# The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021, Paragraph 1


(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply for the purposes of the measurements and calculations referred to in paragraphs 2 to 7.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), for the measurement and calculation of the parameters in Schedule 9 and this Schedule for the eco 40-60 programme and the wash and dry cycle, the highest spin speed option for the eco 40-60 programme must be used at—
(a) rated capacity;
(b) half of the rated capacity; and
(c) one quarter of the rated capacity.
(3) For—
(a) washing machines with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg; and
(b) washer-dryers with a rated washing capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg;
the parameters for the eco 40-60 programme and for the wash and dry cycle must be measured at rated capacity only.
(4) The duration of the eco 40-60 programme (tW) and the wash and dry cycle (tWD) must be expressed in hours and minutes, and rounded to the nearest minute.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2021/9780348222920/schedule/10/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-ecodesign-for-energy-related-products-and-energy-information-regulations-2021/schedule-10/paragraph-1
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