The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021

Information requirements

14.—(1) Manufacturers, their authorised representatives or importers of household dishwashers must provide the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) in the form of instruction manuals for installers and end-users.

(2) The information referred to in sub-paragraph (1) must be made available on a website which is accessible to the public without charge.

(3) The information referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is—

(a) a statement that the eco programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, and that for this use, it is the most efficient programme in terms of its combined energy and water consumption, and that it is used to assess compliance with ecodesign legislation;

(b) a statement that loading the household dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to energy and water savings, together with information on the correct loading of tableware and main consequences of incorrect loading;

(c) a statement that manual pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy consumption, and is not recommended;

(d) a statement that washing tableware in a household dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water in the use phase than hand dishwashing when the household dishwasher is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions;

(e) values on the programme duration, energy and water consumption for all programmes that offer a cycle;

(f) a statement that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only; and

(g) instruction on how to find the model information on a publicly accessible website.

(4) The user instructions must also include instructions on the performance of maintenance operations, including—

(a) correct installation (including level positioning, connection to mains, connection to water inlets, cold and/or hot if appropriate);

(b) use of correct detergent, salt and other additives, and main consequences of incorrect dosage;

(c) removal of foreign objects from the dishwasher;

(d) periodic cleaning, including procedure, limescale prevention, and optimal frequency;

(e) periodic checks of filters, including procedure and optimal frequency;

(f) identification and meaning of errors and action required to remedy errors, including identification of errors requiring professional assistance;

(g) how to access professional repair (internet webpages, addresses, contact details).

(h) any implications of self-repair or non-professional repair for the safety of the end-user and for the guarantee;

(i) the minimum period during which spare parts for the household dishwasher are available.

(5) The instruction manuals referred to in sub-paragraph (1) must be provided with the product when it is placed on the market.