F1Article 1Subject matter and scope
1.
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market or the putting into service of electric mains-operated household washing machines and household washer-dryers, including built-in household washing machines and household washer-dryers and electric mains-operated household washing machines and household washer-dryers that can also be powered by batteries.
2.
This Regulation shall not apply to:
X1(a)
(b)
battery-operated household washing machines and household washer-dryers that can be connected to the mains through an AC/DC converter purchased separately.
3.
The requirements in points 1 to 6, 9(1)(a) and (c), and 9(2)(i) and (vii) of Annex II shall not apply to:
(a)
household washing machines with a rated capacity lower than 2 kg;
(b)
household washer-dryers with a rated washing capacity lower than 2 kg.