

Thanks.

"... considering the fact that all 4 heating elements are never going to be used at the same time?"

That is an assumption on your part and plays no part in the appropriateness of the installation. Most Range / Oven circuits in the US and Canada are 50A.

You are mistaken,

The stove receptacle is rated for 50A but for 90% fo stoves, the breaker is a 40A 2-Pole.

I have only seen one "luxury" range which required a 60A 2-Pole Breaker.

So if you want to install a stove in your house.

1) 2-POLE 40A BREAKER

2) 8/3 NMSC (40A capacity)

3) 4 11/16" X 4 11/16" Electrical Box

4)14-50R Receptacle (50A 120/240V 4-wire)

And a how to book! Happy hunting