Annex I Definitions applicable for the annexesF1

The following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘Energy Efficiency Index’ (EEI) means the ratio of the weighted energy consumption to the standard cycle energy consumption;

2. (2)

   ‘drying cycle’ means a complete drying process as defined by the required programme, consisting of a series of different operations including heating and tumbling;

3. (3)

   ‘complete cycle’ means a washing and drying process, consisting of a washing cycle and a drying cycle;

4. (4)

   ‘continuous cycle’ means a complete cycle without interruption of the process and with no need for user intervention at any point during the programme;

5. (5)

   ‘rated capacity’ means the maximum mass in kilogram stated by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative at 0,5 kg intervals of dry textiles of a particular type, which can be treated in one washing cycle of a household washing machine, or in one complete cycle of a household washer-dryer respectively, on the selected programme, when loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s, importer’s or authorised representative’s instructions;

6. (6)

   ‘rated washing capacity’ means the maximum mass in kilogram stated by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative at 0,5 kg intervals of dry textiles of a particular type, which can be treated in one washing cycle of a household washing machine, or in one washing cycle of a household washer-dryer respectively, on the selected programme, when loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s, importer’s or authorised representative’s instructions;

7. (7)

   ‘rated drying capacity’ means the maximum mass in kilogram stated by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative at 0,5 kg intervals of dry textiles of a particular type, which can be treated in one drying cycle of a household washer-dryer on the selected programme, when loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s, importer’s or authorised representative’s instructions;

8. (8)

   ‘weighted energy consumption (E_W)’ means the weighted average of the energy consumption of the washing cycle of a household washing machine or a household washer-dryer for the eco 40-60 programme at rated washing capacity, and at half and at a quarter of the rated washing capacity, expressed in kilowatt hour per cycle;

9. (9)

   ‘weighted energy consumption (E_WD)’ means the weighted average of the energy consumption of the household washer-dryer for the wash and dry cycle at rated capacity and at half of the rated capacity, expressed in kilowatt hour per cycle;

10. (10)

    ‘wash and dry’ means the name of the complete cycle of a household washer-dryer, which consists of the eco 40-60 programme for the washing cycle, and of a drying cycle achieving cupboard dry status;

11. (11)

    ‘standard cycle energy consumption’ (SCE) means the energy consumption taken as a reference as a function of the rated capacity of a household washing machine or of a household washer-dryer, expressed in kilowatt hour per cycle;

12. (12)

    ‘weighted water consumption (W_W)’ means the weighted average of the water consumption of the washing cycle of a household washing machine or of a household washer-dryer for the eco 40-60 programme at rated washing capacity, and at half and at a quarter of the rated washing capacity, expressed in litres per cycle;

13. (13)

    ‘weighted water consumption (W_WD)’ means the weighted average of the water consumption of a household washer-dryer for the wash and dry cycle at rated capacity and at half of the rated capacity, expressed in litres per cycle;

14. (14)

    ‘washing efficiency index’ means the ratio of the washing efficiency of the washing cycle of a household washing machine or of a household washer-dryer (I_W), or of the complete cycle of a household washer-dryer (J_W), to the washing efficiency of a reference household washing machine;

15. (15)

    ‘rinsing effectiveness’ means the concentration of the residual content of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) in the treated textiles after the washing cycle of a household washing machine or of a household washer-dryer (I_R), or after the complete cycle of a household washer-dryer (J_R), expressed in gram per kilogram of dry textile;

16. (16)

    ‘remaining moisture content’ means for household washing machines and for the washing cycle of household washer-dryers, the amount of moisture contained in the load at the end of the washing cycle;

17. (17)

    ‘final moisture content’ means for household washer-dryers the amount of moisture contained in the load at the end of the drying cycle;

18. (18)

    ‘cupboard dry’ means the status of treated textiles dried in a drying cycle to a final moisture content of 0 %;

19. (19)

    ‘programme duration’ (t_W) means the length of time beginning with the initiation of the programme selected, excluding any user programmed delay, until the end of the programme is indicated and the user has access to the load;

20. (20)

    ‘cycle duration’ (t_WD) means, for the complete cycle of a household washer-dryer, the length of time beginning with the initiation of the programme selected for the washing cycle, excluding any user programmed delay, until the end of the drying cycle is indicated and the user has access to the load;

21. (21)

    ‘off mode’ (P_o) means a condition in which the household washing machine or the household washer-dryer is connected to the mains and is not providing any function; the following shall also be considered as off mode:

    1. (a)

       conditions providing only an indication of off mode;

    2. (b)

       conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council^f1;

22. (22)

    ‘standby mode’ (P_sm) means a condition where the household washing machine or the household washer-dryer is connected to the mains, and provides only the following functions, which may persist for an indefinite time:

    1. (a)

       reactivation function, or reactivation function and a mere indication of enabled reactivation function; and/or

    2. (b)

       reactivation function through a connection to a network; and/or

    3. (c)

       information or status display; and/or

    4. (d)

       detection function for emergency measures;

23. (23)

    ‘network’ means a communication infrastructure with a topology of links, an architecture, including the physical components, organisational principles, communication procedures and formats (protocols);

24. (24)

    ‘wrinkle guard function’ means an operation of the household washing machine or of the household washer-dryer after completion of a programme to prevent excessive wrinkle building in the laundry;

25. (25)

    ‘delay start’ (P_ds) means a condition where the user has selected a specified delay to the beginning or end of the cycle of the selected programme;

26. (26)

    ‘spare part’ means a separate part that can replace a part with the same or similar function in a product;

27. (27)

    ‘professional repairer’ means an operator or undertaking which provides services of repair and professional maintenance of household washing machines or of household washer-dryers;

28. (28)

    ‘guarantee’ means any undertaking by the retailer or a manufacturer to the consumer to:

    1. (a)

       reimburse the price paid;

    2. (b)

       replace, repair or handle the household washing machine and the household washer-dryer in any way if they do not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in the relevant advertising.