 الهيئة السعودية للمواصفات والمقاييس والجودة 
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Org (SASO)  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SASO XXX : 202 3 
 
 
 
غسالاتالاطباق  الكهربائية – متطلبات الأداء للطاقة والمياه ومتطلبات البطاقة  
Electrical Dishwashers - Energy and Water performance 
requirements and labelling  
 
 
 
ICS: 97.040.40  
THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT AMENDEMENT TO SAUDI  STANDARD 
CIRCULATED FOR COMMENT. IT IS, THEREFORE SUBJECT  TO CHANGE 
AND MAY NOT BE REFERRED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE  BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS.  SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
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Electrical Dishwashers  - Energy and Water performance requirements 
and labelling  
 
 
 
Saudi Standard No. XXXX/20 23 
Date of SASO  Board  of Directors’  Approval  :  
Date of Publication  in the Official  Gazette  :  
Date of Enforcement  of this Standard  :  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. Scope ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 4 
2. Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  4 
3. Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  4 
4. Criteria for applying the Minimum Efficiency Performance Standard (MEPS) and additional 
limits.  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  6 
4.1 Measurement and calculation  ................................ ................................ ........................  6 
4.2 Declaration of rated values  ................................ ................................ .............................  6 
4.3 Determining the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)  ................................  6 
4.4 Accepted limits of water con sumption  ................................ ................................ ............  7 
4.5 Accepted limits of functional requirements  ................................ ................................ ..... 7 
4.6 Acceptance criteria for Labelling and market surveillance  ................................ ..............  7 
5. Label  and classification  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  8 
5.1 Determining the energy efficiency class  ................................ ................................ .........  8 
5.2 Determining the water consumption class  ................................ ................................ ...... 8 
5.3 Design and placement of the label  ................................ ................................ .................  9 
5.4 Information and values contained on the label  ................................ ...............................  9 
6. Marking and instructions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 12 
6.1 General  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  12 
6.2 Nameplate information  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 12 
6.3 Instruction sheet  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  12 
7. Registration requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 13 
ANNEX A. Measurement Methods and Calculations  ................................ ................................ . 14 
A.1 Calculation of the Energy Efficiency Index  ................................ ................................ ... 14 
A.2 Calculation of the Annual Energy  Consumption (AEC)  ................................ ................  14 
A.3 Calculation of the Water Consumption Index (WCI)  ................................ .....................  15 
A.4 Calculation of the Annual Water Consumption (AWC)  .... Error! Bookmark not defined.  
A.5 Cleaning Performance Index  ................................ ..........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
A.6 Drying Performance Index  ................................ ..............  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
A.7. Low Power Mode  ................................ ...........................  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
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4 1. Scope  
This standard specifies the  energ y and water  performance  and labelling requirements for 
household dishwashers  including built -in household dishwashers’  and electric mains -operated 
household dishwashers that can also be powered by batteries  with a capacity up to 20 place 
setting s, in order to carry a valid energy efficiency label.   
It shall apply to dishwashers’ machines  operate in AC single -phase circuits of 230V with a 
frequency of 60 Hz according to SASO GSO 1899.  
This standard shall not apply to:  
- Battery -operated  household dishwashers that can be connected to the mains through an 
AC/DC converter purchased sepa rately.  
Note: For any additional requirements such as safety, please refer to SASO related standards.  
2. Normative  references  
The following  normative  reference  standard s apply. However, this Standard supersedes the 
below reference standards in case of conf licting requirements.  For undated references, the latest 
published version applies.  
 EN 60436:2020  - Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the 
performance  
 SASO GSO 1899 - GCC Standard Voltages and Frequencies for AC Transmission and 
Distribution Systems  
3. Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions shall apply : 
3.1 Annual energy consumption  (AEC): means the annual energy consumption calculated as 
the (EPEC)  in kWh per 150 cycles.  
3.2 Annual water consumption  (AWC) : means the annual water consumption calculated as the 
(EPWC)  in liters per 150 cycles.  
3.3 Built -in household dishwasher:  means a household dishwasher that is designed, tested, 
and marketed exclusively:  
(a) to be installed i n cabinetry or encased (top, bottom and sides) by panels,  
(b) to be securely fastened to the sides, top or floor of the cabinetry or panels, and  
(c) to be equipped with an integral factory -finished face or to be fitted with a custom front panel.  
3.4 Cleaning performance index (I C) means the ratio of the cleaning performance of a 
household dishwasher to the cleaning performance of a reference household dishwasher.  
3.5 Cycle  means a complete cleaning, rinsing and drying process, as defined by the progra m 
selected, consisting of a series of operations until all activity ceases.  SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
5 3.6 Delay start  (Pds) means a condition where the user has selected a specified delay to the 
beginning of the cycle of the selected program.  
3.7 Dishwasher  means a machine which cl eans and rinses tableware.  
3.8 Drying performance index  (ID) means the ratio of the drying performance of a household 
dishwasher to the drying performance of a reference household dishwasher.  
3.9 Eco program  means the program meet following requirements:  
- named ‘eco’ on the program selection device of the household dishwasher, on the 
household dishwasher display, if any, and on the relevant network application, if any . 
- set as the default program for household dishwashers equipped with automatic program 
selection or any function maintaining the selection of a program, or, if there is no automatic 
program selection, available for direct selection without the need for any other selection 
such as a specific temperature or load . 
3.10 Eco program energy consumption (EPEC) means the energy consumption of a household 
dishwasher for the eco program, expressed in kilowatt hour per cycle.  
3.11 Eco program water consumption (EPWC)  means the water consumption of a household 
dishwasher for the eco program, express ed in li ters per cycle.  
3.12 Network  means  a communication infrastructure with a topology of links, an architecture, 
including the physical components, organizational principles, communication procedures and 
formats (protocols).   
3.13 Off mode  (Po) means a condition in which the household dishwasher is connected to the 
mains and is not providing any function.  
3.14 Place setting  (ps) means a set of tableware for use by one person, not including serving 
pieces.   
3.15 Program means a series of operatio ns that are pre -defined and are declared by the 
manufacturer, importer,  or authorized representative as suitable for specified levels of soil or types 
of loads , or both .  
3.16 Program duration  (Tt) means the length of time beginning with the initiation of the program 
selected, excluding any user programmed delay, until the end of the program is indicated, and 
the user has access to the load.  
3.17 Rated capacity  means the maximum number of place settings together with the serving 
pieces, which can be cleaned , rinsed, and dried in a household dishwasher in one cycle when 
loaded in accordance with the manufacturers, importers, or authorized representative’s 
instructions.  
3.18 Rated value  means the values provided by the manufacturer, importer,  or authorized  
representative for the stated, calculated or measured technical parameters  
3.19 Serving pieces  means items for the preparation and serving of food which can include pots, 
serving bowls, serving cutlery and a platter.  
3.20 "Shall" where "shall" or "shall n ot" is used for a provision specified, that provision is 
mandatory if compliance with the standard is claimed.  SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
6 3.21 Standard p rogram energy consumption (SPEC)  means the energy consumption taken as 
a reference as a function of the rated capacity, expressed in kilowatt hour per cycle.  
3.22 Standby mode  (Psm) means  a condition where the household dishwasher is connected to 
the mains, and provides only the following functions, which may persist for an indefinite time:  
(a) reactivation function, or reactivation function and a mere indication of enabled reactivation 
function; and/or  
(b) reactivation function through a connection to a network; and/or  
(c) information or status display; and/or  
(d) detection function for e mergency measures.  
4. Criteria for applying the M inimum Efficiency  Performance Standard  (MEPS)  and 
additional limits.  
4.1 Measurement and calculation   
The eco program at rated capacity shall be used for the measurement and calculation of the 
Energy Effici ency Index (EEI), water consumption, program duration, cleaning,  and drying 
performance of a household dishwasher model. The energy consumption, water consumption, 
program duration, cleaning and drying performance shall be measured concurrently.  (See Annex  
A) 
4.2 Declaration of rated values  
- The declaration of the rated capacity  shall be expressed only in terms of  place s ettings.  
- The standard program energy consumption (SPEC) is calculated in kWh per cycle and 
rounded to three decimal places.  
- The eco program energy  consumption (EP EC) is expressed in kWh per cycle and rounded 
to three  decimal place s. 
- The eco program water consumption (EPWC) is expressed in liters per cycle and rounded 
to one decimal place.  
- The declaration of the annual energy consumption  as a multiple of 1  kWh. 
- The declaration of the annual water  consumption as a multiple of 1 liter. 
- The declaration of the cleaning  index (IC) and drying index (ID) as a value rounded to three 
decimal places . 
- The duration of the eco program (T t) is expressed in hours and minutes and rounded to 
the nearest minute.  
- The off-mode  (Po), standby  mode  (Ps) and delay start  (Psm) is expressed in W and rounded 
to two decimal places .  
 
4.3 Determining the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS ) 
The minimum energy performance standard (MEPS ) requirement  is based o n the limitation of the 
rated Energy Efficiency Index  (EEI) presented in Table 1. 
Table 1 – MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MEPS)  
 Capacity  (Ps) EEI 
Stage 1  
 (January 1st, 2024) For all capacities  EEI < 63 SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
7 Stage 2  
(January  1st, 2026 ) For capacities < 10  EEI < 63 
For capacities ≥ 10 EEI < 56 
 
4.4 Accepted limits of  water consumption   
The accepted limits of  water  consumption is based on the limitation of the Eco Program Water 
Consumption (EPWC) in liter  presented in Table 2. 
Table 2 – ACCEPTED LIMITS OF WATER CONSUMPTION  (LITER)  
EPWC  (Liter)  < 12  
 
4.5 Accepted limits of functional  requirements  
The accepted limits of  functional requirement  are based on the limitation of the  rated  cleaning (IC) 
and drying  (ID) perfo rmance index  presented in Table 3 and 4. 
Table 3 – ACCEPTED LIMITS OF CLEANING INDEX  
(IC) > 1.12 
 
Table 4 – ACCEPTED LIMITS OF DRYING INDEX  
(ID) rated capacity > 7 place settings  > 1.06 
rated capacity ≤ 7 place settings  > 0.86 
 
4.6 Acceptance criteria for Labe lling and market surveillance  
The energy label shall be accepted as valid when a single sample of an appliance or unit model, 
tested for an init ial screening test, meets the following criteria as applicable:  
a) Measured Eco program energy consumption (EPEC)  …….. …........≤ 1.05 x rated value  
b) Measured Eco program water consumption (EPWC) .…… ...............≤ 1.05 x rated value  
c) Measured Cleaning performance index (I C).……………..….. ..……..≥ 0.86 x rated value  
d) Measured Drying performance index (I D).……... ..………… ..…...…..≥ 0.88 x rated value  
e) Measured  Program duration (T t ) .……………………. ….………. …..≤ 1.05 x rated  value  
or 10 minutes, whichever is the longer . 
f) Measured  Power consumption in off mode (P o) ……..………. …..≤ 0.10 W + rated (Po)   
g) Measured  value of power consumption P sm and P ds shall not exceed the rated  value by 
more than 10 % if the declared value is higher than 1 .00 W, or by more than 0 .10 W if 
the declared value is lower than or equal to 1 .00 W.  
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8 5. Label and classification  
5.1 Determining the energy efficiency class   
The energy efficiency class for each product  is based on the rated Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) 
and shall be determined as outlined  in Table  6. 
Table 6: ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSES  
Bar color  Energy efficiency 
class (Arabic)  Energy efficiency 
class (English)  EEI 
Dark green  أ A        EEI < 32.0 
Green  ب B 32.0 ≤ EEI < 38.0 
Light green  ج C 38.0 ≤ EEI < 44.0 
Yellow  د D 44.0 ≤ EEI < 50.0 
Orange  هـ E 50.0 ≤ EEI <  56.0 
Red و F 56.0 ≤ EEI < 63.0 
Dark red  ز G EEI ≥ 63.0 
 
5.2 Determining the water consumption index  
The water consumption  class for each product is based on  water consumption index (WCI) 
calculated by the formula A.3.1 in Annex A , and shall be determined as outlined in Table 7.  
Table 7: WATER CONSUMPTION INDEX  
Item color  Water Consumption 
class (Arabic)  Water Consumption 
class (English)  WCI 
Dark green  أ A WCI ≥ 7  
Green  ب B 7 > WCI ≥ 6  
Light green  ج C 6 > WCI ≥ 5  
Yellow  د D 5 > WCI ≥ 4  
Orange  هـ E 4 > WCI ≥ 3  
Red و F 3 > WCI ≥ 2  
Dark red  ز G 2 > WCI 
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9 5.3 Design and placement of the label  
The label shall be printed as illustrated in Figure 1. And shall be 100 mm wide and 170 mm high.   
For all types of electrical Dishwashers within the scope of this standard, the label shall be visible 
and fixed on the most prominent part of the product. Also, another  label shall be fixed and non -
remo vable on the product packaging.  
5.4 Information and values contained on  the label  
The fields (a) to ( i) outlined in Figure 2 shall comply w ith the following requirements:  
 Field (a): This field shall display the logo of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality 
Organization  (SASO).  
 Field (b ): this field shall reflect the energy efficiency class, which th e product attained . 
 Field (c ): this field  shall reflect the annual energy consumption  in kWh . 
 Field (d ): this field shall reflect the capacity of the product expressed in  place settings . 
 Field ( e): this field shall reflect the annual water consumption and  water consumption  
class . 
 Field ( f): this field shall have a QR code representing the main characteristics of 
dishwasher s, this may include the following items based on the data provided in the 
registration form : 
o Model numbe r 
o Brand name  
o Country of origin  
o Rated input power (W)  
o Rated voltage (V)  
o Rated capacity ( ps) 
o Energy Classification  (unit-less)  
o Water consumption  classification (unit -less)  
o Eco program energy consumption - EPEC (kWh per cycle)  
o Eco program water consumption - EPWC (liters per cycle)  
o Rated Annual Energy Consumption - AEC (kWh ) 
o Rated Annual Water Consumption - AWC (liters ) 
 Field ( g): this field shall reflect the identification of the product . 
 Field ( h): this field shall reflect the registration number and standard reference number . 
 Field ( i): this field shall reflect the legal statement attached to energy efficiency labels . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Figure 1  – Label for Dishwasher  
 
 
 
 
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Figure 2 – Position for display of information   
 
 
 
(g) 
(b) 
(e) (c) 
(d) 
(f) 
(h) 
(i) 
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12 6. Marking  and instructions  
6.1 General   
The following information shall be marked on the nameplate  of the  dishwashers  in (English ) or 
(Arabic and English ). The  marking shall not be on a detachable part of the unit and shall be 
indelible, durable  and easily legible.  
Any information related to energy performance added on any part of the dishwasher’s  unit or 
packaging shall not have any ambiguity  or lead to misunde rstanding of the performance of the 
unit. 
6.2 Nameplate  information  
The name plate  information shall include , for conformity to this standard the following information : 
 Manufacturer’s name and/or trademark.  
 Country of origin.  
 Manufacturer’s model or type reference and serial number of the unit.  
 Rated volta ge or rated voltage range in volts (V ). 
 Rated frequency in hertz (Hz).  
 Rated input power in Watt (W) or k iloWatts (kW)  
 Rated Capacity ( ps) 
6.3 Instruction sheet  
An instruction sheet and  manual in both Arabic and English shall be deli vered with each 
Dishwashers . Tables, drawings,  and circuit diagrams may be depicted in English only.  
The instruction sheet or manual  shall include  the following information  as a minimum : 
 The information spec ified in clause 6. 2 except 'Country of origin' and 'serial number'  
 Eco program e nergy consumption  - EPEC (kWh per cycle)  
 Eco program w ater consumption  - EPWC (liters per cycle)  
 Rated Annual Energy Consumption - AEC (kWh)  
 Rated Annual Water Consumption - AWC (liters)  
 Dimensions of the unit  
 Instruction for  mounting  and conn ection to the pipes  
 Instruction for connection to the  electrical installation  
 Instructions necessary for the correct operation of the unit and any special precautions to 
be observed to e nsure its safe use and maintenance  
 Instruction for packing and unpacking the unit  
 Instructions  on unit handling and rigging  
 Net w eight of the unit   SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
13 7. Registration requirements  
Product registration is mandatory, whereby information about registration requirements shall be 
available in the  Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO)  website , and 
reference shall be made to the separate SASO registration forms and re quirements.  
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14 ANNEX A . Measurement Methods and Calculations  
The eco program at rated capacity shall be used for the measurement and calculation of the 
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI), water consumption, program duration, cleaning,  and drying 
performance  of a household dishwasher model. The energy consumption, water consumption, 
program duration, cleaning and drying performance shall be measured concurrently.  
 
A.1 Calculation of the Energy Efficiency Index  
Energy efficiency index  for the calculation of th e EEI of a household dishwasher model, the EPEC 
of the household dishwasher is compared to its SPEC.  
(a) The EEI is calculated as follows and rounded to one decimal place:  
EEI = 100  x EPEC
SPEC  
Formula ( A.1.1) 
 
Where:  
- EPEC is the eco program energy consumption of the household dishwasher, 
measured in kWh/cycle and rounded to three decimal places.  
- SPEC is the standard program energy  consumption of the household dishwasher.  
 
(b) The SPEC is calculated in kWh/cycle and rounded to three decimal places as follows:  
 
1) for household dishwashers with rated capacity ps ≥ 10 and width > 50 cm:  
SPEC = 0 .025 × ps + 1 .350  
Formula ( A.1.2) 
 
2) for household dishwashers with rated capacity ps < 10 or width ≤ 50 cm:  
SPEC = 0 .090 × ps + 0 .450  
Formula ( A.1.3) 
 
Where:  
ps is the number of place settings  
A.2 Calculation of the Annual Energy  Consumption ( AEC) 
The annual energy consumption (AEC) of a household dishwasher is calculated, in kWh and 
rounded to the nearest integer, as:  
AEC = EPEC × 150   
Formula ( A.2.1) 
 
Where:  
150: number of cycles per year  SASO  STANDARD                                                                                                         SASO XXXX/202 3 
 
15 A.3 Calculation of the Water Consumption Index (WCI)  
The water consumption index (WCI) is calculated by using the following formula, rounded  to 2 
decimal places:  
 
WCI=1+loge(EPWC
BWC)
loge(1-WRF)  
Formula (A.3.1)  
 
                       
Where:  
- EPWC: is the eco program water consumption, expressed in liters per cycle rounded 
to one decimal place.  
- WRF: water reduction factor  (17.5 %) = 0.175   
- BWC:  base water consumption = 2.5 + ps × 1.6  
Where:  
- ps: is the number of place settings.  
A.4 Calculation of the Annual Water Consumption ( AWC) 
The annual water consumption (AWC) is calculated by using the following formula , expressed in 
liters rounded to the nearest integer:  
AWC = EPWC × 150   
Formula (A.4.1)  
 
Where:  
- EPWC : is the eco program water consumption, expressed in liters per cycle rounded 
to one decimal place.  
- 150: number of cycles per year.  
A.5 Cleaning Performance Index  
The cleaning performance index ( IC) ) is calculated  by using the following formula , rounded to 3 
decimal places : 
   
IC = exp (ln I C) Formula (A.5.1)  
And   
In 𝐼𝐶= (1/n) × ∑ ln(𝐶𝑇,𝑖
𝐶𝑅,𝑖)𝑛
𝑖=1  Formula (A.5.2)  
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16 Where:  
- CT,i: is the cleaning performance of the eco program for one test run (i), rounded to 
three decimal places.  
- CR,i: is the cleaning performance of the reference dishwasher for one test run (i), 
rounded to three decimal places.  
- n: is the number of test runs.  
A.6 Drying Performance Index  
The drying performance index ( 𝐼𝐷) is calculated  by using the following formula , rounded to 3 
decimal places : 
𝐼𝐷= exp (ln 𝐼𝐷) Formula (A.6.1)  
And   
In 𝐼𝐷= (1/n) ×  ∑ ln(𝐼𝐷,𝑖)𝑛
𝑖=1  Formula (A.6.2)  
Where:  
 
- ID,i: is the drying performance index of the eco program for one test run (i).  
- n: is the number of combined cleaning and drying test runs.  
- ID,i: is calculated as follows and rounded to three decimal places.  
 
In 𝐼𝐷,𝑖= In × (𝐷𝑇,𝑖 / 𝐷𝑅,𝑡) Formula (A .6.3) 
 
Where:  
 
- DT,i: is the average drying performance score of the eco program for one test run (i), 
rounded to three decimal places.  
- DR,t: is the target drying score of the reference dishwasher, rounded to three decimal 
places.  
A.7 Low Power Mode  
The power consumption of th e off mode (P o), standby mode (P sm) and where applicable delay 
start (P ds) are measured and submitted e xpressed in W rounded to two decimal places.  During 
measurements of the power consumption in low power modes, the following shall be checked 
and recorded:  
- the display or not of information.  
- the activation or not of a network connection.  
 