SCHEDULE 2THE INFORMATION NOTICE

Regulation 5(2)

1

The information notice shall contain the information specified below. The information may be given in a more general description of the appliance or 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).

1

Supplier’s trade mark.

2

Supplier’s model identifier.

3

The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Table 1 of Schedule 4 (energy efficiency class), expressed as “Energy Efficiency class … on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less 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 (more efficient) to G (less 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 (the flower). This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label scheme.

5

Energy consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in kWh per complete operating cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note V.

6

Energy consumption for washing and spinning only, in kWh per washing cycle as defined in Schedule 1 note VI.

7

Washing performance class, determined in accordance with Table 2 of Schedule 4 (washing performance class), expressed as “Washing performance class… on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)”. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower).

8

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

9

Maximum spin speed attained, as defined in Schedule 1 note VIII.

10

Washing capacity of appliance for a standard 60°C cotton washing cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note IX.

11

Drying capacity of appliance for a standard “dry cotton” drying cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note X.

12

Water consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in litres per complete operating cycle as defined in Schedule 1 note XI.

13

Water consumption for washing and spinning only, in litres, per standard 60°C cotton washing (and spinning) cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

14

Washing and drying time: programme time for complete operating cycle (60°C cotton washing and “dry cotton” drying) for rated washing capacity, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

15

Suppliers may include information under points 5 to 14 above in respect of other wash or drying cycles.

16

The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 5 (energy) and 12 (water): expressed as “Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, always using the drier (200 cycles)”.

17

The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 6 (energy) and 13 (water): expressed as “Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, never using the drier (200 cycles)”.

18

Where applicable, noise during washing, spinning or drying cycles using standard 60°C cotton washing cycle and “dry cotton” drying cycle, determined in accordance with Council Directive 86/594/EEC8.

2

The information contained in the table may be given in the form of a copy of the label, either in colour or in black and white.