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Each country has its own Energy Label pertinent to its special needs.
Australia/New Zealand (Refer to www.energyrating.com.au)
Requirements for Dishwashers - Energy Labelling
Dishwashers are regulated for energy labelling in Australia and currently being considered
for New Zealand.
Product Definition: Electric dishwashers, which are intended for household or similar use.
Test Standards: Note that all energy labelling standards are published jointly by Standards
Australia and Standards New Zealand.
AS/NZS2007: Performance of household electrical appliances- Dishwashers Part 1: Energy
Consumption and Performance. Part 1 of the standard defines the test procedures for the
determination of energy consumption and performance of dishwashers in Australia.
AS/NZS2007: Performance of household electrical appliances- Dishwashers Part 2: Energy
labelling requirements. Part 2 of the standard sets out the requirements for energy
labelling of dishwashers in Australia. An approved Energy Label for dishwashers must be
displayed on all products, which are offered for sale in Australia.
Overview of the Test Procedure for Dishwashers
The standard is applicable to electric dishwashers, which are intended for household or
similar use. Dishwashers during a test for energy consumption must meet a number of
performance requirements. These include:
• Washing index - the washing index of the test machine must exceed the specified
value measured on the reference machine, which is tested in parallel. The reference
machine is a dishwasher, which specially constructed and calibrated for this purpose
(Miele G590).
• Drying index - the drying index of the test machine must exceed 50% (this is
conducted as a separate test)
• Rated capacity - all specified load items shall be fully supported.
• Water consumption - shall not exceed 110% of the value stated by the
manufacturer.
• Water pressure - machine shall be capable of operating at the maximum and
minimum water pressure stated by the manufacturer.
Energy consumption is determined on the programme recommended by the manufacturer for
energy labelling that is capable of meeting the performance requirements specified above.
From October 2001, all dishwashers are to be relabelled using the normal program. The
ambient air temperature is 20
o
C ± 2
o
C and the humidity is 60% ± 5%. All tests are
undertaken with a power supply at 240 Volts and 50 Hz.
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