The Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996

Regulation 5(2)

SCHEDULE 2 THE INFORMATION NOTICE

1.  The information notice shall contain the information specified below. The information may be given in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier, in which case it shall be given in the order specified, or given in the description of the appliance.

(1) Supplier’s name or trade mark.

(2) Supplier’s model identifier.

(3) The energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Schedule 4 (performance classification), expressed as “Energy Efficiency class… on a scale of A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)”. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

(4) Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a “Community Eco-label” under Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state “Community Eco-label” and the entry shall consist of a copy of the Eco-label mark (the flower). This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label scheme.

(5) Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards described as: “energy consumption XYZ kWh per cycle, based on standard test results for a standard 60°C cotton cycle. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located”.

(6) Washing performance, as determined by Schedule 4, expressed as “Washing performance class on a scale from A (cleanest) to G (dirtiest)”. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (cleanest) to G (dirtiest).

(7) Spin drying efficiency class, as determined by Schedule 4, expressed as “Spin drying performance on a scale of A (driest) to G (wettest)”. When this information is supplied in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (driest) to G (wettest). The spin drying efficiency class shall be followed by the statement, which may be added as a footnote—

• “NB. If you use a tumble drier, choosing a washing machine with A-rated spin, instead of one with a G-rated spin, will halve your tumble drying costs. Tumble drying clothes usually uses more energy than washing them.”.

(8) Water extraction efficiency in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards for a standard 60°C cotton cycle expressed as “water remaining after spin…. % (as a proportion of dry weight of wash).”

(9) Maximum spin speed attained for a standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

(10) Capacity for a standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

(11) Water consumption per cycle using a standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

(12) Programme time for a standard 60°C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonisd standards.

(13) The average consumption of energy and water based on two hundred standard 60°C cotton cycles. This shall be expressed as “typical annual consumption for a four person household.”.

(14) Where applicable, noise during washing and spinning cycles using standard 60° cycle, measured in accordance with Directive 86/594/EEC.

(15) Manufacturers may include the information in paragraphs 6 to 12 in respect of other wash cycles.

2.  The information contained in the label may be given in the form of a copy of the label, either in colour or in black and white. In this case the further information given only in the information notice must still be included.