DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 50571
; VDE 0700-571:2014-12
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for commercial electric washing machines; German version EN 50571:2013
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Waschmaschinen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch; Deutsche Fassung EN 50571:2013
Overview
This European Standard deals with the safety of electrical operated washing machines intended to be used by trained users in, for example hotels, hospitals, factories, in light industry and on farms. This standard also covers washing machines intended for commercial use in public areas and operated by lay persons, for example in laundrettes or communal laundry rooms. Their rated voltage shall not be more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. This standard also covers washing machines making use of other energy sources. It does not cover requirements for these other energy sources or compressed air. However, the effects of these other energy sources on the machines are covered. These washing machines are designed to be connected to hot and/or cold water supply. Washing machines making use of steam or hot water for heating purposes are also within the scope of this standard. The standard covers the essential safety and health requirements of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The responsible committee is Subcommittee DKE/UK 511.1 "Wäschepflegegeräte und Geschirrspüler" ("Laundry machines and dishwashers") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
