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Washing-machine labels in a Croatian home: hand over consumption data clearly

Appliance details can easily disappear among manuals and drawers during a home handover. The washing machine’s EU energy label is a compact starting point for a small, consistent appliance record.

August 15, 20261 min read2 sources

Keep the units separate

Since 1 March 2021, the EU label for household washing machines has used an A-to-G scale. It displays energy consumption per 100 cycles, water consumption per cycle, programme duration and noise emissions.¹

Record the reference programme

The washing-machine label values are based on the Eco 40–60 programme and also include rated capacity and spin-drying efficiency class. Photograph the complete label rather than only the efficiency-class letter.¹

Save the model and QR destination together

The QR code on the label opens the model entry in EPREL, the EU’s official database with standardised product information. At handover, save a legible photo of the QR code and model identifier together with the date taken.^1,2