95/12/EC - Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines

IEC 60456:2010(E) specifies methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices utilising cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force (spin extractors) and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers) with respect to their washing related functions. This International Standard also covers washing machines which specify the use of no detergent for normal use. This edition includes the following significant changes from the previous edition. Modified test load mass requirement for cases where:  - rated capacity of test machine is not declared;  - introduction of soft water option;  - expanded stain/soil set;  - improved method of loading and folding test load items to better suit vertical axis, horizontal axis and twin tub systems;  - revised and amended reference machine specifications reflecting full qualification on new Electrolux Wascator CLS;  - new reference programmes for lower temperature and vertical axis systems;  - refined rinsing efficiency method;  - introduction of low power modes 'OFF' and 'Left On';  - new annex regarding uncertanity of measurements.

This International Standard deals with methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices and for cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (called washer-dryers) with respect to their washing performance. The object is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of household electric washing machines and spin extractors and to describe the standard methods for measuring these characteristics. This standard is concerned neither with safety nor with performance requirements.
NOTE 1 This standard applies also to washing machines for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes, but washing machines for commercial laundries are not included.
NOTE 2 While this standard includes testing requirements for all types of washing machines, to date there has been only limited testing and evaluation of other than horizontal drum washing machines to this standard.
This European Standard also specifies, as far as necessary, the test methods which shall be applied in accordance with the Commission's Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines.

Superseded by EN 60456:2005/A12:2011

Deals with methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices and for cold and/or hot water supply. Also included, appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force and appliances for both washing and drying textiles (called washer-dryers) with respect to their washing performance. The object is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of household electric washing machines and spin extractors and to describe the standard methods for measuring these characteristics.

IEC 60456:2010(E) specifies methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices utilising cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force (spin extractors) and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers) with respect to their washing related functions. This International Standard also covers washing machines which specify the use of no detergent for normal use. This edition includes the following significant changes from the previous edition. Modified test load mass requirement for cases where: - rated capacity of test machine is not declared; - introduction of soft water option; - expanded stain/soil set; - improved method of loading and folding test load items to better suit vertical axis, horizontal axis and twin tub systems; - revised and amended reference machine specifications reflecting full qualification on new Electrolux Wascator CLS; - new reference programmes for lower temperature and vertical axis systems; - refined rinsing efficiency method; - introduction of low power modes 'OFF' and 'Left On'; - new annex regarding uncertanity of measurements.

Supersedes EN 60456:2005/A11:2006 * Superseded by EN 60456:2011

Superseded by EN 60456:2005/A12:2011

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Describes standard methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines and spin extractors. This covers household use, and communal use in blocks of flats and in laundrettes. It includes appliances connected to cold and/or hot water, with or without heating. It also covers special appliances for both washing and drying textiles (called washer-dryers), agitator and impeller washing machines, and water extraction by centrifugal force. The standard uses specific textile test loads and a reference washing machine.

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Deals with methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices and for cold and/or hot water supply. Also included, appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force and appliances for both washing and drying textiles (called washer-dryers) with respect to their washing performance. The object is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of household electric washing machines and spin extractors and to describe the standard methods for measuring these characteristics.

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Superseded by EN 60456:1999

EN following parallel vote * Supersedes HD 584 S1 * Superseded by EN 60456:1999

Superseded by EN 60456:2005

Describes standard methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines and spin extractors. This covers household use, and communal use in blocks of flats and in laundrettes. It includes appliances connected to cold and/or hot water, with or without heating. It also covers special appliances for both washing and drying textiles (called washer-dryers), agitator and impeller washing machines, and water extraction by centrifugal force. The standard uses specific textile test loads and a reference washing machine.

Superseded by EN 60456:1999

EN following parallel vote * Supersedes HD 584 S1 * Superseded by EN 60456:1999