Hi, I'm Amy from eSpares.
In this video, I'm going to be helping you
find the model number on your fridge freezer.
It's really important to know your model number
should your fridge freezer ever develop a fault
and be in need of replacement parts.
Many appliance spare parts may look very similar
but this can be deceiving.
As they can have subtle variations
in shape and design
meaning that some spare parts won't be suitable for your machine.
So the best way to get the right spare part for your appliance
is by having the model number on hand
to check that it's compatible.
Another reason why knowing your model number is important
is for the safety of your appliance.
You may have heard news reports
of manufacturers recalling appliances from time to time
due to safety concerns.
These recalls do happen
and they can affect any one of your household appliances.
Continuing to run your appliance
after it's been recalled
is a danger to you and your home.
When a manufacturer does issue a recall
they'll release a series of makes and models
of all the appliances affected by the issue.
So if you know your model number
you can check through the list
and find out whether yours has been affected
and whether it needs to be repaired or replaced to make it safe.
For more information on appliance recalls
take a look at our video up here
and we'll link even more about appliance safety
at the end of this video.
So now, let's get to finding your model number.
The information you need
should be on a sticker or a rating plate
somewhere on or inside your machine.
so whether you have a side-by-side fridge freezer
a freezer on top
a freezer below
French doors
or a mini compact fridge freezer
these are the usual locations where you can find your model number.
The most common place on the inside of your fridge freezer
is on the panels
behind on the side of or underneath the salad drawer.
As we can see on this Indesit
it's right here.
If it isn't there we can take a look around the inside walls of your fridge freezer
as we can see on this Samsung it's right here.
But if it isn't there you can also take a look at the door itself
because it may be on a different panel here.
If you're still having no luck finding it
check the base of your machine
and also the sides in the back too.
If your model number's tucked away
you can always take a flash photo with your phone
or shine a torch on it to get the information you need
so that you don't have to pull your appliance out.
If your model number has become faded or rubbed off
then not to worry we can still help you find the information you need.
Take a look at our video up here where we explain what to do
if your model number is no longer readable or you just can't find it.
Now that we've hopefully found your model number.
I'm going to point out some important information that you should take note of.
The format of the model number and the product or the serial number
can vary depending on the manufacturer.
But typically the model number
will consist of numbers and letters
and can contain special characters
such as forward slashes and dashes.
Some manufacturers also include the word mod or model
before the model number to make it obvious.
For Samsung fridge freezers like this one.
The majority of the model numbers
start with RS or RA
followed by a sequence of numbers.
This one is RS7667FHCBC.
I'm just going to run through a few other examples
of how different model numbers are displayed on different brands.
So if you have an AEG
an Electrolux
or a Zanussi model.
Then you're looking for the model number
and also the specific product number.
Which is usually 11 digits long
it starts with a nine
and before the last two digits
there's either a space or a slash.
If you have a Hoover or a Candy model
then you're looking for the model number
and also the serial number
which is usually 16 digits long
it starts with a three
and if you have
a Whirlpool an Ignis
or a Bauknecht model
then you're looking for the model number
and also the service number
which is usually
12 digits long
and starts with eight five.
We hope we've helped you find the model number of your fridge freezer.
Remember to take note of this
should you ever need spare parts for your appliance.
If you do need spare parts for your fridge freezer
we'll link down below where you're about so you can find them on our website
and as promised
here are our appliance safety tip videos
for you to take a look at
so you can keep your fridge freezer
and the other appliances around your home safe.
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Thanks for watching.