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3.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulation 15 (transitional provisions), these Regulations shall apply to household washing machines.
(2) These Regulations shall apply only to appliances which are—
(a)electric mains operated, and
(b)unable to use other energy sources.
(3) These Regulations shall not apply—
(a)to second-hand appliances;
(b)to appliances of which production ceased before 1st April 1996;
(c)in respect of the rating plate or its equivalent affixed for safety purposes to an appliance;
(d)to machines with no spin capacity;
(e)to machines with separate washing and spin drying vessels (such as twin tubs); or
(f)to combined washer-driers.
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