After full cooldown, check the frame behind the drawer, oven-door opening or manufacturer-designated accessible label. Gas and electric ranges carry the label in different places, so check both the frame behind the drawer and the oven door opening. The label shows the model and the serial number, which is what a parts or service lookup needs, and a sticker on the control panel is usually not the model number.
What this covers
- Freestanding, slide-in and wall ovens after cooldown
What it does not cover
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedCapture the exact state
ReversibleTurn all heat off and photograph the complete rating label.
Separate the likely fault domains
ReversibleSeparate the appliance model from control, burner or regulator labels.
Correct only the proven, accessible condition
ReversibleUse the full suffix and fuel type.
Turn everything off and let it cool
ReversibleSwitch off all burners and the oven and wait until the range is cool. The rating label is often close to heated parts, and reading it on a warm appliance risks a burn.
Look at the frame behind the drawer or door
ReversibleOn many freestanding ranges the label sits on the frame behind the storage or warming drawer. On wall ovens and some ranges it is on the frame around the oven door opening, or on the side edge of the door itself.
Note the fuel and control type from the label and the panel
ReversibleRead the label for gas, electric, dual-fuel or induction, and note whether the range has a knob or a touch control. Codes and parts differ between them, even for models with similar names.
Verify once before going farther
ReversibleConfirm gas, electric, dual-fuel or induction configuration.
By brand
Where the model and serial number are on a range
Ranges have the label around the oven frame or under the cooktop, so open the door before you look.
- LG
- On the left side of the door, behind the oven panel headboard, in the left frame of the bottom drawer, or beneath the upper lip of the top oven.
- Samsung (Canada)
- Open the oven door and check the range frame: the 15-digit serial number is on the right or left side of the frame. It can also be behind the warming drawer at the bottom, or on the left side under the cooktop.
- Bosch
- On a label on the outer rim of the appliance, visible when the oven door is opened.
- GE
- GE calls it the rating plate, which carries the model and serial number and the electrical data; its location varies by appliance and the owner's manual shows where.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Do not pull out a gas range to read a rear label unless you know how the flexible gas connection is secured; use the front and side labels first.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Official model, manual, error-code and service entry point.
Three label locations; 15-digit serial.
Range label locations.
Rating plate contents.
Exact questions
Common questions about “Where to find a range or oven model number”
Is the number on the control panel the model number?+
Usually not. The panel shows a brand or a series name, while the rating label carries the full model and the serial number.
Why does the fuel type matter when I look up a model?+
A gas and an electric range can share a marketing name but use different parts and different code lists, so confirm the fuel before you use a code chart.
What do the letters at the end of a range model number mean?+
They often mark the color or finish, the revision and the market. Include them when ordering a part, since a similar model can use a different one.
How long is a Samsung range serial number?+
Samsung's Canadian guide says the serial number is 15 digits on its ranges.
Where do I look on an LG range?+
LG lists the left side of the door, behind the oven panel headboard, the left frame of the bottom drawer, or beneath the upper lip of the top oven.
Why wait for the oven to cool before looking for the label?+
Labels are often on the frame near hot surfaces, and reaching in against a hot cavity risks burns. Switch it off and let it cool fully before opening drawers or checking the frame edge.
What if I cannot see a label on a slide-in range?+
Try the inside of the storage drawer, the lower frame behind the kick panel or the rear of the range if it is accessible, and the manual or installation documents. Some models also print it on the door frame.
Does the serial number tell the age of the range?+
Many brands encode the build date in the serial number, and the manufacturer or a decoder can turn it into a year. This helps when choosing parts or judging repair against replacement.