SIST EN 60456:2016

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2016
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SIST EN 60456:2011
SIST EN 60456:2011/AC:2011
Gospodinjski pralni stroji - Metode za merjenje funkcionalnosti
Clothes washing machines for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
Waschmaschinen für den Hausgebrauch - Verfahren zur Messung der
Gebrauchseigenschaften
Machines à laver le linge pour usage domestique - Méthodes de mesure de l'aptitude à
la fonction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60456:2016
ICS:
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 60456
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2016
ICS 97.060 Supersedes EN 60456:2011
English Version
Clothes washing machines for household use - Methods for
measuring the performance
(IEC 60456:2010 , modified)
Machines à laver le linge pour usage domestique - Waschmaschinen für den Hausgebrauch - Verfahren zur
Méthodes de mesure de l'aptitude à la fonction Messung der Gebrauchseigenschaften
(IEC 60456:2010 , modifiée) (IEC 60456:2010 , modifiziert)
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Contents
European foreword . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 9
5 Test conditions, materials, equipment and instrumentation . 15
5.2 Ambient conditions . 15
5.2.1 Electricity supply . 15
5.2.2 Water supply . 15
5.4.2 Reference machine . 15
5.5 Instrumentation and accuracy . 16
5.5.2 Instruments . 16
5.5.3 Measurements . 17
6 Preparation for testing . 17
6.2 Test washing machine and reference machine preparation . 17
6.3 Detergent . 18
6.4 Test loads . 18
7 Performance measurements – general requirements . 19
8 Tests for performance . 20
8.1 General . 20
8.2 Test procedure for performance tests . 20
8.4 Measurements to determine water extraction performance . 21
8.5 Measurements to determine rinsing performance . 21
8.6 Measurements to determine water and energy consumption and programme
time . 21
9 Assessment of performance . 22
9.1 General . 22
9.2 Evaluation of washing performance . 22
9.3 Evaluation of water extraction performance . 22
9.4 Evaluation of rinsing performance . 22
9.5 Evaluation of water and energy consumption and programme time . 22
11 Data to be reported . 22
Annex A (normative) Specification of stain test strips with standardized soiling . 23
Annex D (normative) Reference machine specification . 24
Annex G (normative) The bone-dry method of conditioning . 25
Annex H (normative) Folding and loading the test load . 26
Annex I (normative) Calculation of weighted average age of the cotton base load . 27
Annex L (informative) Measurement of energy consumption in low power modes of
washing machines . 28
Annex M (informative) Testing procedure for manual washing machines . 28
Annex N (informative)  Procedure to determine test load size where rated capacity is
not declared . 28
Annex O (informative) Additional evaluation of washing performance . 29
Annex S (normative) Test report – data to be reported . 30
Annex ZA (normative) Test procedure for a combined test sequence of cotton 40 °C
and cotton 60 °C with full load and partial load . 31

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Annex ZB (normative)  Tolerances and control procedures . 69
Annex ZC (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications . 70
Annex ZZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the
energy labelling re-quirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No
1061/2010 aimed to be covered . 72
Annex ZZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the
ecodesign requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010 aimed to
be covered . 74
Bibliography . 76

European foreword
This document (EN 60456:2016) consists of the text of IEC 60456:2010 prepared by SC 59D
“Home laundry appliances” of IEC/TC 59 "Performance of household and similar electrical ap-
pliances”, together with the common modifications prepared by CLC/TC 59X "Performance of
household and similar electrical appliances".

The following dates are fixed:

(dop) 2016-12-14
• latest date by which this document has to be imple-
mented at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2018-12-14
with this document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 60456:2011.
Significant technical differences are:
a) the test procedure to measure power and energy consumption in left-on-mode and the
referenced standard has been corrected; (Z.A. 4.9);
b) deletion of RMS and two sided confidence level formulas (Z.A. 5.2);
c) corrections in evaluation of water extraction performance (formulas) are integrated (Z.A.
5.4);
d) corrections in evaluation of spin speed (formulas) are integrated (Z.A. 5.5);
e) corrections in evaluation of power and energy consumption measurements in left-on-
mode (formulas and references) are integrated (Z.A. 5.9);
f) Table ZA17: Correction of the reported precision;
g) Annex ZB is re-phrased;
h) the normative references in Annex ZC are updated;
i) new Annexes ZZA and ZZB.
This European Standard also specifies, as far as necessary, the test methods which shall be
applied in accordance with the COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No
1061/2010 implementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines and in accordance with the
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1015/2010 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household
washing machines.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in
IEC 60456:2010 are prefixed “Z”.
Annex ZA sets out the procedure to be applied for testing according to Commission Regula-
tions with regard to energy labelling and ecodesign and provides all necessary links to all rel-
evant clauses of this European Standard.
Annex ZB has been re-phrased and provides control procedures for checking measured val-
ues in comparison to values declared by the manufacturer and taking into account any permit-
ted tolerances.
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This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports Commission Regulation
(EU) No. 1015/2010 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1061/201.

For the relationship with Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1015/2010 and Commission Dele-
gated Regulation (EU) No. 1061/201 see informative Annex ZZA and ZZB, which are integral
parts of this document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60456:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a Eu-
ropean Standard with agreed common modifications.

COMMON MODIFICATIONS
2 Normative references
Add the following note:
NOTE Z1  Normative references to the relevant European Standards are listed in Annex ZC (normative).
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
Add the following new definitions:
3.1.Z1
full load
test load to be used for a combined test series according to Annex ZA, having a nominal
mass that is equal to the greatest amount of cotton textiles that may be washed using the
standard 60 °C cotton programme or the standard 40 °C cotton programme, as stated by the
manufacturer in the instruction manual or on the energy label supplied with the test washing
machine, whichever is higher
3.1.Z2
partial load
half of the full load for cotton textiles
3.1.Z3
treatment
combination of test load and programme to be used for a test run within a combined test
series
3.1.Z4
treatment 60½
standard 60 °C cotton programme with partial load
3.1.Z5
treatment 40½
standard 40 °C cotton programme with partial load
3.1.Z6
treatment 60
standard 60 °C cotton programme with full load
3.1.Z7
unstable left on mode
condition after opening the door, at the end of the programme where the power consumption
may change without any intervention by the end-user
3.1.Z8
post programme phases
phases after the end of programme defined to be used for the measurement of left on mode

3.1.Z9
post programme phase LU
phase after the end of programme defined to be used for the measurement of the unstable
left on mode
3.1.Z10
post programme phase LO
phase after the end of programme defined to be used for the measurement of the left on
mode
3.1.Z11
left on mode duration
time to revert automatically the machine to off mode after the end of the programme if the
test washing machine is equipped with a power management system
3.1.Z12
power management system
system within the test washing machine which reverts it automatically to off mode
3.1.Z13
rated value
value declared by the supplier

Note 1 to entry: This may be a declared value and/or a ecodesign limit value. Declared values are the values
required for the energy label and for the fiche.
3.1.Z14
limit value
rated value adjusted by the tolerance to give the maximum and/or minimum value to compare
with the measured result
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3.2 Symbols
Add the following new symbols:
3.2.Z1 Symbols relating to Annex ZA
rounding up/down to full integer values (no decimal places) as described in
[]
ISO 31-0
always rounding up to full integer values (no decimal places)

always rounding down to full integer values (no decimal places)

AE Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)
c
AW
Annual Water Consumption (l)
c
rated capacity to calculate the Standard Annual Energy Consumption of the
c
test washing machine
C sum of the average reflectance values (Y-values) for each test run
k
average value for the sum of the reflectance values for the treatments 40½ and
C
z
60½ with partial load
average sum of the reflectance values in each test run of the reference ma-
C
ref
chine out of all 5 runs
C average value for the sum of the reflectance values for the treatment 60
average value for the remaining moisture content for the combined test series
D
(%)
D remaining moisture content of test run i with full load (%)
i
maximum remaining moisture (%)
D max
average value for the remaining moisture content for the treatments 40½ and

D
z
60½ with partial load (%)
is the remaining moisture content of test run with partial base load part (part =

D
z, part
A, B) with treatment type z (z = 40½, 60½) in %
D
average for the remaining moisture content for treatment 40½ (%)
D
average value for the remaining moisture content for treatment 60½ (%)
average value for the remaining moisture content for treatment 60 with full load
D
(%)
Energy Efficiency Index of a test washing machine
EEI
i test run
I
Washing Efficiency Index for the combined test series
W
I
Washing Efficiency Index for the treatments 40½ and 60½ with partial load
W ,z
I Washing Efficiency Index for treatment 40½
W 40½
I
Washing Efficiency Index for treatment 60½
W 60½
I
Washing Efficiency Index for the treatment 60
W ,60
mass of the conditioned base load (g)
M
M mass of detergent used (g)
det
M
mass of base load before each test run (without test strips) (g)
dry
M
mass of the base load at the end of the test run i (i = 1,2,3) (g)
r,i
M
mass of the conditioned partial load (Part A or Part B) (g)
part
is the mass at the end of the test run with partial base load part (part = A, B)

M
r
z , part
with treatment type z (z = 40½, 60½) in g
Mn
nominal partial test load mass (kg)
part
n
number of test runs per treatment
n
number of pillowcases in Part A
A,PC
n
number of sheets in Part A
A,SH
n
number of stain test strips in Part A
A,STS
n
number of towels in Part A
A,T
n
number of pillowcases in Part B
B,PC
n
number of sheets in Part B
B,SH
n
number of stain test strips in Part B
B,STS
n
number of towels in Part B
B,T
n number of pillowcases at rated test load mass
PC
n
number of sheets at rated test load mass
SH
n
number of towels at rated test load mass
T
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part
partial load identifier (part = A,B)
p
laboratory supply water pressure cold (kPa)
c
p laboratory supply water pressure hot (if connected) (kPa)
h
value for the average power for the 2 post programme phases (LU and LO) for
P
LU ,z
the treatments 40½, 60½ and 60 (W)
P
average power during post programme phase LU (W)
LU
P average power during post programme phase LO (W)
LO
P
average power during post programme phase LO per treatment (W)
LO,z
average value for left on mode power during post programme phase X for the
P
LX
combined test series (W)
P
average power in post programme phase X for treatment 40½ (W)
LX 40½
P average power in post programme phase X for treatment 60½ (W)
LX 60½
P
average power in post programme phase X for treatment 60 (W)
LX 60
P average value for left on mode power for the combined test series (W)
O
P
average power in the off mode per treatment (W)
O,z
P
average energy consumption for treatment 40½ (W)
O40½
P
average energy consumption for treatment 60½ (W)
O60½
P average energy consumption for treatment 60 (W)
O60
r
sum of squared residuals per treatment
40½,60½,60
r
residual per treatment
x
S average value for the maximum spin speed for the combined test series (rpm)
SAE Standard Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)
C
S maximum spin speed of test run I with treatment type p (p = 60) (rpm)
i
lowest value for the maximum spin speed (rpm)
S max
average value for the maximum spin speed for the treatments 40½ and 60½
S
z
with partial load (rpm)
S
maximum spin speed of test run i with treatment type z (z = 40½, 60½) (rpm)
z,i
S
average maximum spin speed for the treatment 40½ (rpm)
S
average maximum spin speed for the treatment 60½ (rpm)
average value for the maximum spin speed for the treatment 60 with full load
S
(rpm)
s
standard deviation per treatment
x
Std standard deviation per test series
Y
t ambient temperature (test room) (°C)
a
t measured average cold water inlet temperature (°C)
c
t
measured average hot water inlet temperature (°C)
h
t programme time for test run i with treatment type z (z = 60) (min)
i
t
measurement time for post programme phase LU (min)
mLU
t measurement time for post programme phase LO (min)
mLO
t
measurement time in off mode for each treatment (min)
m,z
t main wash duration (min)
MW
average value for the programme time for the treatments 40½ and 60½ with
t
z
partial load (min)
t
programme time for test run i with treatment type z (z = 40½, 60½) (min)
z,i
t average programme time for treatment 40½ (min)
40½
average programme time for treatment 60½ (min)
t
60½
t average programme time for treatment 60 (min)
average value for left on duration (min)
t
L
t left on duration for treatment 40½ (min)
L40½
t left on duration for treatment 60½ (min)
L60½
t
left on duration for treatment 60 (min)
L60
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t
average value for the programme time for the combined test series (min)
t
“Student T” factor for 4 degrees of freedom for a confidence level of 95 %, is

t
4,1−α / 2
2,776
V
pooled mean (weighted mean) per test series
V
volume of cold water used during the main wash (l)
cm
V
volume of supply hot water used during the main wash (l)
hm
V volume of cold water used in the test (l)
ct
V
volume of supply hot water used in the test (l)
ht
V total water consumption for test run i with treatment type p (p = 60) in min
i
V water consumption during the main wash (l)
m
V
total water consumption for test run i with treatment type z (l)
z,i
average value for the total water consumption for the treatments 40½ and 60½
V
z
with partial load (l)
average value for the total water consumption for the treatment 60 with full
V
load (l)
V average water consumption for treatment 40½ (l)
40½
V average water consumption for treatment 60½ (l)
60½
V
average value for the total water consumption for the combined test series (l)
total
average value per treatment
x
x value for each test run of the treatment
i
average value per treatment
x
40½,60½,60
W
is the total electrical energy metered during the test (kWh)
et
average value for the total energy consumption for the treatments 40½ and

W
z
60½ with partial load (kWh)
total energy consumption for test run i with treatment type z (z = 40½, 60½)
W
z,i
(kWh)
W
total energy consumption for test run i with treatment type z (z = 60) (kWh)
i
W average value for energy consumption for treatment 60 (kWh)
average value for energy consumption for treatment 40½ (kWh)
W
40½
W average value for energy consumption for treatment 60½ (kWh)
60½
W
average value for total energy consumption without hot water (kWh)
total,cold
W average value for total energy consumption for the combined test series (kWh)
total
W
energy consumption during post programme phase LU per treatment (Wh)
LU ,z
W
energy consumption during post programme phase LO per treatment (Wh)
LO,z
W
energy consumption in off mode per treatment (Wh)
O,z
treatment type
z
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5 Test conditions, materials, equipment and instrumentation
5.1 General
Add
Rounding rules that are given in the regulation supersede standardization.
5.2 Ambient conditions
5.2.1 Electricity supply
Replace the text under 5.2.1 as follows:
The supply voltage to each test washing machine shall be maintained throughout the test at
230 V ± 1 % or at 400 V ± 1 % as defined by the manufacturer’s installation guide. If more
than one option for installation is available and no clear indication for testing is given, the
supply voltage shall be 230 V ± 1 %. The supply voltage measured during the tests shall be
recorded.
NOTE Z1  In the case of a fixed cable, the plug (or the end of the cable) is the reference point at which the supply
voltage shall be maintained.
The supply frequency to each test washing machine shall be maintained at 50 Hz ± 1 %
throughout the test.
5.2.2 Water supply
5.2.2.2 Water hardness
Add after the first paragraph the following new paragraph:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA water with a total hardness of
(2,5 ± 0,2) mmol/l (hard water) shall be used.
5.2.2.3 Water temperature
Add after NOTE 1 the following new paragraph:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA the temperature of the hot water supply
(if applicable) shall be set according to declaration given by the manufacturer (± 2 K) in the
instruction manual. If no clear indication is given, the hot water supply temperature shall be
set at (60 ± 2) °C.
When the manufacturer specifies a hot water temperature range, which includes (60 ± 2) °C,
the hot water temperature shall be set at (60 ± 2) °C. When the manufacturer specifies a hot
water temperature range, which does not include (60 ± 2) °C, the hot water temperature shall
be set at the end of the temperature range which is closest to (60 ± 2) °C. When the manufac-
turer specifies a single temperature with a tolerance, then that temperature shall be used.
The hot and cold water inlet supply temperature (as applicable) shall be determined as close
as possible to the point of connection of each test washing machine to the laboratory water
supply system.
Add at the end the following new paragraph and replace NOTE 2 as follows:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA the water supply system shall be config-
ured so that the temperature of all water entering the inlet hose of the test washing machine
is within specified tolerance with the exception of up to 250 ml of each increment. A tempera-
ture recording system shall record inlet water temperature at intervals of no less than once
per second.
NOTE 2 Clause 8 requires water temperatures and volumes to be recorded on a continuous basis during filling in
order to determine weighted average temperature.

5.4.2 Reference machine
Add after NOTE 1 the following new paragraph:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA only type 1 shall be used.
5.5 Instrumentation and accuracy
5.5.2 Instruments
Add a new row at the end of the table below:
Parameter Unit Minimum Minimum Additional re-
resolu- accuracy quirements
tion
Mass
Full test load mass or base g 2 g ± 5 g -
load mass above 3 kg
Individual load items, full test g 0,5 g ± 1 g -
load mass or base load mass
less than or equal to 3 kg
Detergent mass g 0,05 g ± 0,1 g -
Titration mass g 0,005 g ± 0,01 g -
Temperature
Ambient temperature °C 0,1 °C ± 1 K -
Water temperature °C 0,1 °C ± 0,6 K -
Ambient humidity % (RH) 1 % (RH) ± 3 % The specifications
(RH) shall be met over a
temperature range
of 15 °C to 25 °C.
Water volume (water inlet) L 0,1 L ± 2 % Separate metering
for hot and cold
inlets, where appli-
cable
NOTE Devices using
viscosity should be cali-
brated at the actual
nominal temperature
± 5 °C, and the nominal
flow rate. Liquid vol-
umes for titration are
covered by the specifi-
cation for mass in 5.4.1.
Water pressure kPa 10 kPa ± 5 % -
Time s 5 s ± 1 % -
Spin speed rpm 1 rpm ± 1 % -
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5.5.3 Measurements
Replace the fifth row in the following table as follows:

Parameter Unit Minimum Additional requirements
accuracy
Total water hardness mmol/L ± 2 % -
Electrical energy
Programme energy kWh ± 1 % Due to distortion of the voltage
and current wave forms caused
by inductive devices such as
motor controls specific require-
ments for energy meters are
necessary. See e.g.
EN 62053-21 for more infor-
mation.
Off mode and left on mode W Measurement instrumentation for off mode
power and left on mode power are described in
EN 50564
pH - ± 0,05 The accuracy requirement shall
be met over a temperature range
of 15 °C to 25 °C.
6 Preparation for testing
6.2 Test washing machine and reference machine preparation

6.2.1.3 Preparation of the test washing machine for a test series

Replace the second paragraph by:
Any filters shall be thoroughly cleaned before each test series. Prior to the test series (not
less than one day in advance but not more than two week in advance and without any other
run before the test series is started) a cleaning run shall be undertaken on a programme
with the maximum wash temperature set and setting maximum main wash water level if appli-
cable without load and without detergent. After the cleaning run the machine shall stay stand-
ing at the stable laboratory ambient temperature until the test series is finished.

6.2.1.4 Preparation of the test machine for a test run

Replace the second paragraph by:
The test washing machine shall be at laboratory ambient temperature at the beginning of
each test run. It shall be accepted that this requirement has been met if the internal surface
temperature of the test washing machine drum is at ambient air temperature of the test
room, or if the test washing machine has been left open and standing at the stable laborato-
ry ambient temperature for not less than 2 h.
Add after the second paragraph the following note:
NOTE Z1  Refer to Annex ZA for the exact order and timing of the combined test series.

6.2.2 Reference machine
Add after the second paragraph the following:

Lint blocking the drain valve shall be removed completely before starting a test series. The
water filter of the supply valve shall be cleaned. A cotton 60 °C programme without load and
detergent shall be run to remove residuals.
NOTE Z1 It is recommended not to use the reference machine for any other purpose (e.g. rinsing loads) between
the test runs of a reference test series.
Before each test run, any detergent dispenser shall be clean and dry prior to the addition of
detergent.
At each run it shall be checked that no detergent remains in the detergent dispenser. It shall
be ensured that in the reference machine the detergent is totally dispensed during the water
intake for the main wash. If detergent remains in the dispenser after the initial fill, then that
test run shall not be valid.
6.3 Detergent
6.3.2 Detergent dose
Replace Table 1 as follows:
Table 1 – Detergent dose
Load type and pro- Test washing Reference ma- Test washing Reference ma-
gramme machine dose chine dose machine dose chine dose
hard water hard water soft water soft water
(refer to 5.2.2.2) (refer to 5.2.2.2) (refer to 5.2.2.2) (refer to 5.2.2.2)
Cotton, Synthetics/Blends 40 g + 12 g/kg 110 g 27 g + 8 g/kg 74 g
Wool 54 g + 16 g/kg 70 g 36 g + 11 g/kg 47 g

Add after Table 1 the following note:

NOTE Z1 The detergent dose applies for tests with full test load and partial test load.

6.4 Test loads
6.4.1 General
Add after Figure 2 the following:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA Figure 2 applies except that there are
7 valid test runs within a test series.
NOTE Z1 The aging of test loads is not different for the combined test procedure (a test series consisting of
7 test runs) as described in Annex ZA compared to a test series consisting of 5 test runs due to the fact that each
item of the base load is used 5 times.

6.4.3.2 Average age requirements for cotton base load items
Add at the end of this subclause the following new paragraph:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA the weighted average age limitations for
the base load apply only for full load and not for partial load. Annex I applies only for full
load and not for partial load.
6.4.4 Normalization of base load items before a new test series
6.4.4.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following note:
NOTE Z1 It is not recommended to use the same reference machine for pre-treatment / normalization of test
loads and for reference test series. Other washing machines of equivalent characteristics maybe used instead of
the reference machine for pre-treatment and normalization of the test loads after correlation tests.

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6.4.6 Test load composition
6.4.6.1 Cotton test load composition
Add after the second paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA Table 2 applies to define the full base
load for a test series. Refer to Annex ZA regarding the splitting of the full base load for the
tests with partial load and for the related number of strips and the number of sheets, pillow
cases and towels to be used for Part A and Part B of the partial loads.
6.4.6.3 Polyester test load mass for wool programmes
Replace Table 4 as follows:
Table 4 – Number of items in the wool programme test load for various test load masses
Number of
Required test load Approximate base Number of wool
mass load mass shrinkage speci- polyester base
a
mens
kg kg load items
1 0,95 3 27
1,5 1,45 3 42
2 1,95 3 56
2,5 2,45 3 70
3 2,95 3 84
3,5 3,45 3 98
4 3,95 3 113
4,5 4,45 3 127
5 4,95 3 141
a
Number shall be adjusted to make the base load mass as close as possible to the
required base load mass. The mass of base load items can be expected to de-
cline slightly with increasing age.

7 Performance measurements – general requirements
Add at the end of Clause 7 the following:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA the following parameters shall be se-
lected:
The load type shall be cotton.
The following parameters shall be measured for the test washing machine using a combined
test series consisting of 7 runs and using two load sizes (full load and partial load) as set
out in Annex ZA:
– washing performance;
– water extraction performance;
– spin speed;
– programme time;
– energy consumption and water consumption.
NOTE Z1 A measurement procedure including rinsing performance (soluble components) for a combined test se-
ries as set out in Annex ZA is currently not available.
The same parameters shall be measured for the reference washing machine using a com-
mon single test series consisting of 5 runs as set out in Clause 8 and using a 5 kg cotton test
load as defined for the reference washing machine.
The evaluation of these parameters for the test washing machine is specified in Annex ZA.
The evaluation of these parameters for the reference washing machine is specified in
Clause 9.
Programmes to be tested on the test washing machine:
A standard 60 °C cotton programme and a standard 40 °C cotton programme for normally
soiled load shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ instruction. Exactly the same
programme setting for the standard 60 °C cotton programme shall be used for the tests with
full load and for the tests with partial load.
Relevant reference programme on the reference machine shall be cotton 60 °C. Ready
made programme memory card including the cotton 60 °C reference programme shall be
obtained from the manufacturer of the new reference machine and be labelled
EN 60456:2011.
Selected water hardness shall be hard water – refer to 5.2.2.2.
8 Tests for performance
8.1 General
Add before the NOTE the following paragraph:
For the combined test series additional requirements for the test procedure of the test wash-
ing machine are included in Annex ZA.

Add at the end of 8.1 the following:
When an airborne acoustical noise measurement is required, it shall be measured according
to EN 60704-2-4.
8.2 Test procedure for performance tests
8.2.1 Test conditions, materials and preparation for testing
8.2.2 Test load and loading
Add at the end of this subclause the following:
The loading sequence to be used for the combined test series according to Annex ZA shall
be in accordance with the requirements of Annex H; the loading sequence table relevant for
partial loads is given in Annex ZA.

8.2.4 Test procedure
Add after the first paragraph the following:
For the combined test series refer to Annex ZA regarding the sequence and order of parallel
runs of test washing machine and reference machine.

Add before the last 2 paragraphs the following:
In the case of automatic washing machines, no user intervention shall take place between the
start and the end of the programme.

8.2.5 Test series
Add after the first paragraph the following:
The combined test series consisting of seven complete test runs in the order as defined in
Annex ZA shall be carried out on the test washing machine using the selected programmes.
A test series of five test runs is carried out on the reference machine using cotton 60 °C as
reference programme.
After drying the load shall be left at ambient conditions for at least 5 hours before loading the
machine for the next test run.

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Add before the NOTE the following:
For the combined test series in case of invalid runs for the test washing machine the num-
ber of test runs permitted is 8 or 9 under specific conditions as set out in Annex ZA.
Add before the paragraph before Figure 4 the following:
For the combined test series specific validity criteria for test runs and the whole test series
of the test washing machine are set out in Annex ZA.
Add before Figure 4 the following:
For the combined test series a schematic representation of a test series consisting of 7 test
runs for the test washing machine is set out in Figure ZA.2.
8.4 Measurements to determine water extraction performance
8.4.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series additional requirements for the measurement of water extraction
performance of the test washing machine are included in Annex ZA.

8.5 Measurements to determine rinsing performance
8.5.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following note:
NOTE Z1 For the combined test series according to Annex ZA there are no requirements for the measurement of
rinsing performance of the test washing machine included. A measurement procedure including rinsing perfor-
mance (soluble components) for a combined test series as set out in Annex ZA is currently not available.

8.6 Measurements to determine water and energy consumption and programme time
8.6.1 General
Add after the fourth paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series specific requirements for the measurement of water consump-
tion, energy consumption (including off mode and left on mode) and programme time of the
test washing machine are included in Annex ZA.

8.6.2 Procedure
Add after the third paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA a test series consists of seven com-
plete test runs for the measurement of water consumption, energy consumption and pro-
gramme time of the test washing machine.
9 Assessment of performance
9.1 General
Add before the last paragraph the following:
For the combined test series additional requirements for evaluation for the test washing
machine are included in Annex ZA.
NOTE Z1 A measurement procedure including rinsing performance (soluble components) for a combined test se-
ries as set out in Annex ZA is currently not available. Therefore 8.5 and 9.4 are not listed for additional require-
ments in Annex ZA.
9.2 Evaluation of washing performance
Add after the second paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series additional steps of evaluation for the test washing machine
are included in Annex ZA. Steps a) and b) are calculated for the test machine. Steps a) to d)
below are calculated for the reference machine which has been operated in parallel.

9.3 Evaluation of water extraction performance
Add after the first paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series the evaluation for the test washing machine is included in An-
nex ZA.
9.4 Evaluation of rinsing performance
9.4.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following note:
NOTE Z1 For the combined tests series according to Annex ZA there are no requirements for the measurement
of rinsing performance of the test washing machine included in Annex ZA. An evaluation method for rinsing perfor-
mance (soluble components) of a combined test series as set out in Annex ZA is currently not available.
9.5 Evaluation of water and energy consumption and programme time
9.5.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series the evaluation for the test washing machine is included in An-
nex ZA.
11 Data to be reported
Add after the first paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series data to be reported for the test washing machine are included
in Annex ZA. The relevant data for the reference machine shall be reported according to An-
nex S.
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Annex A
(normative)
Specification of stain test strips with standardized soiling

A.4 Stain test strips
A.4.2 Soil checking after deposition of soil

Replace the NOTE at the end of this subclause as follows:

NOTE The unsoiled reflectance prior to soiling is given in A.2.3.2.

A.5 Marking of stain test strips and accompanying data

Replace the third indent as follows:

• reflectance value of the non-soiled fabric (see A.2.3.2);

Annex D
(normative)
Reference machine specification
D.1 Specification of the reference washing machines and method of use
D.1.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA only type 1 shall be used.

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Annex G
(normative)
The bone-dry method of conditioning

G.3 Bone dry procedure – Electric dryers
Add at the end the following:
Before using textiles for the combined test series according to Annex ZA they shall be at am-
bient temperature.
NOTE Z1  This can be done by leaving textiles in ambient for 5 h.

Annex H
(normative)
Folding and loading the test load

H.1 General
Add after the first paragraph the following new one:
For the combined test series according to Annex ZA Annex H applies for folding items, for
loading the full test load for treatment 60 into the test washing machine and for loading the
test load into the reference machine. Annex ZA sets out the method for loading partial test
loads into the test washing machine.
H.3 Loading items into the washing machine – general rules
H.3.2.2 Items with attached strip
H.3.2.2.1 General
Replace the paragraph under H.3.2.2.1 as follows:
Load items which have stain test strips attached (e.g. towel for cotton load, pillowcase for
synthetics/blends load) are always laid flat in the washing machine with the 4 soils of the
stain test strip facing upwards. Load items with stain test strips attached should not be placed
one top of each other.
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Annex I
(normative)
Calculation of weighted average age of the cotton base load

I.1 Determination of the weighted average age
Add at the end the following note:
NOTE Z1  For the combined test series according to Annex ZA Annex I applies only for full load and not for
partial load.
Replace the titles of Annex L, Annex M and Annex N as follows:
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