Model Number Help - Sonoran Sun Appliance Repair

Where to find the model number on appliances

All appliances typically come with a sticker or plate that contains all the manufacturer information you need. If this label is intact, it will give you the most complete model number for your appliance – better than what’s available in the manual – so it’s always best to start by looking for the model number on your appliance.

The tricky part is: where do you find it? Model number tags can be found in several different spots on appliances. There’s no hard and fast rule for where every sticker or plate will be. But generally, there are a few places you can expect to find the model number label on virtually every appliance.

IMPORTANT: Before you start searching for model numbers, always make sure your appliances are turned OFF and disconnected from the power source. This helps you stay safe, especially if you need to open doors or disassemble any parts to access the interior.

Dishwasher

The model number may be found:

On the inside or outside of the door, along the top or the sides
On the door jam or inside walls of the tub
On the back or bottom of the dishwasher
On the control panel or console

The model number sticker inside the Whirlpool dishwasher pictured below can be seen on the frame after opening the door:

Dryer

The model number may be found:

On the door frame or the door
On one of the sides, near the front
At the back, near the top or bottom
On the control panel or console
Behind the front access panel (on gas models)

Freezer (freestanding)

The model number may be found:

On the back or sides of the unit (this is the most common spot)
Under the lid, on the lid itself or along the frame
On the interior walls, toward the top.

Garbage disposal

The model number may be found:

On the side of the unit, toward the bottom
On the very bottom of the unit

Microwave

The model number may be found:

On the side or bottom of the door
Around the door frame
On the side of the control panel
On one of the interior walls, usually toward the top front corner
On the back panel of the machine

Range

The model number may be found:

On the walls of the storage drawer at the bottom or on the drawer panel
On the front of the control panel
On the interior side walls
On or inside the oven door
Around the broiler frame
Under the cooktop (most ranges have a top panel that can be lifted like the front hood of a car)
On the bottom of the cooktop
Under one of the front surface burners or knobs
On the sides or back of the appliance (you may need to move your range away from the wall)
On the back of the control panel or inside it

Wall oven

The model number may be found:

On the door frame
Behind a vent panel, usually above the door
On the interior walls
On the door
On one of the exterior sides
On the back of the unit

Refrigerator

The model number may be found:

Inside the cabinet
On the ceiling or walls of either the fresh food or freezer compartments
At the bottom of either door or on the door frame
On the walls behind the vegetable or meat drawers (you’ll have to pull them out to check)
On the very top of the machine
On or behind the kickplate (this may be held in place by screws or just snapped into place)

Front-loading washing machine

The model number may be found:

On the front, usually toward the bottom
On the inside of the door or the door frame
On the back, on either the frame or the access panel
On the control panel top or side
Behind the front access panel for manual draining, if your model has one

Top-loading washing machine

The model number may be found:

Printed on the control panel
Under the lid, around the frame or on the lid itself
On the front, side, or rear exterior
On the washer body’s interior (access this by disconnecting and removing the control panel or flipping it out of the way, then remove the washer’s body)

Washer-dryer combination

The model number may be found:

Behind either the washer or dryer door, on the frame or on the doors
On the sides
On the very top of the machine

The model number sticker on the Maytag washer shown below was found under the lid: