AS/NZS 2040.2:2005

Specifies the energy efficiency labelling requirements for electric clothes washing machines intended for household and similar use. This Standard does not specify safety requirements. Examples of appliances covered by This Standard are top loading non-drum type washers (usually impeller or agitator), front and top loading drum type washers and the washer function of combination washer-dryers.

This Standard specifies the energy efficiency labelling requirements for electric clothes washing machines intended for household and similar use. This Standard does not specify safety requirements. Examples of appliances covered by this Standard are top loading non-drum type washers (usually impeller or agitator), front and top loading drum type washers and the washer function of combination washer dryers.In particular, this Standard specifies the following:(a) Program for energy efficiency labelling and water efficiency labelling. (b) Comparative energy consumption (CEC).(c) Star rating for energy efficiency labelling.(d) Requirements for energy efficiency label validity.(e) Performance criteria for energy efficiency labelling.(f) Printing requirements for clothes washing machine energy efficiency labels.(g) Format for the application for registration for energy efficiency labelling and water efficiency labelling.

Originated as AS/NZS 2040.2:1998.
Second edition 2000.
Third edition 2005.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (June 2012).