The Energy Information (Household Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 2004

1.  The information sheet shall contain the information specified below. The information may be given in the form of a table covering a number of appliances supplied by the same supplier, in which case it shall be given in the order specified, or given in the description of the appliance. U.K.

(1) Supplier’s name or trade mark.

(2) Supplier’s model identifier.

(3) Type of appliance as follows—

Category	Description in information sheet
1	Larder fridge
2	Refrigerator/chiller
3	Refrigerator
4	Refrigerator
5	Refrigerator
6	Refrigerator
7	Fridge/freezer
8	Upright freezer
9	Chest freezer
10	The supplier may choose its description of the type of appliance

(4) The energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Schedule 5 (energy efficiency class), expressed as “Energy Efficiency class… on a scale of A++ (most efficient) to G (least efficient)”. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A++ (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

(5) Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a “Community Eco-label” under Regulation (EEC) No. 880/92(1), this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state “Community Eco-label award” and the entry shall consist of a copy of the Eco-award mark (the flower). This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label award scheme.

(6) Energy consumption in accordance with the harmonised standards but expressed in kWh per year (i.e. per 24 hours x 365), described as: “energy consumption XYZ kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located”.

(7) Except for categories 2, 8, 9 and 10, the net storage volume of the fresh food storage compartment (5°C) in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(8) Except for categories 1, 2, 3 and 10, the net storage volume of the frozen food storage compartment, and of the chill compartment when available, in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(9) For categories 2 and 10, the net storage volume of each compartment in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(10) For category 3 appliances, the net storage volume of the “ice box”.

(11) Star rating of the frozen food storage compartment, if any, in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(12) The statement “no frost” may be included here when in accordance with the definitions given in the harmonised standards.

(13) “Power cut safe Z h” defined as “temperature rise time” in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(14) “Freezing capacity” in kg/24 hours in accordance with the harmonised standards.

(15) “Climate class” in accordance with the harmonised standards. Where the appliance is of ‘temperate’ climate class this may be omitted.

(16) “Noise”, where applicable(2).

(17) If the model is produced in order to be built-in, this should be stated.

(1)

OJ No. L 099, 11.04.1992, p. 1. This regulation has been replaced by European Parliament and Council Regulation 1980/2000 (OJ No. L 237, 21/09/2000, p. 1) although decisions based on the 1992 Regulation remain in force until they are revised or have expired.

(2)

Where noise information is provided, the Household Appliances (Noise Emission) Regulations 1990 apply ( S.I. 1990/161 as amended by S.I. 1994/1386).