Paragraph 17 Low power modes

(1)

Household washing machines and household washer-dryers must meet the following requirements.

(2)

All machines must have—

(a)

an off-mode;

(b)

a stand-by mode; or

(c)

both.

(3)

Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the power consumption of modes referred to in sub-paragraph (2) must not exceed 0.50 W.

(4)

Where the stand-by mode includes the display of information or status, the power consumption of this mode must not exceed 1.00 W.

(5)

Where the stand-by mode provides for a connection to a network and provides networked standby, the power consumption of this mode must not exceed 2.00 W.

(6)

The machine must switch automatically to off mode or standby mode no later than 15 minutes after—

(a)

the end of any programme and associated activities;

(b)

interruption of the wrinkle guard function; or

(c)

any other interaction with the machine, if no other mode, including emergency measures, is triggered;

(7)

Where the machine provides for a delay start, the power consumption of this condition, including any standby mode, must not exceed 4.00 W. The delay start must not be programmable by the user for more than 24 hours.

(8)

Any machine that can be connected to a network must provide the option to activate and deactivate the network connection. The network connection must be deactivated by default.