DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60734
Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing (IEC 60734:2012); German version EN 60734:2012
Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch - Gebrauchseigenschaften - Wasser für Prüfungen (IEC 60734:2012); Deutsche Fassung EN 60734:2012
Overview
This International Standard describes the preparation of three types of water of different hardness, conductivity and alkalinity, intended to be used for testing the performance of household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, steam irons etcetera. The standard defines the quality characteristics of these waters and specifies various methods to be used for their preparation. It also includes specifications for required measurements. The following modifications have been made with respect to DIN EN 60734:2003-07: a) the methods for preparation of water have been revised, with the exception of Method A; b) Method C3 has been added. The responsible committee is DKE/UK 513.1 "Wäschepflegegeräte" ("Laundry care appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
