scope:

This Standard specifies the energy efficiency labelling requirements for electric household clothes washing machines that are within the scope of the relevant legislation.

NOTE Examples of appliances covered by this Standard are top loading non-drum type washers (usually impeller or agitator), front and top loading drum type washers, multi-compartment clothes washing machines and the washer function of combination washer/dryer units.

This Standard covers the following:

(a) Program for energy efficiency labelling and water efficiency labelling.

(b) Comparative energy consumption (CEC).

(c) Star rating for energy efficiency labelling.

(d) Energy rating label requirements.

(e) Performance criteria.

(f) Content, format and affixing requirements for clothes washing machine energy rating labels.

(g) Test report content, example for the application for registration for energy efficiency labelling and water efficiency labelling.

(h) Details concerning appliance registration with the relevant regulator.