How old is my Tappan stove?

1. Find the rating label: On the frame visible when the oven door or storage drawer is open, or on the left side panel; wall ovens have it on the side trim with the door open.
2. Take a photo of the whole label, or note the model and serial numbers.
3. Check it on Appliance Age. It is free, and no account is needed.

On the frame visible when the oven door or storage drawer is open, or on the left side panel; wall ovens have it on the side trim with the door open.

Keep the model, serial and any separate production code or printed date together. Not every serial number contains a publicly decodable date.

Use the format that belongs to this product family. A printed production date, a supported serial code or manufacturer confirmation can establish the age. Repeating year codes may leave more than one possible year; a model-series introduction date helps narrow the range but does not date your individual unit.

Ranges & Ovens typically last 13 to 15 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. A gas range that clicks without lighting, or an oven that takes much longer to heat, usually needs an igniter or element, not a new range.

Parts that wear out most often on ranges & ovens:

• Bake element
• Broil element
• Surface element or burner
• Igniter
• Oven temperature sensor
• Knobs

Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Every Tappan check is compared with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.

Questions

How do I find out how old my Tappan stove is?

Find the rating label (On the frame visible when the oven door or storage drawer is open, or on the left side panel; wall ovens have it on the side trim with the door open), then enter the serial number or a photo of the label on Appliance Age. It checks supported serial date codes or a printed date for you, free; some formats need more information.

Where is the serial number on a Tappan stove?

On the frame visible when the oven door or storage drawer is open, or on the left side panel; wall ovens have it on the side trim with the door open.

Can I tell how old my Tappan stove is by the model number?

The model number tells you which model it is, not when your unit was made. Look for a manufacture date or a supported date code in the serial number, printed next to the model number on the same label.

Can I decode a Tappan serial number myself?

Some Tappan product families have serial date codes, while others need a printed date or manufacturer confirmation. Repeated year codes can produce multiple candidate years; the model and original documents help resolve them.

How long does a Tappan stove last?

Ranges & Ovens typically last 13 to 15 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Tappan stove parts?

From an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Other Tappan appliances

• Tappan microwave