This European Standard deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar purpose, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for others. These washing machines in this European Standard are generally referred to as appliances.

This European Standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in Annex CC.

Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this European Standard.

Cross References:
ISO 1817:2015
IEC 60730-2-12:2005
A11:2008
EN 60730-2-12:2006
EN ISO 10472-2
EN 60335-2-11
IEC 60335-2-4
ISO 10472-2
A12:1997
IEC 60335-2-11
EN 60456:1994
IEC 60456:1994
EN 60436
A11:1995
EN 50242
EN 60335-2-4
IEC 60436


Replaces BS EN 60335-2-7:2010+A11:2013 which remains current

Incorporates the following:
Amendment, November 2019; Amendment, April 2014