AS NZS 2040.2:2021 Performance of household electrical appliances一Clothes washing machines Part 2: Energy efficiency labelling requirements

AS NZS 2040.2:2021 Performance of household electrical appliances一Clothes washing machines Part 2: Energy efficiency labelling requirements. 5.2.3 Format The dimensions and geometry for all energy rating label elements shall be consistent with those provided in Appendix B. 5.3 Label variants There are two forms of the energy rating label for clothes washing machines: the base label and the super efficiency label. The base energy rating label is shown in Figures 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4. The super efficiency energy rating label is shown in Figures 5.2 and 5.5. One of the following label variants shall be used for an energy rating label for clothes washing machines under the circumstances specified: (a) Where a product achieves a star rating from 1 to 6 stars in accordance with Table 2.1 — base label (with the relevant star rating and energy consumption). (b) Where a product achieves a star rating from 7 to 10 stars in accordance with Table 2.1 — the super efficiency label showing 6 stars in the lower arch and relevant energy consumption in the lower part and the earned stars (7, 8, 9 or 10) in the upper arch, as applicable. NOTE 1 Electronic artwork may be accessed at www.energyrating.gov.au. NOTE 2 Energy rating labels are registered as Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth). The Commonwealth of Australia is the registered owner of these Trade Marks. Guidelines for other use of the label, including who needs to seek permission to use the label, and the terms and conditions of use for the labels can be accessed at www.energyrating.gov.au. NOTE 3 The labels are used by importers, manufacturers and suppliers, who are required by law to put the label on products at the point of sale. 5.4 Content of energy rating label elements 5.4.1 Base energy rating label elements A base energy rating label shall include the following elements (see Figure 5.1): (a) Element a — The element “a” band shall terminate according to the appliance star rating (see Table 2.1), either bisecting the relevant star for a rating involving a half star or bisecting the gap between the relevant star and the next highest on the scale, for a rating of only full stars. (b) Element b — The brand, model and rated load capacity shall be inserted here as indicated by element “b” in Figure 5.1. The wording shall be complete and concise. The lines shall...