Movement can strain a concealed hose, cable or stability arrangement. Obtaining an identifier does not justify disturbing those connections.
What the observation means
Check existing paperwork and accessible label locations first. A flexible-looking connection is not permission to move the appliance arbitrarily, and its condition cannot be confirmed from the front.
A useful next step
Explain that the rear label is inaccessible and provide the information safely available. Let the appropriate person arrange access. Do not disconnect gas fittings or test for leaks yourself; a suspected gas smell requires emergency guidance before ordinary repair enquiries continue.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.