NOTE 1 Tumble dryer performance is assessed to IEC 61121.

NOTE 2 This international standard applies also to washing machines for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. It does not apply to washing machines for commercial laundries. This International Standard is not intended to be used for the comparative evaluation of detergents.

NOTE 3 This International Standard does not specify acoustical noise requirements for washing machines. Acoustical noise measurements are specified in IEC 60704‑1 and IEC 60704‑2‑4.

NOTE 4 This International Standard does not specify safety requirements for washing machines. Safety requirements are specified in IEC 60335‑2‑7.