Division 10 Washing performance

The machine shall achieve a washing performance index of more than 1,00 in an EN 60456:1999 test, using the same standard 60 ^oC cotton cycle as chosen for Directive 95/12/EC.

The machine will thus qualify for washing performance class A or B as defined in Directive 95/12/EC, Annex IV.

The applicant shall provide a copy of the technical documentation referred to under Article 2(1) of Directive 95/12/EC. This documentation shall include the reports of at least three measurements of the washing performance index made according to EN 60456:1999, using the same standard 60 ^oC cotton cycle as chosen for Directive 95/12/EC. The arithmetic mean of these measurements shall be greater than the above requirement. The washing performance class indicated on the energy label shall correspond to this mean value.

In case of verification, which is not required on application, competent bodies shall apply the tolerances and control procedures laid down in EN 60456:1999.