How old is my Amana appliance?

The same Whirlpool technical manual covers selected Amana 24 inch dishwashers using the documented year and production week serial format.

What number do I need?

For Amana, the checker asks for the Serial number. The number is printed on the appliance rating plate or data label. Its exact location depends on the appliance type.

• Washing machines and dryers: usually inside the door opening or around the frame.
• Dishwashers: often along the top or side edge of the open door.
• Ovens: usually around the frame visible when the door is open.
• Fridges and freezers: commonly on an inside side wall or near the drawers.

Can the manufacture year be determined?

Only specific documented serial formats are decoded. Other numbers are rejected rather than guessed.

The checker deliberately separates a manufacture date from a purchase date. A machine can sit in distribution or retail stock before it is sold.

Why the checker may refuse a number

Manufacturers can change serial formats across countries, factories, model ranges and time periods. A number that does not match a verified rule is not treated as evidence of a specific age. In that situation the checker gives a clear “Age can’t be determined from this number for this brand” result.

Manufacturer reference

The brand guidance for this page is based on manufacturer or manufacturer support information. View the Amana reference used for this guide.