Finding your dishwasher's model number is important. There are so many reasons why you need your model number. Although dishwasher parts are similar, they are always a bit different depending on the various models and manufacturers. If your dishwasher is having problems. You need the model number so that you can find the right troubleshooting guide for it.
General Locations
All dishwashers are different and the model number is written on a different part of each dishwasher according to the manufacturer’s preference. However, there are general places or locations on the dishwasher that you can look out for to check for the rating card that is written on the model number and other important information about your dishwasher.
Some model numbers are written on the side of the dishwasher. Some dishwashers have the model number written at the back of the dishwasher. When you open the door on certain dishwashers, the model number is printed on the edge of the door.
On most inbuilt dishwashers, the model number could be written in front of the door so you’d have to first remove their cupboard door. You will also have to uninstall the entire unit if you fail to see where the model number is located just by looking at the exposed parts of the unit.
Brand Specific Instructions
Bosch
The Bosch dishwasher’s model number is located on a sticker or rating plate inside the dishwasher.
To get to it, you’ll need to open the dishwasher’s door.
The rating plate is often found at the top of the inner door frame. If it is not located there, check the top right side of the inner door frame.
GE
The GE dishwasher’s model can be found by opening the door of the dishwasher. Here, you should be looking at the inner door frame.
The rating card with this information is usually located on the left side of the inner door frame when you open it. However, you can also find that on some models the model number is on the sticker on the upper left or right edge behind the door. This is near the door seal.
Whirlpool
If you have a whirlpool dishwasher, finding the model number is very easy. All you have to do is open the door of the dishwasher, and look for a sticker or rating card on the frame of the door. The sticker or rating card will be located on the upper side of the inner door frame, left side, or right side.
Kitchenaid
The location of the Kitchenaid dishwasher’s model number is usually consistent with most models. All you have to do is lookout for a silver rating label. If you open the dishwasher’s door, you can see the rating card.
Check the left side of the inner door frame.
Frigidaire
The location of the Frigidaire dishwasher’s model number will differ based on the model that you have. You can only access the rating card with this information when you open the dishwasher door.
When you open the door, the model number will be visible on the left top corner. You can also find that on some models it is located either on the left or right side of the inner door frame.
Samsung
Unlike other brands, Samsung dishwashers always have the correct model number in the user manual. Therefore, if you still have your user manual that should be a good place to start from.
The location of the model number on the Samsung dishwasher is usually located on the upper left side of the inner door frame when you open the dishwasher’s door.
Maytag
The Maytag dishwasher’s model number can be accessed when you open the door.
Open the door and look for a rating card with this information.
Check on the upper left corner near the door seal. This is located behind the door so that explains why you have to open the door first.
Kenmore
The location of the Kenmore dishwasher’s model number will vary from model to model.
The model number is written on a sticker that can be accessed when you open the dishwasher’s door.
This sticker is usually located on the left or right side of the inner door frame.
Fisher & Paykel
For Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, the model number is located on a sticker that can be seen when you open the dishwasher door.
To see this information, you just have to open the dishwasher’s door. Inspect the inside door frame on both the left and right sides.
Thermador
Thermador dishwashers have their model numbers written on the rating card that can be seen when you open the door of the dishwasher.
The card is usually located on the top of the frame. If it isn’t here, check the left or right sides of the inner door frame.
Amana
If you’re looking for your Amana dishwasher’s model number, open the door of the dishwasher.
A sticker near the door seal normally has the model number printed on it. Check the upper left side of the tub. This is the area behind the door when it’s closed.
Asko
The Asko dishwasher’s model number is also located inside the dishwasher. You have to look for a sticker inside the dishwasher. It is located on the upper right side of the frame behind the door. Look for a stick on the upper right side near the door seal.
Miele
The Miele dishwasher’s model number is written on the rating plate inside the dishwasher. To access it, you have to open the dishwasher’s door and check on the frame behind the door. It could be anywhere on this frame so look on the left and right sides.
Electrolux
The Electrolux dishwasher’s model number is written on the rating plate on the door of the dishwasher.
However, to access it, open the door of the dishwasher and look on the right side of the inner door frame.
Danby
The Danby dishwasher’s model number is written on the rating plate on the door. You can access the plate by opening the door of the dishwasher. Open the door and look at the top right side edge. This is where most rating plates of the Danby brand are located.
Conclusion
You need your dishwasher’s model number for various reasons. Sometimes you need the model number so that you can replace a faulty part of the unit. Other times you might need to know the model number in case the manufacturer recalls some units. On most brands, the dishwasher model number is located on the door or the frame behind the door.
