Model 796.48852800 — How to Identify This Appliance and Fix Common Problems
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Understanding the Problem
You supplied the number 796.48852800 but didn't specify a brand or appliance type. That value looks like a model or part number format used by several appliance manufacturers. Before ordering parts or attempting repairs, it's critical to confirm whether 796.48852800 is a model number, a replacement part number, or an internal component code. Mis-identifying the item can lead to buying incompatible parts or performing incorrect repairs. This guide walks you through how to identify the appliance and confirm the number, what common issues to look for depending on the appliance, and quick tests to determine the likely failing components. Follow the identification steps first (where the model plate is, what photos to take), then use the diagnostic checks for the appliance category once you've confirmed what it is.
Common Symptoms
Unclear identification: inability to match number to the appliance. If it's a model number, symptoms vary by appliance (no heat or no start for ranges/ovens, no cold for refrigerators, no spin/drain for washers, no tumble/heating issues for dryers).
Common Causes
- 796.48852800 is an internal part number rather than the appliance model
- Number was transcribed incorrectly (missing digits or punctuation)
- Unit is an older/obsolete model whose documentation is not indexed online
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Helpful Repair Tip
Locate the appliance's data/model plate (usually on the door edge, frame, behind a kickplate or on the back), take a clear photo of the plate and the whole appliance, then compare the full model and serial to parts lookups or share the photo with a parts supplier for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I confirm whether 796.48852800 is a model number or a part number?
Check the appliance data/model plate first — it typically lists 'Model' or 'M/N' and 'Serial' or 'S/N'. If 796.48852800 appears on that plate as the Model or Model Number, you've found it. If the number is stamped on a small component or a sticker inside a panel, it's more likely a part number. If you can't find a plate, take photos of the whole appliance and any stickers/stamps and compare them with online parts sites or send them to an authorized parts dealer for identification.
Where can I get replacement parts or a manual for 796.48852800?
Once you confirm the correct full model and serial number, check the manufacturer's official parts lookup or authorized parts distributors (APpliancePartsPros, RepairClinic, PartSelect, manufacturer support). If the number you have is a part number, search that exact part number on the same sites. If the model is older or discontinued, try salvage/used-parts sellers, eBay, or local appliance recyclers, and post photos to appliance repair forums for help locating obsolete parts.
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