Deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar purposes, intended for washing clothes and textiles. The rate 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. This consolidated version consists of the sixth edition (2002), its amendment 1 (2004) and its amendment 2 (2006). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.