I am planning to short extension cord to plug in a gas range. This will be going into the same duel outlet that is used by the refrigerator. Is this safe? Or would I need a dedicated outlet for the gas range? Thanks for your help. --69.126.xx.xx

Not really sure but I would use an appliance rated cord just to please any inspectors. I don't think the stove takes that much current. I know a dedicated plug is required for washer and dryer around here. I have them for all the window AC units also. Garage doors need them too. --69.141.xxx.xxx

Is it because both wires come out at a right angle rather than straight out so it's not possible to plug them one above the other? I had this same problem and rather than use an ext cord, I used one of those grounded three-to-one adapters. --108.226.xx.xxx

If there is a electric stove plug behind the gas stove then one could buy a plug which will plug in the electric stove outlet then one can plug the gas stove right in plug to get 120 Vac. Using extension cord is not a good practice as extension cords are only supposed used for temporary use. The other option is put in outlet behind the stove then connect to the other outlet if there is much current drawn off that outlet. --74.220.xxx.xxx

If you check the volts and Watts used by your gas range, you will see it uses 120 Volts with very little current, maybe 100 Watts or 1 Amp. That's around 5% to 6% of the outlets output. A refrigerator uses around 120 volts at 10 amps, around half the power. One duplex outlet can provide enough power to operate your refrigerator and gas stove. It's the other things on the same circuit that I'm worried about. --173.60.xx.xxx

Mark, If I understand your situation, the elec cord for a gas range simply supplies elec power for the clock, light, and the ignitor spark. No problem adding it to the outlet with the ref. --67.175.xx.xxx

In this area a dedicated single outlet is required for a refrigerator. --147.206.x.xxx

If they reach, but just won't plug into the outlet due to space, I've seen replacement outlets where the receptacles swivel. That might allow you to fit both cords. Sorry, I don't recall where I saw them (online somewhere). --64.197.xx.xx

Many areas should have single outlet for fridge, new wire to bath GFCI and in upper bdrm for a/c near window - do this and you will have happy renters with lights on to go reset the breakers. --75.94.xxx.xxx