Specifies the method for determining performance characteristics, including moisture removal, maximum fabric temperature and water and energy usage. It sets out minimum acceptable values for some of these characteristics but does not specify safety requirements. Appendices include specification of the standard test load, required laboratory and equipment conditions and result recording sheets.

AS/NZS 2442.1:1996

Performance of household electrical appliances - Rotary clothes dryers, Part 1: Energy consumption and performance