1.1 This Standard applies to electric clothes washing machines and extractors intended to be used in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), and the (U.S.) National Electrical Code (NEC), on circuits having a nominal voltage not exceeding 600 V.Note: Wherever practical, for convenience, the term "appliance" has been used in lieu of "clothes washer" or "machine". 1.2 This Standard applies to both cord-connected and permanently connected appliances. The appliances covered by this Standard are intended for use by the general public not specifically trained in the use of the appliance, regardless of the mode by which its operation is initiated. They are for use in household and commercial purposes, including appliances provided with coin-, ticket-, or card-operated mechanisms, wringer washers, tumbler, agitator and spinner machines, combination washer-dryers, and extractors of the centrifugal type. 1.3 This Standard does not apply to industrial and institutional type appliances. Industrial or institutional appliances are covered under the scope of Electric Washing Machines, CSA C22.2 No. 53, or Electric Commercial Clothes-Washing Equipment, UL 1206.Note: Industrial and institutional type appliances are not intended for use by the general public, but only by trained or supervised personnel.
UL 2157-1997 history
2023UL 2157 BULLETIN-2023 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors
2019UL 2157 CRD-2019 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: Clauses 14.7 and 26.6 Subject: Revision to the Nichrome Wire Test and Flammability Requirements (Edition 4: May 28@ 2018)
1970UL 2157-2019 Electric clothes washing machines and extractors
2018UL 2157 CRD-2018 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: Supplement SC Subject: Alternative Path for Electronic Controls Requirements (Edition 3: November 2@ 2015)
2018UL 2157 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (COMMENTS DUE: February 19@ 2018)
2018UL 2157-2018 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (Fourth Edition)
2017UL 2157 CRD-2017 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: 10.1 Subject: Mean Value of Input Current (Edition 2: June 1@ 1997)
2017UL 2157 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 27@ 2017)
2016UL 2157 CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: 9.7 and 9.9 Subject: Appliances with One Water Inlet Valve@ and Appliances with a Water Heating Feature (Edition 3: November 2@ 2015)
2015UL 2157 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (COMMENTS DUE: September 7@ 2015)
2015UL 2157-2015 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (Third Edition; Reprint with Revisions Through and Including December 22@ 2017)
2014UL 2157 CRD-2014 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: Supplement SA Subject: Alternative Path for Electronic Controls (Edition 2: June 01, 1997)
2013UL 2157 CRD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section/Paragraph Reference: 32.5 Subject: Alternative End Product Flame Tests for HB Rating (Edition 2: June 01, 1997)
2012UL 2157 CRD-2012 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section / Paragraph Reference: 32.5 Subject: Alternative End Product Flame Tests for HB Rating (Edition 2: June 01, 1997)
2012UL 2157 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (COMMENTS DUE: June 01@ 2012)
2011UL 2157 CRD-2011 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section/Paragraph Reference: Supplement SA Subject: Ozone Generating Washing Machines (Edition 2: June 01@ 1997)
2010UL 2157 CRD-2010 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors - Section/Paragraph Reference: 24.7.1 Subject: Motor and Motor Overload Protection Standards (Edition 2: June 01, 1997)
2009UL 2157 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (COMMENTS DUE: January 25@ 2010)
2008UL 2157 BULLETIN-2008 Announced Subject 2557 Outline of Investigation for Membrane Switches
2004UL 2157 BULLETINS-2004 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (09/27/2004 (12p); 05/28/2004 (8p))
2002UL 2157 BULLETINS-2002 UL Standard for Safety Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (12/16/2002 (8p); 09/16/2002 (10p))