1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the test methods that has to be applied in accordance
with the Commission Directive 96/60/EC of 19 September 1996 implementing Council Directive
92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household combined washer-driers.
It deals with
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– performance criteria for the complete operation cycle of a 60 °C cotton wash programme as specified in EN 60456:2011 and a drying cycle based on the “Dry cotton programme“ as specified in EN 61121:2013,
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– tolerances for the verification procedure.
This European Standard is concerned neither with safety nor with performance requirements.
NOTE Washer-dryers for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes are within the scope of this standard, but machines for commercial laundries are not included.