Check a spare part number before you buy

A practical check before ordering

• Device: copy the complete model, including any slash suffix, regional code and version shown on the label.
• Component: identify its function and position. A lower bottle shelf and an upper door shelf are not automatically interchangeable.
• Evidence: select the exact model in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue. An operating manual may explain use without confirming spare part numbers.
• Specification: compare fixings, dimensions, connectors, electrical ratings and package contents. Electronics may also need programming or calibration.
• Offer: check the order number, condition, included items, current price and returns terms. Ask the seller for a written model-to-part confirmation if anything remains unclear.

Why model variants matter

There is no universal decoder for every manufacturer’s suffixes. Preserve the characters and check the relevant catalogue instead of guessing what they mean.

The part still does not fit

Stop before filing down tabs, altering connectors or forcing the part into place. Photograph the accessible mismatch and compare the order, packaging and original identification. A seller’s SKU, mould number or bare circuit-board number may differ from the orderable assembly number.

A documented replacement number can be correct even when it differs from the old one. The evidence must link the replacement to the device version. Similar photos, two sellers using the same catalogue text or a claim of universal fit are not enough.

Genuine, OEM or compatible: compare spare parts

When information is missing

Write down the missing detail: suffix, position, confirmed number or measurement. Avoid buying an expensive assembly merely to test a guess. Internal electrical measurements and opening mains-powered devices require appropriate expertise.

When should a professional handle the repair?

Sources and further information

Sources checked on 9 September 2026. Manufacturer guidance and specialist repair sources support the examples; they do not approve a part or repair for your particular device.

• Bosch · 00704760 · E-Nr. compatibility checker
• Samsung · Galaxy model codes
• iFixit · Part verification