KitchenAid has been a Whirlpool Corporation brand for decades, and independent references agree that current KitchenAid major appliances — dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges and wall ovens — use the same serial-number system as Whirlpool-brand appliances: a division letter, a single year letter, and a two-digit production week immediately after it. That system, including exactly which year letters are confirmed by independent sources and which ones are disputed between them, is documented in full on this site's Whirlpool serial-lookup page, and the same reading applies directly to a KitchenAid serial in the same character positions.
This page does not repeat that full letter table; it exists so a reader searching specifically for KitchenAid reaches the shared answer immediately. KitchenAid's small countertop appliances, such as stand mixers, are not confirmed to share this exact major-appliance system and are not covered by this page.
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What this covers
- Current KitchenAid dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges and wall ovens, using the same division-letter/year-letter/week structure documented on this site's Whirlpool page
- The same confirmed 1996–2002 year-letter range and its stated limits described there
What it does not cover
- ×KitchenAid small countertop appliances (stand mixers, blenders and similar), which are not confirmed to share this major-appliance serial system
- ×Any KitchenAid serial predating this shared system, which this page has not separately dated
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0 of 4 completedConfirm the appliance is a major kitchen appliance, not a countertop one
ReversibleThis page covers dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges and wall ovens — not stand mixers or other small countertop appliances.
Locate the division letter, year letter and week digits
ReversibleSame structure as Whirlpool: a division letter, then a year letter, then a two-digit week.
Use the Whirlpool page's confirmed letter range
ReversibleOpen the Whirlpool serial-lookup page and match this serial's year letter against its confirmed range.
Write down the model number as well as the serial
ReversiblePhotograph the label so the model number and serial stay together; parts and warranty questions usually need both.
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Questions about Decode a KitchenAid major-appliance serial number
Does this apply to my KitchenAid stand mixer?+
No. This page covers major kitchen appliances only; small countertop appliances are not confirmed to share the same serial system.
How do I read the year on a KitchenAid serial number?+
KitchenAid major appliances use Whirlpool's own serial system, so read the year from the Whirlpool table.
Where do I find the serial number on a KitchenAid dishwasher?+
Check the door frame or tub edge, the same general locations used across Whirlpool-family dishwashers.
Where do I find the KitchenAid appliance serial number?+
Look for the rating plate or label on the unit, inside the door frame or on the back of the unit. Photograph it before you start, since the label can be hard to read once the appliance is installed.
When would I need the KitchenAid serial for a part?+
When a part changed during production. Ask the parts desk to match the serial as well as the model, so the part fits your revision.
Does a KitchenAid serial tell me when the warranty ends?+
No. The serial gives the build date, while the warranty runs from your purchase date under the terms that came with it.
Should I post my KitchenAid serial number in a forum?+
It is better not to. Give it to the maker or a service provider who needs it, since it identifies your appliance for warranty claims.
What if the decoded KitchenAid year looks wrong?+
Check that you read the plate correctly and that the model belongs to the series the decoder covers. For a recall or warranty question, ask the maker with the full model and serial.