GB/T 38610-2020 in English

• Rated washing capacity: the maximum mass of fabric that can be processed in a single wash (kg)
• Rated drying capacity: the maximum mass of fabric that can be processed in a single drying (kg)
• Continuous operation cycle: the complete process of washing and drying without interruption

This standard converts the IEC62512:2012 international standard into a national standard for the first time. The main technological breakthroughs include:

1. Clarifies the unique parameters of washer-dryers (such as the definition of continuous/intermittent cycles)
2. Innovatively proposes a load splitting test method (Appendix A)
3. Improved the moisture content measurement system (Chapter 8.3.3)

• When marking the capacity of the product, it is necessary to distinguish between independent washing and drying capacities
• When developing an automatic drying program, the moisture content should be controlled within (0±3)%
• Noise testing needs to be measured separately in the washing/spinning/drying stages

Testing agencies should pay special attention to the data rounding rules specified in Appendix B, with electricity consumption accurate to 0.01kWh and water consumption accurate to 0.1L.