EN IEC 60436:2025
(Main)Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
IEC 60436:2025 applies to electric dishwashers for household and similar use that are supplied with hot and/or cold water. The object of this document is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of electric dishwashers for household and similar use and to describe the standard methods of measuring these characteristics. This document is concerned neither with safety nor with minimum performance requirements. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2015, and Amendment 1:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Implementation of a new reference machine, which better reflects modern dishwasher energy and water saving technologies. Its ability to function as a reference machine for the cleaning assessment was assessed in a Round Robin Test. b) Implementation of the new reference detergent type E, which better reflects market detergents formulations. It includes upgraded enzymes and a lower content of silicates to reduce the alkalinity which simplifies the world wide transportation by avoiding dangerous goods labelling and therefore improves the usage all over the world. c) Implementation of an alignment factor for the cleaning performance assessment as proposed in a scientific study done by an university to align test results of the previous version to the new version of this document with the new reference system described above. d) Introduction of replacements and alternatives for the pan and knives as the production of the current ones was stopped. e) Improvement of the room temperature control by a temperature measurement inside the dishwasher directly prior to the start of the test programme. f) Update of the weight of different load items and the specified ranges to anneal the requirements in the document to the actual weight of the items. g) Introduction of an updated method to assess low power modes providing a step-by-step measurement description and including new modes, e.g. network standby which are of increased importance for dishwasher offering additional services via internet connection. Additionally, reactions to different interactions with the appliance can be assessed in a better way and learnings of Round Robin Test are included. h) Inclusion of additional method for dishwasher testing which allows the assessment of variations of dishwasher units from one model. i) New requirements for the loading and handling instructions for tests institutes. j) Implementation of testing methodology for multi-compartment dishwashers. k) Improvement of ballast soil preparation process in Annex V.
Elektrische Geschirrspüler für den Hausgebrauch - Messverfahren für Gebrauchseigenschaften
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes de mesure de l'aptitude à la fonction
L'IEC 60436:2025 s'applique aux lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique et similaire alimentés en eau chaude et/ou froide. L'objet du présent document est d'établir et de définir les caractéristiques principales d'aptitude à la fonction des lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique et similaire et de décrire les méthodes normalisées de mesure de ces caractéristiques. Le présent document ne traite ni de la sécurité, ni des exigences minimales d'aptitude à la fonction. Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition parue en 2015 et l'Amendement 1:2020. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) Mise en œuvre d'un nouvel appareil de référence, qui reflète mieux les technologies modernes d'économie d'énergie et d'eau du lave-vaisselle moderne. Sa capacité à servir d'appareil de référence pour l'évaluation du nettoyage a été évaluée dans un essai comparatif interlaboratoires. b) Mise en œuvre du nouveau détergent de référence de type E, qui reflète mieux les formulations des détergents du marché. Il comprend des enzymes améliorées et une teneur plus faible en silicates pour réduire l'alcalinité, ce qui simplifie son transport dans le monde entier en évitant l'étiquetage des marchandises dangereuses et améliore donc son utilisation dans le monde entier. c) Mise en œuvre d'un facteur d'alignement pour l'évaluation de l'aptitude au nettoyage, comme cela est proposé dans une étude scientifique réalisée à l'université afin d'aligner les résultats d'essai de la version précédente et de la nouvelle version du présent document sur le nouveau système de référence décrit ci-dessus. d) Introduction d'articles de remplacement et d'alternatives pour la poêle et les couteaux, la production actuelle de ceux-ci ayant été arrêtée. e) Amélioration du contrôle de la température ambiante au moyen d'un mesurage de la température à l'intérieur du lave-vaisselle juste avant le démarrage du programme d'essai. f) Mise à jour du poids des différents articles de charge et des plages spécifiées afin d'adapter les exigences du document au poids réel des articles. g) Introduction d'une méthode actualisée pour évaluer les modes de faible consommation d'énergie, avec une description des mesurages étape par étape et l'inclusion de nouveaux modes (par exemple, la mise en veille du réseau) qui revêtent une importance accrue pour les lave-vaisselle offrant des services supplémentaires par le biais d'une connexion internet. En outre, les réactions aux différentes interactions avec l'appareil peuvent être mieux évaluées et les enseignements tirés de l'essai comparatif interlaboratoires sont inclus. h) Introduction d'une méthode supplémentaire d'essai des lave-vaisselle qui permet d'évaluer les variations des lave-vaisselle d'un même modèle. i) Introduction de nouvelles exigences par rapport aux instructions de charge et de manutention pour les instituts d'essai. j) Mise en œuvre d'une méthodologie d'essai pour les lave-vaisselle à compartiments multiples. k) Amélioration du processus de préparation de la salissure de lest à l'Annexe V.
Električni pomivalni stroji za gospodinjstva - Metode za merjenje učinkovitost delovanja (IEC 60436:2025)
Ta dokument se uporablja za električne pomivalne stroje (3.1.1) za gospodinjstva in podobno uporabo, ki so priključeni na vročo in/ali hladno vodo.
Namen tega dokumenta je navesti in opredeliti glavne značilnosti delovanja električnih pomivalnih strojev (3.1.1) za gospodinjstva in podobno uporabo ter opisati standardne metode merjenja teh značilnosti.
Ta dokument ne opredeljuje varnostnih zahtev niti minimalnih zahtev glede zmogljivosti.
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Overview
EN IEC 60436:2025 - published by CLC/CENELEC and identical to IEC 60436:2025 - defines standardized methods for measuring the performance of electric dishwashers for household and similar use supplied with hot and/or cold water. The standard specifies how to determine principal performance characteristics (cleaning and drying performance, energy and water consumption, programme time, noise, etc.) but does not cover safety or set minimum performance requirements. This is the fifth edition, replacing the 2015 edition and its amendments.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard provides repeatable, laboratory-grade dishwasher performance testing methods, including:
- Combined cleaning and drying performance tests using specified test loads, soils and soiling application procedures.
- Energy consumption, water consumption and programme time measurement and evaluation methods.
- Drying index and cleaning index calculations and reporting formats.
- Requirements for test water conditions, detergents (new reference detergent type E), rinse aid and salt, and for conditioning and loading of tableware.
- Reference machine definition and checks: a new reference machine type better reflecting modern energy/water-saving technologies.
- Low power modes measurement (including network standby) with step-by-step procedures to assess smart/connected dishwasher behaviors.
- Multi-compartment dishwasher testing methodology and procedures for assessing unit-to-unit variation.
- Updated test artefacts and soils (replacement pans/knives, ballast soil preparation) and updated weights/ranges for load items.
- Improved ambient and internal temperature controls, and enhanced requirements for loading, handling instructions, and test reproducibility (including Round Robin Test learnings).
Practical applications and who uses it
EN IEC 60436:2025 is used by:
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies to generate reproducible performance data for cleaning, drying, energy and water metrics.
- Dishwasher manufacturers and R&D teams for product development, internal benchmarking and pre-certification testing.
- Regulatory and standards bodies and energy labelling programs that rely on standardized measurement methods to compare appliances (the standard itself is not a performance requirement).
- Product specifiers and procurement teams who require validated performance data for tenders or specifications.
- Certification and eco-label schemes that reference standardized test methods.
Related standards
- The standard references other IEC/CENELEC documents (e.g., IEC 60704-3:2019 for acoustical measurement). EN IEC 60436:2025 is routinely used in conjunction with national/regional energy and water labelling regulations and appliance performance standards.
Keywords: EN IEC 60436:2025, electric dishwashers, dishwasher performance testing, cleaning performance, drying index, energy consumption, water consumption, reference detergent, reference machine, low power modes, multi-compartment dishwashers.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60436:2025 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance". This standard covers: IEC 60436:2025 applies to electric dishwashers for household and similar use that are supplied with hot and/or cold water. The object of this document is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of electric dishwashers for household and similar use and to describe the standard methods of measuring these characteristics. This document is concerned neither with safety nor with minimum performance requirements. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2015, and Amendment 1:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Implementation of a new reference machine, which better reflects modern dishwasher energy and water saving technologies. Its ability to function as a reference machine for the cleaning assessment was assessed in a Round Robin Test. b) Implementation of the new reference detergent type E, which better reflects market detergents formulations. It includes upgraded enzymes and a lower content of silicates to reduce the alkalinity which simplifies the world wide transportation by avoiding dangerous goods labelling and therefore improves the usage all over the world. c) Implementation of an alignment factor for the cleaning performance assessment as proposed in a scientific study done by an university to align test results of the previous version to the new version of this document with the new reference system described above. d) Introduction of replacements and alternatives for the pan and knives as the production of the current ones was stopped. e) Improvement of the room temperature control by a temperature measurement inside the dishwasher directly prior to the start of the test programme. f) Update of the weight of different load items and the specified ranges to anneal the requirements in the document to the actual weight of the items. g) Introduction of an updated method to assess low power modes providing a step-by-step measurement description and including new modes, e.g. network standby which are of increased importance for dishwasher offering additional services via internet connection. Additionally, reactions to different interactions with the appliance can be assessed in a better way and learnings of Round Robin Test are included. h) Inclusion of additional method for dishwasher testing which allows the assessment of variations of dishwasher units from one model. i) New requirements for the loading and handling instructions for tests institutes. j) Implementation of testing methodology for multi-compartment dishwashers. k) Improvement of ballast soil preparation process in Annex V.
IEC 60436:2025 applies to electric dishwashers for household and similar use that are supplied with hot and/or cold water. The object of this document is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of electric dishwashers for household and similar use and to describe the standard methods of measuring these characteristics. This document is concerned neither with safety nor with minimum performance requirements. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2015, and Amendment 1:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Implementation of a new reference machine, which better reflects modern dishwasher energy and water saving technologies. Its ability to function as a reference machine for the cleaning assessment was assessed in a Round Robin Test. b) Implementation of the new reference detergent type E, which better reflects market detergents formulations. It includes upgraded enzymes and a lower content of silicates to reduce the alkalinity which simplifies the world wide transportation by avoiding dangerous goods labelling and therefore improves the usage all over the world. c) Implementation of an alignment factor for the cleaning performance assessment as proposed in a scientific study done by an university to align test results of the previous version to the new version of this document with the new reference system described above. d) Introduction of replacements and alternatives for the pan and knives as the production of the current ones was stopped. e) Improvement of the room temperature control by a temperature measurement inside the dishwasher directly prior to the start of the test programme. f) Update of the weight of different load items and the specified ranges to anneal the requirements in the document to the actual weight of the items. g) Introduction of an updated method to assess low power modes providing a step-by-step measurement description and including new modes, e.g. network standby which are of increased importance for dishwasher offering additional services via internet connection. Additionally, reactions to different interactions with the appliance can be assessed in a better way and learnings of Round Robin Test are included. h) Inclusion of additional method for dishwasher testing which allows the assessment of variations of dishwasher units from one model. i) New requirements for the loading and handling instructions for tests institutes. j) Implementation of testing methodology for multi-compartment dishwashers. k) Improvement of ballast soil preparation process in Annex V.
EN IEC 60436:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.040.40 - Dishwashers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60436:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60436:2020, EN 60436:2020/A11:2020, EN 60436:2020/AC:2020-06, EN 60436:2020/A12:2022, EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 60436:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2019/2017, 2019/2022; Standardization Mandates: M/566. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60436:2020
Električni pomivalni stroji za gospodinjstva - Metode za merjenje učinkovitost
delovanja (IEC 60436:2025)
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance (IEC
60436:2025)
Elektrische Geschirrspüler für den Hausgebrauch – Messverfahren für
Gebrauchseigenschaften (IEC 60436:2025)
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes de mesure de l'aptitude à la
fonction (IEC 60436:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60436:2025
ICS:
97.040.40 Pomivalni stroji Dishwashers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60436
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2025
ICS 97.040.40 Supersedes EN 60436:2020; EN 60436:2020/A11:2020;
EN 60436:2020/AC:2020-06; EN 60436:2020/A12:2022
English Version
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring
the performance
(IEC 60436:2025)
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes Elektrische Geschirrspüler für den Hausgebrauch -
de mesure de l'aptitude à la fonction Messverfahren für Gebrauchseigenschaften
(IEC 60436:2025) (IEC 60436:2025)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2025-07-30. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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European foreword
The text of document 59A/273/FDIS, future edition of IEC 60436, prepared by SC 59A "Electric
dishwashers" of IEC/TC 59 "Performance of household and similar electrical appliances" was
submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 60436:2025.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2026-09-30
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-09-30
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60436:2020 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60436:2025/A11:2025.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the
European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these
requests for its Member States.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60436:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60704-3:2019 NOTE Approved as EN 60704-3:2019
IEC 60436 ®
Edition 5.0 2025-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the
performance
Lave-vaisselle électriques à usage domestique - Méthodes de mesure de
l'aptitude à la fonction
ICS 97.040.40 ISBN 978-2-8327-0490-5
IEC 60436:2025-06(en-fr)
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS . 1
FOREWORD . 8
INTRODUCTION . 11
1 Scope . 12
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 12
3.1 Terms and definitions . 12
3.2 Symbols . 17
3.2.1 Symbols related to the application of egg (6.4.5.3) . 17
3.2.2 Symbols related to the calculation of the drying index (7.2.3) . 17
3.2.3 Symbols related to the calculation of the cleaning index (7.3.2) . 17
3.2.4 Symbols related to the measurements (Clause 8 and Annex U) . 18
3.2.5 Symbols related to the microwave calibration (Annex F) . 18
4 List of measurements . 18
5 General conditions for measurements . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.1.1 General information. 19
5.1.2 Free-standing dishwasher (3.1.2) . 20
5.1.3 Built-in dishwasher (3.1.3) and integrated dishwashers (3.1.4). 20
5.1.4 Multi-compartment dishwashers (3.1.1) . 20
5.2 Sequence of test procedures and conditioning of the test machine (3.1.5) . 20
5.3 Electricity supply for machines . 21
5.3.1 Electricity supply for test machine (3.1.5) . 21
5.3.2 Electricity supply for the reference machine (3.1.6) . 21
5.4 Test programme (3.1.14) . 21
5.5 Ambient conditions . 21
5.6 Water . 22
5.6.1 General. 22
5.6.2 Water temperature . 22
5.6.3 Water hardness . 22
5.6.4 Water pressure . 23
5.6.5 Additional water quality parameters . 23
5.7 Detergent (3.1.23) . 23
5.8 Rinse aid (3.1.24) . 24
5.9 Salt . 24
5.10 Intermittently recurring functions (3.1.40) . 24
5.10.1 Provision of information . 24
5.10.2 Impact of intermittently recurring functions (3.1.40) on reproducibility
and the validity of test results . 25
5.10.3 Treatment of intermittently recurring functions (3.1.40) . 25
6 Combined cleaning and drying performance tests . 25
6.1 General and purpose . 25
6.2 Load . 26
6.2.1 Composition of the test load . 26
6.2.2 Requirements for pre-conditioning of new tableware (3.1.9) . 26
6.2.3 Requirements for conditioning of tableware (3.1.9) . 26
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6.2.4 Requirements for re-conditioning tableware (3.1.9) . 26
6.3 Soiling agents and preparation equipment . 26
6.4 Preparation and application of soiling agents . 27
6.4.1 General. 27
6.4.2 Milk . 28
6.4.3 Tea . 29
6.4.4 Minced meat . 31
6.4.5 Egg . 32
6.4.6 Oat flakes . 33
6.4.7 Spinach . 33
6.4.8 Margarine . 35
6.5 Drying of the soiled tableware (3.1.9) items . 35
6.5.1 General. 35
6.5.2 Oven drying method . 35
6.5.3 Air drying method . 37
6.6 Loading and operating. 37
6.6.1 Loading. 37
6.6.2 Operating . 37
7 Combined cleaning and drying performance assessment . 38
7.1 General requirements. 38
7.2 Determination of the drying performance . 38
7.2.1 General requirements to enable subsequent cleaning assessment . 38
7.2.2 Drying assessment procedure . 39
7.2.3 Calculation of the drying index . 42
7.3 Determination of the cleaning performance. 43
7.3.1 General. 43
7.3.2 Calculation of the cleaning index . 46
7.3.3 Dishwasher (3.1.1) filter systems . 47
7.3.4 Assessing ln W . 48
C
7.4 Results . 48
7.4.1 Expressing drying results . 48
7.4.2 Expressing cleaning results. 48
8 Energy consumption, water consumption, programme time (3.1.17) . 49
8.1 General and purpose . 49
8.2 Method of measurement . 49
8.3 Method of evaluation . 49
8.3.1 General. 49
8.3.2 Energy consumption . 50
8.3.3 Hot water energy . 50
8.3.4 Water consumption . 51
8.3.5 Time . 51
9 Airborne acoustical noise . 51
Annex A (normative) Place settings (3.1.10) and serving pieces (3.1.11) . 52
A.1 General information . 52
A.2 Test load specifications . 52
Annex B (informative) Tableware (3.1.9) specifications . 57
Annex C (normative) Illustration of soil application quantities . 64
C.1 Soil application . 64
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C.1.1 Soil application example for type A tableware (3.1.9) items . 64
C.1.2 Soil application example for type B tableware (3.1.9) items . 64
C.1.3 Soil application on the serving pieces (3.1.11) . 65
C.1.4 Soil application quantities for different rated dishwasher capacities
(3.1.12) . 65
Annex D (informative) Pictures of the soiled items . 67
Annex E (normative) Test additives . 71
E.1 General . 71
E.2 Detergent (3.1.23) . 71
E.3 Rinse aid (3.1.24) . 73
E.4 Salt . 74
Annex F (normative) Microwave oven . 75
F.1 Specification of the microwave oven . 75
F.2 Calibration of the microwave oven . 75
Annex G (normative) Through-circulation thermal cabinet . 77
G.1 Specification of the thermal cabinet . 77
G.2 Calibration of the thermal cabinet . 77
Annex H (informative) Alternate cleaning and drying assessment tables . 79
H.1 General . 79
H.2 Alternate drying performance table . 79
H.3 Alternate cleaning performance table . 81
Annex I (normative) Description of the reference machine (3.1.6) type 2 . 84
I.1 General . 84
I.2 Installation and use of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 84
I.3 Specification of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 85
I.3.1 General specifications . 85
I.3.2 Specifications of performance values . 85
I.4 Specification check of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 85
I.4.1 General. 85
I.4.2 Checking spray arm rotation. 86
I.4.3 Checking the water hardness . 86
I.4.4 Checking the energy consumption and water consumption . 86
I.4.5 Checking the programme time (3.1.17) . 86
I.4.6 Checking the water temperature in the sump . 86
I.4.7 Checking the cleaning and drying performance . 86
I.4.8 Checking the water level in the sump . 87
I.5 Reference machine (3.1.6) loading plan . 87
Annex J (informative) Shade chart . 89
J.1 General . 89
J.2 Classification of shade numbers . 89
Annex K (normative) Measurement of energy consumption in low power modes of
dishwashers (3.1.1) . 90
K.1 General . 90
K.2 Determination of left-on mode (3.1.26) power . 92
K.3 Determination of left on mode duration (3.1.33) . 92
K.4 Determination of off mode (3.1.27) power . 92
K.5 Determination of standby mode (3.1.29) power . 93
K.6 Determination of standby mode in condition of networked standby (3.1.30) . 93
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K.7 Determination of delay start mode (3.1.31) power . 94
K.8 Measurement procedure for low power modes . 95
Annex L (informative) Suppliers of test materials . 98
Annex M (informative) Test report contents . 99
M.1 General . 99
M.2 Machine description . 99
M.3 Laboratory details . 99
M.4 Test conditions . 99
M.5 Test results and measurements. 99
M.5.1 Setup . 99
M.5.2 Results . 100
Annex N (normative) Test enclosure for built-in dishwasher (3.1.3) and integrated
dishwashers (3.1.4) . 101
Annex O (informative) Internal evaluation guidelines . 103
Annex P (informative) Test procedure for sensing programmes (3.1.14) . 104
P.1 General . 104
P.2 General conditions . 104
P.3 Loading . 105
P.4 Soiling . 105
P.5 Measured data . 105
Annex Q (informative) Additional rinse performance evaluation . 106
Q.1 General . 106
Q.2 General conditions . 106
Q.3 Loading . 106
Q.4 Evaluation . 106
Q.5 Measured data . 107
Annex R (informative) Dishwasher (3.1.1) filtration evaluation . 108
R.1 General . 108
R.2 General conditions . 108
R.3 Test procedure . 108
R.3.1 General. 108
R.3.2 Coffee grounds . 108
R.3.3 Spinach . 110
R.4 Evaluation . 110
Annex S (informative) Flow chart – evaluation of filter systems. 114
Annex T (normative) Instrumentation and accuracy . 115
Annex U (informative) Inlet water temperature influence on energy consumption . 116
U.1 General . 116
U.2 Cold water energy correction . 116
U.3 Correlating energy consumption tests with different cold water inlet
temperatures . 117
U.3.1 General. 117
U.3.2 Estimating regional energy consumption from standard cold water
temperature . 118
U.3.3 Estimating standard energy consumption from regional cold water
temperature . 118
Annex V (informative) Testing intermittently recurring functions (3.1.40). 120
V.1 General . 120
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V.2 Test series (3.1.8) design . 120
V.3 Method of evaluation . 121
V.3.1 General. 121
V.3.2 Energy consumption . 122
V.3.3 Hot water energy . 122
V.3.4 Water consumption . 122
V.3.5 Time . 122
V.4 Ballast soil . 122
V.4.1 Dose. 122
V.4.2 Preparation . 123
V.4.3 Storage . 123
V.4.4 Application . 123
Annex W (normative) Description of the reference machine (3.1.6) type 3 . 127
W.1 General . 127
W.2 Installation and use of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 127
W.3 Specification of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 127
W.3.1 General specifications . 127
W.3.2 Specifications of performance values . 128
W.4 Specification check of the reference machine (3.1.6) . 128
W.4.1 General. 128
W.4.2 Checking spray arm rotation. 129
W.4.3 Checking the water hardness . 129
W.4.4 Checking the energy consumption and water consumption . 129
W.4.5 Checking the temperature during the programme (3.1.14) . 129
W.4.6 Checking the programme time (3.1.17) . 130
W.4.7 Checking the cleaning and drying performance . 130
W.4.8 Checking the water level in the sump . 130
W.5 Reference machine (3.1.6) loading plan . 131
Annex X (informative) Multi-compartment dishwashers (3.1.1) . 132
X.1 General . 132
X.1.1 Multi-compartment dishwasher (3.1.1) . 132
X.1.2 Multi-compartment mode . 132
X.1.3 Combined rated dishwasher capacity (3.1.12) . 132
X.2 Measurement and evaluation of the compartments of a multi-compartment
dishwasher (3.1.1) . 132
X.3 Rated capacity and detergent (3.1.23) dosage for compartments operated in
multi-compartment mode . 132
X.4 Combined cleaning and drying performance tests for dishwasher (3.1.1) in
multi-compartment mode . 133
X.4.1 Preparation . 133
X.4.2 Loading and operating . 133
X.5 Combined cleaning and drying performance assessment for dishwasher
(3.1.1) in multi-compartment mode . 133
X.5.1 General. 133
X.5.2 Assessment of drying performance . 133
X.5.3 Assessment of cleaning performance . 134
X.6 Energy consumption, water consumption, programme time (3.1.17) in multi-
compartment mode . 134
X.6.1 General. 134
X.6.2 Energy consumption . 134
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X.6.3 Water consumption . 134
X.6.4 Programme time (3.1.17) . 134
Annex Y (informative) Implementation of test class . 135
Y.1 Overview . 135
Y.1.1 General. 135
Y.1.2 Test series (3.1.8) . 135
Y.1.3 Test class . 135
Y.2 Purpose of test series (3.1.8) – Test class . 135
Y.3 Operating. 136
Y.4 Performance assessment . 136
Y.4.1 Cleaning and drying performance assessment . 136
Y.4.2 Drying assessment procedure . 136
Y.4.3 Calculation of the drying index according to 7.2.3 . 137
Y.4.4 Determination of the cleaning performance . 137
Bibliography . 138
Figure 1 – Position of the glasses on the microwave turntable . 29
Figure 2 – Thermal cabinet for pre-drying of soiled cups, mugs and saucers . 30
Figure 3 – Schematic view of the different beef pieces . 31
Figure 4 – The thermal cabinet with soiled load items (30 place settings (3.1.10)) . 36
Figure D.1 – Figure D.1 Minced meat mixture: Glass bowl, oval platter, oven pan . 67
Figure D.2 – Egg yolk: Dinner plate, melamine dessert plate, fork . 67
Figure D.3 – Oat flakes: Soup plate, dessert bowl, soup spoon . 68
Figure D.4 – Spinach: Dessert plate, small pot . 68
Figure D.5 – Milk: Glass . 68
Figure D.6 – Tea: Cups, mugs and saucers (pictures were made after oven drying) . 69
Figure D.7 – Margarine: Melamine bowl . 70
Figure G.1 – Location of the thermocouple on upper, intermediate and lower wire
shelves. 78
Figure I.1 – Maximum water level in the reference machine (3.1.6) at the end of cycle . 87
Figure I.2 – Reference machine (3.1.6) loading plan - cutlery rack . 87
Figure I.3 – Reference machine (3.1.6) loading plan - upper and lower baskets . 88
Figure K.1 – Required door position in the case of opened and unlatched door (left
picture) . 91
Figure N.1 – Test enclosure for built-in dishwashers (3.1.3) and integrated
dishwashers (3.1.4) . 102
Figure Q.1 – Example for an assessment light box . 107
Figure Q.2 – Photo catalogue to assess spots on glasses . 107
Figure R.1 – Suitable sieves for grounded coffee . 109
Figure R.2 – Soiled melamine bowl with margarine and coffee grounds . 110
Figure S.1 – Flow chart – evaluation of filter systems . 114
Figure V.1 – Flow chart showing the general test design for assessing intermittently
recurring functions (3.1.40) . 124
Figure W.1 – Possible position for temperature sensor. . 130
Figure W.2 – Maximum water level in the reference machine (3.1.6) at the end of
cycle. . 131
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Figure W.3 – Reference machine (3.1.6) loading plan . 131
Table 1 – Evaluation of the drying performance . 40
Table 2 – Evaluation to determine the drying performance . 41
Table 3 – Evaluation of the cleaning performance . 44
Table 4 – Evaluation to determine the cleaning performance . 44
Table 5 – Numerical values of the t-factor for statistical calculations . 47
Table A.1 – Specifications of tableware (3.1.9) items . 52
Table A.2 – Composition of test loads . 54
Table B.1 – Tableware (3.1.9)specifications . 58
Table C.1 – Soil application example for type A tableware (3.1.9) items . 64
Table C.2 – Soil application example for type B tableware (3.1.9) items . 64
Table C.3 – Soil application on the serving pieces (3.1.11) . 65
Table C.4 – Soil application quantities for different rated dishwasher capacities
(3.1.12) . 65
Table E.1 – Ingredients of reference detergent (3.1.23) type E . 71
Table E.2 – Ingredients of reference rinse aid (3.1.24) III. 73
Table H.1 – Alternate drying performance table . 79
Table H.2 – Alternate cleaning performance table . 81
Table J.1 – Shade chart . 89
Table K.1 – Measurement procedure for low power modes . 95
Table P.1 – Test scenarios for testing the sensing programme (3.1.14) . 104
Table P.2 – Example for a one week schedule . 105
Table R.1 – Evaluation to determine the cleaning performance . 111
Table R.2 – Soil application on the serving pieces (3.1.11) . 112
Table R.3 – Soil application quantities for different rated dishwasher capacities
(3.1.12) . 113
Table T.1 – Specification of instruments . 115
Table V.1 – Intermittently recurring function (3.1.40)data provided by the manufacturer
/ supplier . 125
Table V.2 – Record of preparatory and trigger cycles (3.1.15) carried out before and /
or between test runs (3.1.7) . 125
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IEC 60436 has been prepared by subcommittee 59A: Electric dishwashers, of IEC technical
committee 59: Performance of household and similar electrical appliances. It is an International
Standard.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2015, and Amendment
1:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Implementatio
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EN IEC 60436:2025は、家庭用及び類似用途の電気食器洗浄機に関する性能測定の標準化文書です。本規格は、食器洗浄機の主要な性能特性を定義し、それらを測定するための標準的な方法を示しています。特に、安全性や最低性能要件には言及していない点が特徴です。 本規格の強みは、最新の技術の進展を反映したため、特にエネルギーと水の節約技術に基づいた新しい基準機を実装していることです。この基準機の清掃評価機能は、ラウンドロビンテストにおいて評価されており、現代的な食器洗浄機の性能を適切に測定します。また、料理用洗剤タイプEの導入により、市場で使用される洗剤の配合により近づいたことも大きな強化点です。これは、酵素のアップグレードやアルカリ性の軽減に寄与し、国際的な輸送が可能になることも考慮されています。 さらに、清掃性能評価における整合性ファクターの導入は、科学的研究に基づき、以前のバージョンとの試験結果を新たに整合させるための重要な手段です。このように、技術的な改訂がなされたことにより、食器洗浄機のテスト方法が進化しています。 また、低電力モードの評価方法の改善や、インターネット接続を介した追加サービスの提供に伴う新たなモードの評価が可能になっており、現代の消費者ニーズにしっかりと応えています。さらに、さまざまなモデルからの食器洗浄機ユニットの変動を評価するための方法や、試験機関向けの新しい取り扱い及び積載指示に関する要件も追加され、より実用的で包括的な標準に仕上がっています。 このように、EN IEC 60436:2025は、家庭用電気食器洗浄機の性能測定における重要な指針となり、産業全体にわたってその影響力を発揮することが期待されます。各工業および消費者にとっても、より高品質な製品を提供するための基盤となるべき文書です。
La norme EN IEC 60436:2025 représente une avancée significative pour les lave-vaisselle électriques destinés à un usage domestique et similaire. Le champ d'application de cette norme couvre les appareils alimentés en eau chaude et/ou froide, montrant ainsi sa pertinence dans le contexte moderne des appareils électroménagers. L'une des principales forces de cette norme est l'intégration d'une nouvelle machine de référence qui reflète fidèlement les technologies actuelles de réduction de la consommation d'énergie et d'eau. Cela permet d'évaluer plus précisément les performances de nettoyage grâce à des tests standardisés. De plus, l'introduction d'un nouveau type de détergent de référence, qui tient compte des formulations disponibles sur le marché, renforce l'adéquation des tests avec les pratiques actuelles des utilisateurs. Une autre avancée notable concerne l'alignement des performances de nettoyage, facilité par l'introduction d'un facteur d'alignement proposé par des études scientifiques. Cela permet de s'assurer que les résultats des tests sont cohérents avec ceux obtenus lors des évaluations précédentes, tout en intégrant les améliorations techniques actuelles. Les mises à jour relatives à la température ambiante et aux poids des charges ajoutent une dimension supplémentaire de précision aux méthodes de mesure. Cela permet une meilleure évaluation des performances réelles des lave-vaisselle en fonction des conditions normales d'utilisation. De plus, l'inclusion d'une méthode mise à jour pour évaluer les modes de faible consommation d'énergie répond à une préoccupation croissante concernant l'efficacité énergétique. La norme aborde également les défis posés par l'évolution du marché, en incluant des méthodes de test pour les lave-vaisselle à plusieurs compartiments et en adaptant les instructions de chargement et de manipulation pour les instituts de test. Ces changements garantissent que la norme EN IEC 60436:2025 reste pertinente et utilisable dans un monde en constante évolution. En somme, cette norme constitue une révision technique essentielle qui améliore non seulement la précision des tests des lave-vaisselle, mais répond également aux exigences modernes du marché et des utilisateurs, assurant ainsi une évaluation justifiée des performances des appareils.
The EN IEC 60436:2025 standard represents a significant advancement in the assessment of electric dishwashers for household use. It provides a comprehensive framework that covers a wide range of performance characteristics essential for both consumers and manufacturers. This fifth edition is crucial as it updates and replaces the previous iteration from 2015, reflecting the latest developments in dishwasher technology and performance evaluation. One of the key strengths of EN IEC 60436:2025 is the introduction of a new reference machine that integrates modern energy and water-saving technologies. This upgrade is vital as it allows for a more accurate assessment of cleaning performance, aligned with contemporary consumer expectations for efficiency and environmental sustainability. Additionally, the incorporation of a new reference detergent type E enhances the relevance of testing by utilizing formulas that are representative of current market offerings, thus ensuring that performance evaluations are reflective of what consumers will use in their homes. The standard's technical revisions also include the implementation of an alignment factor for cleaning performance assessment. This change aids in bridging results from the previous editions to the new standards, thereby maintaining continuity in performance evaluation while providing improved accuracy in testing results. The adjustments made in the assessment methods similarly cater to the evolving landscape of dishwasher technology, with specific attention to low power modes and their measurements, which are increasingly important as smart appliances gain popularity. Furthermore, EN IEC 60436:2025 enhances the testing process for a variety of models by including an additional method for assessing variations among units of the same model. This addition ensures that the performance measurements are more robust and reflective of real-world performance discrepancies that consumers might experience. The standard also addresses practical concerns regarding the loading and handling instructions for testing institutions, which contributes to a more standardized approach in testing environments. Improvements made to the ballast soil preparation process, as well as the introduction of new guidelines for testing multi-compartment dishwashers, signify a thorough approach to evolving household appliance functionalities. Overall, the EN IEC 60436:2025 standard offers a well-defined and comprehensive benchmark for measuring dishwasher performance. Its relevance lies in its ability to adapt to changing technologies and user expectations, making it a critical resource for manufacturers and consumers alike in understanding and improving the performance of electric dishwashers. The emphasis on modern methodologies and realistic testing conditions ensures that this standard remains at the forefront of kitchen appliance evaluation.
표준 EN IEC 60436:2025는 가정용 및 유사한 용도로 사용되는 전기 식기세척기에 대한 성능 측정을 위한 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 본 문서의 주요 목적은 전기 식기세척기의 주요 성능 특성을 규정하고 정의하는 것으로, 이 특성들을 측정하기 위한 표준 방법을 설명합니다. 해당 표준은 안전성이나 최소 성능 요구사항과는 관련이 없습니다. 이번 다섯 번째 판은 2015년에 발표된 네 번째 판 및 2020년의 개정안을 대체하며, 기술적 수정으로 구성되어 있습니다. 표준의 강점은 다음과 같습니다: 1. **새로운 기준 장비 도입**: 현대의 에너지 및 물 절약 기술을 더욱 잘 반영하는 새로운 기준 장치가 도입되었으며, 이로 인해 청소 평가의 기준 장치로서의 기능도 개선되었습니다. 2. **혁신적인 세제 유형 E의 도입**: 시장에서 사용되는 세제의 조성을 더욱 잘 반영하는 새로운 세제 유형이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 업그레이드된 효소와 알카리성을 줄이기 위한 낮은 실리카 함량을 특징으로 합니다. 이는 위험물 표기를 피할 수 있도록 하여 전 세계적인 운송을 간소화하고, 사용성을 개선합니다. 3. **청소 성능 평가를 위한 조정 계수 도입**: 대학에서 실시한 과학적 연구에 따라 이전 버전의 시험 결과를 새로운 버전의 문서 및 새로운 기준 시스템에 맞추기 위한 조정 계수가 도입되었습니다. 4. **시험 항목의 중량 및 로드 처리를 개선**: 다양한 로드 항목의 중량이 업데이트되었으며, 문서에 명시된 범위가 실제 항목의 중량에 맞춰 조정되었습니다. 5. **저전력 모드 평가 방법 개선**: 단계별 측정 설명을 포함하여, 네트워크 대기 모드와 같은 새로운 모드를 포함한 저전력 모드에 대한 평가 방법이 업데이트되었습니다. 6. **모델 간 변동성 평가를 위한 추가 시험 방법**: 동일 모델의 다양한 식기세척기 단위를 평가할 수 있는 추가적인 시험 방법이 포함되었습니다. 이외에도 여러 기술적 개선사항 및 요구사항이 포함되어, 새로운 기준 장치에 맞춰 전반적인 시험 과정과 사용 지침이 개선되었습니다. EN IEC 60436:2025는 국제적으로 중요한 성능 측정 기준을 제공함으로써, 가정용 식기세척기의 성능을 효과적으로 평가할 수 있는 기틀을 마련하고 있습니다.
Die Norm EN IEC 60436:2025, die sich mit elektrischen Geschirrspülern für den Haushaltsgebrauch befasst, bietet einen umfassenden Rahmen zur Messung der Leistungsfähigkeit dieser Geräte. Ihr Anwendungsbereich erstreckt sich auf Geschirrspüler, die mit heißem und/oder kaltem Wasser betrieben werden, und definiert die wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale sowie die standardisierten Methoden zur deren Messung. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser fünften Auflage ist die Einführung einer neuen Referenzmaschine, die die modernen Technologien zur Energie- und Wassereinsparung besser widerspiegelt. Diese Aktualisierung wurde durch einen Round Robin Test validiert, wodurch sichergestellt wird, dass die Bewertungsmethoden für die Reinigungsleistung auf einem soliden Fundament basieren. Zudem wird mit dem neuen Referenzdetergent Typ E, das aktuelle Formulierungen von marktgängigen Waschmitteln berücksichtigt und weniger Alkalität durch reduzierte Silikatanteile aufweist, die Anwendbarkeit im globalen Transport verbessert. Die Norm hat auch an Präzision gewonnen durch die Einführung eines Anpassungsfaktors zur Bewertung der Reinigungsleistung, welcher auf wissenschaftlichen Studien basiert. Die Verbesserung der Raumtemperaturkontrolle durch eine Temperaturmessung direkt vor Beginn des Testprogramms stellt sicher, dass die Testergebnisse konsistent sind und den realen Bedingungen näherkommen. Darüber hinaus wurden die Gewichtsangaben für verschiedene Ladeelemente aktualisiert, um sie an die tatsächlichen Gewichte anzupassen, was die Relevanz der Norm für moderne Geschirrspüler erhöht. Die Einführung neuer Methoden zur Bewertung von energiesparenden Betriebsmodi sowie die Berücksichtigung zusätzlicher Testmethoden für Geschirrspüler ermöglichen eine detailliertere Analyse und Vergleichbarkeit zwischen unterschiedlichen Modellen. Die Norm enthält auch Anweisungen zur Handhabung und zum Laden von Testgeräten für Testinstitute, zusammen mit neuen Anforderungen für Mehrbereichsgeschirrspüler. Diese Elemente zeigen die Relevanz der Norm für die aktuelle Marktlandschaft und die Weiterentwicklung von Geschirrspüler-Technologien auf. Insgesamt stellt die EN IEC 60436:2025 eine bedeutende technische Überarbeitung dar, die die Effizienz und die Genauigkeit der Leistungsbewertung von Geschirrspülern erheblich verbessert und somit einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Industrie leistet.
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