The terminal block provides a way of connecting individual electrical wires and offers protection from electrical surges, voltages and currents. This part will also allow you to attach the power cord to the inner wiring of your range. If the terminal block has shorted out or the range is not getting the proper power, this part will need to be replaced. The nuts are not included with the terminal block, they must be ordered separately. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the range before starting the repair.