IEC 60335-2-7:2002

Deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar purposes, intended for washing clothes and textiles. Therated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. It includes washing machines for communal use in blocks of flats and in laundrettes. Washing machines with a spin extraction function must comply with IEC 60335-2-4, and with a drying function must comply with IEC 60335-2-11.

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.