IEC 60335-2-7:2008+A1:2011+A2:2016 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.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60335-1:2010.

This consolidated version consists of the seventh edition (2008), its amendment 1 (2011) and its amendment 2 (2016). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication. The contents of the corrigendum of September 2012 have been included in this copy.