DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-7
; VDE 0700-7:2010-11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines (IEC 60335-2-7:2008, modified); German version EN 60335-2-7:2010
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-7: Besondere Anforderungen für Waschmaschinen (IEC 60335-2-7:2008, modifiziert); Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-7:2010
Overview
This standard deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase washing machines and 480 V for other washing machines, in this standard generally referred to as appliances. This 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 not designed 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 shops, on farms and for communal use in blocks of flats are also within the scope of this standard. The responsible Committee is Subcommittee UK 511.1 "Laundry machines and dishwashers") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) of DIN and VDE.
