EN 60335-2-7:2010

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2010
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements
for washing machines
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-7:
Besondere Anforderungen für Waschmaschinen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-7: Règles particulières
pour les machines à laver le linge
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-7:2010
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.060;13.120 Supersedes EN 60335-2-7:2003 + corr. Jul.2003 + A1:2004 + A2:2006

English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
(IEC 60335-2-7:2008, modified)

Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-7: Besondere Anforderungen
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les für Waschmaschinen
machines à laver le linge (IEC 60335-2-7:2008, modifiziert)
(CEI 60335-2-7:2008, modifiée)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-11-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2010 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-7:2010 E
Foreword
The text of document 61/3564/FDIS, future edition 7 of IEC 60335-2-7, prepared by IEC Technical
Committee 61, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote.
A draft amendment was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 61, Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances. It was discussed during the meetings of CENELEC TC 61 in Malaga in
June 2007, in Berlin in November 2007, in Kista in June 2008 and in London in December 2008, when it
was decided to submit a draft for an amendment to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
The combined texts were approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-7 on 2009-11-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60335-2-7:2003 + corr. July 2003 + A1:2004 + A2:2006.
The principal changes compared to EN 60335-2-7:2003 are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the text of some notes has been converted to normative text;
– the spillage test has been made applicable to all washing machines (15.2);
– additional requirements concerning the accessibility of mechanical release mechanisms have been
added (22.105);
– requirements for washing machines employing an electrolyte, instead of detergent, have been
introduced in Annex CC.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates are applicable:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2010-11-01
- date on which national standards
conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-11-01
This part 2 has to be used in conjunction with EN 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety – Part 1: General requirements. It was established on the basis of the 2002 edition of that
standard. Amendments and revisions of Part 1 have also to be taken into account and the dates when
such changes become applicable will be stated in the relevant amendment or revision of Part 1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 60335-1, so as to convert it into the
European Standard: Safety requirements for electric washing machines.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies as far as is
reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text of
Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 1 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including those in a
replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.;
– subclauses, notes and annexes that are additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter Z.

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NOTE 2 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the associated noun
are also in bold.
There are no special national conditions causing a deviation from this European Standard, other than
those listed in Annex ZA to EN 60335-1.
There are no national deviations from this European Standard, other than those listed in Annex ZB to
EN 60335-1.
p NOTE In this document, p is used in the margin to indicate instructions for preparing the printed version.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-7:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
p Replace by:
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar
use, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for
single-phase washing machines and 480 V for other washing machines, in this standard generally
referred to as appliances.
This standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use
employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in
Annex CC.
Appliances not designed for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to
the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, on farms and for communal use
in blocks of flats are within the scope of this standard.
This standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all
persons in and around the home. However, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction,
– children playing with the appliance.
This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended to be used in laundrettes,
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes (EN ISO 10472-2),
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence
of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for washing machines intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary,
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible
for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities,
– for washing machines having a separate spin container for water extraction, EN 60335-2-4 is also applicable,
– for washing machines having a drying function, EN 60335-2-11 is also applicable,
– if an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered by another Part 2 of EN 60335,
the relevant Part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on
the other is taken into account.

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2 Normative refrerences
p Delete the reference to IEC 60456.
3 Definitions
p Add:
3.Z101
washing machine
appliance for cleaning and rinsing of textiles using water which may also have a means of extracting
excess water from the textiles
3.Z102
agitator washing machine
washing machine in which the textiles are substantially immersed in the washing water, the mechanical
action being produced by a device moving about or along its vertical axis with a reciprocating motion (an
agitator). This device usually extends above the maximum water level
3.Z103
horizontal drum washing machine
washing machine in which the textiles are placed in a horizontal or inclined drum and partially immersed
in the washing water, the mechanical action being produced by rotation of the drum about its axis, the
movement being either continuous or periodically reversed
3.Z104
impeller washing machine
washing machine in which the textiles are substantially immersed in the washing water, the mechanical
action being produced by a device rotating about its axis continuously or reversing after a number of
revolutions (an impeller). The uppermost point of this device is substantially below the minimum water
level
3.Z105
washer-dryer
washing machine which includes also a means for drying the textiles, usually by heating and tumbling
3.Z106
spin extraction
water-extracting function by which water is removed from textiles by centrifugal force. This is usually
included as a function of a washing machine
11 Heating
p 11.7 In the paragraph starting with “The rest period”, delete the words “,including any braking time,”.
15 Moisture resistance
p 15.2 Add before the last paragraph:
For appliances having a working surface, the test is repeated with the appliance tilted at an angle of 2° in
relation to the position of normal use in the direction which is likely to be the most unfavourable.
The lid of top loading appliances is considered as a working surface if it is flat enough to put something
on.
18 Endurance
p 18.101 In the last paragraph, replace “20.103 to 20.105” by “20.103 and 20.104”.

19 Abnormal operation
p 19.13 In the last paragraph, replace “20.103 to 20.105” by “20.103 and 20.104”.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
p 20.101 Replace by:
20.101 For appliances of the drum type, the drum drive motor shall be de-energized before the opening
of the lid or door exceeds 50 mm.
If a removable or sliding lid is provided, the motor shall be de-energized as soon as the lid is removed or
displaced and it shall not be possible to start the motor unless the lid is in the closed position.
Compliance is checked by measurement and inspection.
p 20.103 Replace by:
20.103 For appliances of the drum type, it shall only be possible to energize the drum drive motor when
the lid or door is in the closed position.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test using test probe B of IEC 61032 in an attempt to
override the locking function.
p 20.104 Replace by:
20.104 It shall not be possible to open the lid or door of an appliance while the drum speed exceeds
60 r/min.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated empty or filled as specified for normal
operation, whichever is more unfavourable. The force determined during the test of 22.104 with the lid or
door locked is applied to the lid or door in an attempt to open it.
It shall not be possible to open the lid or door while the drum speed exceeds 60 r/min.
p 20.105 Delete.
21 Mechanical strength
p 21.101.2 In the last paragraph, replace “20.103 to 20.105” by “20.103 and 20.104”.
p 21.102 In the last paragraph, replace “20.103 to 20.105” by “20.103 and 20.104”.
p Annex DD Delete.
Bibliography
p Add the following notes to the standards mentioned:
IEC 60335-2-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60335-2-4.
IEC 60335-2-11 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60335-2-11.
IEC 60436 NOTE Harmonized as EN 50242/EN 60436.
IEC 60456 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60456:1994 + A11:1995 + A12:1997 (modified).
ISO 10472-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 10472-2.
ISO 13732-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 13732-1.

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p Add:
Annex ZC
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
Addition:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60730-2-12 2005 Automatic electrical controls for EN 60730-2-12 2006
(mod) household and similar use – + A11 2008
Part 2-12: Particular requirements for
electrically operated door locks
ISO 1817 2005 Rubber, vulcanized – Determination of – –
the effect of liquids
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IEC 60335-2-7
Edition 7.0 2008-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les machines à laver le linge

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
V
CODE PRIX
ICS 97.060; 13.120 ISBN 2-8318-9813-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.6
1 Scope.7
2 Normative references .8
3 Definitions .8
4 General requirement.9
5 General conditions for the tests .9
6 Classification.9
7 Marking and instructions.9
8 Protection against access to live parts.10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .10
10 Power input and current .10
11 Heating .10
12 Void.11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.12
14 Transient overvoltages .12
15 Moisture resistance .12
16 Leakage current and electric strength.13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .13
18 Endurance.13
19 Abnormal operation .14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .16
21 Mechanical strength .17
22 Construction .18
23 Internal wiring.19
24 Components .19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .19
26 Terminals for external conductors.19
27 Provision for earthing .20
28 Screws and connections .20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .20
30 Resistance to heat and fire.20
31 Resistance to rusting.20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.20
Annexes .
Annex AA (normative) Detergent and rinsing agent.22
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts.24
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines.26
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer .30
Bibliography.32

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FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2002 and its
Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2006). It constitutes a technical revision.

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The principal changes in this edition as compared with the sixth edition of IEC 60335-2-7 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the text of some notes in the identified subclauses has been converted to normative text
(3.1.9, 5.7, 10.1, 10.2, 11.7, 18.101, 19.101, 20.101, 20.103, 22.6, 22.101, 22.103,
22.104, 23.101, AA.1, AA.2 and Clause 4 of Annex BB);
– the spillage test has been made applicable to all washing machines (15.2);
– additional requirements concerning the accessibility of mechanical release mechanisms
have been added (22.105);
– requirements for washing machines employing an electrolyte, instead of detergent, have
been introduced in Annex CC;
– the requirements for power driven wringers have been moved to informative Annex DD.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/3564/FDIS 61/3653/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric washing
machines.
NOTE 2 The following annexes contain provisions suitably modified from other IEC or ISO standards.
Annex AA Detergent and rinsing agent IEC 60436 and IEC 60456
Annex BB Ageing test for elastomeric parts ISO 1817
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 3 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 4 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.

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A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 5 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 3.1.9: Different size cloths are used. The initial water temperature for machines without heating elements and
without a wringer is 71 °C (USA).
– 6.1: Class 01 appliances are allowed (China and Japan).
– 6.2: IPX0 appliances are allowed (Canada and USA).
– 11.7: The test durations are different (USA).
– 15.101: The test is different (USA).
– 19.7: Appliances without a programmer are operated until steady conditions are established (USA).
– 19.101: A redundant set of contacts is not required (USA).
– 22.6: The test is different (USA).
– 22.101: The test is carried out at twice the permissible inlet pressure or 2,0 MPa, whichever is higher (Norway).
– 22.101: The test is not carried out (USA).
– Annex AA: The detergent and rinsing agent are different (USA).
– Annex BB: Different tests are carried out (USA).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
NOTE 1 For example, if appliances within the scope of this Part 2
– have a separate spin container for water extraction, IEC 60335-2-4 is also applicable as far as is reasonable;
– have a drying function, IEC 60335-2-11 is also applicable is applicable as far as is reasonable.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 3 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household
and similar use, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being
not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
This standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and
similar use employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Additional requirements for these
appliances are given in Annex CC.
NOTE 101 Guidance is given in Annex DD for requirements that may be used to ensure an acceptable level of
protection against electrical and thermal hazards for washing machines fitted with a power driven wringer.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 102 Examples of such appliances are washing machines for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by washing
machines that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it
does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for washing machines intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements
may be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar
authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to
– washing machines intended exclusively for industrial purposes (ISO 10472-2);
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60456, Clothes washing machines for household use – Methods for measuring the
performance
IEC 60730-2-12:2005, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2:
Particular requirements for electrically operated door locks
ISO 1817:2005, Rubber, vulcanized – Determination of the effect of liquids
3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
The appliance is filled with dry textile material having a mass equal to the maximum mass
stated in the instructions, and with the maximum quantity of water for which it is constructed.
However, if the power input or current is higher when only 50 % of the textile material is used,
the appliance is operated with this load instead if this gives more unfavourable conditions
than the full load during the test of Clause 11.
NOTE 101 For some appliances incorporating a programmer, using the 50 % reduced load may result in automatic
selection of a reduced wash programme.
The temperature of the water is
– 65 C ± 5 °C for appliances without heating elements;
– 15 °C ± 5 °C for appliances without heating elements and intended for connection to the
cold water supply only;
– 15 °C ± 5 °C for other appliances.
If the appliance does not incorporate a programmer, the water is heated to 90 °C ± 5 °C or as
high as the construction will allow if lower, before starting the first washing period.
The textile material consists of pre-washed double-hemmed cotton sheets having dimensions
2 2
approximately 700 mm × 700 mm and a specific mass between 140 g/m and 175 g/m in the
dry condition.
For impeller type washing machines, if the textile material does not move properly during
operation,
– the quantity of textile material may be reduced until the maximum power input of the motor
is attained, or
– a textile material comprising pre-washed double-hemmed cotton sheets, having
dimensions of approximately 900 mm × 900 mm and a mass between 90 g/m and
110 g/m in the dry condition, may be used.
However, for impeller type washing machines, in case of doubt, the test is carried out using
the reduced quantity of textile material.

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4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
The relevant tests of 21.101, 21.102 and 22.104 shall be carried out on the same appliance
as that used for the test of Clause 18.
5.3 Addition:
The test of 15.101 is carried out before the test of 15.3.
The relevant tests of 21.101 and 21.102 are carried out before the test of Clause 18. The test
of 22.104 is carried out after the test of Clause 18.
5.7 Addition:
Doubt is considered to exist if the temperature of the water is within 6 K of the boiling point
and the difference between the temperature rise of the relevant part and the limit specified
does not exceed 25 K minus the room temperature.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Appliances shall be of class I, class II or class III.
6.2 Addition:
Appliances shall be at least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Appliances without automatic water level control shall be marked with the maximum water
level.
Appliances not intended for connection to the hot water supply and not provided with heating
elements shall be marked with the substance of the following:
CAUTION: Do not connect to the hot water supply.

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7.10 Addition:
If the off position is only indicated by letters, the word "off" shall be used.
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall specify the maximum mass of dry cloth in kilograms to be used in the
appliance.
7.12.1 Addition:
For washing machines having ventilation openings in the base, the installation instructions
shall state that the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
7.15 Addition:
The caution relating to connection to the hot water supply shall be on the appliance at its
point of attachment to the water supply.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Addition:
The selected representative period is the period, such as filling with water, washing, rinsing,
water extraction, spinning or braking, during which the power input is the highest.
10.2 Addition:
The selected representative period is the period, such as filling with water, washing, rinsing,
water extraction, spinning or braking, during which the current is the highest.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances incorporating a programmer are operated for three cycles with the programme that
results in highest temperature rises, with a rest period of 4 min between cycles.

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Other appliances are operated for three cycles, with a rest period of 4 min between cycles.
Each cycle consists of the following operations:
– for appliances without means for water washing;
extraction and for washing machines with
a hand-operated wringer,
– for appliances having a single drum for  washing followed by water extraction;
washing and water extraction,
– for appliances having separate drums for washing and water extraction separated by
washing and water extraction that cannot an additional 4 min rest period;
be used simultaneously,
– for appliances having separate drums for washing together with water extraction so
washing and water extraction that can be that the operations terminate simultaneously;
used simultaneously,
– for appliances having a single drum for
washing, water extraction and drying
• that allow the same quantity of textile washing followed by water extraction,
material to be washed and dried in the followed by drying;
drum,
• that, according to the instructions, washing followed by water extraction followed
only allow a portion of the washed by two drying periods, with an additional rest
textile material to be dried in the period of 4 min before each drying period. In
drum, this case only two cycles of operation are
carried out.
For appliances incorporating a timer, the washing period, the water extraction period and the
drying period are equal to the maximum period allowed by the timer.
For appliances without a timer,
– the washing period has a duration of
• 6 min, for washing machines of the continuously rotating impeller type,
• 18 min, for washing machines of the agitator type,
• 25 min for washing machines of the drum type, unless a longer period is stated in the
instructions;
– the water extraction period has a duration of 5 min.
The rest period, including any braking time, has a duration of 4 min.
After the specified sequence of operation, discharge pumps that are driven by a separate
motor and switched on and off manually, are subjected to three operating periods separated
by rest periods of 4 min. Each operating period is equal to 1,5 times the period necessary to
empty the appliance when filled to the maximum normal water level. The outlet of the water
discharge pipe is 900 mm above the floor.
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13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.2 Modification:
For stationary class I appliances, the leakage current shall not exceed 3,5 mA, or 1 mA/kW
of rated power input with a limit of 5 mA, whichever is greater.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.2 Replacement:
Appliances shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid in normal use does not affect their
electrical insulation even if an inlet valve fails to close.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
Appliances with type X attachment, except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross-sectional area specified
in Table 13.
Appliances intended to be filled with water by the user are completely filled with water
containing approximately 1 % NaCl. A further quantity of this solution equal to 15 % of the
capacity of the appliance or 0,25 l, whichever is greater, is poured in steadily over a period of
1 min.
Other appliances are operated until the maximum water level is reached, and 5 g of the
detergent specified in Annex AA is added for each litre of water in the appliance. The inlet
valve is held open and the filling is continued for 15 min after first evidence of overflow or
until the inflow is automatically stopped by other means.
For appliances that are loaded from the front, the door is then opened if this can be achieved
manually and without damage to the door interlock system.
For all appliances, 0,5 l of water containing approximately 1 % NaCl and 0,6 % of rinsing
agent, as specified in Annex AA, is poured over the top of the appliance, the controls being
placed in the on position. The controls are then operated through their
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