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Are you trying to find the model number on your GE appliance? If so, this is the guide for you—we've gathered all the potential locations where you can find the model number on your GE appliance. Also in this article: how to read a GE model number and determine the month and year your appliance was made.
Common GE Model Number Locations
- The back of the appliance
- The bottom of the appliance
- On the appliance's frame, inside the door
- On the edge/rim of the appliance's door
- On the left or right interior wall near the top
- Near the control panel
- Under the lid/top surface of the appliance
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GE Model Number Locations
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The model number will be on a rectangular sticker on or in the appliance. The model number will always begin and end with a letter. Newer appliances may have a QR code sticker that you can scan with your phone camera, which will take you directly to a page with information about your specific appliance. [1] X Research source
- Use the following table to find the potential model number sticker locations for your appliance type. If your specific appliance type isn't listed, look for the model number sticker on the back, bottom, or inside of the appliance, as these are the most common sticker locations across all of GE's products.
Appliance TypePossible Sticker LocationsCookware & VentsRangeBehind the door, under/behind the control panel, under the left-front surface unit, under the cooktop, on the left leg, inside the drawerMicrowaveOn the inside left wall, on the bottom near the back, on the backCooktopUnder the rear left/front right surface unit, under the cooktop, under the rear/right front control knob, on the bottom of the cooktopOutdoor GrillBehind the burner grates at the rear of the burner box, bottom panel of the grill head, bottom of the drip tray, behind the control panelAdvantium OvenBehind the door in the upper right cornerWall OvenOn the front frame of the oven inside the doorDowndraft VentOn the front of the surface just below the countertopVent HoodBottom surface (may require filter removal)Warming DrawerOn the outer right side of the drawerFridges & FreezersSide-By-Side FridgeOn the floor under the crisper drawers, behind the crisper drawers, right or left interior wall by the crisper drawers, right or left interior wall near the top, interior ceilingTop-Freezer FridgeOn the left interior wall near the top, inside the freezer near the front, next to the temperature controls, behind the crisper drawers, on the bottom front edge of the frame, right or left interior wall by the crisper drawersBottom-Freezer FridgeThe top of the left or right interior fridge wall, the left or right interior freezer wallCompact FridgeInside on the left wallChest FreezerOn the back, on the side, on the underside of the lid, top of the interior back wallUpright FreezerNear the top and rear of the left or right interior wall, the back of the unit, on the bottom right of the front frameIcemakerInterior right side wallDishwashers & TrashDishwasherLeft or right inside edge near the front, right edge of the doorDisposalOn the bottom of the exteriorTrash CompactorNear the front of the cabinet's left wall (bucket removal required), right side wall of the bag storage compartment drawerLaundryTop-Load WasherUnder the lid, behind the control panel, on the bottom left corner of the exterior, on the back by the water inletsFront-Load WasherInside the door, on the exterior lower right sideDryerInside the door on the left or right sideLaundry UnitOn the front frame of the dryer behind the door, on the inside edge of the dryer doorAir Conditioners & DehumidifiersBuilt-In Air ConditionerUnder the front cover, exterior right or left sidePortable Air ConditionerOn the back near the power cordZoneline Air ConditionerUnder the front coverDehumidifierOn the back, inside the left rear wall (remove bucket first)Note: Unplug or cut power to your built-in or zoneline air conditioner before removing the cover to avoid injury or shock.Water CareStandard Water HeaterOn the exterior left or right sideTankless Water HeaterOn the exterior left sideWater SoftenerInside of the unit under the lid, on the back near the topWater Filtration SystemAlong the top area where the filters are attached
Reading a GE Model Number
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GE model numbers are actually a string of product info codes. The model number is 7 to 11 characters long, and a model number can contain anywhere from 4 to 9 1- to 2-character codes that give information about the product. This combination of codes and their meanings is called "nomenclature."
- For example, a GE range model number has 10 characters, which form 8 codes. These codes denote the range's brand, fuel type, configuration, oven type, feature pack, model/door color, model year, and product color.
- Many appliances have similar codes, but they may differ slightly between different products. For example, the GE brand code for a range is J, but for a washer, it's G.
- To learn what the codes mean for your appliance, look for it in GE's digital 2024 nomenclature guide by clicking here .
Determining Appliance Age
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Appliance age is coded into the serial number, not the model number. Thankfully, the serial number of your appliance is located on the same sticker as the model number. The first two characters of the serial number will be two letters. The first letter correlates to the month the appliance was made, and the second correlates to the year. [2] X Research source [3] X Research source
- Each letter correlates to a handful of different years. To determine which year your appliance was made exactly, check the front or back page of the appliance manual for a date (which is printed in MM-YY or MM/YY format). The date will be printed next to the publication number. This date can help you narrow down what year your appliance was made.
- The model number does have a "Model Year" code included, but it's not clear if these codes are the same as the codes used in the serial number. For the most reliable method to discern your appliance's age, use the serial number method.
- Use the table below to decipher your appliance's age using the serial number.
Letter Month Years AJanuary 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977 B-- 1945 C-- 1946 DFebruary 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978 E-- 1969, 1948 FMarch 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 GApril 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980 HMay 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981 J-- 1952 K-- 1953 LJune 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 MJuly 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971 N-- 1972, 1956 P-- 1973, 1957 RAugust 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972 SSeptember 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973 TOctober 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 VNovember 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975 ZDecember 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 AY-- 1965 BZ-- 1966 CA-- 1967 DB-- 1968 VU-- 1961 WV-- 1962 XW-- 1963 YX-- 1964
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