1 Scope
This clause of GB 21551.1-2008 is replaced by the following.
This part of GB 21551 specifies the scope, terms and definitions, technical requirements and markings for the household and similar electrical appliances (electric washing machine) with eliminating bacterial functions.
This part is applicable to household and similar full-automatic electric washing machines with antibacterial and eliminating bacterial functions, as indicated in the appliance or instruction manual.
Note: General-purpose single and double drum washing machines are not applicable to this part.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference of GB 21551, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this part. However parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest editions apply to this part.
GB/T 411 Printed and dyed cotton fabric
GB/T 4288 Household and similar electrical washing machine
GB 21551.1-2008 General requirement of antibacterial and cleaning function for household and similar electrical appliances
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of GB/T 21551, the terms and definitions specified in GB/T 21551.1-2008 and those listed below apply.
3.101
ozone eliminating bacterial
process of using ozone to eliminate most or all residual microorganisms
3.102
silver ion eliminating bacterial
process of using silver ions to eliminate most or all residual microorganisms
3.103
high temperature eliminating bacterial
process of using heating washing water heated by electric heating elements to eliminate most or all residual microorganisms.
Note: High temperature means washing temperature ≥80°C.
3.104
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements
5 Markings
Annex D (Normative) Hygienic safety evaluation and test methods of antibacterial, eliminating bacterial and mould-proof parts
Annex AA (Normative) Eliminating bacterial test method for electric washing machine with eliminating bacterial function