EN 60456 Washing Machines for Home Use, Methods for Measuring Performance

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 60456 standard. EN 60456 specifies methods for measuring the performance of washing machines for domestic use, with or without heating devices using a cold or hot water supply.

It also relates to centrifugal water extraction devices (rotation aspirators) and can be applied to devices (washer-dryers) for both washing and drying textiles in terms of their washing-related functions.

This International standard also covers washing machines, which specifies that no detergent should be used for normal use.

Modified test load mass requirement for:

• The rated capacity of the testing machine is not declared;
• Introducing the soft water option;
• Extended stain-dirt set;
• Improved method for loading and folding test load items to better fit the vertical axis, horizontal axis and twin cuvette systems;
• Revised and modified reference machine specifications reflecting the full competence of the new Electrolux Wascator CLS;
• New reference programs for lower temperature and vertical axis systems;
• Refined rinse efficiency method;
• Introduction of "OFF" and "Left On" low power modes;
• New addition to the uncertainty of measurements.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 60456 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.