How to Locate that Model Number.

All appliances sold in Australia have a compliance plate. It is a legal requirement. A compliance plate is a small metal tag which states the model of the machine, and usually the power ratings and any design standards etc to which it complies.

The problem is that, to stop the plate from being removed, damaged, in the way or burnt or whatever, some manufacturers do a pretty good job of hiding the compliance plates. But we have to find them, so here's a few places to start looking.

The golden rule to remember is that the shortened model on the front of the appliance is rarely enough. E.G. a westinghouse 600 stove could be one of hundreds of models. (Hoover washers are an exception)

Fridges

Ovens

Cooktops 

Washers and Dryers

Microwaves

Dishwashers

Fridges.

These are often the most confusing. The compliance plate is nearly always on the front, and not the back. Some very early Frigidaire by general motors fridges had the model stamped on the back, but generally forget looking there. the one you want is on the front. To make matters more confusing there is a model number on the back, but it it the model of the compressor (the motor) and not that of the fridge. 

First look inside around the opening of the door or inside the crispers on the side wall of the fridge. If it isn't there, pull the kickplate off. sometimes it is behind there. 

Remember they have made Westinghouse Silhouette fridges for 25 years. We are going to ask you for a model number. It is there somewhere. Seek and you shall find it!

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Ovens.

Usually the model will be around the opening of the oven door or inside the griller compartment.

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Cooktops

Lift the cooktop up and check where the power comes in. there is usually a tag attatched to the body of the stove near the terminal box, or on it.

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Washing machines and dryers.

Usually it's on the back. Some dryers have it near the opening of the door. Some even have it on the door hinge. The door hinge is a replacable item, so if you ever had to replace the hinge, your model would be gone forever. If you do have one of these, write the model on the back of your machine in permanent ink!

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Microwaves 

On the back or around the opening of the door.

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Dishwashers

Nearly all dishwashers have the model number around the opening of the door. You shouldn't have to pull it out from under the bench.

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