BS EN 60456:2016

European foreword
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Requirements
5 Test conditions, materials, equipment and instrumentation
6 Preparation for testing
7 Performance measurements - general requirements
8 Tests for performance
9 Assessment of performance
10 Shrinkage during the wool wash programme
11 Data to be reported
Bibliography
Annex A (normative) - Specification of stain test strips with
        standardized soiling
Annex B (normative) - Reference detergent A*
Annex C (normative) - Specifications for base loads
Annex D (normative) - Reference machine specification
Annex E (normative) - Reference machine programme definitions
Annex F (informative) - Reference programmes and examples
        of comparable washing machine programmes
Annex G (normative) - The bone-dry method
        of conditioning
Annex H (normative) - Folding and loading the test load
Annex I (normative) - Calculation of weighted average age
        of the cotton base load
Annex J (normative) - Loading a large standard extractor
        (rinsing performance)
Annex K (informative) - Laboratory internal testing guide
Annex L (normative) - Measurement of energy consumption
        in low power modes of washing machines
Annex M (normative) - Testing procedure for manual washing
        machines
Annex N (normative) - Procedure to determine test load size
        where rated capacity is not declared
Annex O (informative) - Additional evaluation of washing
        performance
Annex P (informative) - Testing deviations to reduce costs
        and their limitations
Annex Q (informative) - Uncertainty of measurements in
        IEC 60456
Annex R (informative) - Environmental aspects of washing
        machine use determined in IEC 60456
Annex S (normative) - Test report - data to be reported
Annex T (normative) - Wool shrinkage specimens
Annex U (informative) - Sources of materials and supplies
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Test procedure for a combined
         test sequence of cotton 40 degree C and cotton
         60 degree C with full load and partial load
Annex ZB (normative) - Tolerances and control procedures
Annex ZC (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Annex ZZA (informative) - Relationship between this
          European Standard and the energy labelling
          Requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation
          (EU) No 1061/2010 aimed to be covered
Annex ZZB (informative) - Relationship between this
          European Standard and the ecodesign requirements
          of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010
          aimed to be covered

Describes methods for measuring the performance of Clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices utilising cold and/or hot water supply.

IEC 60456:2010(E) specifies methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices utilising cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force (spin extractors) and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers) with respect to their washing related functions. This International Standard also covers washing machines which specify the use of no detergent for normal use. This edition includes the following significant changes from the previous edition. Modified test load mass requirement for cases where: - rated capacity of test machine is not declared; - introduction of soft water option; - expanded stain/soil set; - improved method of loading and folding test load items to better suit vertical axis, horizontal axis and twin tub systems; - revised and amended reference machine specifications reflecting full qualification on new Electrolux Wascator CLS; - new reference programmes for lower temperature and vertical axis systems; - refined rinsing efficiency method; - introduction of low power modes \'OFF\' and \'Left On\'; - new annex regarding uncertanity of measurements.