Standard No.:	GB/T 4288-2025
English Name:	Household and similar electrical washing machine
Chinese Name:	家用和类似用途电动洗衣机
Chinese Classification:	Y62    Household cleaning and cosmetic appliances
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	SAMR, SAC
Issued on:	2025-10-05
Implemented on:	2026-5-1
Status:	valid
Superseding:	GB/T 4288-2018 Household and similar electrical washing machine
Target Language:	English
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Word Count:	36500 words
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GB/T 4288-2025 Household and similar electrical washing machine 1 Scope This document specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, technical requirements, inspection rules, as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage of household and similar electric washing machine (hereinafter referred to as "washing machine"), and describes the corresponding test methods. This document is applicable to washing machines (including extractors) with a single-phase rated voltage of not exceeding 250V and a single washing container rated capacity of greater than 2.0kg, used by non-professionals in homes, shops, schools and other places. 2 Normative references The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions 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 411 Printed and dyed cotton fabric GB/T 2423.17 Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Ka: Salt mist GB/T 2828.1 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection GB/T 2829 Sampling procedures and tables for periodic inspection by attributes (Apply to inspection of process stability) GB/T 4214.4 Test method for noise of household and similar electrical appliances - Particular requirements for washing machines and spin extractors GB/T 4706.1 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 1: General requirements GB/T 4706.24 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 24: Particular requirements for washing machines GB/T 4706.26 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 26: Particular requirements for spin extractors GB/T 6682 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods GB 12021.4 Maximum allowable values of the energy, water consumption and grades for household electric washing machines GB/T 22939.5 Package of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 5: Particular requirements for electrical washing machine and clothes dryer GB/T 23119 Household and similar electrical appliances - Water for performance testing GB/T 45353-2025 Guideline for quality grading of consumer products - Household electrical appliances IEC 60456: 2024 Clothes washing machines for household use - Methods for measuring the performance 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 electric washing machine appliance driven by electric energy, which is used to wash clothes under the mechanical action Note 1: Electric washing machines are classified into the following types by the washing mode: ——impeller washing machine: washing machine in which the laundry is totally or partially immersed in the washing water, and washed by the continuous rotation or regular forward and backward rotation of the impeller. ——drum washing machine: washing machine in which the laundry is placed in the drum, totally or partially immersed in water, and washed by the continuous rotation or regular forward and backward rotation of the drum; ——agitator washing machine: washing machine in which the laundry is totally or partially immersed in the washing water and washed by the reciprocating motion of the stirring blades. ——double-drive washing machine: washing machine in which the laundry is totally or partially immersed in the washing water, and washed by the running of the impeller or stirring blade and the inner drum, driven by power in the same system, according to the set constant rotating speed and constant rotating speed ratio. Note 2: Electric washing machines are classified into the following types by the automation program and basic structure: ——washing machine: washing machine with washing, rinsing and spinning functions switched by manual operation. ——semi-automatic washing machine: washing machine with any two of the washing, rinsing and spinning functions switched automatically without manual operation. ——automatic washing machine: washing machine with washing, rinsing and spinning functions at the same time, which can be automatically switched without manual operation. ——mini washing machine: washing machine with a rated capacity of ≤2.0kg. ——multi-drum washing machine: washing machine equipped with two or more drums which may be used for washing function, and at least one of which has a "standard washing program" for washing cotton textile. 3.2 extractor device for removing water from washed textile by mechanical action 3.2.1 spin extractor device for removing water from washed textile by centrifugal action 3.2.2 device of extractor device which is combined with a washing machine and removes water from washed textile by centrifugal or squeezing action 3.3 washing container capacity internal space capacity of the container of a washing machine 3.3.1 washing container effective capacity washing container capacity of a washing machine measured according to the method given in Annex A 3.3.2 washing container rated capacity rated value of washing container effective capacity stated by the manufacturer 3.4 standard washing textile loaded textile used to carry out tests related to this document Note: There are two kinds of materials, namely cotton and polyester. The cotton standard washing textiles include bed sheets, shirts, napkins and handkerchiefs; the polyester standard washing textile is square towel. 3.5 rated capacity C maximum mass of standard washing textiles in the dry state that the washing machine/extractor can handle at one time as specified by the manufacturer Note: For multi-drum washing machine, it may be the sum of the rated capacities of each washing drum. 3.5.1 washing container rated capacity maximum mass of standard washing textiles in the dry state that the single washing drum can handle at one time as specified by the manufacturer 3.5.2 rated washing capacity maximum mass of standard washing textiles in the dry state that may be washed at one time as specified by the manufacturer 3.5.3 rated spinning capacity maximum mass of standard washing textiles in the dry state that may be spinned at one time as specified by the manufacturer Note: It is not marked if there is no spinning function. 3.6 rated water consumption water consumption for a complete "standard washing program" for cotton standard washing textiles as stated by the manufacturer or expressed in the instructions for use 3.6.1 rated water consumption of washing (or rinsing) state approximate amount of water used for one-time washing (or rinsing) of cotton standard washing textiles as stated by the manufacturer or expressed in the instructions for use Note: If multiple "rated water consumptions of washing (or rinsing) state” are stated by the manufacturer or expressed in the instructions for use, it is advisable to specify the washing machine program corresponding to each water consumption.

Contents Foreword i 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Product classification 5 Technical requirements 6 Test methods 7 Inspection rules 8 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage Annex A (Normative) Method for measuring washing container effective capacity of washing machine Annex B (Normative) Product classification and model designation Annex C (Normative) Test method for washing ability Annex D (Normative) Standard contaminated cloth Annex E (Normative) Test method for rinsing performance using solid detergent Annex F (Normative) Test method for abrasion performance Annex G (Normative) Measurement method for off/standby power of washing machine Annex H (Normative) Calculation method for annual energy consumption of washing machine Annex I (Normative) Test method for washing ability of wool washing program Annex J (Normative) Test method for vibration performance of washing machine Annex K (Normative) Test method for light washing performance of washing machine Annex L (Normative) Test method for color care performance of washing machine Annex M (Normative) Grading of main performance items Bibliography