Dishwasher
General - New from March 1, 2021:
The energy label helps you, as a consumer, reduce your impact on the environment (and save money) by choosing products that consume less energy. The label also encourages manufacturers to develop and invest in more energy-efficient product design.The new energy labeling requirements will hopefully lead to an increase in sales of energy-efficient products, and are therefore a good way to start meeting the EU's goal of a 20 percent reduction in energy use.
With the help of the energy label, a product's energy consumption is graded on a scale from A to G. Class A (green) is the most energy-efficient and class G (red) the least.
The new scale replaces the previous scale, which contained classes such as A +, A ++ and A +++. It is now considerably tougher to reach the top classification, compared to previous A +++ markings. From 1 March 2021, the new classifications will apply to dishwashers.
The energy efficiency class for dishwashers will continue to be based on the program Eco*. The standardized test load has been adapted in line with actual user behavior, including more objects such as plastic and pots, realistically reflecting modern consumer behavior.
Drying efficiency has been removed from the label and replaced with a specification for program time, based on the Eco program*.
The dishwashers' energy labeling will be based on 100 cleaning cycles instead of annual consumption (based on 280 cycles) as was previously the case.
A QR code will also be introduced which gives direct access to more information about the product in the European database EPREL (European Registry for Energy Labeling). There you can easily find and compare energy-labeled products.
The new energy label:
1. Product QR code, for direct access to your specific model’s information in the European EPREL database. The symbol is a QR code (grid pattern).
2. Product Energy efficiency class. The energy efficiency class is shown on a scale from A-G, where A is the most energy-efficient and G the least.
3. Product Energy Consumption in kWh/100 cleaning cycles, with Eco program* selected.
4. Product capacity in number of place settings with Eco program* selected. The amount of space in the machine per wash cycle is specified in the number of place settings. A place setting consists of a predetermined set of plates, glasses, cutlery and serving dishes. The symbol for capacity is a picture of glasses and plates.
5. Product Water Consumption in liters per cycle with Eco program* selected. The symbol is a tap.
6. Product Program Time in hours and minutes with Eco program Selection*. The symbol is a clock with an arrow.
7. Product Sound power level (noise) in dB (A) noise class. Noise in dB (A) The higher the number, the more noise the machine generates. The scale is logarithmic, which means that a difference of six decibels is experienced as a doubling of the sound. The new label also contains a classification of the measured sound value from A to D. The symbol is a speaker with sound waves.
In addition to this, a certain minimum requirement for cleaning performance and drying performance must also be achieved. This is not shown on the energy label sticker, but can be found in our product information sheets.
The old energy label:
1. Product Energy efficiency class.
2. Product Energy consumption in kWh/year. Energy use per year for 280 wash cycles.
3. Product Sound power level (noise) in dB (A). The symbol is a speaker with sound waves.
4. Product Capacity in number of place settings. The symbol for capacity is a picture of cutlery, glasses and plates.
5. Product Drying efficiency class is shown on a scale from A to G, where A means the driest dish. The symbol shows a plate with heating coils.
6. Product Water consumption in liters/year. Water use per year for 280 wash cycles. The symbol is a tap.
FAQ
- * What is the Eco program?
The Eco program is a particularly environmentally-friendly program, the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption. It is this program that is used when testing efficiency, drying and the other values that you can find on the energy sticker.
- What kind of dishes do we load our test dishwashers with?
The load that we, other dishwasher manufacturers and external testing institutes have to use when we test the dishwashers' ability to remove different types of dirt – for example – has now been changed. This is so that it better reflects what consumers actually load into their dishwashers. Plastic objects and pots, among other things, have now been included.
- What is a QR code?
A QR (Quick Response) code is a grid pattern you scan with your phone or tablet and which contains certain types of information. Different QR codes contain different information. This might be technical data, verification of an ID or a link to a website. If you scan the QR code on the energy label, you will be taken to the information for your specific model in the EU’s EPREL product database.
- What does the energy efficiency class scale look like?
The energy efficiency class is shown on a scale from A-G, where A is most energy efficient and G the least.
- How do we calculate energy consumption?
Energy consumption is measured in kWh/cleaning cycle with the Eco program selected, from which the energy consumption for 100 cleaning cycles is calculated. A cleaning cycle is the same as 1 wash.
- What is meant by capacity?
The capacity of a dishwasher is stated in the number of place settings. A place setting consists of a predetermined set of plates, glasses, cutlery, pots and serving dishes etc. Our measurements are tested on machines that have a capacity of between 13–17 place settings, depending on the size of the machine and the specifications of its baskets.
- What is water consumption?
Water consumption is the amount of water that a dishwasher uses during a wash cycle with the Eco program selected.
- What is meant by program time?
Program time is measured in hours and minutes with the Eco program selected. The time is counted from the start of the cycle, to when the drying cycle is over.
- How is the sound level specified?
The machine's sound level is measured in decibels. On the energy label, this is marked with the letters A - C, where A is the lowest sound level and C the highest. The corresponding values are: A: 38 dB(A) or lower B: 39–44 dB(A) C: 45–51 dB(A) or higher The sound level is an average value of the sound during an entire wash cycle. The scale for decibels is logarithmic, which means that a difference of six decibels is experienced as a doubling of the volume.