Where to find a dishwasher model number: open the door and inspect the tub rim, door edge and frame for the rating label. Full identifiers may include revision, finish and market suffixes. Write down the serial number from the same label, since parts and service lookups ask for both.
What this covers
- Built-in, drawer and portable dishwashers
What it does not cover
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0 of 7 completedCapture the exact state
ReversiblePhotograph the complete label with the machine off.
Separate the likely fault domains
ReversibleSeparate the product model from board, pump or installation labels.
Correct only the proven, accessible condition
ReversibleEnter every slash, dash and suffix.
Open the door and check the tub rim and door edge
ReversibleWith the machine off and cool, open the door and look at the top rim of the tub, the side of the tub and the edge of the door. Many makers print the rating label there, and it is easiest to read with a flashlight.
Try the front lower panel or the kick plate
ReversibleSome models put the label at the lower front or on the frame, visible only with the door fully open. Read it without removing panels that need tools.
Type every character, including slashes and dashes
ReversibleA model number can include a revision, a color code and a market suffix. Enter the number exactly as printed, since a partial number may bring up a different model family.
Verify once before going farther
ReversibleVerify the same dishwasher family and control layout.
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Where each maker puts the model number on a dishwasher
Dishwasher labels are usually on the door or the tub frame, which you can see with the door open.
- Bosch
- On a label, or engraved, on the top or side rim of the door, visible when the door is opened.
- LG
- The tag is on the right side of the door when it is opened.
- Whirlpool
- On built-in models, on the left side of the tub frame.
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When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Do not remove the toe kick or the machine's outer panels to look for a label, since they may cover live wiring.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Official manuals, error-code help, cleaning and service entry point.
Dishwasher rim of the door.
Dishwasher tag on the right of the door.
Built-in dishwasher tub frame.
Exact questions
Common questions about “Where to find a dishwasher model number”
Is the model number on the control panel?+
Usually not. The panel shows a series or a name. The full model is on the rating label on the tub rim, the door edge or the frame.
Does it matter whether it is a built-in or a portable model?+
Yes, because parts and codes differ. Note whether it is a built-in, a drawer or a countertop model when you search.
What if the label is hidden by the cabinet?+
Check the manual, the purchase record or the installation paperwork, or ask the installer. Do not pull a built-in machine out of its cabinet just to read a label.
Where is it on a Bosch dishwasher?+
Bosch says the model number can usually be found on a label, or engraved, on the top or side rim of the door, visible when the door is opened.
Where is it on an LG dishwasher?+
LG says the tag is on the right side of the door when it is opened.
Is the dishwasher model number the same as the serial number?+
No. The model number identifies the design and the serial number identifies your individual unit and its build date. Support and parts sites usually need both, so photograph the whole label instead of copying a fragment.
What if the label is painted over or unreadable?+
Check the owner's manual, the original invoice, the manufacturer's app or your registration email, and look for a second label on the door edge or under the tub rim. A retailer's order history often lists the full model.
Why do model numbers have letters at the end?+
The suffix usually marks color, market or a revision. Two units that share the first characters can still take different parts, so give the full string, including the suffix, when you order anything.