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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 of 13 July 2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household tumble dryers and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012

Type Delegated Regulation

Publication 2023-07-13

Last updated 2025-11-24

State In force

Department European Commission, ENER

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COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2023/2534 of 13 July 2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household tumble dryers and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012 (Text with EEA relevance)

Article 1

Subject matter and scope

This Regulation shall not apply to:

(a) household washer-dryers and household spin-extractors;

(b) tumble dryers within the scope of Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (¹);

(c) battery-operated household tumble dryers that can be connected to the mains through an AC/DC converter purchased separately.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) ‘mains’ means the electricity supply from the grid of 230 (± 10 %) volts of alternating current at 50 Hz;

(2) ‘household tumble dryer’ means an appliance in which laundry is dried by tumbling in a rotating drum through which heated air is passed and which is declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of conformity as complying with Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (²) or with Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (³);

(3) ‘built-in household tumble dryer’ means a household tumble dryer that is designed, tested and marketed exclusively to comply with all the following characteristics: (a) to be installed in cabinetry or encased (top and/or bottom, and sides) by panels; (b) to be securely fastened to the sides, top or floor of the cabinetry or panels; (c) to be equipped with an integral factory-finished face or to be fitted with a custom front panel;

(4) ‘household washer-dryer’ means an appliance as defined in Article 2, point (4), of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 (⁴);

(5) ‘household spin-extractor’ means an appliance in which water is removed from the laundry by centrifugal action in a rotating drum and drained through an automatic pump or by gravity and which is designed to be used principally for non-professional purposes and is also commercially known as ‘spin-dryer’;

(6) ‘programme’ means a series of operations that are pre-defined and which are declared by the supplier as suitable for drying certain types of textile;

(7) ‘point of sale’ means a location where household tumble dryers are displayed or offered for sale, hire or hire-purchase;

(8) ‘multi-drum household tumble dryer’ means a household tumble dryer equipped with more than one drum, whether in separate units or in the same casing.

For the purposes of the Annexes II to X, the additional definitions set out in Annex I apply.

Article 3

Obligations of suppliers

Suppliers shall ensure that:

(a) from 1 March 2025 to 31 December 2026: (i) each household tumble dryer is supplied with a printed label in the format and containing the information set out in Annex III and, for a multi-drum household tumble dryer, in accordance with Annex X; (ii) the values for the parameters of the product information sheet, as set out in Annex V, are entered in the public part of the product database;

(b) from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026: (i) the content of the technical documentation set out in Annex VI is entered in the product database; (ii) an electronic label in the format and containing the information as set out in Annex III is made available to dealers for each model of household tumble dryer; (iii) an electronic product information sheet as set out in Annex V is made available to dealers for each model of household tumble dryer; (iv) where specifically requested by the dealer, the product information sheet as set out in Annex V is made available in printed form;

(c) from 1 January 2027: (i) each household tumble dryer is supplied with a printed label in the format and containing the information set out in Annex IIIa and, for a multi-drum household tumble dryer, in accordance with Annex X; (ii) the values for the parameters of the product information sheet as set out in Annex Va are entered in the public part of the product database; (iii) the content of the technical documentation set out in Annex VIa, except the information referred to in points 1(h) and 1(i) of that Annex, is entered in the product database; (iv) an electronic label in the format and containing the information set out in Annex IIIa is made available to dealers for each model of household tumble dryer; (v) an electronic product information sheet, as set out in Annex Va, is made available to dealers for each model of household tumble dryer; (vi) where specifically requested by the dealer, the product information sheet as set out in Annex Va is made available in printed form;

(d) from 1 July 2025: (i) any visual advertisement concerning a specific model of household tumble dryer gives the energy efficiency class and range of energy efficiency classes available on the label in accordance with Annexes VII and VIII; (ii) any technical promotional material concerning a specific model of household tumble dryer, including technical promotional material on the internet, which describes its specific technical parameters, gives the energy efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, in accordance with Annex VII.

Article 4

Obligations of dealers

Dealers shall ensure that:

(a) each household tumble dryer, at the point of sale, including at trade fairs, bears the label provided by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1), points (a)(i) or (c)(i), with the label being displayed for built-in appliances in such a way as to be clearly visible, and for all other appliances in such a way as to be clearly visible on the outside on the front or top of the household tumble dryer;

(b) in the event of distance selling, the label and product information sheet are provided in accordance with Annexes VII and VIII;

(c) any visual advertisement for a specific model of household tumble dryer, including on the internet, contains the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, in accordance with Annex VII;

(d) any technical promotional material concerning a specific model of household tumble dryer, including technical promotional material on the internet, which describes its specific technical parameters includes the energy efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, in accordance with Annex VII.

Article 5

Measurement and calculation methods

The information to be provided pursuant to Articles 3 and 4 shall be obtained by reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement and calculation methods, which take into account the recognised state-of-the-art measurement and calculation methods set out in Annex IV.

Article 6

Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes

Member States shall apply the procedure laid down in Annex IX to this Regulation when performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

Article 7

Review

The Commission shall review this Regulation in the light of technological progress and present the results of that review including, if appropriate, a draft proposal, to the Ecodesign Forum by 1 January 2030.

The review shall in particular assess the following elements:

(a) the improvement potential with regard to the energy consumption, functional and environmental performance of household tumble dryers;

(b) the effectiveness of existing measures in prompting end-users to purchase appliances that are more energy- and resource-efficient and to use more energy- and resource-efficient programmes;

(d) the appropriateness to include the heat pump in the list of priority parts for the purpose of calculating the repairability index.

Article 8

Repeal

Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012 is repealed.

Article 9

Transitional measures

Until 30 June 2025, the product fiche required under Article 3, point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012 may be made available through the product database instead of being provided in printed form with the product. However, where the dealer so requests, the supplier shall ensure that the product fiche is made available in printed form.

Article 10

Entry into force and application

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2024.

It shall apply from 1 July 2025. However, Article 9 shall apply from 1 January 2024 and Article 3(1) and (1a) shall apply as set out therein.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

ANNEX I

For the purposes of Annexes II to X, the following definitions apply:

(1) ‘air-vented tumble dryer’ means a household tumble dryer that draws in fresh air, passes it over the laundry and vents the resulting moist air into the room or outside;

(2) ‘condenser tumble dryer’ means a household tumble dryer that includes a system, using condensation or any other means, for removing moisture from the air used for the drying process;

(3) ‘gas-fired tumble dryer’ means a household tumble dryer which uses gas to heat the inside air;

(4) ‘Energy Efficiency Index’ or ‘EEI’ means the ratio of the weighted energy consumption to the standard drying cycle energy consumption of a specific household tumble dryer model;

(5) ‘drying cycle’ means a complete drying process, as defined by the required programme, consisting of a series of different operations including heating and tumbling;

(6) ‘programme duration’ means the length of time beginning with the initiation of the programme selected, excluding any user programmed delay, until an end of programme indicator is activated, and the user has access to the load;

(7) ‘rated capacity’ means the maximum mass in kilograms, stated by the manufacturer importer or authorised representative, at 0,5 kilogram intervals, of dry laundry of a particular type which can be treated in one drying cycle of a household tumble dryer on the selected programme, when loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

(8) ‘full load’ means the rated capacity of a household tumble dryer for a given programme;

(9) ‘partial load’ means half of the rated capacity of a household tumble dryer for a given programme;

(10) ‘condensation efficiency’ means the ratio between the mass of moisture condensed by a condenser tumble dryer and the mass of moisture removed from the load at the end of a drying cycle;

(11) ‘quick response code’ or ‘QR code’ means a matrix barcode included on the energy label of a product model that links to that model’s information in the public part of the product database;

(12) ‘off mode’ means a condition in which the household tumble dryer is connected to the mains and is not providing any function, including the following conditions: (a) conditions providing only an indication of off mode; (b) conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (⁵);

(13) ‘standby mode’ means a condition where the household tumble dryer is connected to the mains, and provides only the following functions or some of those functions, which may persist for an indefinite time: (a) reactivation function, or reactivation function and indication of enabled reactivation function; (b) reactivation function through a connection to a network (‘networked standby’); (c) information or status display; (d) detection function for emergency measures;

(14) ‘network’ means a communication infrastructure with a topology of links, an architecture, including the physical components, organisational principles, communication procedures and formats (protocols);

(15) ‘wrinkle guard function’ means an operation of the household tumble dryer after completion of a programme to prevent excessive wrinkle building in the laundry;

(16) ‘delay start’ means a condition where the user has selected a specified delay to the beginning or end of the drying cycle of the selected programme;

(17) ‘display mechanism’ means any screen, including tactile screen, or other visual technology used for displaying internet content to users;

(18) ‘nested display’ means a visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;

(19) ‘tactile screen’ means a screen responding to touch, such as that of a tablet computer, slate computer or a smartphone;

(20) ‘alternative text’ means text provided as an alternative to a graphic image allowing information to be presented in non-graphical form where a display device cannot render the graphic image or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications;

(21) ‘eco programme’ means a programme which is able to dry cotton laundry from an initial moisture content of the load of 60 % down to a final moisture content of the load of 0 %;

(22) ‘initial moisture content’ means the amount of moisture contained in the load at the beginning of the drying cycle;

(23) ‘final moisture content’ means the amount of moisture contained in the load at the end of the drying cycle;

(24) ‘guarantee’ means any undertaking by the dealer or supplier to the consumer to either reimburse the price paid, or replace, repair or handle the household tumble dryer in any way if it does not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in the relevant advertising;

(25) ‘declared values’ means the values provided by the supplier for the stated, calculated or measured technical parameters in accordance with Article 3, for the verification of compliance by the Member State authorities;

(26) ‘conversion coefficient’ (CC) means the default coefficient for primary energy per kWh electricity referred to in Directive 2012/27/EU (⁶) of the European Parliament and of the Council. The value of the conversion coefficient is CC = 1,9;

(27) ‘average final moisture content’ means the average of the final moisture content for the eco programme at full and at half load;

(28) ‘spare part’ means a separate part that can replace a part with the same or similar function in a household tumble dryer;

(29) ‘priority part’ means a spare part used in the calculations of the repairability index set out in Section 5 of Annex IV;

(30) ‘main printed circuit board’ means the board managing directly or indirectly the electric and electronic components integrated in the appliance;

(31) ‘disassembly’ means a process whereby a product is separated into its parts and/or components in such a way that it could subsequently be reassembled and made operational;

(32) ‘fastener’ means a hardware device or substance that mechanically, magnetically or by other means connects or fixes two or more objects, parts or pieces, including a hardware device which in addition serves an electrical function;

(33) ‘reusable fastener’ means a fastener that can be completely reused in the reassembly for the same purpose and that does no damage either the product or the fastener itself during the disassembly or reassembly process in a way that makes their multiple reuse impossible;

(34) ‘removable fastener’ means a fastener that is not a reusable fastener, but which removal does not damage the product, or leave residue, which precludes reassembly;

(35) ‘resupplied fastener’ means a removable fastener that is supplied with the spare part which it is intended to connect or fix; adhesives shall be considered resupplied fasteners if they are supplied with the spare part in a quantity that is sufficient for the reassembly;

(36) ‘step’ means an operation that finishes with the removal of a part (or bundle) or with a change of tool, including any placement of a part away from its initial location where the removal entails partial disconnection or unplugging;

(37) ‘commercially available tool’ means a tool that is available for purchase by the general public and is neither a basic tool nor a proprietary tool;

(38) ‘basic tool’ means a screwdriver for slotted heads, a screwdriver for cross recess screws, a screwdriver for hexalobular recess heads, a hexagon socket key, a combination wrench, combination pliers, combination pliers for wire stripping and terminal crimping, half round nose pliers, diagonal cutters, multigrip pliers, locking pliers, a prying lever, tweezers, magnifying glass, a spudger and a pick;

(39) ‘proprietary tool’ means tool that is not available for purchase by the general public or for which any applicable patents are not available to licence under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms;

(40) ‘professional repairer’ means an operator or undertaking that provides services of repair and professional maintenance of household tumble dryers.

ANNEX II

1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS

The energy efficiency class of a household tumble dryer shall be determined on the basis of its energy efficiency index (‘EEI’) as set out in Table 1. The EEI shall be determined in accordance with Section 1 of Annex IV.

Energy efficiency class	Energy Efficiency Index
A (most efficient)	EEI ≤ 43
B	43 < EEI ≤ 50
C	50 < EEI ≤ 60
D	60 < EEI ≤ 70
E	70 < EEI ≤ 85
F	85 < EEI ≤ 100
G (least efficient)	EEI > 100

2. ACOUSTIC AIRBORNE NOISE EMISSION CLASS

The acoustic airborne noise emission of a household tumble dryer shall be determined as the weighted average value (LWA) of the sound power in the eco programme at full load during the drying cycle expressed in dB(A) and rounded to the nearest integer.

The acoustic airborne noise emission class shall be determined on the basis of the LWA as set out in Table 2.

Acoustic airborne noise emission class	Noise (dB(A))
A	LWA ≤ 60
B	60 < LWA ≤ 64
C	64 < LWA ≤ 68
D	LWA &amp;amp;amp;gt; 68

3. CONDENSATION EFFICIENCY CLASS

The condensation efficiency class shall be determined on the basis of the weighted condensation efficiency as set out in Table 3.

Condensation efficiency class	Weighted condensation efficiency
A	Ct ≥ 94
B	88 ≤ Ct < 94
C	82 ≤ Ct < 88
D	Ct < 82

4. REPAIRABILITY CLASS

The repairability class of a household tumble dryer shall be determined on the basis of the repairability index, as set out in Table 3a. The repairability index shall be determined in accordance with Section 5 of Annex IV.

Repairability class	Repairability index (R)
A (most repairable)	R > 9,00
B	7,00 ≤ R ≤ 9,00
C	5,00 ≤ R < 7,00
D	3,00 ≤ R < 5,00
E (least repairable)	R < 3,00

ANNEX III

A. Label for condenser tumble dryers

1. LABEL FOR CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS

1.1.The following information shall be included in the label:

I QR code;

II trademark;

III model identifier;

IV scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

V the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II;

VI weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with Annex IV; in case of gas-fired tumble dryers, the weighted average energy consumption (gas and electricity) per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with Annex IV;

VII condensation efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II, with relevant pictogram and value rounded to the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with Annex IV;

VIII acoustic airborne noise emission class of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A), determined in accordance with Section 4 of Annex IV;

IX rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

X duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes [h:min] rounded to the nearest minute;

XI the number of this Regulation, which is ‘2023/2534’.

2. LABEL DESIGN FOR CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS

Whereby:

(a) the label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 2;

(b) the background shall be 100 % white;

(d) the dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label shall be as indicated in the label designs in this Annex;

(e) colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black following this example: 0,70,100,0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black;

(f) the label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to Figure 2). the colours of the EU logo shall be as follows: — the background: 100,80,0,0; — the stars: 0,0,100,0; the colour of the energy logo shall be: 100,80,0,0; the QR code shall be 100 % black; the trademark shall be 100 % black and in Bold 9 pt; the model identifier shall be 100 % black and in Regular 9 pt; the A to G scale shall be as follows: (a) the letters in the arrows shall be 100 % white and in Bold 16 pt, and shall be centred on an axis at 4,5 mm from the left side of the arrows; (b) the background colours of the arrows shall be as follows: (i) A-class: 100,0,100,0; (ii) B-class: 70,0,100,0; (iii) C-class: 30,0,100,0; (iv) D-class: 0,0,100,0; (v) E-class: 0,30,100,0; (vi) F-class: 0,70,100,0; (vii) G-class: 0,100,100,0; the internal dividers shall be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0,5 pt. The colour of the dividers shall be 100 % black; the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % black. The letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % white and in Bold 26 pt, and it shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow. The energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale shall be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned; the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles shall be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ shall be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles shall be in Regular 14 pt. The text shall be centred in the column and in 100 % black; the pictograms shall be as shown in the label design and as follows: (a) the lines of the pictograms shall have a weight of 1,2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) shall be 100 % black; (b) the A to D scales of the condensation efficiency pictogram and of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (c) the number of the condensation efficiency pictogram shall be in Bold 9 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (d) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (e) the number of the rated capacity pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram; (f) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and it shall be centred under the pictogram; the number of the Regulation shall be 100 % black and in Regular 6 pt.

B. Label for non-condenser tumble dryers

1. LABEL FOR NON-CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS

1.1.The following information shall be included in the label:

I QR code;

II trademark;

III model identifier;

IV scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

V the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II;

VII acoustic airborne noise emission class of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A), determined in accordance with Section 4 of Annex IV;

VIII rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

IX duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes [h:min] rounded to the nearest minute;

X the number of this Regulation, which is ‘2023/2534’.

2. LABEL DESIGN FOR NON-CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS

Whereby:

(a) the label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 4;

(b) the background shall be 100 % white;

(d) the dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label shall be as indicated in the label designs in this Annex;

(e) colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black following this example: 0,70,100,0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black;

(f) the label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to Figure 4). the colours of the EU logo shall be as follows: — the background: 100,80,0,0; — the stars: 0,0,100,0; the colour of the energy logo shall be: 100,80,0,0; the QR code shall be 100 % black; the trademark shall be 100 % black and in Bold 9 pt; the model identifier shall be 100 % black and in Regular 9 pt; the A to G scale shall be as follows: (a) the letters in the arrows shall be 100 % white and in Bold 16 pt, and shall be centred on an axis at 4,5 mm from the left side of the arrows; (b) the background colours of the arrows shall be as follows: (i) A-class: 100,0,100,0; (ii) B-class: 70,0,100,0; (iii) C-class: 30,0,100,0; (iv) D-class: 0,0,100,0; (v) E-class: 0,30,100,0; (vi) F-class: 0,70,100,0; (vii) G-class: 0,100,100,0; the internal dividers shall be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0,5 pt. The colour of the dividers shall be 100 % black; the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % black. The letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % white and in Bold 26 pt, and it shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow. The energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale shall be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned; the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles shall be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ shall be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles shall be in Regular 14 pt. The text shall be centred in the column and in 100 % black; the pictograms shall be as shown in the label design and as follows: (a) the lines of the pictograms shall have a weight of 1,2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) shall be 100 % black; (b) the A to D scale of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (c) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (d) the number of the rated capacity pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram; (e) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and it shall be centred under the pictogram; the number of the Regulation shall be 100 % black and in Regular 6 pt.

ANNEX IIIa

A. Label for condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

1. LABEL FOR CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS WITH REPAIRABILITY CLASS PICTOGRAM

The following information shall be included in the label:

I QR code;

II trademark;

III model identifier;

IV scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

V the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II;

VII repairability class determined in accordance with Annex II, calculated in accordance with Annex IV;

VIII condensation efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II, with relevant pictogram and value rounded to the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with Annex IV;

IX acoustic airborne noise emission class of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A), determined in accordance with Section 4 of Annex IV;

X rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

XI duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes [h:min] rounded to the nearest minute;

XII the number of this Regulation, which is ‘2023/2534’.

2. LABEL DESIGN FOR CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS WITH REPAIRABILITY CLASS PICTOGRAM

Whereby:

(a) the label shall be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 4b;

(b) the background shall be 100 % white;

(d) the dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label shall be as indicated in the label designs in this Annex;

(e) colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black following this example: 0,70,100,0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black;

(f) the label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to Figure 4b): the colours of the EU logo shall be as follows: — the background: 100,80,0,0; — the stars: 0,0,100,0; the colour of the energy logo shall be: 100,80,0,0; the QR code shall be 100 % black; the trademark shall be 100 % black and in Bold 9 pt; the model identifier shall be 100 % black and in Regular 9 pt; the A to G scale shall be as follows: (a) the letters in the arrows shall be 100 % white and in Bold 16 pt, and shall be centred on an axis at 4,5 mm from the left side of the arrows; (b) the background colours of the arrows shall be as follows: (i) A-class: 100,0,100,0; (ii) B-class: 70,0,100,0; (iii) C-class: 30,0,100,0; (iv) D-class: 0,0,100,0; (v) E-class: 0,30,100,0; (vi) F-class: 0,70,100,0; (vii) G-class: 0,100,100,0; the internal dividers shall be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0,5 pt. The colour of the dividers shall be 100 % black; the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % black. The letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % white and in Bold 26 pt, and it shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow. The energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale shall be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned; the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles shall be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ shall be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles shall be in Regular 14 pt. The text shall be centred in the column and in 100 % black; the pictograms shall be as shown in the label design and as follows: (a) the lines of the pictograms shall have a weight of 1,2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) shall be 100 % black; (b) the A to D scales of the condensation efficiency pictogram and of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (c) the number of the condensation efficiency pictogram shall be in Bold 9 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (d) the A to E scale of the repairability class pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (e) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (f) the number of the rated capacity pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram; (g) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and it shall be centred under the pictogram; the number of the Regulation shall be 100 % black and in Regular 6 pt.

B. Label for non-condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

1. LABEL FOR NON-CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS WITH REPAIRABILITY CLASS PICTOGRAM

The following information shall be included in the label:

I QR code;

II trademark;

III model identifier;

IV scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

V the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II;

VII repairability class determined in accordance with Annex II, calculated in accordance with Annex IV;

VIII acoustic airborne noise emission class of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A), determined in accordance with Section 4 of Annex IV;

IX rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

X duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes [h:min] rounded to the nearest minute;

XI the number of this Regulation, which is ‘2023/2534’.

2. LABEL DESIGN FOR NON-CONDENSER TUMBLE DRYERS WITH REPAIRABILITY CLASS PICTOGRAM

Whereby:

(a) the label shall be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 4d;

(b) the background shall be 100 % white;

(d) the dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label shall be as indicated in the label designs in this Annex;

(e) colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black following this example: 0,70,100,0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black;

(f) the label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to Figure 4d): the colours of the EU logo shall be as follows: — the background: 100,80,0,0; — the stars: 0,0,100,0; the colour of the energy logo shall be: 100,80,0,0; the QR code shall be 100 % black; the trademark shall be 100 % black and in Bold 9 pt; the model identifier shall be 100 % black and in Regular 9 pt; the A to G scale shall be as follows: (a) the letters in the arrows shall be 100 % white and in Bold 16 pt, and shall be centred on an axis at 4,5 mm from the left side of the arrows; (b) the background colours of the arrows shall be as follows: (i) A-class: 100,0,100,0; (ii) B-class: 70,0,100,0; (iii) C-class: 30,0,100,0; (iv) D-class: 0,0,100,0; (v) E-class: 0,30,100,0; (vi) F-class: 0,70,100,0; (vii) G-class: 0,100,100,0; the internal dividers shall be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0,5 pt. The colour of the dividers shall be 100 % black; the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % black. The letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow shall be 100 % white and in Bold 26 pt, and it shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow. The energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale shall be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned; the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles shall be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ shall be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles shall be in Regular 14 pt. The text shall be centred in the column and in 100 % black; the pictograms shall be as shown in the label design and as follows: (a) the lines of the pictograms shall have a weight of 1,2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) shall be 100 % black; (b) the A to D scale of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (c) the A to E scale of the repairability class pictogram shall be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt; (d) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram shall be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram; (e) the number of the rated capacity pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram; (f) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram shall be in Bold 16 pt and it shall be centred under the pictogram; the number of the Regulation shall be 100 % black and in Regular 6 pt.

ANNEX IV

For the purposes of verification of compliance with the requirements of this Regulation, measurements and calculations shall be made using harmonised standards whose reference numbers are published for that purpose in the Official Journal of the European Union, or any other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods, which take into account the generally recognised state-of-the-art and are in conformity with the provisions of this Annex.

Where a parameter is declared pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and in accordance with Table 5 of Annex VI, its declared value shall be used by the supplier for the calculations in this Annex.

The eco programme as identifiable on the programme selection, on the display and through the network connection, depending on the functionalities provided by the household tumble dryer, and with no further modification of the final moisture content setting, shall be used for the measurement and calculation of the EEI, the condensation efficiency, the programme duration and the airborne acoustic noise emissions. The energy consumption, condensation efficiency and program duration shall also be measured concurrently.

The calculation of the weighted energy consumption, the weighted programme duration and the condensation efficiency shall be done on the basis of three drying cycles at full load and four drying cycles at partial load.

The stated rated capacity for the eco programme shall not be lower than the highest declared rated capacity among all the cotton programmes of the household tumble dryer.

1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDEX

For the calculation of the EEI of a household tumble dryer model, the weighted energy consumption per drying cycle for the eco programme at full and partial load is compared to the standard energy consumption per drying cycle.

(a) The EEI is calculated as follows and rounded to one decimal place: where: EtC = weighted energy consumption per drying cycle, SEC = standard energy consumption per drying cycle.

(b) SEC is calculated in kWh as follows and rounded to two decimal places: (i) for household tumble dryers other than air-vented tumble dryers: (ii) for air-vented tumble dryers: where c is the rated capacity of the household tumble dryer for the eco programme, Tt is the weighted programme duration for the eco programme.

(c) EtC is calculated in kWh as follows and rounded to two decimal places: where Edry = energy consumption of the eco programme at full load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Edry½ = energy consumption of the eco programme at partial load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places.

(d) For gas-fired tumble dryers, Edry and Edry1/2 are calculated as follows where Egdry = gas consumption of the eco programme at full load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry½ = gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry,a = auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry½,a = auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, CC (Conversion coefficient) = 1,9.

(e) Tt for the eco programme is calculated in minutes, rounded to the nearest minute, as follows: where Tdry = programme duration for the eco programme at full load, in minutes and rounded to the nearest minute, Tdry½ = programme duration for the eco programme at partial load, in minutes and rounded to the nearest minute.

(f) The weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles of the electric mains-operated household tumble dryer is calculated as follows and rounded to the nearest integer: Etc × 100 The weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles of the gas-fired tumble dryer is calculated as follows and rounded to the nearest integer: where Egdry = gas consumption of the eco programme at full load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry½ = gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry,a = auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places, Egdry½,a = auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load, in kWh and rounded to two decimal places.

2. CONDENSATION EFFICIENCY

The condensation efficiency of a programme (Ct) is the ratio between the mass of moisture condensed and collected in the container of a condenser tumble dryer and the mass of moisture removed from the load by the programme, the latter being the difference between the mass of the wet test load before drying and the mass of the test load after drying.

Ct is calculated as a percentage and rounded to the nearest whole percent as follows:

where

3. LOW POWER MODES

The power consumption of the off mode (Po), standby mode (Psm), and where applicable delay start (Pds) are measured. The measured values are expressed in W and rounded to two decimal places.

During measurements of the power consumption in low power modes, the following functions shall be checked and recorded:

(a) the display or not of information;

(b) the activation or not of a network connection.

If the standby mode includes the display of information or status, this function shall also be provided when the networked standby is provided.

If the household tumble dryer provides for a wrinkle guard function, such function shall be interrupted by opening the door of the household tumble dryer, or any other appropriate intervention 15 minutes before the measurement of power consumption.

4. ACOUSTIC AIRBORNE NOISE EMISSION

The acoustic airborne noise emission of the drying cycle of a household tumble dryer shall be calculated for the eco programme at full load, using harmonised standards whose reference numbers have been published for this purpose in the Official Journal of the European Union, or using other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods, which take into account the generally recognised state-of-the-art.

Acoustic airborne noise emissions shall be measured in dB(A) with respect to 1 pW and shall be rounded to the nearest integer.

5. METHOD FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE REPAIRABILITY INDEX OF HOUSEHOLD TUMBLE DRYERS

The repairability index is an aggregated and normalised score, as a calculated value derived from four scoring parameters where:

— SDD is the ‘Disassembly Depth’ score;

— SF is the ‘Fasteners (type)’ score;

— ST is the ‘Tools (type)’ score;

— SRI is the ‘Repair Information’ score.

The Repairability Index (R) shall be calculated as follows:

and rounded to two decimal places.

The ‘Disassembly Depth’ (SDD), ‘Fasteners (type)’ (SF) and ‘Tools (type)’ (ST) scores are based on the aggregation of the following priority parts level scores:

— WP is the water pump;

— B is the drum bearing;

— DB is the drum belt;

— D is the door;

— M is the motor;

— MB is the main printed circuit board;

— F is the fan;

— MC is the motor capacitor.

If any of the priority parts listed above is present in a product more than once, only the one which delivers the lowest score shall be considered in the calculation of the ‘Disassembly Depth’ (SDD), ‘Fasteners (type)’ (SF) and ‘Tools (type)’ (ST) scores. If one or more priority parts are not present in the product, those priority parts shall be removed from the formula of the scoring parameters where they appear. In addition, the coefficients of the remaining priority parts in the formula of each scoring parameter shall be divided by the complementary to 1 of the sum of the coefficients corresponding to the priority parts not present in the product, so that the sum of the remaining coefficients shall always be 1.

SDD, SF and ST shall be calculated on the basis of the description of the disassembly steps, the fasteners and the tools needed for each priority part.

The assessment of the repairability index, specifically SDD, SF and ST shall start on a product that is:

— maintained as required in the user manual for daily use;

— fully assembled;

— standing, all side panels and the appliance cover freely accessible;

— disconnected from any supply and disposal.

After the assessment the product shall be fully reassembled.

5.1.The ‘Disassembly Depth’ (SDD) score shall be calculated as follows:

Disassembly Depth (DD) assessment at part level

The Disassembly Depth score (DDi) for each priority part (DDWP, DDB, DDDB, DDD, DDM , DDMB , DDF, DDMC) shall be set on the basis of the number of steps required to remove the priority part from the product (DD) with respect to the mean number of disassembly steps (MDS) for that priority part without damaging the product. MDS for each priority part is as follows:

— water pump: 16,1 steps;

— drum bearing: 18,9 steps;

— drum belt: 40,9 steps;

— door: 3 steps;

— motor: 49,4 steps;

— main printed circuit board: 13,7 steps;

— fan: 7,7 steps;

— motor capacitor: 24,9 steps.

Points ranging from 0 to 10 are assigned to DDi for each priority part as follows:

— if DD ≤ 0,70 × MDS, DDi = 10 pt;

— if 0,70 × MDS< DD ≤ 0,90 × MDS, DDi = 7 pt;

— if 0,90 × MDS < DD ≤ 1,10 × MDS, DDi = 4 pt;

— if 1,10 × MDS < DD ≤ 1,30 × MDS, DDi = 1 pt;

— if DD > 1,30 × MDS, DDi = 0 pt.

For the calculation of DD, the following rules shall apply:

— the step count for the disassembly of each priority part is completed when the target priority part is separated and individually accessible. When the target priority part is part of an assembly or bundle of parts, implying firstly the removal of the assembly or the bundle, the end of the disassembly process takes place when the target priority part is separated and individually accessible;

— fasteners are not considered as a part;

— if, after the disassembly of a priority part, the disassembly of a further part requires partly the same disassembly steps, the disassembly of this part may start with the first step that is different. However, DD for that part shall be the total number of steps calculated from a fully assembled product;

— where multiple tools need to be used simultaneously, the use of each tool counts as a separate step. To grab a tool, to put a tool down and to remove a fastener are not considered the end of a step. The hand shall not be considered as a tool;

— operations related to cleaning, removing traces or heating are counted as steps;

— DD shall be calculated on the basis of the description of the disassembly steps for each priority part given in the technical documentation;

— where remote notification or authorisation of serial numbers is necessary for the full functionality of the priority part, DDi shall be zero.

5.2.The Fasteners type score (SF) is calculated as follows:

Fasteners (type) (F) assessment at part level

The ‘Fasteners (type)’ scores (Fi) for each priority part (FWP, FB, FDB, FD, FM , FMB , FF, FMC) are assigned according to the level of removability and reusability of the fasteners used in the device assembly. Points ranging from 0 to 10 are assigned to Fi for each priority part as follows:

— reusable fasteners Fi = 10 pt;

— resupplied fasteners at no cost, Fi = 7 pt;

— resupplied fasteners at additional costs, Fi = 4 pt;

— removable fasteners, Fi = 0 pt.

The identification of the type of fasteners is based on the description of each fastener type for the disassembly process to remove the specific priority part given in the technical documentation.

In case different types of fasteners are encountered in the disassembly of a priority part, the lowest score shall be considered.

5.3.The Tools type score (ST) shall be calculated as follows:

Tools type (T) assessment at part level

The Tools type scores (Ti) for each priority part i (TWP, TB, TDB, TD, TM, TMB, TF, TMC) are assigned according to the complexity and availability of the tools needed for its replacement. Points ranging from 0 to 10 are assigned to Ti for each priority part as follows:

— replacement possible with basic tools or without a tool, Ti = 10 pt;

— replacement possible with tools supplied with the spare part, Ti = 5 pt;

— replacement possible with commercially available tools, Ti = 0 pt.

The assessment of the type of tools is based on the disassembly process to remove the specific priority part given in the technical documentation.

Where different types of tools are needed for the disassembly of a priority part, the lowest score shall be considered.

5.4Repair Information (RI) assessment at product level

The Repair Information score (SRI) for the repair and maintenance information in point 5(1)(b) of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 shall be calculated at product level as follows:

— availability of repair information at no cost for professional repairers, SRI = 10 pt;

— availability of repair information with a reasonable and proportionate fee for professional repairers, SRI = 0 pt.

A fee shall be considered reasonable if it does not discourage access to repair information by failing to take into account the extent to which the professional repairer uses the information.

ANNEX V

Pursuant to Article 3(1), point (a)(ii), until 31 December 2026 the supplier shall enter the information into the product database as set out in Table 4. However, in accordance with Article 3(1a), suppliers may enter the information required in Table 4a of Annex Va into the product database from 24 November 2025 instead of the information required in Table 4.

The user manual or other literature provided with the product shall clearly indicate the link to the model in the product database as a human-readable Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or as a QR code or by providing the product registration number.

Trademark () ():
Model identifier ():
Technology of tumble dryer	[electric air-vented, electric heat pump condenser, electric conventional condenser, gas-fired]
General product parameters:
Parameter	Value	Parameter	Value
Rated capacity () (kg)	x,x	Dimensions () () (cm)	Height	x
Width	x
Depth	x
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) ()	x,x	Energy efficiency class ()	[A/B/C/D/E/F/G] ()
Condensation efficiency (%) () (if applicable)	xx	Condensation efficiency class (if applicable) ()	[A/B/C/D] ()
Weighted energy consumption in kWh per drying cycle (). Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.	x,xx
Programme duration () (hours:minutes)	Rated capacity	x:xx	Type	[built-in/free-standing]
Half	x:xx
Acoustic airborne noise emission () (dB(A) re 1 pW)	x	Acoustic airborne noise emission class ()	[A/B/C/D] ()
Off-mode (if applicable) (W)	x,xx	Standby mode (if applicable) (W)	x,xx
Delay start (W) (if applicable)	x,xx	Networked standby (W) (if applicable)	x,xx
For household tumble dryers equipped with a heat pump, the chemical name or the accepted industry designation of the refrigerant gas used, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (¹) () ()
Weblink to information on spare parts availability for professional repairers and end users () () ()	https://xxx
Weblink to repair instructions for end-users () () ()	https://xxx
Weblink to indicative pre-tax prices () () ()	https://xxx
Minimum duration of the commercial guarantee offered by the supplier () () (months)
Additional information ()
Link to the supplier’s website, where the information in point 6 of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 () (²) is found:
(¹) Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 195, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/517/oj). (²) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 of 17 November 2023 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826, and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 932/2012 (OJ L, 2023/2533, 22.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2533/oj). (³) This item shall not be considered relevant for the purpose of Article 2(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369. (⁴) For the eco programme. (⁵) Changes to those items shall not be considered relevant for the purpose of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369. (⁶) If the product database automatically generates the definitive content of that cell the supplier shall not enter those data. (⁷) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(b) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (⁸) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(d) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (⁹) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(f) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (¹⁰) For gas-fired tumble dryers calculated as the weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in accordance with Section 1, point (f), of Annex IV of this Regulation, divided by 100.

ANNEX Va

Pursuant to Article 3(1), point (e)(ii), from 1 January 2027 the supplier shall enter the information as set out in Table 4a into the product database. However, in accordance with Article 3(1a) of this Regulation, suppliers may enter the information required in Table 4a into the product database from 24 November 2025 instead of the information required in Table 4 of Annex V to this Regulation.

Trademark () ():
Model identifier ():
Technology of tumble dryer	[electric air-vented, electric heat pump condenser, electric conventional condenser, gas-fired]
General product parameters:
Parameter	Value	Parameter	Value
Rated capacity () (kg)	x,x	Dimensions () () (cm)	Height	x
Width	x
Depth	x
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) ()	x,x	Energy efficiency class ()	[A/B/C/D/E/F/G] ()
Condensation efficiency (%) () (if applicable)	xx	Condensation efficiency class (if applicable) ()	[A/B/C/D] ()
Weighted energy consumption in kWh per drying cycle (). Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.	X,xx
Programme duration () (hours:minutes)	Rated capacity	x:xx	Type	[built-in/free-standing]
Half	x:xx
Acoustic airborne noise emission () (dB(A) re 1 pW)	x	Acoustic airborne noise emission class ()	[A/B/C/D] ()
Off-mode (if applicable) (W)	x,xx	Standby mode (if applicable) (W)	x,xx
Delay start (W) (if applicable)	x,xx	Networked standby (W) (if applicable)	x,xx
For household tumble dryers equipped with a heat pump, the chemical name or the accepted industry designation of the refrigerant gas used, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (¹) () ()
Repairability information:
Repairability Class (based on the index below)	[A/B/C/D/E] ()
Repairability Index ()	x,xx
Disassembly Depth (SDD) score () ()	x,xx
Fasteners type score (SF) () ()	x,xx
Tools type score (ST) () ()	x,xx
Repair information score (SRI) () ()	x,xx
Weblink to information on spare parts availability for professional repairers and end users () () ()	https://xxx
Weblink to repair instructions for end-users () () ()	https://xxx
Weblink to indicative pre-tax prices () () ()	https://xxx
Minimum duration of the commercial guarantee offered by the supplier () () (months)
Additional information ()
Link to the supplier’s website, where the information in point 6 of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 () (²) is found:
(¹) Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 195, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/517/oj). (²) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 of 17 November 2023 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826, and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 932/2012 (OJ L, 2023/2533, 22.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2533/oj). (³) This item shall not be considered relevant for the purpose of Article 2(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369. (⁴) For the eco programme. (⁵) Changes to those items shall not be considered relevant for the purpose of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369. (⁶) If the product database automatically generates the definitive content of that cell the supplier shall not enter those data. (⁷) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(b) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (⁸) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(d) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (⁹) The suppliers’ obligation is to include the link to the webpage where the relevant information will be available. Effective access to the website is nevertheless to be granted in accordance with the timeline and provisions laid down in point 5(1)(f) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533. (¹⁰) For gas-fired tumble dryers calculated as the weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in accordance with Section 1, point (f), of Annex IV of this Regulation, divided by 100.

ANNEX VI

For electric household tumble dryers, the technical documentation referred to in Article 3(1), point (b)(i), shall include the following information:

(a) a general description of the model allowing it to be unequivocally and easily identified;

(b) references to the harmonised standards applied or other measurement standards used;

(d) the details and the results of calculations performed in accordance with Annex IV;

(e) testing conditions, where they are not described sufficiently in the references provided pursuant to point (b) of this section;

(f) equivalent models, if any, including model identifiers;

(g) the values for the technical parameters set out in Table 5 for the eco programme, which are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure set out in Annex IX.

The information provided pursuant to points (a) to (g) shall constitute the mandatory specific parts of the technical documentation that the supplier is to enter into the database, pursuant to Article 12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

PARAMETER	UNIT	VALUE
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0,5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X,X
Energy consumption of the eco programme at full load (Edry)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Edry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)	-	X,X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at full load (Cdry) (if applicable)	%	XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at partial load (Cdry½) (if applicable)	%	XX
Weighted condensation efficiency of the eco programme (Ct) (if applicable)	%	XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) with respect to 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	-	Yes/No
Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in delay start (Pds) (if applicable)	W	X,XX

For gas-fired tumble dryers, the technical documentation referred to Article 3(1), point (b)(i), shall include the information listed in paragraph 1, points (a) to (f) of this Annex, and the information set out in Table 6 for the eco programme. The values in Table 6 are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure in Annex IX.

The information provided pursuant to the first subparagraph of this point shall constitute the mandatory specific parts of the technical documentation that the supplier is to enter into the database, pursuant to Article 12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

PARAMETER	UNIT	VALUE
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0,5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X,X
Gas consumption of the eco programme at full load (Egdry)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX

Gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Egdry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX

Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)	-	X,X

Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX

Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) re 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	-	Yes/No
Power consumption in standby mode in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in ‘delay start’ (Pds) (where applicable)	W	X,XX

3.Where the information included in the technical documentation for a particular household tumble dryer has been obtained:

(a) from a model that has the same technical characteristics relevant for the technical information to be provided but is produced by a different supplier;

(b) by calculation on the basis of design or extrapolation from another model of the same or a different supplier,

the technical documentation shall include the details of the calculation, the assessment undertaken by suppliers to verify the accuracy of the calculation and, where appropriate, the declaration of identity between the models of different suppliers.

ANNEX VIa

1.For electric household tumble dryers, the technical documentation referred to in Article 3(1), point (c)(iii), shall include the following information:

(a) a general description of the model allowing it to be unequivocally and easily identified;

(b) references to the harmonised standards applied or other measurement standards used;

(d) the details and the results of calculations performed in accordance with Annex IV;

(e) testing conditions, where they are not described sufficiently in the references provided pursuant to point (b) of this section;

(f) equivalent models, if any, including model identifiers;

(g) the values for the technical parameters set out in Table 6a for the eco programme, which are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure set out in Annex IX;

(h) a description of the disassembly steps for each priority part listed in Section 5 of Annex IV, including the tool(s) and fastener(s) needed at each step, if any;

(i) the repair and maintenance information laid down in point 5(3)(e) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/2533.

The information provided pursuant to points (a) to (g) shall constitute the mandatory specific parts of the technical documentation that the supplier is to enter into the product database, pursuant to Article 12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

Parameter	Unit	Value
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0,5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X,X
Energy consumption of the eco programme at full load (Edry)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Edry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)	—	X,X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at full load (Cdry) (if applicable)	%	XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at partial load (Cdry½) (if applicable)	%	XX
Weighted condensation efficiency of the eco programme (Ct) (if applicable)	%	XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) with respect to 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	—	Yes/No
Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in delay start (Pds) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Repairability Index	—	X,XX

2.For gas-fired tumble dryers, the technical documentation referred to in Article 3(1) point (c)(iii), shall include the information listed in paragraph 1, points (a) to (f), (h) and (i) of this Annex, and the information set out in Table 6b for the eco programme. The values in Table 6b are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure in Annex IX.

The information provided pursuant to the first subparagraph of this point, except points (h) and (i), shall constitute the mandatory specific parts of the technical documentation that the supplier is to enter into the database, pursuant to Article 12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

Parameter	Unit	Value
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0,5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X,X
Gas consumption of the eco programme at full load (Egdry)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Egdry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X,XX
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)	—	X,X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) re 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	—	Yes/No
Power consumption in standby mode in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X,XX
Power consumption in ‘delay start’ (Pds) (where applicable)	W	X,XX
Repairability Index	—	X,XX

3.Where the information included in the technical documentation for a particular household tumble dryer has been obtained:

(a) from a model that has the same technical characteristics relevant for the technical information to be provided but is produced by a different supplier;

(b) by calculation on the basis of design or extrapolation from another model of the same or a different supplier,

ANNEX VII

1.In visual advertisements, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the requirements laid down in Article 3(1), point (d)(i), and in Article 4, point (c), the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as set out in point 4 of this Annex.

2.In technical promotional material, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the requirements laid down in Article 3(1), point (d)(ii), and in Article 4, point (d), the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as set out in point 4 of this Annex.

3.In the case of paper-based distance selling, the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as set out in point 4 of this Annex.

4.In the cases referred to in points 1, 2 and 3, the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes shall be shown, as indicated in Figure 5, in accordance with the following specifications:

(i) an arrow shall be used, containing the letter of the energy efficiency class in 100 % white, Calibri Bold and in a font size at least equivalent to that of the price, when the price is shown;

(ii) the colour of the arrow shall match the colour of the energy efficiency class;

(iii) the range of available energy efficiency classes shall be in 100 % black;

(iv) the size shall be such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible. The letter in the energy efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a border of 0,5 pt in 100 % black placed around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.

By way of derogation, if the visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper-based distance selling is printed in monochrome, the arrow may be in monochrome in that visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper-based distance selling.

Figure 5

Coloured/monochrome left arrow, with range of energy efficiency classes indicated

5.Telemarketing-based distance selling shall specifically inform the customer of the energy efficiency class of the product and of the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, and the customer shall be given the possibility to access the full label and the product information sheet through a free access website, or by requesting a printed copy.

6.For all the situations mentioned in points 1, 2, 3 and 5, it shall be possible for the customer to obtain, on request, a printed copy of the label and the product information sheet.

ANNEX VIII

1.The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1), points (b)(ii) or (c)(iv), as applicable, shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product if the price is shown, and in all other cases in proximity to the name or the picture of the product. The size shall be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and shall be proportionate to the size specified in Annex III or IIIa, as applicable. The label may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the image used for accessing the label shall comply with the specifications laid down in point 2 of this Annex. If nested display is applied, the label shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image.

2.The image used for accessing the label in the case of nested display, as indicated in Figure 6, shall:

(i) be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency class of the product on the label;

(ii) indicate the energy efficiency class of the product on the arrow in 100 % white, Calibri Bold and in a font size equivalent to that of the price;

(iii) have the range of available energy efficiency classes in 100 % black;

(iv) have the following format, and its size shall be such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible. The letter in the energy efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a visible border in 100 % black placed around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class:

Figure 6

Coloured left arrow, with range of energy efficiency classes indicated

3.In the case of a nested display, the sequence of display of the label shall be as follows:

(a) the image referred to in point 2 of this Annex shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product;

(b) the image shall link to the label set out in Annex III or in Annex IIIa, as applicable;

(d) the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display;

(e) for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification shall apply;

(f) the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism;

(g) the alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the label, shall be the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size equivalent to that of the price.

4.The electronic product information sheet made available by the supplier in accordance with Article 3(1), points (b)(iii) or (c)(v), as applicable, shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product if the price is shown, and in all other cases in proximity to the name or the picture of the product. The size shall be such that the product information sheet is clearly visible and legible. The product information sheet may be displayed using a nested display or by referring to the product database, in which case the link used for accessing the product information sheet shall clearly and legibly indicate ‘Product information sheet’. If a nested display is used, the product information sheet shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the link.

ANNEX IX

1.The verification tolerances set out in Table 8 relate only to the verification of the declared values by Member State authorities and shall not be used by the supplier as an allowed tolerance to establish these values in the technical documentation or in interpreting these values with a view to achieving compliance or to communicate better performance by any means.

2.The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet shall not be more favourable for the supplier than the values reported in the technical documentation.

3.Where a model has been designed in such a way that it is able to detect that it is being tested (for example by recognising the test conditions or test drying cycle), and to react specifically by automatically altering its performance during the test with the objective of reaching a more favourable level for any of the parameters specified in this Regulation or included in the technical documentation or included in any of the documentation provided, the model and all equivalent models shall be considered not compliant.

4.As part of verifying the compliance of a product model with the requirements laid down in this Regulation, the authorities of Member States shall apply the following procedure:

(a) the Member State authorities shall verify one single unit of the model;

(b) the model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements where it meets all the following conditions: (i) the declared values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, and, where applicable, the values used to calculate such declared values, are not more favourable for the supplier than the corresponding values given in the test reports; (ii) the values published on the label and in the product information sheet are not more favourable for the supplier than the declared values, and the indicated energy efficiency class, the condensation efficiency class and the acoustic airborne noise emission class are not more favourable for the supplier than the class determined by the declared values; (iii) the determined values, that is to say the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements, comply with: (a) the validity criteria set out in Table 7; (b) the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 8.

5.Where the results referred to in paragraph 4(b), points (i) or (ii) are not achieved, the model and all equivalent models shall be considered not in compliance with this Regulation.

6.Where the result referred to in point 4(b)(iii) is not achieved, the Member State authorities shall select three additional units of the same model for testing. As an alternative, the three additional units selected may be of one or more equivalent models. Concerning the repairability index, if the result referred to in point 4(b)(iii) is not achieved, the Member State authorities shall select one additional unit of the same model for testing.

7.The model and all equivalent models shall be considered not to comply with this Regulation if the determined value for the average final moisture content for the eco programme does not comply with the validity criteria as given in Table 7 for one of the three additional units referred to in point 6. In this case, the other units not yet tested do not need to be tested. The model shall be considered to comply if the determined value for the final moisture content complies with the validity criteria as given in Table 7 for each of the three additional units.

8.The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements where for the three units referred to in point 6, the arithmetic mean of the determined values complies with the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 8, except for the result of the repairability index, where the model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements where for the additional unit referred to in point 6, the determined value complies with the respective tolerance set out in Table 8.

9.Where the result referred to in point 8 is not achieved, the model and all equivalent models shall be considered not in compliance with this Regulation, except for the result of the repairability index, where the model shall be considered not in compliance with this Regulation.

10.The Member State authorities shall provide all relevant information to the authorities of the other Member States and to the Commission without delay after a decision is taken on the non-compliance of the model pursuant paragraphs 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

11.The Member State authorities shall use the measurement and calculation methods set out in Annex IV.

12.The Member State authorities shall only apply the validity criteria set out in Table 7 and the verification tolerances set out in Table 8 and shall only use the procedure set out in points 1 to 9 for the requirements referred to in this Annex. For the parameters set out in Tables 7 and 8, no other validity criteria or verification tolerances, such as those set out in harmonised standards or in any other measurement method, shall be applied.

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