BS 3456-202.7(1991) : 1991

National foreword
Cooperating organizations
Brief history
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 General requirement
4 General notes on tests
5 Rating
6 Classification
7 Marking
8 Protection against electric shock
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
10 Input and current
11 Heating
12 Operation under overload conditions of appliances
    with heating elements
13 Electrical insulation and leakage current at
    operating temperature
14 Radio and television interference suppression
15 Moisture resistance
16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
17 Overload protection
18 Endurance
19 Abnormal operation
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
21 Mechanical strength
22 Construction
23 Internal wiring
24 Components
25 Supply connection and external flexible cables and
    cords
26 Terminals for external conductors
27 Provision for earthing
28 Screws and connections
29 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through
    insulation
30 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
31 Resistance to rusting
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
Figure
Appendices
A Thermal controls and overload releases
B Electronic circuits
C Construction of safety isolating transformers
D Alternative requirements for protected motor units
E Measurement of creepage distances and clearances
F Motors not isolated from the supply mains and having
    basic insulation not designed for the rated voltage
    of the appliance
G Circuit for measuring leakage currents
BB Composition and concentration of the standard
    detergent
CC Ageing test for elastomeric parts
Annex ZA (normative) Switches
Annex ZAA (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts
Annex ZX (normative) Special national conditions
National annex NA (informative)
National annex NB (informative)
National annex NC (informative)

Describes electric washing machines for washing textile material, with or without means for water heating, water extraction or drying. Washing machines with a spin extractor must also comply with EN 60 335-2-4. Washing machines with a tumbler dryer must also comply with EN 335-2-11. Washing machines not intended for household to the public are within the scope of this standard. Excludes washing machines designed for industrial or commercial purposes, and washing machines used in locations where special conditions prevail. Washing machines used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary.