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Division 61 Dishwasher water consumption (1 point)

United Kingdom

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The water consumption of the dishwashers (expressed as W(measured)) shall be lower or equal to the threshold as defined in the equation below using the same test method EN 50242 and programme cycle as chosen for Commission Directive 97/17/ECf1:

W(measured) ≤ (0,625 × S) + 9,25

where:

W(measured)
  • the measured water consumption of the dishwasher in litres per cycle, expressed to the first decimal,

  • S
  • the applicable number of standard place settings of the dishwasher.

  • Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide technical specification from the professional technicians responsible for the manufacture, sale or maintenance of the dishwashers or evidence that the dishwashers have been awarded the Community eco-label.

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    Footnotes

    f1

    OJ L 118, 7.5.1997, p. 1.