How to find out the model of a Bosch refrigerator: where to look and how to decipher

Have you bought a used refrigerator Bosch, lost documents or just want to clarify the exact modification of your equipment? The model number is the “passport” of the device, without which it is impossible to select spare parts, download instructions or clarify the specifications. But where exactly to look for it if the sticker has worn off and the box has been thrown away long ago?

In this article we will look all possible placeswhere the manufacturer duplicates the markings - from the obvious (nameplate on the back wall) to the unexpected (hidden stickers inside the camera). You will also learn how to correctly decipher the model codeto understand the year of manufacture, series and even country of assembly. And if the refrigerator no longer turns on, we’ll tell you how to find data by serial number.

Spoiler: in 90% of cases, information is hidden in three standard places. But sometimes you have to show detective skills - especially with equipment older than 10 years.

1. Where to look for the model on the refrigerator body

The most reliable way is to inspect the device itself. The manufacturer duplicates the markings at several points so that the information is preserved even if one of the stickers is damaged.

Start with back wall —the main plate (nameplate) with complete data is usually located here. Look for a white or silver rectangle about the size of a business card. It indicates:

• 🔹 Model No. — model number (for example, KGN39XL40R)
• 🔹 Serial No. — serial number (unique for each refrigerator)
• 🔹 FD or Production No. — batch code
• 🔹 Technical characteristics (voltage, energy consumption class)

If the back panel is closed with a decorative cover (like built-in models Bosch Serie 8), carefully remove it by unscrewing 2-4 screws. An additional sticker is often hidden under it.

Another typical place is the inner wall of the refrigerator compartmentOpen the door and inspect:

• 🔹 Upper part on the right (next to the lighting lamp)
• 🔹 Lower part on the left (above the vegetable drawer)
• 🔹 Doorway (on a plastic frame)

The sticker here is usually smaller - sometimes only with the model number without the serial code.

2. Marking on packaging and documents

If the refrigerator was purchased recently, check box and set of documentsThe manufacturer duplicates the information in three places:

⚠️ Attention: In documents they sometimes indicate serial. number instead of the model. To avoid confusion, remember: model Bosch always begins with letters KG (two-chamber), KIN (single-chamber) or KAN (Side-by-Side), followed by numbers and letters. The serial number is a set of 10-12 digits.

If the documents are lost, but the refrigerator was purchased at a large store (for example, M.Video or Eldorado), try to recover the receipt using the phone number or loyalty card. The electronic receipt will definitely indicate the model.

3. How to decipher the Bosch refrigerator model

The model number is not the same. random set of characters. It contains encrypted information about the characteristics of the device. Let's take the model KGN39XL40R as an example and analyze it in parts:

• 🔹 KG — type of refrigerator (KG = two-chamber, KIN = single-chamber, KAN = Side-by-Side)
• 🔹 N — series (N = NoFrost, V = LowFrost, S = Smart Inverter)
• 🔹 39 — height in decimeters (39 = 190 cm, 36 = 185 cm, etc.)
• 🔹 XL — design and color (XL = stainless steel, XW = white, XB = black)
• 🔹 40 — year of manufacture (40 = 2020, 41 = 2021, etc.)
• 🔹 R — region (R = Russia/CIS, E = Europe, U = USA)

Knowing this scheme, you can determine main parameters even without instructions. For example, the model KIN86VF30E is deciphered as:

• 🔹 Single-chamber refrigerator (KIN)
• 🔹 LowFrost series (V)
• 🔹 Height 86 cm (compact model)
• 🔹 White color (F — old code for white)
• 🔹 Released in 2013 (30 = 2010 + 3)
• 🔹 Designed for Europe (E)

How to find out the country of assembly?

Country of production Bosch determined by the first digits of the serial number:

- 80, 81 — Germany (plants in Dillenburg or Gunzburg)

- 90, 91 — Turkey (plant in Cherakoy)

- 38, 39 — Russia (St. Petersburg, since 2019 year)

- 50-59 —Poland or Slovakia

If the serial number begins with letters (for example, WD...), this is equipment for the Asian market, assembled in China or Thailand.

⚠️ Attention: After 2022 Bosch changed the encoding system for some series. If your model starts with KIR or KFR, use official decoder on the manufacturer's website - all updates are taken into account there.

4. Search for a model by serial number (if the nameplate is erased)

It happens that the sticker with the model is damaged, but the serial number is preserved. In this case, Bosch support service or the spare parts database Here is a step-by-step guide. instructions:

1. Find the serial number (for example, 8025176321 or FD910387654).
2. Go to the website Bosch support → “Search by serial number.”
3. Enter the code in the field and confirm that you are not a robot.
4. The system will show the model, year of manufacture and even original documents for downloading.

Alternative methods:

• 🔹 Spare parts services: Enter the serial number on eBay, AliExpress or Spare parts for Bosch —a compatible model is often displayed in the search results.
• 🔹 Forums: On HLAV.ru or MasterGrad there are topics where users help decipher numbers from photos of nameplates.
• 🔹 Chat with support: Write to Telegram bot Bosch or hotline 8-800-200-29-69 (call free).

Take a photo of the nameplate (even if the text is unreadable)

Prepare the serial number and FD code

Check the year of purchase (if known)

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⚠️ Attention: If the refrigerator was purchased before 2010, the serial number may not be recognized in online systems. In this case, contact an authorized service center BSH Hausgeräte (official dealer Bosch) - they have access to archive databases.

5. Online services for determining the model

If physical examination does not help, use specialized tools. We tested 5 services - the best of them are in the table below:

For maximum accuracy combine methods. For example:

1. Take a photo of the nameplate and upload it to Etiket.com.
2. Check the result through the official website Bosch.
3. If the data differs, check the details on the photo forum.

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⚠️ Attention: Be careful with services that ask for payment for “model decoding”. Official data Bosch always free. If a site demands money for information that can be obtained on bosch-home.ru, this is a scam.

6. Features for built-in and older models

Built-in refrigerators Bosch (series KIV, KUL) often lack external stickers - they are hidden behind decorative panels. In this case:

• 🔹 Remove the front door (unscrew the hinges at the bottom and top).
• 🔹 Inspect the inside of the door - there may be a sticker there.
• 🔹 Check the top cover (sometimes it needs to be moved back).

For models older than 15 years (until 2008), other rules apply:

• 🔹 The marking was applied paint, and not with a sticker - look for engraved symbols on the metal plate.
• 🔹 The serial number could contain letters (WD987654321).
• 🔹 In the documents, the model was indicated in the format KGV 2420 (without the last letter of the region).

For retro models (for example, Bosch KTS 16620 1990s), information can be found in Internet Archive, where old versions of the manufacturer's website with catalogs are stored.

7. What to do if it was not possible to determine the model

If none of the methods worked, do not despair. Here are alternative solutions:

• 🔹 Contact the previous owner. If you bought it second-hand, write to the seller - he might still have the documents.
• 🔹 Compare with similar models. Take a photo of the refrigerator from the front and side, then find similar design models at Yandex.Market or Google Images.
• 🔹 Use the characteristics. Measure the height, width, check for NoFrost and compare with Bosch catalog.
• 🔹 Remove the back cover. There may be additional markings on the compressor or electronic unit.

⚠️ Attention: If you are disassembling the refrigerator to find the model, disconnect it from the network 10 minutes before starting work this will eliminate the risk of electric shock due to accidental contact with the control board.

As a last resort, order a technician from the service center. A specialist will determine the model based on its design features (type of compressor, location of the evaporator, etc.) The cost of the visit is from 500 to 1500 rubles, but this is the price. cheaper than buying incompatible spare parts.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Bosch refrigerator models

Is it possible to recognize the model from a photo of the refrigerator?

Yes, but only if the photo shows a nameplate or unique design elements (for example, handles of a specific shape. Upload the image to Yandex.Pictures or Google Search by image —the system will find similar models. The accuracy of this method is ~60%, so it is better to combine with other methods.

What to do if the sticker is model fell off, but there is no serial number?

Inspect the places where the sticker is attached - sometimes traces of glue with a text imprint remain on the plastic. Also check:

• 🔹 Vegetable drawer (sometimes the model is engraved on plastic)
• 🔹 The bottom of the refrigerator compartment (under drawers)
• 🔹 Electronic display (when turned on, the model may be displayed)

If all else fails, contact the service with photographs of the internal structure (shelves, compressor, freezer).

How to distinguish a fake sticker with the model?

Original nameplates Bosch have:

• 🔹 Holographic logo (visible when tilted)
• 🔹 Microtext (small letters that are difficult to fake)
• 🔹 Clear embossing along the edges
• 🔹 The serial number matches the data in the documents

Fake stickers are usually printed (without embossing), with a blurry font or typos in the model name.

Is it possible to find out how old the refrigerator is by the model?

Yes, if the model was released after 2010. The last two digits before the region letter indicate the year:

• 🔹 KGN39XL40R → 2020
• 🔹 KIN86VF35E → 2015
• 🔹 KAN56V28U → 2018

For models before 2010, use age calculator on the Bosch website (serial number is needed).

Where to look for a model of Bosch Serie 8 refrigerators?

In the premium series Serie 8 (for example, KGN96LWDP) the sticker is hidden under the decorative panel on the top of the back wall. To see it:

1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Carefully pry the panel off with a flat screwdriver (it is held on latches).
3. Under it there will be a metal nameplate with full markings.

Do not confuse it with the sticker on the compressor - it only shows its number, not the model of the refrigerator.