1. Scope This clause of part 1 is replaced by: This standard deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar purposes, intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. NOTES (1) Washing machines may incorporate means for heating water, water extraction and drying. (2) Washing machines having a spin extraction function also have to comply with the relevant requirements of IEC 335-2-4. Washing machines having a drying function also have to comply with the relevant requirements of IEC 335-2-1
1. (3) Washing machines supplied with electricity together with other forms of energy are also within the scope of this standard. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in