Application
3.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulation 15 (transitional provisions), these Regulations shall apply to household combined washer-driers, even where these are sold for non-household uses.
(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 August 1997, or
(c)in respect of the rating plate or its equivalent affixed for safety purposes to an appliance.