This International Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended forhousehold and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for singlephaseappliances and 480 V for other appliances.NOTE 101 This standard applies to the drying function of washing machines having a drying cycle.This standard also deals with the safety of tumble dryers that use a refrigerating system,incorporating sealed motor-compressors, for drying textile material. These appliances mayuse flammable refrigerants. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in Annex BB.Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless