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.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Standard is to provide test laboratories
and others interested in performance testing with test methods and
minimum performance requirements so that the performance of
clothes washing machines can be
measured, compared and evaluated.