Energy Labels for washing machine and washer-driers are changing. After March 1st, 2021, all energy levels will be listed from A to G rather than A+, A++, and A+++.

The new labels aim to reward energy-efficient products while in parallel setting stricter eco-design requirements and improved environmental performance - energy label reforms that fit our brand vision perfectly.

Our homes are connected to the outside world in ways we cannot imagine. Little things we do inside, can have a great impact outside. With the smallest everyday actions, we firmly believe we can create a better future. The new regulations cover not only energy efficiency but also energy consumption. The levels of energy consumption considered acceptable were lowered.

The energy efficiency class of washing machines is based on the energy consumption of new “Eco 40- 60” program. The “Eco 40-60” program is recommended to wash your normally soiled, durable cotton and linen laundry declared to be washable at 40°C or 60°C on the care label.

Here is what an energy rating label for washer-driers looks like and here is what the symbols and numbers stand for: 

Read on to discover what each rating and number means in more detail.

1. QR code (New)
   
   
2. Scale of energy efficiency classes (A-G)
   
   
3. a) Energy efficiency class of the complete cycle
   b) 2 Energy efficiency class of the washing cycle
   
   
4. Weighted energy consumption of the complete cycle in kWh per 100 cycles (New)
   
   
5. Weighted energy consumption of the washing cycle in kWh per 100 cycles (New)
   
   
6. a) Rated capacity for the complete cycle in kg 
   b) 2 Rated capacity for the washing cycle in k
   
   
7. a) Weighted water consumption of the complete cycle in litres per cycle (New) 
   b) 2 Weighted water consumption of the washing cycle in litres per cycle (New)
   
   
8. a) Duration of the complete cycle at rated capacity (New) 
   b) 2 Duration of the washing cycle at rated capacity (New)
   
   
9. Spin efficiency class (New)
   
   
10. Noise level during spin cycle in dBA and noise emission class (New)

The program ‘Eco 40-60’ is the basis to determine energy consumption, water consumption, washing, spinning and rinsing efficiency, residual dampness, noise and programme duration.

 For the calculation of consumption values, quarter, half and full loads values are taken into consideration.

 Sound power level reference to 1 pW