Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015

Policy Details

The standard is applicable to electric dishwashers which are intended for household or similar use. A number of performance requirements must be met by dishwashers during a test for energy consumption. These include: Washing index the washing index of the test machine must exceed the specified value measured on the reference machine which is tested in parallel. The reference machine is a dishwasher which specially constructed and calibrated for this purpose (Miele G590). Drying index the drying index of the test machine must exceed 50% (this is conducted as a separate test) Rated capacity all specified load items shall be supported. Water consumption shall not exceed 110% of the value stated by the manufacturer. Water pressure machine shall be capable of operating at the maximum and minimum water pressure stated by the manufacturer. " See more