Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Drafting organizations of this standard: China National Institute of Standardization, Qingdao Haier Dishwasher Co., Ltd., BSH Electrical Appliances (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Mfg. Co., Ltd., Ningbo Fotile Kitchen Ware Co., Ltd., Galanz (Zhongshan) Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co., Ltd., Panasonic Home Appliances R&D Center (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Vkan Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Sanhua Aweco Appliance Systems (Wuhu) Co., Ltd., Qingdao Haier Intelligent Technology R&D Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Academy of Science & Technology for Inspection & Quarantine, Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Arda (Zhejiang) Electric Co., Ltd., Beijing University of Technology and Guangdong WANJIALE Cupboard Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Chief drafters of this standard: Cheng Jianhong, Lv Peishi, Guan Haiyan, Xiong Haoping, Xu Hui, Lin Jiaming, Ruan Huaping, Shi Yanling, Zhou Xiaojun, Zhou Fenghua, Bai Xue, Dai Tianxi, Yin Bin, Ma Nan, Yang Yunxia, Wang Chunhong, Liang Xiuying, Huang Shi, Zhang Yayun, Li Hongqi and Ai Suijiang.
The minimum allowable values of the energy, water consumption and grades for dishwashers
1 Scope
This standard specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and water efficiency as well as energy efficiency grade, water efficiency grade and test methods for energy efficiency and water efficiency for household or similar electrical dishwashers (hereinafter referred to as dishwashers).
It is applicable to dishwashers supplied with hot and/or cold water.
It is not applicable to commercial or similar dishwashers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 20290-2016 Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
QB/T 1520-2013 Household and similar electrical dishwasher
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20290-2016 and QB/T 1520-2013 as well as the following apply.
3.1 washing cycle
a whole process of completing a common (standard) washing procedure according to the functions (such as washing, rinsing and drying) of the tested dishwasher
3.2 energy consumption per washing cycle
all electric energies consumed by a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition, including the energy consumed for heating washing water
3.3 water consumption per washing cycle
water used by a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
3.4 the minimum allowable value of the energy consumption for dishwashers
minimum allowable energy efficiency index for a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
3.5 the minimum allowable value of the water consumption for dishwashers
minimum allowable water efficiency index for a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
4 Energy efficiency grade and water efficiency grade
4.1 Energy efficiency grade
The energy efficiency of dishwasher is classified into 5 grades, among which Grade 1 represents the highest energy efficiency. The energy efficiency of dishwasher is graded according to the actually measured energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, drying index and cleaning index of dishwasher, which of each grade shall meet those specified in Table 1.
Table 1 Requirements for energy efficiency grade index of dishwasher
Grade Energy efficiency index EEI Water efficiency index WEI Drying index PD Cleaning index Pc
1 ≤50 ≤45 ≥1.08 ≥1.12
2 ≤56 ≤52 ≥1.08
3 ≤63 ≤62 ≥0.97
4 ≤71 ≤68 ≥0.97
5 ≤80 ≤75 ≥0.86
4.2 Water efficiency grade
The water efficiency grade of dishwasher is classified into 5 grades, among which Grade 1 represents the highest water efficiency. The water efficiency of dishwasher is graded according to the actually measured water efficiency index, drying index, energy efficiency index and cleaning index of dishwasher, which of each grade shall meet those specified in Table 1.
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and water efficiency
The energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, drying index and cleaning index of dishwasher shall meet those of Grade 5 energy efficiency given in Table 1.
5.2 Allowable deviation from indicated value
Under the test condition specified in Chapter 6, the deviation between the actually measured values of energy consumption per washing cycle, water consumption per washing cycle, cleaning index, drying index of dishwasher and their indicated values specified by enterprise shall not be greater than the deviation as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Allowable deviation from indicated value
Item Deviation
Energy consumption per washing cycle +10%
Water consumption per washing cycle +10%
Cleaning index -10%
Drying index -19%
6 Test methods
6.1 Test condition and test equipment
The test shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of GB/T 20290-2016 with detergent B at test ambient temperature of (23±2) ℃ and relative humidity of (55±5)%. The test water hardness is (2.5±0.5) mmol/L.
Note: For the product within certain water hardness application zone, the test shall be carried out according to the upper limit value of water hardness specified by the manufacturer.
6.2 Test method and calculation of energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, cleaning index and drying index
6.2.1 Standard contaminants and ways to contaminate tableware
See Annex A for standard contaminants and ways to contaminate tableware.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Energy efficiency grade and water efficiency grade
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
Annex A (Normative) Contaminants and way to contaminate tableware
Annex B (Normative) Tableware specification and quantity
Annex C (Normative) Schematic diagram for tableware arrangement in standard dishwasher
Annex D (Normative) Schematic diagram for contamination state by contaminants
Annex E (Normative) Tableware loading method in air oven
Annex F (Normative) Cleaning index evaluation form
Annex G (Normative) Drying index evaluation form
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Drafting organizations of this standard: China National Institute of Standardization, Qingdao Haier Dishwasher Co., Ltd., BSH Electrical Appliances (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Mfg. Co., Ltd., Ningbo Fotile Kitchen Ware Co., Ltd., Galanz (Zhongshan) Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co., Ltd., Panasonic Home Appliances R&D Center (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Vkan Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Sanhua Aweco Appliance Systems (Wuhu) Co., Ltd., Qingdao Haier Intelligent Technology R&D Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Academy of Science & Technology for Inspection & Quarantine, Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Arda (Zhejiang) Electric Co., Ltd., Beijing University of Technology and Guangdong WANJIALE Cupboard Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Chief drafters of this standard: Cheng Jianhong, Lv Peishi, Guan Haiyan, Xiong Haoping, Xu Hui, Lin Jiaming, Ruan Huaping, Shi Yanling, Zhou Xiaojun, Zhou Fenghua, Bai Xue, Dai Tianxi, Yin Bin, Ma Nan, Yang Yunxia, Wang Chunhong, Liang Xiuying, Huang Shi, Zhang Yayun, Li Hongqi and Ai Suijiang.
The minimum allowable values of the energy, water consumption and grades for dishwashers
1 Scope
This standard specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and water efficiency as well as energy efficiency grade, water efficiency grade and test methods for energy efficiency and water efficiency for household or similar electrical dishwashers (hereinafter referred to as dishwashers).
It is applicable to dishwashers supplied with hot and/or cold water.
It is not applicable to commercial or similar dishwashers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 20290-2016 Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
QB/T 1520-2013 Household and similar electrical dishwasher
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20290-2016 and QB/T 1520-2013 as well as the following apply.
3.1 washing cycle
a whole process of completing a common (standard) washing procedure according to the functions (such as washing, rinsing and drying) of the tested dishwasher
3.2 energy consumption per washing cycle
all electric energies consumed by a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition, including the energy consumed for heating washing water
3.3 water consumption per washing cycle
water used by a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
3.4 the minimum allowable value of the energy consumption for dishwashers
minimum allowable energy efficiency index for a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
3.5 the minimum allowable value of the water consumption for dishwashers
minimum allowable water efficiency index for a dishwasher to complete a washing cycle under specified working condition
4 Energy efficiency grade and water efficiency grade
4.1 Energy efficiency grade
The energy efficiency of dishwasher is classified into 5 grades, among which Grade 1 represents the highest energy efficiency. The energy efficiency of dishwasher is graded according to the actually measured energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, drying index and cleaning index of dishwasher, which of each grade shall meet those specified in Table 1.
Table 1 Requirements for energy efficiency grade index of dishwasher
Grade Energy efficiency index EEI Water efficiency index WEI Drying index PD Cleaning index Pc
1 ≤50 ≤45 ≥1.08 ≥1.12
2 ≤56 ≤52 ≥1.08
3 ≤63 ≤62 ≥0.97
4 ≤71 ≤68 ≥0.97
5 ≤80 ≤75 ≥0.86
4.2 Water efficiency grade
The water efficiency grade of dishwasher is classified into 5 grades, among which Grade 1 represents the highest water efficiency. The water efficiency of dishwasher is graded according to the actually measured water efficiency index, drying index, energy efficiency index and cleaning index of dishwasher, which of each grade shall meet those specified in Table 1.
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and water efficiency
The energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, drying index and cleaning index of dishwasher shall meet those of Grade 5 energy efficiency given in Table 1.
5.2 Allowable deviation from indicated value
Under the test condition specified in Chapter 6, the deviation between the actually measured values of energy consumption per washing cycle, water consumption per washing cycle, cleaning index, drying index of dishwasher and their indicated values specified by enterprise shall not be greater than the deviation as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Allowable deviation from indicated value
Item Deviation
Energy consumption per washing cycle +10%
Water consumption per washing cycle +10%
Cleaning index -10%
Drying index -19%
6 Test methods
6.1 Test condition and test equipment
The test shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of GB/T 20290-2016 with detergent B at test ambient temperature of (23±2) ℃ and relative humidity of (55±5)%. The test water hardness is (2.5±0.5) mmol/L.
Note: For the product within certain water hardness application zone, the test shall be carried out according to the upper limit value of water hardness specified by the manufacturer.
6.2 Test method and calculation of energy efficiency index, water efficiency index, cleaning index and drying index
6.2.1 Standard contaminants and ways to contaminate tableware
See Annex A for standard contaminants and ways to contaminate tableware.
Contents of GB 38383-2019
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Energy efficiency grade and water efficiency grade
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
Annex A (Normative) Contaminants and way to contaminate tableware
Annex B (Normative) Tableware specification and quantity
Annex C (Normative) Schematic diagram for tableware arrangement in standard dishwasher
Annex D (Normative) Schematic diagram for contamination state by contaminants
Annex E (Normative) Tableware loading method in air oven
Annex F (Normative) Cleaning index evaluation form
Annex G (Normative) Drying index evaluation form
