How to Find Your Appliance Model Number (Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Range)
Sources checked: October 21, 2026. This guide summarizes the manufacturer pages linked at the end. CodeFix Home is independent of all appliance brands, and this guide has not been reviewed by a licensed appliance technician.
Quick answer
The model and serial number are printed on a label (rating plate) attached to the appliance. On washers and dryers it is usually around the door opening; on refrigerators, inside the fresh-food section on a side wall; on dishwashers, on the tub frame or door edge; on ranges, on the oven or drawer frame. The exact spot differs by brand — for example, Whirlpool puts dishwasher labels on the left of the tub frame, while LG puts them on the right side of the door. Take a clear photo of the label: you’ll need the full model number to match error codes, manuals and parts.
Why the model number matters for error codes
The same code can mean different things on different model families of the same brand, and some codes exist only on certain series. The full model number (not just the brand or the marketing name on the front) lets you open the right owner’s manual and the right support page. It is also the first thing a manufacturer or technician will ask for.
Where to look: Whirlpool vs. LG
| Appliance | Whirlpool-family brands | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Front-load washer | Inside the door rim | Silver label on the front panel behind the door, usually at the top of the drum opening |
| Top-load washer | Under the lid, on the edge of the tub area | Under the lid (bottom right), on the rear panel (top), or on some models the top right of the left side panel |
| Dryer | Inside the door rim | Front panel behind the door, usually at the top of the drum opening |
| Dishwasher | Left side of the tub frame (open the door) | Right side of the door, visible when it is open |
| Refrigerator | Inside the fresh-food section: left wall on top-freezer, bottom-freezer and French-door models; right wall on side-by-side | Inside, on the right side of the liner on most models; newer models on the left side |
| Range | Oven frame or storage-drawer frame | Left side of the door or drawer frame, behind the oven headboard panel, or under the upper lip of the top oven |
| Wall oven | Top of the oven cavity frame | Underside of the control panel |
| Cooktop | Rating plate on the underside | — |
| Over-the-range microwave | Front frame, visible with the door open | — |
Whirlpool-family brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana and JennAir. “—” means the brand’s page does not give a written location for that appliance. Individual models can differ; your owner’s manual is the final word.
Samsung and GE
- Samsung washers and dryers: Samsung’s North American guide says front-load models usually carry the label around the door frame or door seal, and if it isn’t there, on a label at the back. Top-load models have it on the back. On Samsung’s combined Laundry Hub units, the main serial number is on the front, under either door.
- GE Appliances: GE publishes a separate label finder for each product type (washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges, wall ovens, microwaves). GE notes that GE and GE Profile model numbers always begin and end with a letter — a quick way to tell the model number apart from the serial number.
If you can’t find the label
- Use a flashlight and look at every edge revealed when the door, lid or drawer is open.
- Check the back panel or sides — some models (for example, some LG top-load and Samsung top-load washers) have the label at the rear. Unplug the appliance and move it carefully; never move a gas appliance yourself.
- Look in the original paperwork: the owner’s manual, purchase receipt or warranty registration.
- If you registered the appliance with the manufacturer, the model is in your online account.
- Some connected (Wi-Fi) appliances show the model in the brand’s app.
Reading the label
- Model number (often “MOD”, “Model” or “M/N”): identifies the product family and version. This is what you use for codes and manuals.
- Serial number (“SER”, “S/N”): identifies your individual unit; manufacturers use it for warranty and recalls.
- Copy every character exactly. Letters such as O and the number 0 are easy to confuse — a photo avoids mistakes.
Next steps
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Official sources
- Whirlpool — Where is my model and serial number located? (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- LG US — How to find my LG model and serial number (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- Samsung Canada — Finding the model and serial numbers of your washer or dryer (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- GE Appliances — Find your model and serial number (checked Oct 21, 2026)
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