Can I use a step up transformer to power controls only on 220V range oven?

[Kevin Warnock]

Hello,

I found a great deal on a propane home slide in range. The oven is electric, and I won't have 220V for a while. But the unit looks fantastic (like new), and probably cost $1,800 new. It's on Craigslist for $400, less than a dinky RV range costs new. It's from a remodel of a vacation home, so got very little use. It's already set for propane because it was a rural vacation home. Since this is a dual fuel range, I suspect it requires 220V to even run the clock and the ignitor for the cooktop burners. But I suspect those uses take almost no power. So, my question is, can I use a cheap step up transformer to convert 110 from my inverter to 220? Of course, I won't be able to turn on the oven! But I was considering not even having an oven, and getting just a cooktop. This slide in range looks so nice and impressive, that I would like to have it. I could use the oven as a cabinet for storing pots and pans. The sale on Craiglist includes many more items, including all the matching cabinets and granite countertops, and I think I can make it fit in my new 40 foot RTS. Yes, I loose some counter space with a 30 inch wide range, but I will still have plenty. I am nearly certain I can use this range with no power if I just use a match every time, but I would prefer to not have to do that.

Here's the link to a transformer I'm considering:

http://store.djhardwares.com/costupandstd.html

Thanks!

Kevin

[Len Silva]

You can do that but I don't think you will have to.  Check the schematics, all the peripherals are probably 110.  You might have to modify the wiring a little.

Len

[DrivingMissLazy]

I agree with Len. Typically the only thing on a 240 volt range is the heating elements themselves. If you find you really need 240 volts for something you need to determine how many amps you need. The transformer you found is only good for 100 watts. That would be about 0.4 amps (400ma).
Richard

You can do that but I don't think you will have to.  Check the schematics, all the peripherals are probably 110.  You might have to modify the wiring a little.

Len