How to read Viking appliances serial numbers

This covers Viking, Viking Range. The serial number is on the serial plate. On a range it's behind the left front grate or on the oven frame with the door open. On a fridge it's behind the produce drawer or on the ceiling.

Brand on the labelSerial number

Reading it yourself

The first six digits are the date: month, day, then year. A serial that starts 082421 was made on August 24, 2021. Some older labels put one letter in front; skip it.
Example: 082421C10019872 was made in August 2021.

This is the date the unit was made. It was usually installed soon after, but it can be later. If a serial doesn’t fit any of these patterns, look on the label for a printed manufacture date.

Sources

Checked in October 2026.

Viking built-in refrigerator recall, CPSC
Viking dishwasher recall, CPSC
Viking gas range recall, New York State DHSES

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