This Standard applies to electric clothes washing machines and extractors intended to be used innonhazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code), and the(U.S.) National Electrical Code (NEC), on circuits having a nominal voltage not exceeding 600 V.Note: Wherever practical, for convenience, the term "appliance" has been used in lieu of "clothes washer" or"machine".
This Standard applies to both cord-connected and permanently connected appliances. Theappliances covered by this Standard are intended for use by the general public not specifically trained inthe use of the appliance, regardless of the mode by which its operation is initiated. They are for use inhousehold and commercial purposes, including appliances provided with coin-, ticket-, or card-operatedmechanisms, wringer washers, tumbler, agitator and spinner machines, combination washer-dryers, andextractors of the centrifugal type.
This Standard does not apply to industrial and institutional type appliances.