AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2002 PDF Download

For electric washing machines used in homes and other settings, the AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2002 standard provides safety recommendations. The specification covers washing machines with rated voltages of 480 V for other appliances and 250 V for single-phase appliances. Additionally, it contains washing machines that could be powered by alternative sources of energy.

Appliances used in stores, light industry, and farms that are not intended for regular household use but nonetheless present a risk to the public are included in the standard's scope. This includes washers that are available for shared use in apartment buildings or laundromats. The guideline attempts to address the frequent risks that everyone encounters inside and outside the house.

The standard, however, does not take into account the risks associated with children playing with the device or the unsupervised use of appliances by elderly or infirm people. The use of appliances in vehicles, ships, airplanes, or locations with particular circumstances like corrosive or explosive atmospheres may necessitate additional restrictions.

Appliances designed solely for industrial use or for use in places with unique conditions are exempt from the standard. It recognizes that additional standards may be set forth by national health authorities, labor protection agencies, water supply authorities, and other comparable organizations in various nations.