In article , "Nightstar" wrote:
Hi,

I "inherited" the refrigerator in my condo and have no idea how old it is.
I would like to take advantage of a rebate offer from the power company and
purchase a new fridge. One of their requirements is that the old unit must
have been manufactured prior to 1990.

Is there a way to figure out the manufact. date from the serial number or
another number on the metal plate inside the fridge?

Phone the manufacturer. If you read them the model number and serial number,
they should be able to tell you when it was made.