Annex VI Multi-drum household washing machines and multi-drum household washer-dryersF1

For multi-drum household washing machines and multi-drum household washer-dryers, the provisions of points 1 to 6 and 9(2) of Annex II, following the measurement and calculation methods set out in Annex III, shall apply to any drum. The provisions of points 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(3) of Annex II, apply to all multi-drum household washing machines and all multi-drum household washer-dryers.

The provisions of points 1 to 6 and 9(2) of Annex II, shall apply to each of the drums independently, except when the drums are built in the same casing and can, in the eco 40-60 programme or in the wash and dry cycle, only operate simultaneously. In the latter case, these provisions shall apply to the multi-drum household washing machine or to the multi-drum household washer-dryer as a whole, as follows:

1. (a)

   the rated washing capacity is the sum of the rated washing capacities of each drum; for multi-drum household washer-dryers, the rated capacity is the sum of the rated capacities of each drum;

2. (b)

   the energy and water consumption of the multi-drum household washing machine and of the washing cycle of the multi-drum household washer-dryer is the sum of the energy consumption, or water consumption, of each drum;

3. (c)

   the energy and water consumption of the complete cycle of the multi-drum household washer-dryer is the sum of the energy consumption, or water consumption, of each drum;

4. (d)

   the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI_W) is calculated using the rated washing capacity and energy consumption; for multi-drum household washer-dryers, the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI_WD) is calculated using the rated capacity and energy consumption;

5. (e)

   each drum shall comply individually with the minimum washing efficiency and the minimum rinsing effectiveness requirements;

6. (f)

   each drum shall comply individually with the requirement on duration applicable to the drum with the largest rated capacity;

7. (g)

   the requirements on low power modes apply to the whole household washing machine or the whole household washer-dryer;

8. (h)

   the residual moisture content after washing is calculated as the weighted average, according to each drum’s rated capacity;

9. (i)

   for household multi-drum washer-dryers, the requirement on final moisture content after drying applies individually to each drum.

The verification procedure set out in Annex IV applies to the multi-drum household washing machine and to the multi-drum household washer-dryer as a whole, with the verification tolerances applying to each of the parameters determined in application of this annex.