Where to look at the Bosch refrigerator model: all methods with photos and explanations

Are you trying to find spare parts, download instructions or call a technician, but don’t know how to determine the exact model of your refrigerator Bosch? This problem is familiar to many equipment owners - the manufacturer places nameplates in non-obvious places, and documents are lost over years of use. In this article we will look at all official methods model identification, including hidden stickers, service menu and online services. You will learn exactly where to look for markings on refrigerators Bosch of different series (including KIS, KGN, KIV), how to decipher the model code and what to do if the nameplate is erased.

Important: for refrigerators Bosch The model is indicated in the format KXX 86XXX0 (where KXX is the series, and the numbers are the modification). For example, KGN39VI30R or KIS87AF30. Without an accurate part number, you risk purchasing incompatible parts or receiving incorrect repair recommendations. Below are detailed instructions with visual examples.

1. Where to look for the nameplate on a Bosch refrigerator

The manufacturer places the main sticker with model data in three standard zones —their location depends on the type of refrigerator (single-chamber, double-chamber, Side-by-Side) and the year of manufacture. Below are proven places with photos and explanations.

• 📌 Inside the refrigerator compartment - on the side wall (right or left), next to the shelves. Most often, the sticker is white or silver, 5x3 cm in size. Relevant for the KIS, KIR, KIV series.
• 📌 On the top cover —if you move the refrigerator away from the wall and look from above, you can see a nameplate on the metal part of the case. Typical for models KGN, KGE.
• 📌 On the back of the compressor —the sticker is glued to the black block (compressor) or on a metal plate next to it. Occurs in older models (before 2015) and Side-by-Side.
• 📌 On the freezer door - less frequently, but in some modifications (for example, KAN92VI30) the sign is hidden under the rubber seal.

If the sticker is found, look for the line with the designation Model, Mod. or Typ. For example:

Model: KGN39XW20R
Serial No.: 1234567890
Made in Germany

2. How to decipher the model of a Bosch refrigerator

Marking of refrigerators Bosch follows a logical structure, where each letter and number carries information about the characteristics of the device. Let's look at the model as an example KIS87AF30R:

Exception: for models with technology VitaFresh a letter is added to the marking V (for example, KGV39VW30S), and y NoFrost — N (for example, KGN39NW30). This information is critical when selecting spare parts for cooling systems.

3. Search for the model through the service menu (for refrigerators with a display)

If the sticker is missing or cannot be read, for models with electronic control (series KIS8x, KGN3x, KIV8x**) you can find out model via service menu. Instructions:

1. Press and hold the buttons Super Cooling + Super Freezing (or Menu + Ok, if there are no separate buttons) for 5 seconds.
2. A menu will appear on the display with items d01, d02 etc. Select d01 (information about the model).
3. The screen will display a line like Model: KGN39VI30RWrite it down.
4. For exit press Exit or hold Menu 3 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: Do not change other parameters in the service menu (for example, d05 or d10) - this may change the temperature settings or operating modes. changed, perform a reset via Settings → Reset.

4. Alternative methods: documents, box, online services

If physical inspection does not help, check the following sources:

• 📄 Warranty card or instructions —the model is indicated on the first page (look for the line Model or Model No.).
• 📦 Refrigerator box —full marking is indicated on the end or bottom (for example, Bosch KGN39XL30 E-Nr: 9001234567).
• 🌍 Bosch official website —enter the serial number (from the sticker) in the form support, the system will automatically pull up the model.
• 📱 Mobile application Home Connect — if the refrigerator is connected to Wi-Fi, the model is displayed in the section Device → Information.

🔍 Tip for shopping on marketplaces: If you are looking for spare parts, always check not only the model, but also serial number (Serial No.). One model (for example, KIS87AF30) may have several revisions of compressors or control boards.

• ❌ They confuse the model with the serial number. For example, they take FD 9213/01 (serial) for a model. How to distinguish: the model always starts with a letter K and contains 10-12 characters (for example, KGN39VI30R).
• ❌ Use the series name instead of the model. Phrases like “I have Bosch Serie 8" are not enough - there are dozens of modifications in series 8 (for example, KIS87AF30 and KIS86AF30 look similar, but have different details).
• ❌ Do not take into account the region. The same model may have different indices for Europe (EU), Russia (R) or Asia (ASFor example, KGN39VI30R (Russia) vs KGN39VI30S (Europe).