2019/2023 - COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/2023 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for household washing machines and household washer-dryers pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010 Harmonized Directive
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 establishes ecodesign requirements for household washing machines and washer-dryers, aimed at reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing repairability, and supporting circular economy objectives. It updates and repeals previous Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010, reflecting technological progress and changes in consumer behavior. The Regulation sets performance criteria for energy efficiency, water use, washing and rinsing effectiveness, and prohibits products designed to alter performance under test conditions. It applies to electric mains-operated household models, including built-in units and those capable of battery operation, excluding non-household equipment and battery-operated machines connected to mains through separate converters. Manufacturers must provide technical documentation and comply with conformity assessment procedures. The Regulation encourages improved resource efficiency through reparability and recyclability measures and sets indicative benchmarks for best available technologies. The Commission will review the Regulation by 2025 to assess progress and consider additional measures, including reducing microplastic release and incorporating automatic detergent dosing. Transitional provisions allow for the continued use of the ‘eco 40-60’ label during the transition period ending February 2021.
Purpose
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 establishes ecodesign requirements specifically for household washing machines and household washer-dryers. Its objectives are to reduce environmental impacts by targeting energy and water consumption during use, waste generation at end-of-life, and emissions during production and use phases. The regulation also aims to improve resource efficiency aspects such as reparability and recyclability, thus supporting the transition to a circular economy. It replaces the earlier Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010 and modernizes the ecodesign standards in light of technological progress and new environmental priorities.
Key obligations
- Ecodesign Requirements: Manufacturers must ensure their household washing machines and washer-dryers comply with the detailed ecodesign provisions set out in Annex II and Annex VI, which cover energy efficiency, water consumption, washing effectiveness, rinsing, program duration, and durability.
- Conformity Assessment: Compliance is demonstrated through internal design control or a management system, with detailed technical documentation including product parameters and associated calculations.
- Market Surveillance: Member States will apply standardized market surveillance verification procedures to check conformity.
- Prohibition on Circumvention: Devices must not detect test conditions and alter performance to achieve better declared parameters; performance must not degrade after software or firmware updates without user consent.
- Information Disclosure: Technical information must be uploaded to the EU product database and made accessible to authorities and consumers, ensuring transparency.
- Resource Efficiency Requirements: Manufacturers are required to facilitate reparability and recyclability, contributing to circular economy goals.
- Indicative Benchmarks: The regulation provides performance benchmarks representing best available technologies to guide industry advancements.
- Review Clause: The Commission will review the regulation by December 2025 to assess progress and consider additional requirements such as detergent dosage regulation, microplastic filtration, and improved feedback mechanisms on loading and energy use.
Affected products and actors
- Products:
- Electric mains-operated household washing machines and household washer-dryers, including built-in models and those also powered by batteries.
- Excluded are washing machines and washer-dryers under Directive 2006/42/EC (non-household machines) and battery-operated models connected to mains via separately purchased converters.
- Machines with rated washing capacity under 2 kg are exempt from some requirements.
- Actors:
- Manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives are responsible for ensuring compliance, preparing technical documentation, and providing product information.
- Market surveillance authorities in Member States enforce the regulation and verify conformity.
- The European Commission oversees implementation, conducts reviews, and maintains the product database portal.
Implementation timeline
- Regulation adopted on 1 October 2019.
- Ecodesign requirements became applicable from 1 March 2021, with transitional derogations allowing certain labeling flexibility until 28 February 2021.
- Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010 was repealed as of 1 March 2021.
- A Commission review of this Regulation is scheduled by 25 December 2025 to evaluate its effectiveness and propose revisions if necessary.
This regulation applies to electric mains-operated household washing machines and household washer-dryers, including built-in models and those that can also be powered by batteries. It sets ecodesign requirements for these products when placed on the market or put into service. The scope excludes washing machines and washer-dryers covered by Directive 2006/42/EC (mainly non-household machines) and battery-operated machines connected to mains via separate AC/DC converters. Ecodesign requirements do not apply to household washing machines or washer-dryers with a rated washing capacity below 2 kg. The regulation covers automatic washing machines that clean, rinse, and spin textiles using water, chemical, mechanical, and thermal means, and household washer-dryers that additionally dry textiles by heating and tumbling. It focuses on products with significant environmental impact concerning energy and water consumption, resource efficiency, reparability, and recyclability, while excluding non-household appliances with different characteristics.
Die Verordnung (EU) 2019/2023 legt verbindliche Ökodesign-Anforderungen für netzbetriebene Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Haushaltswaschtrockner fest, einschließlich Einbaugeräte und solcher mit Batteriebetrieb. Ziel ist die Verringerung des Energie- und Wasserverbrauchs sowie die Förderung der Ressourceneffizienz, etwa durch verbesserte Reparierbarkeit und Wiederverwertbarkeit. Sie ersetzt die frühere Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 und berücksichtigt technische Fortschritte, Nutzerverhalten und Umweltaspekte von der Herstellung bis zur Entsorgung. Dabei werden energie- und wassersparende Lösungen gefördert, um den Verbrauch und die Emissionen bis 2030 deutlich zu senken. Nicht erfasst sind gewerblich genutzte Geräte, die unter andere Rechtsvorschriften fallen. Die Verordnung enthält verbindliche Messmethoden, Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren und verlangt umfassende technische Dokumentationen. Zudem sind Umgehungen bei Prüfbedingungen verboten, und Software-Updates dürfen Verbrauchseigenschaften nicht verschlechtern. Unverbindliche Referenzwerte für die besten Technologien werden angegeben, und eine Überprüfung der Verordnung ist bis Ende 2025 vorgesehen, um ihre Wirksamkeit und Anpassungen an den technischen Fortschritt sicherzustellen.
Zweck
Die Verordnung (EU) 2019/2023 der Kommission legt Ökodesign-Anforderungen an Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Haushaltswaschtrockner fest. Ziel ist es, den Energie- und Wasserverbrauch sowie die Umweltauswirkungen dieser Produkte zu reduzieren, ihre Ressourceneffizienz zu verbessern und so die Umweltverträglichkeit im Einklang mit der Richtlinie 2009/125/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zu erhöhen. Die Verordnung verfolgt einen Beitrag zur Reduzierung von Treibhausgasemissionen und zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft durch Anforderungen an Reparierbarkeit, Wiederverwertbarkeit und andere umweltrelevante Produktmerkmale.
Wesentliche Verpflichtungen
- Festlegung von verbindlichen Grenzwerten für den Energie- und Wasserverbrauch bei Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Waschtrocknern.
- Einführung von Anforderungen zur Ressourceneffizienz, insbesondere in Bezug auf Reparaturfreundlichkeit und Recycelbarkeit.
- Verpflichtung zur technischen Dokumentation mit Angaben über energie- und wasserverbrauchsrelevante Parameter sowie zur Eingabe bestimmter Daten in die EU-Produktdatenbank.
- Verbot von Produkten, die Prüfbedingungen automatisch erkennen und somit die Leistung während der Prüfung manipulieren („Umgehung“).
- Vorgabe von standardisierten, genauen Prüfmethoden zur Messung der relevanten Produktparameter.
- Einrichtung eines Nachprüfungsverfahrens für Marktaufsichtsbehörden.
- Regelungen zum Umgang mit Software- oder Firmware-Updates, die keine Verschlechterung der Leistungsparameter ohne ausdrückliche Zustimmung des Nutzers erlauben.
- Bereitstellung unverbindlicher Referenzwerte für die besten verfügbaren Technologien.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Produkte: Netzbetriebene Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Haushaltswaschtrockner, einschließlich Einbaugeräte sowie Geräte mit zusätzlicher Batteriebetriebsoption (sofern Netzbetrieb möglich ist). Nicht betroffen sind Maschinen, die unter die Richtlinie 2006/42/EG (Maschinenrichtlinie) fallen, sowie Geräte ausschließlich mit Batteriebetrieb, die ohne Netzanschluss betrieben werden.
- Akteure: Hersteller, Importeure und Bevollmächtigte von Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Haushaltswaschtrocknern; Marktaufsichtsbehörden der EU-Mitgliedstaaten; die Europäische Kommission als Regulierungsbehörde.
- Auch Modelle mit mehreren Trommeln werden einbezogen, sofern alle Trommeln dieselbe Funktion erfüllen.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Die Verordnung trat nach Veröffentlichung in Kraft und ersetzte die bisherige Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1015/2010.
- Die darin genannten Ökodesign-Anforderungen sind ab den spezifisch im Anhang II und Anhang VI der Verordnung festgelegten Zeitpunkten verbindlich anzuwenden.
- Die Kommission wird die Verordnung bis zum 25. Dezember 2025 im Hinblick auf technischen Fortschritt, Verbraucherentwicklung und Ressourceneffizienz überprüfen und gegebenenfalls Vorschläge für eine Überarbeitung vorlegen.
Diese Verordnung soll eine wirksame Reduzierung des Energie- und Wasserverbrauchs von Haushaltswaschmaschinen und -waschtrocknern bewirken, gleichzeitig die Marktüberwachung stärken und den Übergang zu einer ressourcenschonenden Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützen.
Die Verordnung (EU) 2019/2023 legt Ökodesign-Anforderungen für netzbetriebene Haushaltswaschmaschinen und Haushaltswaschtrockner fest, einschließlich Einbaugeräte und solcher, die optional mit Batterien/Akkumulatoren betrieben werden können. Ausgenommen sind Waschmaschinen und Waschtrockner, die unter die Richtlinie 2006/42/EG fallen, sowie batteriebetriebene Geräte, die über einen extern erwerbbaren Gleichrichter am Stromnetz betrieben werden. Die Verordnung gilt für Produkte mit einer Nennkapazität von mindestens 2 kg beim Waschen. Ziel ist es, den Energie- und Wasserverbrauch sowie weitere Umweltaspekte wie Abfall und Emissionen über den Lebenszyklus der Geräte zu regulieren. Die Anforderungen fördern auch die Ressourceneffizienz hinsichtlich Reparierbarkeit und Wiederverwertbarkeit und unterstützen damit die Kreislaufwirtschaft. Nicht für den Haushaltsgebrauch bestimmte Geräte und Mehrtrommelgeräte mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen sind gesondert zu behandeln. Diese Regelungen gelten unbeschadet anderer einschlägiger Rechtsvorschriften und erstrecken sich auf Hersteller, Importeure und Bevollmächtigte in der EU.
Le règlement (UE) 2019/2023 établit des exigences d’écoconception pour les lave-linge ménagers et les lave-linge séchants ménagers afin de réduire leur impact environnemental, conformément à la directive 2009/125/CE. Il vise à améliorer l'efficacité énergétique et hydrique, la réparabilité et la recyclabilité de ces appareils, tout en limitant la consommation d’électricité et d'eau durant leur usage. Le règlement impose des normes techniques précises pour les produits mis sur le marché, avec des méthodes de mesure harmonisées pour garantir la conformité. Il interdit les dispositifs conçus pour modifier automatiquement leurs performances lors des essais afin de fausser les résultats. La Commission européenne prévoit un réexamen en 2025 pour évaluer l’efficacité des mesures au regard des avancées technologiques et de l’évolution des comportements des consommateurs. Ce texte remplace le règlement (UE) n° 1015/2010, avec l’objectif d’accroître les économies d’énergie et la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, participant ainsi à la transition vers une économie circulaire plus durable.
Objet
Le Règlement (UE) 2019/2023 établit des exigences en matière d’écoconception spécifiques aux lave-linge ménagers et lave-linge séchants ménagers. Ce règlement vise à améliorer la performance environnementale de ces appareils, notamment en réduisant leur consommation d’énergie et d’eau, et en favorisant leur réparabilité, leur recyclabilité et une utilisation plus durable des ressources. Il est adopté conformément à la directive cadre 2009/125/CE relative à l’écoconception des produits liés à l’énergie.
Obligations principales
- Performance environnementale : Les lave-linge et lave-linge séchants ménagers doivent respecter des exigences minimales concernant la consommation énergétique, la consommation d’eau, la durée du programme, l’efficacité de lavage et de rinçage.
- Efficacité des ressources : Introduction de critères concernant la réparabilité, la démontabilité, la recyclabilité, et l’utilisation efficace des matériaux essentiels.
- Interdiction de pratiques de contournement : Les fabricants, importateurs et mandataires ne doivent pas concevoir de produits capables de détecter les conditions d’essais pour optimiser artificiellement les performances durant ces tests.
- Documentation technique : Les opérateurs doivent fournir une documentation technique complète, incluant les données mesurées selon des méthodes harmonisées, permettant le contrôle de la conformité.
- Mise à disposition des données : Les informations pertinentes sur les produits doivent être accessibles via une base de données électronique conforme au règlement (UE) 2017/1369 sur l’étiquetage énergétique.
- Procédure de contrôle et surveillance : Les États membres doivent appliquer des procédures précises de vérification de la conformité pour les contrôles de marché.
- Réexamen : La Commission européenne doit procéder à un réexamen du règlement au plus tard le 25 décembre 2025, pour évaluer son efficacité et envisager des adaptations.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits concernés :
- Lave-linge ménagers automatiques fonctionnant sur secteur, y compris les modèles intégrables.
- Lave-linge séchants ménagers automatiques fonctionnant sur secteur, y compris les modèles intégrables.
- Lave-linge pouvant être alimentés par accumulateurs et utilisés sur secteur.
Exclusions :
- Lave-linge et lave-linge séchants non ménagers (soumis à d’autres directives, notamment la directive machines 2006/42/CE).
- Lave-linge et lave-linge séchants alimentés uniquement par accumulateurs branchés sur secteur via un adaptateur vendu séparément.
- Appareils de capacité inférieure à 2 kg (pour certaines dispositions).
Acteurs concernés :
- Fabricants, importateurs, mandataires impliqués dans la mise sur le marché des appareils.
- Autorités nationales chargées de la surveillance du marché et de la vérification de la conformité.
Chronologie de mise en œuvre
- Entrée en vigueur : Le règlement est directement applicable dans tous les États membres dès sa publication.
- Application des exigences d’écoconception : Les principales exigences listées en annexes s’appliquent à compter de dates spécifiques indiquées dans le texte (notamment pour les paramètres techniques et les caractéristiques des produits).
- Réexamen obligatoire : À effectuer avant le 25 décembre 2025, pour évaluer la pertinence, l’efficacité et proposer d’éventuelles révisions en fonction des progrès technologiques et des besoins du marché.
- Transition depuis le règlement 1015/2010 : Le règlement remplace et abroge le règlement (UE) n° 1015/2010, prévoyant une phase de transition afin de faciliter l’adaptation des acteurs du marché.
Ce règlement s’inscrit dans le cadre du plan de travail « Écoconception » 2016-2019 de la Commission européenne, qui vise notamment à économiser plus de 260 TWh d’énergie finale par an à l’horizon 2030, tout en contribuant à la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et à l’économie circulaire. Les lave-linge ménagers et lave-linge séchants ménagers représentent un potentiel important d’économie d’énergie et d’eau, dont la régulation est considérée comme prioritaire.
Le règlement (UE) 2019/2023 s’applique aux lave-linge ménagers et aux lave-linge séchants ménagers fonctionnant sur secteur électrique, incluant les modèles intégrables et ceux pouvant également être alimentés par des accumulateurs. Il fixe des exigences d’écoconception destinées à améliorer la performance énergétique, la consommation d’eau, la réparabilité et la recyclabilité de ces appareils, tout en limitant leur impact environnemental tout au long de leur cycle de vie. Sont exclus du champ d’application les lave-linge non ménagers, les lave-linge séchants non ménagers, ainsi que les appareils relevant de la directive 2006/42/CE relative aux machines. Les petits lave-linge ménagers et séchants d’une capacité nominale inférieure à 2 kg ne sont pas concernés par certaines exigences spécifiques. Ce règlement vise à optimiser l’utilisation des ressources tout en soutenant l’économie circulaire et s’inscrit dans le cadre de la directive 2009/125/CE sur l’écoconception des produits liés à l’énergie.
Uredba Komisije (EU) 2019/2023 določa zahteve za okoljsko primerno zasnovo gospodinjskih pralnih in pralno-sušilnih strojev, s ciljem izboljšanja njihove energetske učinkovitosti in zmanjšanja porabe vode. Namenjena je dajanju teh izdelkov na trg ali v uporabo v EU, vključno z vgradnimi in tistimi z akumulatorskim napajanjem. Uredba nadomešča prejšnjo uredbo (EU) št. 1015/2010 ter uvaja nove zahteve, ki upoštevajo tehnološki napredek in spodbujajo krožno gospodarstvo, kot so boljša popravljivost, recikliranost in zmanjšanje vpliva proizvodnje. Pravila opredeljujejo metode merjenja skladnosti, postopke tržnega nadzora in prepovedujejo izdelke, ki med testiranjem samodejno izboljšujejo deklarirane parametre. Uredba vsebuje tudi okvirna merila uspešnosti za najboljše tehnologije ter predvideva pregled učinkovitosti do konca leta 2025. Veljati začne 1. marca 2021, z določenimi prehodnimi ukrepi od decembra 2019, ter se neposredno uporablja v vseh državah članicah EU. Namen je zmanjšati okoljskie vplive in povečati energetske in vodne prihranke gospodinjskih pralnih aparatov.
Namen
Uredba Komisije (EU) 2019/2023 določa zahteve za okoljsko primerno zasnovo gospodinjskih pralnih in pralno-sušilnih strojev, ki so napajani iz električnega omrežja. Namen je izboljšati energijsko in okoljsko učinkovitost teh naprav, zmanjšati porabo energije in vode, podpreti krožno gospodarstvo z večjo popravljivostjo in reciklabilnostjo ter zmanjšati emisije toplogrednih plinov. Ukrepi so del širše politike EU za trajnostno rabo virov in boj proti podnebnim spremembam.
Ključne obveznosti
- Gospodinjski pralni in pralno-sušilni stroji morajo izpolnjevati zahteve iz Priloge II in Priloge VI uredbe, ki zajemajo energetsko učinkovitost, porabo vode, trajanje programa, učinkovitost pranja in izpiranja, popravljivost in možnost recikliranja.
- Strogo je prepovedano dajanje na trg izdelkov, ki med preizkusnimi pogoji spremenijo svoje delovanje za izboljšanje deklariranih parametrov (t.i. "izogibanje preizkusom").
- Proizvajalci, uvozniki in pooblaščeni zastopniki morajo zagotoviti tehnično dokumentacijo s potrebnimi podatki in jo po potrebi vnesti v uradno zbirko podatkov o izdelkih.
- Uvedeni so postopki ocenjevanja skladnosti in preverjanja skladnosti za namene tržnega nadzora.
- Uredba vključuje tudi okvirna merila uspešnosti za najučinkovitejše razpoložljive tehnologije (Priloga V).
- Zahteve se nanašajo tudi na vgradne naprave in pralne/pralno-sušilne stroje z več količino bobnov, če bobni opravljajo enake funkcije.
- Spodbujajo se zahteve, ki prispevajo k krožnemu gospodarstvu, kot so izboljšave glede popravljivosti, recikliranja, avtomatskega doziranja detergentov in zmanjšanja mikroplastike v odtoku.
Zadevni izdelki in akterji
- Zadevni so gospodinjski pralni in pralno-sušilni stroji, ki so napajani iz električnega omrežja, vključno z vgradnimi napravami in tistimi z dodatno možnostjo akumulatorskega napajanja.
- Izjema so pralni in pralno-sušilni stroji, ki spadajo pod Direktivo 2006/42/ES (npr. namenski industrijski stroji) ter baterijsko napajani pralni stroji, ki se priključijo na omrežje preko ločeno kupljenega pretvornika.
- Proizvajalci, uvozniki in pooblaščeni zastopniki so odgovorni za zagotavljanje skladnosti izdelkov z zahtevami uredbe in za ustrezno pripravo tehnične dokumentacije.
- Organi držav članic so pristojni za tržni nadzor in preverjanje skladnosti izdelkov.
Časovni okvir za izvajanje
- Uredba je začela veljati dvajseti dan po objavi v Uradnem listu EU (objava 1. oktober 2019).
- Uveljavlja se od 1. marca 2021.
- Posebne določbe, kot so prepoved izdelkov, ki spreminjajo delovanje med preizkusi, in prehodni ukrepi glede poimenovanja programa „eco 40-60“, so začele veljati že od 25. decembra 2019.
- Z 1. marcem 2021 se razveljavlja prejšnja Uredba Komisije (EU) št. 1015/2010.
- Komisija bo uredbo pregledala do 25. decembra 2025 z vidika tehnološkega napredka, učinkovitosti in potreb ob morebitnih dodatnih zahtevah, kot so zmanjšanje mikroplastike in izboljšave krožnega gospodarstva.
Uredba Komisije (EU) 2019/2023 določa zahteve za okoljsko primerno zasnovo gospodinjskih pralnih in pralno-sušilnih strojev, ki so napajani iz električnega omrežja, vključno z vgradnimi stroji ter tistimi, ki imajo možnost akumulatorskega napajanja. Uredba se uporablja za stroje, ki so namenjeni trgu ali uporabi in zajema predvsem perilo za gospodinjsko uporabo. Izključeni so pralni stroji, ki spadajo pod direktivo o strojih (Direktiva 2006/42/ES), prav tako pa akumulatorsko napajani stroji, ki se lahko priklopijo na električno omrežje preko ločeno kupljenega pretvornika. Zahteve ne veljajo za pralne in pralno-sušilne stroje z nazivno zmogljivostjo manjših od 2 kg. Namen uredbe je izboljšati energijsko in okoljsko učinkovitost teh izdelkov ter podpreti cilje krožnega gospodarstva skozi večje zahteve glede popravljivosti, recikliranja in varčne rabe virov.
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IEC 62512:2012 provides a globally applicable and agreed method to test the washing and drying function of washer-dryers. Although this standard is based on IEC 61121:2012 on tumble dryers and IEC 60456:2010 on clothes washers, it specifies the conditions needed to test the combined function of washing and drying. The main elements of this standard are: - the definition of the loads to be tested in continuous and interrupted operation cycles; - the method for testing automatic and not automatic operation of the drying cycles; - the way to handle the load for interrupted operation cycles; - the correction to be applied to test results for continuous and interrupted operation cycles.
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IEC 62512:2012 provides a globally applicable and agreed method to test the washing and drying function of washer-dryers. Although this standard is based on IEC 61121:2012 on tumble dryers and IEC 60456:2010 on clothes washers, it specifies the conditions needed to test the combined function of washing and drying. The main elements of this standard are: - the definition of the loads to be tested in continuous and interrupted operation cycles; - the method for testing automatic and not automatic operation of the drying cycles; - the way to handle the load for interrupted operation cycles; - the correction to be applied to test results for continuous and interrupted operation cycles.
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IEC 62512:2012 provides a globally applicable and agreed method to test the washing and drying function of washer-dryers. Although this standard is based on IEC 61121:2012 on tumble dryers and IEC 60456:2010 on clothes washers, it specifies the conditions needed to test the combined function of washing and drying. The main elements of this standard are: - the definition of the loads to be tested in continuous and interrupted operation cycles; - the method for testing automatic and not automatic operation of the drying cycles; - the way to handle the load for interrupted operation cycles; - the correction to be applied to test results for continuous and interrupted operation cycles.
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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.
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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.
- Standard218 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Amendment69 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides a method for the evaluation of the rinsing effectiveness of household clothes washing machines, washer dryers and commercial washing machines. The amount of residual linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant (LAS) extracted from the unstained test swatches of the strips used in the washing performance test is determined. This is accomplished by measuring the ultraviolet (UV) light absorbance at the wavelength particular to LAS, a key ingredient of the detergent.
Assuming a fixed linear relationship between LAS amount and quantity of detergent mixture and using a concentration versus absorbance curve developed as part of this procedure, the absorbance values are then converted into detergent concentrations, which together with the test solution mass data, yields detergent quantities. This assumption is done, because in the frame of this test it is not possible to determine the exact amount of LAS involved, even in the concentration curves, but only the amount of detergent used.
On the textiles, this linear relationship is not given, but it is nevertheless used to express the amount of LAS as determined by UV light absorbance measurements in terms of a detergent amount.
- Technical specification42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides a method for the evaluation of the rinsing effectiveness of household clothes washing machines, washer dryers and commercial washing machines. The amount of residual linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant (LAS) extracted from the unstained test swatches of the strips used in the washing performance test is determined. This is accomplished by measuring the ultraviolet (UV) light absorbance at the wavelength particular to LAS, a key ingredient of the detergent. Assuming a fixed linear relationship between LAS amount and quantity of detergent mixture and using a concentration versus absorbance curve developed as part of this procedure, the absorbance values are then converted into detergent concentrations, which together with the test solution mass data, yields detergent quantities. This assumption is done, because in the frame of this test it is not possible to determine the exact amount of LAS involved, even in the concentration curves, but only the amount of detergent used. On the textiles, this linear relationship is not given, but it is nevertheless used to express the amount of LAS as determined by UV light absorbance measurements in terms of a detergent amount.
- Technical specification42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Amendment69 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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An EU Regulation is a binding legislative act that must be applied in its entirety across the European Union. Unlike directives, regulations do not need to be transposed into national law and are directly applicable in all member states. Regulations are used when uniform application across all EU countries is essential.
Regulation 2019/2023 covers "COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/2023 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for household washing machines and household washer-dryers pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 18 standards associated with this regulation.
Harmonized standards under 2019/2023 are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2019/2023, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.