Searching this site with the GTIN finds the model it belongs to. It is useful when a retailer listing shows the barcode but abbreviates the model number, and when a manufacturer sells the same model under more than one model number.
The 13-digit European Article Number (EAN-13) is the common retail form; the first digits identify the country where the manufacturer registered its prefix (40 to 44 for Germany, 50 for the UK, 87 for the Netherlands), not where the appliance was made. Some manufacturers print the GTIN on the rating plate next to the model number; most print it on the box and in the product data sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What does gtin / ean mean on a washing machine?
The Global Trade Item Number, printed as the EAN barcode, uniquely identifies a product for retail. It is a 13-digit number that stays the same across retailers.