Brand serial guide

Bosch appliance age lookup by serial number

Bosch and BSH-family appliances often rely on the FD code printed near the model and serial, not the serial alone. If the plate shows an FD number, enter it with the serial details so the production-date clue is not missed.

Decoder status: Supported
Primary method: prefix or factory table
Parent company: BSH Home Appliances

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Submit a brand, type, model, and serial number to see confidence, lifespan status, recall links, and next steps.

Bosch serial format notes

FD number on the rating plate is the preferred production-date source. This usually points to prefix or factory table, but the model number and appliance category still matter.

- Bosch often uses an FD code rather than the serial alone for manufacture date.
- Ask users to enter the FD code from the tag when it appears beside the serial.
- Prioritize the four-digit FD code when it appears on the rating plate.
- For Thermador or BSH-family labels, keep the model and FD code together.

Example entry

Brand: Bosch
Model: SHEM63W55N
Serial: FD 9907 123456

Limitations

Bosch often uses an FD code rather than the serial alone for manufacture date.

Do not use a serial estimate as a warranty, safety, or recall determination. Confirm unusual results against the full data plate and official Bosch support.

Priority links

Bosch recall checks Dishwasher age guide Range age guide

Bosch age lookup FAQs

Can a Bosch serial number give an exact manufacture date?

Sometimes it can narrow the appliance to a production month or week, but repeated year codes and factory variations mean the result should be treated as an estimate.

Why does the Bosch model number matter?

The model number helps identify product family, decade, and manufacturer source, especially when the serial format is reused across many years.

What should I do after a low-confidence Bosch result?

Use the official support link, search CPSC recall records with the brand and model, and compare the appliance age against its typical lifespan before approving repair costs.

What is the Bosch FD code?

The FD code is a factory date code shown on many Bosch rating plates and is usually more useful for age lookup than the serial alone.

Where is the Bosch dishwasher tag?

Open the door and inspect the upper or side door edge; many Bosch dishwasher plates show model, serial, and FD together.