IEC PAS 62473:2007 PDF Download

Specifically for clothes washing machines used in homes, the IEC PAS 62473:2007 standard focuses on quantifying the mechanical activity of these appliances. This covers both cold and hot water supply units, whether they have heating elements or not. Although washer-dryers, which are equipment that can both wash and dry textiles, are also subject to the standard, the standard primarily focuses on the washing stage.

This standard's primary goal is to measure the "gentleness of action" (GoA) that the washer offers. The term "GoA" describes the amount of agitation or mechanical activity that the washing machine uses to agitate the cloths. Manufacturers and consumers will have a standardized means to evaluate and compare the gentle action of various washing machines thanks to the standard, which includes methods and procedures for assessing this mechanical activity.