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Abstract

Specifies the method of determining the performance characteristics of electric clothes washing machines intended for household and similar use. This Standard is not intended for the evaluation or comparison of the performance of detergents or other laundry aids. This Standard does not specify safety requirements.

Scope

This Standard specifies the method of determining the performance characteristics of electric clothes washing machines intended for household and similar use.
This Standard is not intended for the evaluation or comparison of the performance of detergents or other laundry aids.
This Standard does not specify safety requirements.
Examples of appliances covered by this Standard are both horizontal and vertical axis single bowl machines, twin tub units and the washing function of combination washer/dryer units.
In particular, this Standard—
(a) states and defines the principal performance characteristics of electric clothes washing machines, which are—
(i) soil removal;
(ii) water extraction;
(iii) severity of washing;
(iv) energy and water consumption;
(v) degree of vibration;
(vi) rinse performance; and
(vii) standby power.
(b) specifies the standard methods of measuring these characteristics; and
(c) sets levels of acceptable performance.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-015
Under Revision	DR 08222 DR 06723 CP DR 07223
Supersedes	DR 05251 AS/NZS 2040.1 Supp 1:1998 (R2016)