IEC 60335-2-7:2024

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

IEC 60335-2-7:2024 deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by washing machines that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account:
- persons (including children) whose: physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that:
- for washing machines intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
- washing machines intended exclusively for industrial purposes (ISO 10472-2);
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- washing machines incorporating steam generating devices in which steam is produced at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa;
- washing machines for commercial use including those for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes (IEC 60335-2-122).
This ninth edition cancels and replaces the eighth edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 20.104, 20.105);
c) addition of requirements for restarting the spin cycle of agitator washing machines and impeller washing machines (20.108);
d) addition of requirements for remote operation (22.51);
e) application of test probe 19 has been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-7: Exigences particulières pour les machines à laver le linge

L'IEC 60335-2-7:2024 traite de la sécurité des machines à laver le linge électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues destinées à laver des vêtements et des textiles, dont la tension assignée est inférieure ou égale à 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et à 480 V pour les autres appareils, y compris les appareils alimentés en courant continu et les appareils alimentés par batteries. La présente norme traite également de la sécurité des machines à laver le linge électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues qui emploient un électrolyte à la place d'un détergent. Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal, mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers courants que présentent les machines à laver le linge et auxquels sont exposés tous les individus situés à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, elle ne tient en général pas compte:
- des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction;
- des enfants qui jouent avec l'appareil.
L'attention est attirée sur le fait que:
- pour les machines à laver le linge destinées à être utilisées dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires;
- dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs, par les organismes nationaux responsables de l'alimentation en eau et par des organismes similaires.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas:
- aux machines à laver le linge prévues exclusivement pour des usages industriels (ISO 10472-2);
- aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux qui présentent des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz);
- aux machines à laver le linge équipées de dispositifs générant de la vapeur dans lesquels la vapeur est produite à une pression supérieure à 50 kPa;
- aux machines à laver le linge à usage commercial, y compris les machines destinées à un usage collectif dans des immeubles d'habitation ou dans des laveries automatiques (IEC 60335-2-122).
Cette neuvième édition annule et remplace la huitième édition parue en 2019. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) le texte a été aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) certaines notes ont été converties en texte normatif (Article 1, 20.104, 20.105);
c) des exigences concernant le redémarrage du cycle d'essorage des machines à laver le linge à agitateur et des machines à laver le linge à turbine ont été ajoutées (20.108);
d) des exigences concernant la commande à distance ont été ajoutées (22.51);
e) l'application du calibre d'essai 19 a été ajoutée (8.1.1, 20.2).
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de l'IEC 60335-1 et ses amendements sauf si cette édition l'exclut. Dans ce cas, la dernière édition qui n'exclut pas la présente partie 2 est utilisée. Elle a été établie sur la base de la sixième édition (2020) de cette norme.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Jan-2024
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: MT 37 - TC 61/MT 37
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 05-Jan-2024
• Completion Date: 30-Jan-2024

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• Revises: IEC 60335-2-7:2019 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .4
INTRODUCTION .7
1 Scope .8
2 Normative references .9
3 Terms and definitions .9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 12
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 12
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 13
12 Void Charging of metal-ion batteries . 15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 16
15 Moisture resistance . 16
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 18
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 20
21 Mechanical strength . 23
22 Construction . 24
23 Internal wiring . 27
24 Components . 27
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 27
26 Terminals for external conductors . 27
27 Provision for earthing . 27
28 Screws and connections . 27
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 28
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 28
31 Resistance to rusting. 28
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 28
Annexes . 29
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 30
Annex AA (normative) Detergent. 32
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts . 33
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines . 35
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer . 39
Bibliography . 41

List of comments . 42

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 28

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 15
Table AA.1 – Composition of the reference detergent . 32

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IEC 60335-2-7 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This ninth edition cancels and replaces the eighth edition published in 2019. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 20.104, 20.105);
c) addition of requirements for restarting the spin cycle of agitator washing machines and
impeller washing machines (20.108);
d) addition of requirements for remote operation (22.51);
e) application of test probe 19 has been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7018/FDIS 61/7084/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this Interpretation Sheet is based on the following documents:
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61/5999/DISH 61/6009/RVDISH
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the above table.
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INTRODUCTION
Edition 6 of IEC 60335-1:2020 defines and introduces requirements for a detachable
power supply part of an appliance. In the document, 24.2 prohibits the use of a power
supply in a flexible cord.
QUESTION:
Does Subclause 24.2 prohibit the use of a detachable power supply part?
ANSWER
No, a "detachable power supply part" is a defined term and is not captured by the term
"power supply" as used in Subclause 24.2.
NOTE A detachable power supply part is captured by the defined term when the output of the power supply
part is detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance at:
– the power supply part, or
– the class III construction part of the appliance.
However, the supply cord (if any) does not have to be detachable from the detachable power supply part.
ICS 13.120; 97.030
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms and definitions . 16
4 General requirement . 28
5 General conditions for the tests . 28
6 Classification . 33
7 Marking and instructions . 33
8 Protection against access to live parts . 42
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 44
10 Power input and current . 44
11 Heating . 46
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 54
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 55
14 Transient overvoltages . 58
15 Moisture resistance . 59
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 62
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 64
18 Endurance . 64
19 Abnormal operation . 65
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 77
21 Mechanical strength . 81
22 Construction . 83
23 Internal wiring . 98
24 Components . 100
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 105
26 Terminals for external conductors . 114
27 Provision for earthing . 116
28 Screws and connections . 118
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 120
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 129
31 Resistance to rusting . 134
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 134
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 148
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 150
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 171
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 172
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 173
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 174
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 176

Annex H (normative) Switches . 177
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance . 179
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 181
Annex K (informative) Overvoltage categories . 182
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances . 183
Annex M (informative) Pollution degree . 186
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 187
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 188
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in tropical climates . 193
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 195
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 198
Annex S (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard on measurement
of power input and current based on the requirements of 10.1 and 10.2 concerning the
representative period . 212
Annex T (normative) UV-C radiation effect on non-metallic materials . 213
Annex U (normative) Appliances intended for remote communication through public
networks . 216
Annex AA (normative) Detergent . 220
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts . 221
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines . 223
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer . 227
Bibliography . 229
Index of defined terms . 232

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 135
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of other than class II appliances or parts of class ll
construction . 136
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 137
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral appliances other than those of class II or parts of class ll
construction . 138
Figure 5 – Small part . 139
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 139
Figure 7 – Test finger nail . 140
Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus . 141
Figure 9 – Con
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Edition 9.0 2024-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-7: Exigences particulières pour les machines à laver le linge

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120, 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-0000-0

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 12
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 12
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 12
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 15
15 Moisture resistance . 15
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 16
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 18
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 19
21 Mechanical strength . 23
22 Construction . 23
23 Internal wiring . 26
24 Components . 26
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 27
26 Terminals for external conductors . 27
27 Provision for earthing . 27
28 Screws and connections . 27
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 27
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 27
31 Resistance to rusting . 27
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 27
Annexes . 29
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 29
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 30
Annex AA (normative) Detergent . 31
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts . 32
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines . 34
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer . 38

Bibliography . 40

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 28

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 14
Table AA.1 – Composition of the reference detergent . 31

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

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