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Quick answer: On most Stirling 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; if yours is a top loader, check under the lid or on the back panel. On most Stirling dryers the sticker is inside the door rim or on the rear panel. Stirling is the appliance brand sold through ALDI special buys, and the code you are after looks like STR-FLW75 or STR-FL90 on washing machines and SHPD80W on heat pump dryers. Ranges changed between special-buy runs, sometimes with different internals under the same look, so the full model number on the sticker is the only reliable way to identify your exact machine. Once you have found it, 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
Stirling appliances are sold in special-buy runs, and each run is effectively its own production run. Ranges changed between those runs, sometimes with different internals under the same look. Two Stirling washers bought a year or two apart can share the same cabinet, drum size and control panel and still take a different door seal, drain pump or inlet valve, because the machine underneath was updated between runs even though the styling was not.
Nothing on the front of the machine tells you which run yours came from; the full model number on the model sticker does. Guessing from the look of the machine, or from roughly when it was bought, is how the wrong part gets ordered. The safest habit is simple: find the sticker, copy the code exactly to the last character, and keep a photo of it on your phone for next time.
Where to look — by appliance type
Where the model sticker is on a Stirling 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. |
Washing machines
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Inside the door opening, on the rim | On most Stirling front loaders, open the door and check the rim at roughly the 3 or 9 o’clock position. Wipe away any residue and use your phone torch, because the print is often small. |
| Behind the detergent drawer | Pull the drawer out as far as it will go and look into the recess it slides from. Some models put the sticker here instead of 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, which is handy if the machine is already pulled out from the wall. |
Dryers
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Inside the door opening, on the rim | Open the door and work 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, visible only while the door is open. |
| Rear panel | A duplicate sticker usually sits on the back of the cabinet. Take care sliding the dryer out if it is stacked on top of a washer or sitting on a stand. |
What a Stirling model number looks like
Stirling washing machine codes generally read like STR-FLW75 or STR-FL90. The STR identifies the brand family, the letters after the hyphen identify the series, and on most models the digits track the drum capacity, so the 75 in STR-FLW75 points to a 7.5 kg machine. Heat pump dryer codes follow the SHPD80W style. Copy the whole string exactly as printed, hyphen, digits and any trailing letters included.
Precision matters more with Stirling than with most brands because of the special-buy cycle. Ranges changed between runs, so a code that is one character off can describe a machine from a different run with different parts inside, even though the two machines look the same in the laundry. Match every character before you order anything.
The model sticker also carries a serial number, which is usually longer and mostly numeric. The serial identifies your individual unit and its production date; it is not what decides which parts fit. If more than one code appears on the sticker, the model is the shorter alphanumeric code beginning with letters, in the STR or SHPD style. When in doubt, photograph the whole sticker so every code is captured.
How to read a Stirling model number
| Prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| STR-FL, STR-FLW | Front loader washing machine, with the digits tracking capacity |
| SHPD | Heat pump dryer |
A Stirling model reads like STR-FLW75 or SHPD80W. Copy the whole string exactly as printed, hyphen and trailing letters included, because ranges changed between production runs and one character separates them. The longer, mostly numeric code beside it is the serial number.
Sticker unreadable or missing?
Steam, detergent splash and years of wiping can fade a model sticker to a ghost. Photograph it anyway: a phone camera with the flash on, held at a slight angle, often pulls out characters the naked eye cannot see. If the sticker is completely gone, photograph the failed part itself from both sides, along with a wide shot of the appliance, and send the photos through the Part Finder; we can usually work from what you have. It is also worth digging out the instruction manual and the original receipt or order confirmation email, since most of them record the full model number.
Got the model number? Find the part
With the code in hand, 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 a Stirling 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 Stirling 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 the rest of the house. When you are ready to order, the full catalogue lives in the Oz Appliance Spares shop.
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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 Stirling 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 a Stirling 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 STR.
My Stirling washer looks the same as a newer one. Will the same parts fit?
Not necessarily. Ranges changed between special-buy runs, sometimes with different internals under the same look, so two machines that appear identical can take different seals, pumps and valves. The full model number on the model sticker is the only reliable identifier, so match every character before ordering.
Is the Stirling serial number the same as the model number?
No. The model number is the shorter alphanumeric code, in the STR-FLW75 or SHPD80W style, 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 a Stirling heat pump 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 rear panel. The code follows the SHPD80W 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. The instruction manual, receipt and order confirmation email usually record the model too.
Where is the model number on a Stirling 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 a Stirling top loader washing machine?
Under the lid, on the rim of the tub opening. A duplicate model sticker sits on the back panel of the cabinet.
Where is the model number on a Stirling dryer?
Inside the door opening, on the rim of the drum, or on the front cabinet edge beside the hinge. The rear panel carries a duplicate sticker.
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.
