                        
           Republic of the Philippines  
        DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  
           Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City,  
Taguig City, Philippines, 1632  
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900  
Website:  http://www.doe.gov.ph ;  Email: doe.eumb@gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certificate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certific ate No. SCP000424Q   
 
  
 
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM 
FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINES   
2023 , 1st Edition (DRAFT)  
 
Pursuant to Section s 5 and  9 of Department Circular No. 2020 -06-0015, as amended, 
entitled “Prescribing the Guidelines of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for 
Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Electrical Appliances 
and Other Energy -Consuming Products (ECP)”, the Implementing G uidelines for Clothes 
Washing Machine s, including the Particular Product Requirements (PPR) and Code of 
Practice (COPE)  are hereby issued for the information and guidance of all those concerned 
and for compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers , retailers  and other 
key stakeholders . 
 
1. Particular Product Requirement  (PPR)  for Clothes Washing Machine s. The PPR 
provides the requirements for Clothes Washing Machine and other relevant information:  
 
1.1 Scope  
This PPR covers fixed speed and variable speed clothes washing machines , 
with minimum capacity of 5kg up to  22kg, that operates using electricity (rated 
at 230 volts and 60 Hz) as main power source with or without heating devices 
utilizing cold and/or hot water supply.  The following are the categories:  
 
1.1.1  Fixed speed / variable speed clothes washing machines.  
 
a. Manual  
• Single tub  
• Twin tub  
 
b. Automatic  
• Top loading  
• Front loading  
Note s:   
a. Clothes Washing  machines with rated washing capacity beyond 22 kg are 
not covered in this PPR .   
b. Stand -alone s pin dryers/water extractors are not covered in this PPR.  
 
1.2 Definition of Terms  
For the purpose of  this PPR, the following definitions and those in PNS IEC 
60456 – Clothes washing machines for household use – Methods for measuring 
the performance and its future amendments shall apply:  
 
Applicants - refer to manufacturers, importers, distributors,  or dealers.  
 
Capacity  - refers to the maximum mass, in kg, of dry textiles of a particular 
type that can be treated in the washing machine on the programme selected.  
 
Clothes Washing Machine s – refers to an encased assembly designed as a    
unit and for cleaning and rinsing of textile using water, which may also have a 
means of extracting excess water from the textiles.  
 
Automatic Clothes Washing Machine  - refers to a washing 
machine where the load is fully treated by the machine without the 
need for user intervention at any point during the programme prior to 
its completion.  
 
 
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Manual Clothes Washing Machine  - refers to a washing machine 
where the machine requires user intervention at one or more points 
during the programme to enable the machine to proceed to the next 
operation.  
 
a. Single -Tub Washer  - refers to a single drum washer that 
contains the clothes to be washed, rinsed  or soaked and to 
be filled manually with water then rotated at a certain speed 
to remove the dirt from the clothes.  
 
b. Twin -Tub Washing Machine  - refers to a twin -tub washing 
machine as the name implies, is a washing machine that has 
two compartments (tubs). One tub is for washing the clothes, 
and the other is for spinning the clothes to dry. It is a type of 
machine which requires user interventi on that includes 
transfer of wet clothes by hand from one tub to the other; 
manual filling of water (non -automatic water level); and 
setting this machine to run a spin cycle separately to the 
wash cycle and finally drain the water. This type of machine 
is always top loading.  
Cycle  - refers to the complete washing process, as defined by the programme 
selected, consisting of a series of different operations (wash, rinse, spin, etc.) 
and includes  any operations that occur after the completion of the programme.  
 
Cycle Time - refers to the time from the initiation of the programme  (excluding 
any user programmed delay) until all activities ceased. Activities are 
considered to have ceased when the power consumption reverts to a steady 
state condition that persists indefinitely without user intervention. If there is no 
activity after the end of the programme, the cycle time is equal to the 
programme time.  
 
Decision Rule - rule that describes how measurement uncertainty is 
accounted for when stating conformity with specified requirements.  
 
Energy Consumption  - refers to  the energy consumed over a programme 
(called the programme energy), which is equivalent to the sum of the electrical 
energy, any cold-water  correction and the energy embodied in any hot water.  
 
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)  - refers to the ratio of the capacity of the 
clothes washing machine, in kg, to the energy consumption, in kWh per cycle.  
 
Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  - refers to the product’s star 
rating, which is based on the ranges of EEF and is stated on the energy label.  
 
Energy Efficiency Rating - as indicated in the energy label , pertains to the 
rated Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF) of the  clothes  washing machines.  
 
Generic Models  - refers to the range of models similar to the base model 
where all have the same major physical characteristics, construction, system 
design and other performance characteristics.  
 
Programme - refers to the series of operations which are pre -defined within 
the washing machine,  and which are declared by the manufacturer as suitable 
for washing certain textile types.  
 
Programme Time - refers to the time from the initiation of the programme 
(excluding any user programme delay) until the completion of the programme. 
If the end of programme  is not indicated, the programme time is equal to the 
cycle time.  
 
Spin Extraction – also known as water extraction, refers to the water -
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 action. This is included as a function (built in operation) of an automatic 
washing machine but may also be performed in a spin extractor.  
 
Spin Extractor - otherwise known as Spin Dryer or Water Extractor, refers to 
a water extracting appliance in which water is removed from textiles by 
centrifugal action.  
 
Washing Performance  - refers to the ratio of the average sum of the 
reflectance measurement of all stain test strips of test washing machines to the 
average sum of the reflectance measurement of the reference machine.  
 
1.3 Normative Reference  
 
The Clothes Washing Machine  covered under this PPR shall be tested, as 
applicable, according, but not limited to the following standards and their future 
amendments.  
 
PNS IEC 60456:2013 Clothes washing machines for household use – Methods 
for measuring the performance.  
 
Considering the regular updating  of the standards, the latest edition  of the PNS 
shall be used as  reference. It is understood that  future amendments of the 
PNS indicated in this PPR shall be  applied after its  effectivity. 
A transition  period coinciding wit h the transition period indicated in  the 
PNS shall be provided to give  ample time for all stakeholders to  adjust and 
conform to the new  requirements, if any.  
 
1.4 Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products. Pursuant to Section 15 
of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Act, the Code of Practice on 
Energy Labeling of Products (COPE) provides for the calculation methods of 
the following:  
 
1.4.1  The Clothes Washing Machine Energy Efficiency Rating in the DOE 
Label is based on the Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)  for clothes 
washing machine, which is calculated as follows:  
 
EEF =  Capacity (kg)  
W total 
 
Where:   
 
W total  refers  to the Energy Consumption, as defined in Section 1.2.  
 
Capacity  refers to the Capacity as defined in Section 1.2.  
 
The Energy Efficiency Rating reflected on the DOE Energy Label shall 
correspond to the claimed Energy Efficiency Factor value. The Energy 
Efficiency Rating shall be adjusted accordingly (as needed) once the 
product has undergone verification testing.  
 
1.4.2  For the estimation of monthly energy and water consumption  (based 
on a specified monthly washing cycle), which are calculated are as 
follows:  
Monthly Energy Consumption (kWh) = W total    x    N 
 
Monthly Water Consumption (liter) = Total water consumption   x   N 
 
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Where:   
 
N is the number of washing cycles per month. With regards to the DOE  
Energy Label, this parameter is assumed to be 16 cycles per month.  
    
W total  refers  to the Energy Consumption as defined in Section 1.2.  
Total Water Consumption  is the measured water consumption throughout 
the programme (liter).  
 
Note: Energy consumed from Spin Extraction / Water Extraction will be included in the Total 
Energy Consumption if water extraction is included in the completion of a cycle of the washing 
machine.  
 
1.4.3  For the estimation of monthly electricity cost , the calculation is as 
follows:  
 
Monthly Electricity Cost = Monthly Energy Consumption (kWh) x Electricity Price  
 
Where:   
 
Electricity Price is the prevailing peso per kWh, as indicated in the electricity 
bill issued by an electric power distribution company.  
 
1.4.4  For the estimation of Monthly Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission  due 
to monthly electricity consumption, the calculation is as follows:  
Monthly GHG Emission = Monthly Energy Consumption (kWh) x Emission Factor  
 
Where:   
Emission Factor is the Simple Operating Margin (OM) Emission Factor 
derived using the power grid statistics and is available in the DOE Website.  
 
Note: The unit of the calculated GHG emission shall be in kg CO 2 per kWh  
 
1.5 Minimum Energy Performance  
 
1.5.1  The performance data that will be declared shall be based from 
Washing Performance of at least 0.6.  
 
1.5.2  Clothes Washing Machines covered under this Implementing 
Guidelines,  manufactured  and assembled outside the Philippines , must 
meet the MEP requirement of the country of origin, as may be 
applicable.  
 
1.6 Tolerance  
 
The following tolerances shall apply to all covered clothes washing machines 
for households use:  
 
1.6.1  Energy Efficiency Factor shall not be less than 95% of the rated EEF of 
the test sample.  
 
Note s: 
a. Measured Energy Consumption shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.01 
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 b. The measured Energy Consumption shall be rounded -off first before 
determining the tolerance.  
c. Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
 
1.6.2  Energy consumption shall not be more than 110% of the rated energy 
consumption of the test sample.  
 
1.6.3  Washing performance shall not be less than 90% of the rated washing 
performance of the test sample.  
 
2. Product Verification Testing  
All general technical provisions in the Guidelines shall apply, including the following:  
 
2.1 Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
2.1.1  A unit for a specific product model shall be randomly tagged from the 
sampling location.  
 
Note: If a model (either base or generic) has been verified, the result of the test shall 
apply to all the base or generic models declared for that model.  
 
2.2 Conduct of Verification Testing  
 
2.2.1  Prior to testing, there shall be no preparation, modification or 
adjustment in any manner on a test sample and no special quality 
control, testing or assembly procedure on a test sample, or in any parts 
and sub -assemblies thereof, that is not normally perf ormed during 
production and assembly.  
 
Test methods to verify conformity to the claimed information in the label 
shall be as specified in Section 1.3.  
 
2.2.2  Sample shall be tested at a standard voltage of 230V ∿ ± 1%, 60Hz ± 
1%. 
 
2.2.3  Testing Programme  
 
2.2.3.1  Automatic Clothes Washing Machines  
 
a. The Programme  to be used for automatic clothes washing 
machine testing shall be in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions, provided that the programme 
selected is intended for the similar purpose when compared 
to the programme on the reference washing machine.  Refer 
to Annexes E and F of PNS IEC 60456 for guidance.  
 
2.2.3.2  Manual Clothes Washing Machines  
 
a. Programme to be used for manual clothes washing machine 
testing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instruction regarding the settings and operation of the 
appliance. Where no specific instructions are provided, the test 
procedure for manual was hing machine in Annex M of PNS IEC 
60456 shall be followed.  
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 b. The recommended reference programme on the reference 
machine in accordance with Annex M of PNS IEC 60456 is 
Cotton at 20°C.  
 
2.2.3.3  The Energy Consumption of the water extraction function is 
included in the total energy consumption. The water extraction 
performance is not covered in the PPR.  
 
2.2.4  The water to be used shall be soft water with total water hardness of        
0.5± 2% millimoles per liter of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3). 
 
2.2.5  The base load to be used shall be in accordance with the Annex C of 
PNS IEC 60456.  
 
2.2.6  In cases where a measured value falls within the guard band, as 
defined in this IG, the DOE - RTL that conducted the test shall be 
responsible for issuing the final verdict. The final verdict shall be in 
accordance with Annex A: Guidelines on the Decision Rule of this IG to 
account for measurement uncertainty.   
 
2.3 Presentation of Results  
 
2.3.1  Measured Energy Consumption shall be rounded -off to the nearest 
0.01 kWh. The rules of rounding -off shall be followed.  
 
2.3.2  The measured Energy Consumption shall be rounded -off first before 
determining the tolerance.  
 
2.3.3  Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
 
2.4 Correction of Performance Ratings  
 
2.4.1  Applicant has the option to downgrade the claimed ratings to comply 
with the requirements of the standard based on the result of the 
verification test.   
 
2.4.2  New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in Section 1.6.  
 
2.5 Inspection of Generic Models  
 
2.5.1  A model  will not be considered generic if there is a difference in 
component parts that may affect the performance and/or energy 
consumption of the clothes washing machines, including capacity (kg), 
cycle timer, nameplate ratings, water volume, number of tubs, ty pe of 
motor, loading and operation, among others.  
 
2.5.2  In case of doubt, DOE -EPRED shall require the inspected units to be 
subjected to performance testing.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 3. Specification and Dimensions of Energy Label  
 
3.1 Label Design  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 3.2 Presentation of Energy Label  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 4. Product Registration  
 
Applicants may register their clothes washing machine models through the PELP 
Online Product Registration, which includes the information indicated in the Product 
Registration Form – Clothes Washing Machine, among others. These procedures 
also apply to bot h manufactured and imported institutional products.  
 
4.1 Product Registration Form  
 
The Product Registration Form shall indicate the product’s details, details of the 
testing facility used and the product’s performance specifications, in 
accordance with the normative references stated in section 1.3. The Product 
Registration Form shall co ntain, at the minimum, the following information:   
Product Test Report Details  
Name of Testing Laboratory   
Country of Testing Laboratory   
ISO 17025 Accreditation Body   
Accreditation Membership/Affiliation   
Laboratory Report Issuance Date   
Accreditation Certificate Expiration Date   
Product Details  
Product Category  Cleaning and Laundry Appliances  
Product  Clothes Washing Machine (CWM)  
Particular Product  ☐ Washer  
☐ Washer with Dryer  
Type  Loading  ☐ Top load WM  
☐ Front load WM  
Tub ☐ Single - Tub WM  
☐ Twin - Tub WM  
Operation  ☐ Automatic WM  
☐ Manual WM  
Motor  ☐ Single Speed  
☐ Variable Speed (Inverter)  
Model Type  ☐ Base  
☐ Generic  
Product Performance Specification  
Brand Name    
Model Number/Code    
Product Name   
Year Model    
Country of Origin    
Original Equipment Manufacturer 
(OEM)    
Capacity (kg)    
Power Input (Watts)   
 Heater (Watts)   
 Spin Motor Rating (Watts)   
 Washer Motor Rating (Watts)   
Hot Water Correction  (WH)  
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 Off mode power consumption (kWh)   
Left on mode power consumption (kWh)   
Energy Consumption (kWh)   
Total water consumption (liter)   
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)   
Programme time   
Remaining Moisture Content (%)  
(as applicable)   
Rinsing Index (as applicable)   
Washing Performance (Ratio)   
Voltage (V)   
Frequency (Hz)   
Other Parameters   
Note: Number of samples tested for product registration purposes will be up to the Applicant. Test report 
shall be valid up to one (1) year from the date issued.  
 
5. Effectivity  
 
This IG shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. Copies of this IG shall be filed with the University 
of the Philippines Law Center – Office of the National Administrative Register.  
 
Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
 
 
 
 
PATRICK T. AQUINO, CESO III    
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 ANNEX A  
GUIDELINES ON DECISION RULE  
 
This document will provide the decision rule that will be used to account for measurement 
uncertainty, based on ILAC -G8:09/2019.  
 
 
Definition of Terms:  
 
Acceptance Interval  - interval of permissible measured quantity values.  
 
Acceptance Limit (AL)  - specified upper or lower bound of permissible measured 
quantity values.  
 
Guard Band (w)  – interval between a tolerance limit (TL) and a corresponding 
acceptance limit (AL) where length w = |TL – AL|. 
 
Measured Quantity  Value  - quantity value representing a measured result.  
 
Specific Risk - is the probability that an accepted item is non -conforming, or that a 
rejected item does conform. This risk is based on measurements of a single item.  
 
Tolerance  Interval / Specification Interval  - interval of permissible values of 
property.  
 
Tolerance Limit (TL) / Specification Limit - specified upper or lower bound of 
permissible values of a property.  
 
 
Decision Rule  
 
A Binary decision rule is when the result is limited to two choices (pass or fail). As explained 
below, the declaration of conformity is binary acceptance.  
 
 Binary Acceptance based on Guard Band  
 
 The decisions are based on guard banded acceptance limits. The acceptance limits, AL = 
TL – w, where U is the expanded measurement uncertainty or equivalent to w. The estimate 
of the measurand is assumed to have a normal probability  distribution and specific risk is 
used for the risk calculation. In this case, the risk of accepted items to  be outside the 
tolerance limit is less than or equal to 2.5%.  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Statements of Conformity are reported as follows:  
• Pass – acceptance based on guard band; the measurement result being below the 
acceptance limit, AL = TL – w.  
Fail – rejection based on guard band; if the measurement result is above the 
acceptance limit, AL = TL – w 
 
