Regulation 3 Application

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulation 15 (transitional provisions), these Regulations shall apply to household combined washer-driers, even where these are sold for non-household uses.

(2)

These Regulations shall apply only to appliances which are—

(a)

electric mains operated, and

(b)

unable to use other energy sources.

(3)

These Regulations shall not apply—

(a)

to second-hand appliances,

(b)

to appliances of which production ceased before 1st August 1997, or

(c)

in respect of the rating plate or its equivalent affixed for safety purposes to an appliance.