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Quick answer: On most Esatto front loader washing machines the model number is on a sticker just inside the door opening, on the rim at roughly the 3 or 9 o’clock position, or in the recess behind the detergent drawer. Esatto dryers usually carry the sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, and on Esatto dishwashers check the edge of the door, visible once the door is open. You are looking for a code that starts with letters, such as EWM on washing machines or EHPD and VDE on dryers, followed by digits. Esatto ranges changed between production runs, so the full code on the sticker, right down to the last character, is the only reliable way to identify your exact machine. If you are not sure which code on the sticker is the model, photo the model sticker and send it through the Oz Appliance Spares Part Finder.
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Why the model number is non-negotiable
Esatto is an Australian budget brand, and its washing machines, dryers and dishwashers have been sold in distinct production runs rather than as one long, continuous range. Ranges changed between those runs. A washer from one run can share its cabinet, drum size and control layout with a washer from the next run and still take a different door seal, drain pump or inlet valve, because the internals moved on even where the outside did not.
That is why the full model number on the model sticker is the only reliable identifier for an Esatto machine. The badge on the front only says Esatto, so nothing on the outside tells you which run yours came from. Guessing from appearance, or from a half-remembered product name, is how the wrong part gets ordered. Thirty seconds with a phone torch at the sticker saves you from ordering twice.
Where to look — by appliance type
Where the model sticker is on an Esatto appliance
| Appliance | Where the model sticker is |
|---|---|
| Washing machine (front loader) | Inside the door opening, on the rim, or behind the detergent drawer. |
| Washing machine (top loader) | Under the lid, on the rim of the tub opening, or on the back panel. |
| Dryer | Inside the door opening, on the rim, or on the front cabinet edge beside the hinge. |
| Dishwasher | On the edge of the door, or on the frame around the tub opening. |
Washing machines
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Inside the door opening, on the rim | On most Esatto front loaders, open the door and run your eye around the rim at roughly the 3 or 9 o’clock position. The sticker can be small, so wipe the rim clean and use your phone torch. |
| Behind the detergent drawer | Pull the drawer out as far as it will go and look into the recess it slides from. Some models place the sticker here rather than on the door rim. |
| Under the lid | If your machine is a top loader, lift the lid and check its underside and the panel area behind it. |
| Back panel | Most models carry a duplicate sticker high on the rear panel. Useful if the machine is already pulled out from the wall. |
Dryers
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Inside the door opening, on the rim | Open the door and check around the rim; on most models the sticker sits on the lower half. |
| Front cabinet edge, beside the hinge | Some models place it on the front edge of the cabinet, so it is only visible with the door open. |
| Back panel | A duplicate sticker usually sits on the rear panel. Take care reaching behind a wall mounted vented dryer; do not unmount it just for the sticker. |
Dishwashers
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Edge of the door | Open the door halfway and check the side or top edge of the door itself. This is the usual spot on most models. |
| Inner door panel | Some models print the details on the inner face of the door, near the latch. |
| Frame around the tub opening | With the door fully open, check the cabinet frame the door closes against. |
What an Esatto model number looks like
Esatto washing machine codes start with EWM, followed by digits and sometimes trailing letters. Dryer codes tell you the technology as well as the size: heat pump dryers use codes in the EHPD80 style, while vented dryers use codes in the VDE45W style. On most models the digits track capacity, so the 80 in EHPD80 points to an 8 kg machine and the 45 in VDE45W to a 4.5 kg one.
Copy the code exactly as printed, digits and trailing letters included. Because ranges changed between production runs, two codes that differ by a single character can belong to different runs with different parts inside. Whatever string of letters and digits follows the prefix on your sticker, all of it is the model number, and all of it matters when matching parts.
The model sticker also carries a serial number, which is usually longer and mostly numeric. The serial identifies your individual unit and when it was made; it does not decide which parts fit. If more than one code appears on the sticker, the model is the shorter alphanumeric code beginning with letters such as EWM, EHPD or VDE. When in doubt, photograph the whole sticker so nothing is lost.
How to read an Esatto model number
| Prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| EWM | Washing machine |
| EHPD | Heat pump dryer, with the digits tracking capacity |
| VDE | Vented dryer |
An Esatto model is the shorter code beginning with letters such as EWM, EHPD or VDE, for example EHPD80 or VDE45W. Copy the digits and any trailing letters exactly, because two codes a single character apart can belong to different production runs. The longer, mostly numeric code beside it is the serial number.
Sticker unreadable or missing?
Laundry steam, detergent splash and years of wiping can fade a model sticker until it is barely legible, and dishwasher stickers cop heat and moisture on every cycle. Photograph the sticker anyway. A phone camera with the flash on, held at a slight angle, often recovers print the naked eye cannot. If the sticker is truly gone, photograph the failed part itself from both sides, plus a wide shot of the appliance, and send the lot through the Part Finder; we match parts from photos every day. The original receipt, the cover of the instruction manual and any order confirmation email are also worth checking, since most of them record the full model number.
Got the model number? Find the part
With the code copied down, enter it into the Find Your Model tool to see the parts that match your exact machine, or browse everything we list for the brand with an Esatto product search. If you would rather send a photo and let us do the matching, the Part Finder quiz takes about a minute.
For background reading, our Esatto washing machine parts guide covers the parts that most often need replacing on these machines, and the brand agnostic find any appliance model number guide is worth bookmarking for every other appliance in the house. When you are ready to order, the full catalogue lives in the Oz Appliance Spares shop.
Now find the part
Find parts for your model
Use the model number on the rating sticker, not the brand badge. Where to find it on every appliance type.
- Paste the model number into the Find Your Model tool to see the parts that match your machine.
- Browse the Esatto parts category for everything we list for the brand.
- Sticker unreadable? Photograph it and send it through the Part Finder and we will read what is left of it.
FAQ
Where is the model number on an Esatto washing machine?
Open the door and check the sticker on the rim of the door opening, usually at about the 3 or 9 o’clock position on most front loaders. If it is not there, pull the detergent drawer right out and look in the recess, or check the back panel. On top loaders, lift the lid and check its underside. The code you want starts with EWM.
Why do two identical looking Esatto machines take different parts?
Esatto ranges changed between production runs, so machines from different runs can share the same cabinet and controls while using different seals, pumps and valves inside. Nothing on the outside tells the runs apart. The full model number on the model sticker is the only reliable identifier, so copy it exactly.
Is the Esatto serial number the same as the model number?
No. The model number is the shorter alphanumeric code beginning with letters such as EWM, EHPD or VDE, and it decides which parts fit. The serial number is a longer, mostly numeric code that identifies your individual unit. For ordering parts, always quote the model number.
Where is the model number on an Esatto dryer?
Open the door and check the rim of the door opening, usually on the lower half on most models. Some models place the sticker on the front cabinet edge beside the hinge, and most carry a duplicate on the back panel. Heat pump dryers use codes in the EHPD80 style and vented dryers in the VDE45W style.
What if the model sticker is faded or missing?
Photograph the sticker with the flash on and at a slight angle, because faint print often shows up on camera. If nothing is legible, photograph the failed part from both sides along with the appliance, then send the images through the Part Finder. Receipts, manuals and order confirmation emails usually record the model too.
Where is the model number on an Esatto front loader washing machine?
Inside the door opening, on the rim. If the rim is bare, pull the detergent drawer right out and check the cavity, or read the duplicate sticker on the back panel.
Where is the model number on an Esatto dryer?
Inside the door opening, on the rim of the drum, or on the front cabinet edge beside the hinge. The back panel carries a duplicate sticker.
Where is the model number on an Esatto dishwasher?
On the edge of the door. Open the door halfway and read the narrow edge on the left or right side, or check the frame around the tub opening.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
