ENERGY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES (IMPLEMENTING MEASURES) REGULATIONS

ENERGY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD

WASHING MACHINES (IMPLEMENTING MEASURES)

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 427.82

ENERGY LABELLING OF

HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES

(IMPLEMENTING MEASURES) REGULATIONS

20th July, 2011 *

LEGAL NOTICE 345 of 2011.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Energy Labelling of

H o u s e h o l d Wa s h i n g M a c h i n e s ( I m p l e m e n t i n g M e a s u r e s )

Regulations.

(2) These regulations shall be interpreted in terms of the

Indication by Labelling and Standard Product Information of the

Consumption of Energy and other Resources by Energy Related

Products Regulations, hereinafter referred to as "the Energy

Labelling Regulations".

(3) These regulations implement the requirements of

Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing

Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of

household washing machines.

(4) These regulations constitute an implementing measure

within the meaning of the Energy Labelling Regulations with

regard to the energy labeling of washing machines.

Based on Annex I of Directive 1997/17/EC

THE LABEL

1. The label shall be the relevant language version chosen from the following

illustrations

Notes concerning the label

2. The following notes define the information to be included

Note

I.

Supplier’s name or trade mark.

II.

Supplier’s model identifier.

III.

The energy efficiency class of an appliance determined in accordance

with Schedule IV. This letter shall be placed at the same level as the

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relevant arrow.

Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community eco-label

scheme, where a model has been granted a ‘European Union eco-label’

under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of

the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award

scheme, a copy of the eco-label may be added here. The ‘Washing

machine label design guide’ referred to below, explains how the eco-

label mark may be included in the label.

Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard 60ºC cotton cycle,

determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized

standards referred to in regulation 4(6).

Washing performance class, determined in accordance with Schedule

IV.

Drying efficiency class, determined in accordance with Schedule IV.

VIII. Maximum spin speed attained for standard 60°C cotton cycle in

accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards

referred to in regulation 4(6).

Capacity of appliance for standard 60ºC cotton cycle in accordance with

the harmonized standards referred to in regulation 4(6).

Water consumption per complete cycle of washing using standard 60ºC

cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized

standards referred to in regulation 4(6).

Where applicable, noise during washing and spinning cycles using

standard 60ºC cotton cycle in accordance with Directive 86/594/ EEC.

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in

Schedule V.

3. The following defines certain aspects of the label

Colours used

CMYK - cyan, magenta, yellow, black.

Ex.07X0: 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 100% yellow, 0% black.

Arrows

A

X0X0

B

70X0

C

30X0

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00X0

03X0

07X0

0XX0

Outline colour: X070

All text is in black. The background is white.

Complete printing information is contained in a ‘washing machine energy label

design guide’, which is for information only, obtainable from

The Secretary of the Committee on energy labelling and standard product

information for household appliances,

Directorate-General for Energy XVII,

European Commission,

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,

B-1049 Brussels.

These regulations shall apply to electric mains operated

household washing machines, excluding

-

machines with no spin capability;

-

machines with separate washing and spin drying

vessels (such as twin tubs);

-

combined washer-driers.

Based on Annex II of Directive 1995/12/EC

FICHE

The fiche shall contain the following information. The information may be given

in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier, in

which case it shall be given in the order specified, or given close to the description

of the appliance

1. Supplier’s trade mark.

2. Supplier’s model identifier.

3. The energy efficiency class of the model determined in accordance with

Schedule IV. Expressed as ‘Energy efficiency class on a scale of A

(more efficient) to G (less efficient)’. Where this information is

provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is

clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).

4. Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the

appliances listed in the table have been granted a ‘European Union eco-

label’ under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, this information may be

included here. In this case the row heading shall state ‘European Union

eco-label’, and the entry shall consist of a copy of the eco-label mark.

This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the

Community eco-label scheme.

The definitions of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall

apply.

Based on Annex III of Directive 1995/12/EC

MAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLING

Mail order catalogues and other printed communications referred to in regulation

4(4) shall contain the following information, given in the order specified

1. Energy efficiency class

(Schedule II, point 3)

2. Energy consumption

(Schedule II, point 5)

3. Washing performance class

(Schedule II, point 6)

4. Spin Dry efficiency class

(Schedule II, point 7)

5. Maximum spin speed

(Schedule I, note VIII)

6. Capacity

(Schedule I, note IX)

7. Water consumption

(Schedule I, note X)

8. Estimated annual consumption for a four person

household

(Schedule II, point14)

9. Noise

(Schedule II, note XI)

Where other information contained in the fiche is provided, it shall be in the form

defined in Schedule II and shall be included in the above table in the order required

for the fiche.

NB

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in

Schedule V.

(1) The technical documentation referred to in regulation

6(2)(a) of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall include

(a) the name and address of the supplier;

(b) a general description of the model, sufficient for it to

be uniquely identified;

(c) information, including drawings as relevant, on the

main design features of the model and in particular

items

which appreciably affect its energy

consumption;

(d) reports of relevant measurement tests carried out under

the test procedures of the harmonised standards

*See regulation 1(5) of these Regulations as originally promulgated.

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referred to in sub-regulation (6);

(e) operating instructions, if any.

(2) The label referred to in regulation 5(1) of the Energy

Labelling Regulations shall be as specified in Schedule I.

The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or top of the

appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured.

(3) The content and format of the fiche referred to in regulation

5(2) of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall be as specified in

Schedule II.

(4) In the circumstances covered by regulation 6(4) of the

Energy Labelling Regulations, and where the offer for sale, hire or

hire purchase is provided by means of a printed communication,

such as a mail order catalogue, then that printed communication

shall include all the information specified in Schedule III.

(5) The energy efficiency class of an appliance, its washing

performance class, and its drying efficiency class, as specified in

the label and the fiche, shall be as specified Schedule IV.

(6) The information required by these Regulations shall be

measured in accordance with harmonised standards, the reference

numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of

the European Communities and for which Member States have

p u b l i sh e d t h e r e f e r en c e n um b er s o f t h e n a t i o n al st a n d a r d s

transposing those harmonised standards.

Throughout these regulations any provisions requiring the giving

of information relating to noise shall apply only where that

information is required under Article 3 of Council Directive 86/

594/ EEC. Such information, where required, shall be measured in

accordance with that Directive.

(7) The harmonized standards referred to in sub-regulation (6)

s h a l l b e d r a w n u p u n d er m a n d at e f r o m t h e C o m m i s si o n i n

accordance with Directive 83/189/EEC.

Based on Annex IV of Directive 1995/12/EC

ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS

The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined as follows

Table 1

Energy efficiency class

Energy consumption ‘C’ in kWh per kg

washed for standard 60°C cotton cycle

using test procedures of the harmonized

standards referred to in regulation 4(6)

A

C < 0.19

B

0.19 < C < 0.23

C

0.23 < C < 0.27

D

0.27 < C < 0.31

E

0.31 < C < 0.35

F

0.35 < C < 0.39

G

0.39 < C

2. The washing performance class of an appliance shall be determined in

accordance with Table 2

Table 2

Washing Performance Class

Washing performance index P as defined in

the harmonized standards referred to in

regulation 4(6), using a standard 60°C cycle

A

P > 1.03

B

1.03 > P > 1.00

C

1.00 > P > 0.97

D

0.97 > P > 0.94

E

0.94 > P > 0.91

F

0.91 > P > 0.88

G

0.88 > P

3. The drying efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance

with Table 3

Table 3

Spin drying efficiency Class

Water extraction efficiency D as defined in the

harmonized standards referred to in regulation

4(6), using a standard 60°C cycle

A

D < 45%

B

454% < D < 54%

C

54% < D < 63%

D

63% < D < 72%

E

72% < D < 81%

F

81% < D < 90%

G

90% < D

Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard 60ºC cotton cycle

in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards

referred to in regulation 4(6), and described as ‘Energy consumption

XYZ kWh per cycle, based on standard test results for 60ºC cotton

cycle. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is

used’.

Based on Annex V of Directive 1995/12/EC

TERMS TO BE USED IN LABEL AND FICHE

Washing performance class, determined by Schedule IV. Expressed as

‘Washing performance class a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)’. This

may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is

from A (higher) to G (lower).

Spin drying performance class,( Schedule IV). Expressed as: ‘Spin

drying performance on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)’. Followed by

the following statement

‘NB if you use a tumble drier. Choosing a washing machine with A-

rated spin, instead of one with a G-rated spin will halve your tumble

drying costs. Tumble drying clothes usually uses more energy than

washing them.’

This statement may also be included as a footnote.

Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by

other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G

(lower), and that the statement concerning running costs is included in

the table, or in a footnote.

Water extraction efficiency in accordance with the test procedures of the

harmonized standards referred to in regulation 4(6) for a standard 60°C

cotton cycle. Expressed as ‘Water remaining after spin .......% (as a

proportion of dry weight of wash)’.

Maximum spin speed attained for standard 60°C cotton cycle in

accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards

referred to in regulation 4(6).

Capacity of appliance for standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with

the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in regulation

4(6).

Water consumption per cycle using standard 60°C cotton cycle in

accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards

referred to in regulation 4(6).

Programme time for standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the

test procedures referred to in regulation 4(6).

Suppliers may include the information in points 6 to 12, in respect of

other wash cycles.

The average annual consumption of energy and water based on 200

standard 60°C cotton cycles. This shall be expressed as ‘estimated

annual consumption (200 standard 60°C cotton washes) for a four-

person household’.

Noise during washing and spinning cycles using standard 60°C cycle, in

accordance with Directive (EEC) No 86/594.

If a copy of the label, either in colour or black and white, is included in the fiche,

then only the further information included in the fiche need be included.

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in

Schedule V.