1. Scope

1.1

This Standard specifies methods to be used in measuring the energy consumption of electrically-powered household dishwashers and specifies energy consumption limits.

1.2

This Standard applies to household electrically-powered automatic dishwashers designed for a 60 Hz ac supply, with a nominal system voltage of 120 or 240 V.

1.3

This Standard does not apply to commercial, industrial, or institutional dishwashers.

1.4

This Standard is to be considered as a measure of energy performance and is not intended to preclude the exercise of ingenuity in the design or improvement of household dishwashers.

1.5

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.