Division 2 WASH AND DRY CYCLEF1

From 1 March 2021, household washer-dryers shall meet the following requirements:

1. (1)

   household washer-dryers shall provide a complete cycle for cotton laundry, named ‘wash and dry’:

   • which is continuous if the household washer-dryer provides a continuous cycle;

   • where the washing cycle is an eco 40-60 programme as defined in point 1; and

   • where the drying cycle achieves cupboard dry status;

2. (2)

   the wash and dry cycle shall be clearly identifiable in the user instructions referred to in point 9 of this Annex;

3. (3)

   if the household washer-dryer provides a continuous cycle, the rated capacity of the wash and dry cycle shall be the rated capacity for this cycle;

4. (4)

   if the household washer-dryer does not provide a continuous cycle, the rated capacity of the wash and dry cycle shall be the lower value of the rated washing capacity of the eco 40-60 programme and the rated drying capacity of the drying cycle achieving cupboard dry status;

5. (5)

   for the requirements set out in points 3(2), 3(4), 4(3), 4(4), 4(6) and 6(2), the wash and dry cycle shall be used.