IEC 60456:2010（E）规定了测量家用洗衣机性能的方法，无论是否带有利用冷水和/或热水供应的加热装置。它还涉及通过离心力提取水的设备（旋转提取器），并且就其洗涤相关功能而言，适用于洗涤和干燥纺织品的设备（洗涤-烘干机）。该国际标准还包括规定正常使用时不使用洗涤剂的洗衣机。与上一版相比，此版本包含以下重大变化。修改测试载荷质量要求，适用于以下情况: -未申报试验机额定容量； -引入软水选项； -扩展的染色剂/污垢集； -改进了装载和折叠测试负载项目的方法，以更好地适应垂直轴、水平轴和双桶系统；-修订和修正了参考机器规格，反映了新伊莱克斯Wascator CLS的全面鉴定； -低温和垂直轴系统的新参考方案； -精制漂洗效率法； -引入低功率模式“关闭”和“保持开启”； -关于测量不确定度的新附件。

IEC 60456:2010(E) specifies methods for measuring the performance of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices utilising cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force (spin extractors) and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers) with respect to their washing related functions. This International Standard also covers washing machines which specify the use of no detergent for normal use. This edition includes the following significant changes from the previous edition. Modified test load mass requirement for cases where:
- rated capacity of test machine is not declared;
- introduction of soft water option;
- expanded stain/soil set;
- improved method of loading and folding test load items to better suit vertical axis, horizontal axis and twin tub systems;
- revised and amended reference machine specifications reflecting full qualification on new Electrolux Wascator CLS;
- new reference programmes for lower temperature and vertical axis systems;
- refined rinsing efficiency method;
- introduction of low power modes "OFF" and "Left On";
- new annex regarding uncertanity of measurements.