
Nomenclature
Model Number
P D W 9 9 8 0 L 0 0 S S
Brand
P = Profile
E = General Electric - NATM
G = General Electric
Product Type | 
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CD = Counter Top  | DW = Dishwasher  | 
SD = Standard  | SC = Convertible  | 
SM = Spacemaker  | SS = Compact (18 in.)  | 
RF = Retrofit  | HD = Home Depot Derivative  | 
Exterior Color
BB = Black
II= Requires Custom Panel and Handle
SS= Stainless Steel WW = White
Engineering Model Suffix
Model Designator  | 
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Designates features – the higher  | 
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the number, the more features.  | Model Year Designator  | 
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Nomenclature
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AL123456S = January, 2006
The serial plate of your dishwasher is located on the tub wall just inside the door jam.
The 
A - JAN  | 2006  | - L  | 
D - FEB  | 2005  | - H  | 
F - MAR  | 2004  | - G  | 
G - APR  | 2003  | - F  | 
H - MAY  | 2002  | - D  | 
L - JUN  | 2001  | - A  | 
M - JUL  | 2000  | - Z  | 
R - AUG  | 1999  | - V  | 
S - SEP  | 1998  | - T  | 
T - OCT  | 1997  | - S  | 
V - NOV  | 1996  | - R  | 
Z - DEC  | 1995  | - M  | 
The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
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