EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2025
Električni pomivalni stroji za gospodinjstva - Metode za merjenje učinkovitost
delovanja - Dopolnilo A11
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
Elektrische Geschirrspüler für den Hausgebrauch - Messverfahren für
Gebrauchseigenschaften
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes de mesure de l'aptitude à la
fonction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025
ICS:
97.040.40 Pomivalni stroji Dishwashers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60436:2025/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2025
ICS 97.040.40
English Version
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring
the performance
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes Elektrische Geschirrspüler für den Hausgebrauch -
de mesure de l'aptitude à la fonction Messverfahren für Gebrauchseigenschaften
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60436:2025; it was approved by CENELEC on 2025-07-30. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms, definitions and symbols” . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 5, “General conditions for measurements” . 4
3 Modifications to Clause 6, “Combined cleaning and drying performance tests” . 5
4 Modifications to Clause 7, “Combined cleaning and drying performance assessment” . 5
5 Modifications to Clause 8, “Energy consumption, water consumption, programme time“ . 6
6 Modifications to Clause 9, “Airborne acoustical noise” . 7
7 Modification to Annex A, “Place settings and serving pieces” . 7
8 Modification to Annex B, “Tableware specifications” and Annex D, “Pictures of soiled
items” . 7
9 Modification to Annex E, “Test additives” . 7
10 Modification to Annex F, “Microwave oven” . 7
11 Modifications to Annex K, “Additional aspects of energy consumption of dishwasher” . 7
12 Modifications to Annex L, “Suppliers of test materials” . 9
13 Modification to Annex P .12
14 Modification to Annex Q .12
15 Modification to Annex R .12
16 Modification to Annex T, “Instrumentation and accuracy” .12
17 Modification to Annex U .13
18 Modification to Annex V .13
19 Modification to Annex X .13
20 Modification to Annex Y .13
21 Addition of Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications” .13
22 Addition of Annex ZC, “Template for test report” and Annex ZD, “Uncertainty of
measurement” .14
Annex ZC (informative) Template for test report.15
Annex ZD (informative) Uncertainty of measurement .18
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025) has been prepared by CLC/TC 59X “Performance of household
and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2026-09-30
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026-09-30
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document modifies EN IEC 60436:2025.
EN IEC 60436:2025 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60436:2020:
— Implementation of a new reference machine, which better reflects modern dishwasher energy and water
saving technologies. Its ability to function as a reference machine for the cleaning assessment was
assessed in a Round Robin Test.
— Implementation of the new reference detergent type E, which better reflects market detergents formulations.
It includes upgraded enzymes and a lower content of silicates to reduce the alkalinity which simplifies the
worldwide transportation by avoiding dangerous goods labelling and therefore improves the usage all over
the world.
— Implementation of an alignment factor for the cleaning performance assessment as proposed in a scientific
study done by a university to align test results of the previous version to the new version of this standard
with the new reference system described above.
— Introduction of alternatives for the oven pan and knifes as the production of the current load items were
stopped.
— Improvement of the control of the room temperature due to a temperature measurement inside the
dishwasher prior to the start of the test programme.
— Update of the weight of different load items and the specified ranges to anneal the requirements in the
standard to the actual weight of the items.
— New requirements for the loading and handling instructions for test institutes.
— Update of supplier information annex.
— Update of Annex ZC Test report template and ZD Uncertainty of measurement.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60436:2025.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms, definitions and symbols”
Add to term entry 3.1.30 the following note to entry:
“Note 2 to entry: The terms “networked standby” and “standby mode in condition of networked standby” can be used
synonymously.”
2 Modifications to Clause 5, “General conditions for measurements”
Replace In 5.1.1 “General information” the second paragraph with the following:
“Refer to manufacturer’s instructions concerning relevant test conditions for the test machine, including
installation instructions, detergent amounts, rinse aid settings, water softener settings and any other
information relevant to identifying regeneration operations (if applicable), filter type, and loading
plans/instruction.”
Add in 5.1.1 “General information” the following paragraph after the second paragraph:
“Loading plans/instruction provided by the manufacturer containing additional loading parts or accessories that
are not intended to be applied by the user and that are not described in the user instructions shall be disregarded
for testing.”
Replace in 5.1.1 “General information” the first sentence of the third paragraph with the following:
“Performance tests according to this document are carried out on a conditioned machine (5.2), with a reference
machine running parallel with the test machine(s), i.e. at the same time under the same conditions using soil
prepared at the same time from the same batch.”
Add in 5.1.1 “General information” the following after the seventh paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the alternative test design concepts are not relevant.”
Replace the first paragraph of 5.2 “Sequence of test procedures and conditioning of the test machine“, with
the following:
“Before conducting performance tests on a dishwasher, it shall be operated for at least three cycles, using a
programme suitable for normally or heavily soiled tableware, with reference detergent (specified in 5.7) and
with reference rinse aid (specified in 5.8), to remove residues; a clean load or no load may be used.”
Add in 5.2 “Sequence of test procedures and conditioning of the test machine” the following sentences after
the first paragraph:
“Performance of an aged and/or used dishwasher can differ from a new and/or unused machine. Tracking the
history (storage, tests done, use cases, modifications to software and hardware, etc.) of the test machine is
recommended.”
Replace in 5.3.1.1 “Voltage” the paragraph with the following:
“The supply voltage of the test machine shall be set at 230 V and maintained within the range of ±1 %
throughout the test. The supply voltage measured during the tests shall be recorded.”
Replace in 5.3.1.2 “Frequency” the paragraph with the following:
“The supply frequency shall be set at 50 Hz and maintained within ±1 % throughout the test. The measured
frequency shall be reported.”
Replace in 5.4 “Test programme” the first paragraph with the following:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the programme to be tested for performance measurements
shall be the “ECO” programme which is intended to clean normally soiled tableware (standard cleaning and
drying cycle).
NOTE Z1 For noise testing see Clause 9.”
Replace in 5.5 “Ambient conditions” the relative humidity range with the following:
“—  Relative humidity: (55 ± 5) %”
Add in 5.6.2 “Water temperature” the following paragraph after the note:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the use of hot water is not permitted.”
Replace in 5.6.3 “Water hardness” the undated reference with the following dated reference:
“EN 60734:2012”
Add in 5.6.3 “Water Hardness” the following paragraph after the first paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, if the appliance is not equipped with a water softener, the hardest
water which is permitted by the manufacturer's instructions shall be used, otherwise only water of (2,5 ± 0,5)
mmol/l shall be used.”
Replace in 5.7 “Detergent” the undated reference with the following dated reference:
“ISO 607:1980”
Replace in 5.8 “rinse aid” the last sentence with the following:
“For machines without automatic dispensers, the rinse aid shall be added manually, if so recommended by
the manufacturer to the user and in accordance with their instructions.”
Add in 5.10 “Intermittently recurring functions” the following sentence at the beginning:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, this subclause does not apply.”
3 Modifications to Clause 6, “Combined cleaning and drying performance tests”
Add the following paragraph in 6.4.2.1 “General” after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, UHT milk shall be used.”
Add the following paragraph in 6.4.3.1 “General” after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, tea as described in Annex L shall be used.”
Add in 6.4.3.5 “Pre-drying for air drying method” the following paragraph after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, this subclause is not applicable.”
Add in 6.4.6.1 “General” the following paragraph after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, oat flakes as described in Annex L shall be used.”
Add in 6.4.6.3 “Application” the following paragraph after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the use of alternate load items is not permitted.”
Add in 6.4.7.1 “General” the following paragraph after the note:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, spinach as described in Annex L shall be used.”
Add in 6.5.3 “Air drying method” the following sentence after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, this subclause is not applicable.”
Add in 6.6.2 “Operating” the following paragraph after the third paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, filter cleaning during a test series is not permitted.”
4 Modifications to Clause 7, “Combined cleaning and drying performance
assessment”
Add in 7.1 “General requirements” the following after the last paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, Annexes Q and R are not relevant.”
Add in 7.3.4 “Assessing ln WC” the following sentence after the note:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, only the cleaning index without filter cleaning shall be used.”
5 Modifications to Clause 8, “Energy consumption, water consumption, programme
time“
Replace in 8.3.1 “General” the text with the following:
“When calculating the arithmetical mean value of the energy, water consumption and programme time for
dishwashers, where the regeneration of the water softener depends on demand and water hardness, and
does not take place on every cycle, test runs where regeneration took place within the test series shall be
disregarded when increased water, energy consumption and programme time are in line with manufacturer’s
instructions to the consumer in regard to the following points:
— The total impact on the quantity of water, and electrical energy and the period of time associated with one
complete regeneration;
— the frequency with which the water softener is regenerated;
— the moment(s) in time during the programme that the regeneration takes place.
The regeneration process may consist of several stages. It may start during one test run and finish during the
following test run. For this purpose, when the regeneration operation is in line with manufacturer’s instructions
to the consumer, test runs during which a regeneration operation took place within the test series shall be
disregarded for the purposes of calculating the mean consumption values. However, no more than two test
runs in a test series of five runs, and no more than three test runs in a test series of six to eight runs shall be
disregarded.
NOTE Z1 The information expected to be provided includes regeneration information regarding the water used for testing
according to this document.
NOTE Z2 The measured energy, water, and time of regeneration operations can vary. If these values differ by more
than 10 % from the consumption values provided by the manufacturer, then the laboratory can seek further guidance from
the manufacturer.
If the information provided by the manufacturer is not in line with the measurement or in the absence of
consumer information regarding the impact of regeneration operations on water, energy, and time, data from
all test runs shall be used for the calculation of the mean value for the test series.
In the test report, the test runs in which regeneration of the water softener occurred shall be identified.”
Replace in 8.3.2 “Energy consumption” the second paragraph with the following:
“The mean energy consumption shall be calculated from the energy consumption for every whole test run
except those test runs where a regeneration operation has been identified in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions to the consumer as described in 8.3.1.”
Replace in 8.3.4 “Water consumption” both paragraphs with the following:
“The mean water consumption shall be calculated from the water consumption for every whole test run except
those test runs where a regeneration operation has been identified in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions to the consumer as described in 8.3.1.”
Replace in 8.3.5 “Time” the second paragraph with the following:
“The mean programme time shall be calculated from the programme time for every whole test run except
those test runs where a regeneration operation has been identified in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions to the consumer as described in 8.3.1.”
6 Modifications to Clause 9, “Airborne acoustical noise”
Replace the text with the following:
“Where an airborne acoustical noise measurement is required, it shall be measured according to
EN IEC 60704-2-3:2025, Clause 6.”
For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the programme to be tested for airborne acoustical noise shall
be the “ECO” programme which is intended to clean normally soiled tableware (standard cleaning and drying
cycle), using reference detergent E, as described in Annex E, and the test load in accordance with 6.2 and
Annexes A and B.”
7 Modification to Annex A, “Place settings and serving pieces”
Add in the end of Clause A.2 “Test load specifications” the following sentence:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the use of alternate load items is not permitted.”
8 Modification to Annex B, “Tableware specifications” and Annex D, “Pictures of
soiled items”
Modify all ‘IEC’ references of included pictures to ‘EN’.
9 Modification to Annex E, “Test additives”
Replace the following sentence under Clause E.1 “General” with the following:
“Trademark information is provided for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an
endorsement by CENELEC of this trademark. Items of similar specification may be used if they can be shown
to lead to equivalent results.”
10 Modification to Annex F, “Microwave oven”
Replace in F.2 “Calibration of the microwave oven” both undated references with the following dated reference:
“EN IEC 60705:2024”.
11 Modifications to Annex K, “Additional aspects of energy consumption of
dishwasher”
Add the following sentence after the first paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the left-on mode is not relevant.”
Add the following sentence after the fifth paragraph:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the left-on mode is not relevant.”
Replace the undated references with a dated reference and replace “IEC” with “EN”:
“Power measurements for left-on mode, off mode, standby mode, standby mode in condition of networked
standby and delay start mode shall be made in accordance with the requirements of EN 50564:2011 and
EN IEC 63474:2023. However, subclause 5.3. (procedure) and the requirement defining air speed in subclause
4.2 (test room) of EN 50564:2011 shall not apply.”
Add the following sentence at the end of K.2 (Determination of left-on mode power):
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the left-on mode power is not relevant.”
Add the following sentence at the end of K.3 (Determination of left-on mode power duration):
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the left-on mode duration is not relevant.”
Replace the sixth paragraph in K.7 “Determination of delay start mode power” with the following:
“Electric power measurements in delay start mode shall commence at the earliest 15 min after the moment
the delay start mode is activated and shall continue for at least 10 min (delay start setting shall cover a minimum
of 25 min) and shall end at any time before the selected programme begins.”
Add the following sentence at the end Table K.1 “Measurement procedure for low power modes”:
“For energy labelling and ecodesign purposes, the left-on mode (step 20 to step 23) is not relevant.”
Add the following table at the end of Annex K:
“
Table Z.1 — Example for a test report covering data, parameters and results for the low power mode
measurements
Laboratory
Test date/ period
Test officer
Test number
Model/ appliance identification
Crest factor: 1,34 < CF < 1,49
Distortion factor (%): < 2 %
Symbol
Noted (n) Reported
Symbol as given in Unit Result
Measured (m) precision
regulation
General
Is off mode available? - - - n Yes/No
Is standby mode available? - - - n Yes/No
If standby mode is available, does it
- - - n Yes/No
include the display of information or status?
Is delay start available? - - - n Yes/No
...