GB 12021.4-2026 Maximum allowable values of the energy consumption, water consumption and grades for electric washing machines and washer-dryers
GB 12021.4-2026 Maximum allowable values of the energy consumption, water consumption and grades for electric washing machines and washer-dryers
Basic Information
Scope
This document specifies the energy efficiency and water efficiency grades, technical requirements, and test methods for electric washing machines (hereinafter referred to as "washing machines") and washer-dryers for household and similar uses.
This document applies to electric washing machines and washer-dryers with a single drum (bucket) rated washing capacity of ≤25.0 kg and a single-phase rated voltage of ≤250 V, used by non-professional personnel in households, stores, schools, and other places. For drum-type washer-dryers and roller-type washer-dryers with a single drum rated drying capacity of ≤1.0 kg, only their washing function is evaluated.
This document does not apply to washing machines without a spin-drying function, washing machines and washer-dryers without a cotton fabric washing program or function, nor to special-purpose washing machines, washer-dryers, and dry-cleaning machines used by professionals.