IEC 60335-2-7:2008

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

IEC 60335-2-7:2008 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. This standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in Annex CC.
  IEC 60335-2-7:2008 is also available as IEC Standards+ 60335-2-7:2008 which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

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

IEC 60335-2-7:2008 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 n'est pas supérieure à 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et à 480 V pour les autres appareils. La présente norme traite également de la sécurité des machines à laver le linge électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues employant un électrolyte à la place d'un détergent. Les exigences complémentaires pour ces appareils sont données à l'Annexe CC.
  IEC 60335-2-7:2008 est disponible sous forme de IEC Standards+ 60335-2-7:2008 qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Jun-2008
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2017
• Completion Date: 14-May-2019

Relations

• Amended By: IEC 60335-2-7:2008/AMD1:2011 - Amendment 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Amended By: IEC 60335-2-7:2008/AMD2:2016 - Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 60335-2-7:2019 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-7:2002 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-7:2002/AMD1:2004 - Amendment 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-7:2002/AMD2:2006 - Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 60335-2-7 CEI 60335-2-7
(Edition 7.1 – 2012) (Édition 7.1 – 2012)

HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPAREILS ÉLECTRODOMESTIQUES ET

APPLIANCES – SAFETY – ANALOGUES – SÉCURITÉ –

Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les machines à

machines laver le linge
CO RRI G E NDUM 1
20.104 Delete the existing fifth paragraph 20.104 Supprimer le cinquième alinéa
("After the note, add the following new existant ("Après la Note, ajouter le nouvel
paragraph:"). alinéa suivant:").
Move the sixth paragraph ("If the Déplacer le sixième alinéa ("Si le circuit
electronic circuit is programmable…the électronique est programmable…aux
relevant requirements of Annex R.") and exigences pertinentes de l'Annex R.") et le
place it after the Note. placer après la Note.

20.105 Replace the deleted first 20.105 Remplacer le premier alinéa
paragraph, including the two dashed supprimé, y compri
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IEC 60335-2-7
Edition 7.0 2008-06
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: Règles particulières pour les machines à laver le linge

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
V
CODE PRIX
ICS 97.060; 13.120 ISBN 2-8318-9813-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

INTRODUCTION.6

1 Scope.7

2 Normative references .8

3 Definitions .8

4 General requirement.9

5 General conditions for the tests .9

6 Classification.9
7 Marking and instructions.9
8 Protection against access to live parts.10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .10
10 Power input and current .10
11 Heating .10
12 Void.11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.12
14 Transient overvoltages .12
15 Moisture resistance .12
16 Leakage current and electric strength.13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .13
18 Endurance.13
19 Abnormal operation .14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .16
21 Mechanical strength .17
22 Construction .18
23 Internal wiring.19
24 Components .19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .19
26 Terminals for external conductors.19
27 Provision for earthing .20

28 Screws and connections .20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .20
30 Resistance to heat and fire.20
31 Resistance to rusting.20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.20
Annexes .
Annex AA (normative) Detergent and rinsing agent.22
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts.24
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines.26
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer .30
Bibliography.32

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This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2002 and its
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The principal changes in this edition as compared with the sixth edition of IEC 60335-2-7 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– the text of some notes in the identified subclauses has been converted to normative text

(3.1.9, 5.7, 10.1, 10.2, 11.7, 18.101, 19.101, 20.101, 20.103, 22.6, 22.101, 22.103,

22.104, 23.101, AA.1, AA.2 and Clause 4 of Annex BB);

– the spillage test has been made applicable to all washing machines (15.2);

– additional requirements concerning the accessibility of mechanical release mechanisms
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

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

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.060; 13.120 ISBN 2-8318-9831-5

IEC 60335-2-7
Edition 7.0 2008-06
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: Règles particulières pour les machines à laver le linge

– 2 – 60335-2-7 © IEC:2008
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

INTRODUCTION.6

1 Scope.7

2 Normative references .8

3 Definitions .8

4 General requirement.9

5 General conditions for the tests .9

6 Classification.9
7 Marking and instructions.9
8 Protection against access to live parts.10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .10
10 Power input and current .10
11 Heating .10
12 Void.11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.12
14 Transient overvoltages .12
15 Moisture resistance .12
16 Leakage current and electric strength.13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .13
18 Endurance.13
19 Abnormal operation .14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .16
21 Mechanical strength .17
22 Construction .18
23 Internal wiring.19
24 Components .19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .19
26 Terminals for external conductors.19
27 Provision for earthing .20

28 Screws and connections .20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .20
30 Resistance to heat and fire.20
31 Resistance to rusting.20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.20

Annexes .21
Annex AA (normative) Detergent and rinsing agent.22
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts.24
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines.26
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer .30
Bibliography.32

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____________
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

FOREWORD
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
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agreement between the two organizations.
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interested IEC National Committees.
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patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2002 and its
Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2006). It constitutes a technical revision.

– 4 – 60335-2-7 © IEC:2008
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the s
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IEC 60335-2-7 ®
Edition 7.2 2016-04
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

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

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120, 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-3334-4

IEC 60335-2-7 ®
Edition 7.2 2016-04
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
REDLINE VERSION
VERSION REDLINE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

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

– 2 – IEC 60335-2-7:2008+AMD1:2001
+AMD2:2016 CSV  IEC 2016
CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 3
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirement . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking and instructions . 9
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current . 10
11 Heating . 11
12 Void . 12
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 12
14 Transient overvoltages . 12
15 Moisture resistance . 12
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 13
19 Abnormal operation . 14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 18
22 Construction . 19
23 Internal wiring . 21
24 Components . 21
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 21
26 Terminals for external conductors . 21
27 Provision for earthing. 21
28 Screws and connections . 21
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 21
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 22
31 Resistance to rusting . 22
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 22
Annexes . 23
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 24
Annex AA (normative) Detergent and rinsing agent . 25
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts . 27
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines . 29
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer . 33
Bibliography . 35

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

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

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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

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

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ICS 13.120; 97.060 ISBN 978-2-88912-906-5

– 2 – 60335-2-7  IEC:2008+A1:2011

CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 6

1 Scope . 7

2 Normative references . 8

3 Terms and definitions . 8

4 General requirement . 9

5 General conditions for the tests . 9

6 Classification . 9
7 Marking and instructions . 9
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current . 10
11 Heating . 10
12 Void. 11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 12
14 Transient overvoltages . 12
15 Moisture resistance . 12
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 13
19 Abnormal operation . 14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 18
22 Construction . 18
23 Internal wiring . 20
24 Components . 20
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 21
26 Terminals for external conductors . 21
27 Provision for earthing . 21

28 Screws and connections . 21
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 21
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 21
31 Resistance to rusting . 21
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 21
Annexes . 22
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 23
Annex AA (normative) Detergent and rinsing agent . 24
Annex BB (normative) Ageing test for elastomeric parts . 26
Annex CC (normative) Detergent free electrolyser washing machines . 28
Annex DD (informative) Washing machines incorporating a power driven wringer . 32
Bibliography . 34

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FOREWORD
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
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This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-7 consists of the seventh edition (2008)
[documents 61/3564/FDIS and 61/3653/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2011) [documents
61/4279/FDIS and 61/4302/RVD]. It bears the edition number 7.1.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendmen
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