Zhejiang Municipal Supervision Bureau Inspection: Three Batches Of Household Electric Washing Machines From Zhigao Are Found To Be Unqualified

    Recently, the Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation announced the results of quality supervision and spot checks on 98 products in the production field, involving 3 batches of unqualified household electric washing machine products. The specific situation is as follows.
Sampling details
18 batches of household electric washing machine products produced by 18 enterprises were randomly inspected, and 3 batches of products were found to be unqualified, with a failure rate of 16.67%.
Among them, the household electric washing machine named Zhigao (graphic) produced by Ningbo Zhongjiao Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. did not meet the protection requirements for touching live parts.
The protection, structure, and grounding measures for household electric washing machines produced by Ningbo Shuaizhou Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. that come into contact with live parts are not up to standard.
Unqualified protection against touching live parts is usually due to design or manufacturing issues, which may result in users accidentally coming into contact with exposed wires or live parts inside, increasing the risk of electric shock.
The reason for the unqualified structure of touching live parts is usually due to the unreasonable structural design or defects in the manufacturing process of the washing machine, which makes the live parts easy to touch and increases the risk of electric shock for users.
The reason for the unqualified grounding measures for touching live parts is usually due to the insufficient firmness of the clamping device of the grounding terminal, or the incorrect connection of the grounding wire, which makes it impossible to effectively connect the live parts of the washing machine to the ground, thereby increasing the risk of electric shock.
The household electric washing machine produced by Cixi Tianfu Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. has an unqualified structural project.
The reasons for unqualified structural projects may include design defects, material issues, poor manufacturing processes, mismatched accessories, production batch differences, and insufficient testing or quality control. These factors may lead to unstable, unstable, or safety hazards in the structure of the washing machine.
The Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation has instructed the relevant municipal market supervision departments in the province to take measures such as sealing and seizure to strictly prohibit the production and sales of unqualified products found during random inspections.
Consumer tips
1. Quality. For consumers, if a washing machine is placed in front of them, it may not be possible to determine the quality of the product, because the quality of the product requires formal testing to determine. As consumers, it is impossible to test washing machines, but we can start with some small details to roughly judge the quality level of a company's products. If you can take a look at the weight, color, or thickness and material of the entire washing machine's shell material, generally speaking, heavier washing machines have a higher level of attention from surface companies to materials; Comparing washing machines with the same washing capacity horizontally and looking at the size of the washing bucket, if it is significantly smaller, it is highly likely that the company has falsely labeled the washing capacity; Check the opening at the bottom of the washing machine to see if the internal wiring is neat, in order to determine the level of production process control of the enterprise, and also reflect the degree of importance that the enterprise attaches to product quality.
2. The type of washing machine. At present, there are dual drum washing machines, fully automatic wave wheel washing machines, dual drive washing machines, and drum washing machines. At present, there are more drum washing machines and wave wheel washing machines on the market. Comparing the two, the drum washing machine is a hot water type machine with high solubility of detergent and good washing performance, but it has long washing time, high power consumption, and high price; The wave wheel washing machine consumes a large amount of water, has a high rate of clothing wear and entanglement, and has the advantages of short washing time, low power consumption, and relatively low price. Consumers can choose a suitable washing machine based on their economic situation and hobbies.
3. Brand. At present, in addition to its normal washing function, many enterprises also use washing machines for functions such as sterilization and antibacterial. When choosing a washing machine with sterilization function, there are strict requirements for the sterilization effect and sterilization attenuation rate. It is important to choose a branded machine. Generally, enterprises may also use the sterilization brand for competitive purposes. Therefore, some sterilization washing machines in the market are products that fish in troubled waters but do not meet the standard requirements. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to well-known brand products. Generally speaking, washing machines with larger brands tend to have fewer false labels.
4. Rated washing capacity and washing bucket capacity. Generally, a family of three uses a washing machine with a rated washing capacity of 6.0 kg to meet the requirements. If there are large washing fabrics in the home, such as french window in the bedroom, and the curtains are large, the rated washing capacity of 7.0kg and above should be selected. When choosing a washing capacity, be sure to pay attention to the size of the washing bucket. Pay special attention to those weighing 6.0kg or more, and for those with the same rated capacity, choose a larger washing bucket volume for better washing results.
5. CCC certification mark. When purchasing washing machine products, attention should be paid to whether the products have passed the CCC mandatory certification (which should be labeled with the CCC certification mark). The certified product factories need to undergo regular inspections every year, and the product quality is relatively guaranteed. If the product is marked with the CCC logo or if the distributor can provide the CCC certificate of the product, consumers can check the certificate and its validity on the official website of the China Quality Certification Center to see if the technical information of the product is consistent with the technical information of the product logo.
6. Check indicators such as cleaning ratio, energy consumption level, and cleaning uniformity. The most basic function of a washing machine is to clean clothes, so when choosing a washing machine, we also need to consider its washing capacity. The washing ratio represents the degree to which clothes have been washed clean. The national standard qualification value is 0.7. When it reaches 0.90, it is at the first level of energy efficiency. The cleaning ratio of the impeller is generally between 0.8 and 0.9, and the cleaning ratio of the drum is generally above 1.03.
7. Pay attention to checking its energy consumption label and energy-saving level. The energy consumption of washing machines not only affects the cost of household electricity, but is also closely related to environmental protection. Generally speaking, the higher the energy consumption label, the more energy-efficient the washing machine is and the less impact it has on the environment. The energy efficiency level of washing machines is divided into 5 levels, with level 1 having the highest energy efficiency level. When choosing a washing machine, the seller's promotion often exaggerates the facts, and even includes a certain degree of deception. Consumers confirm the data provided by the company themselves, and be careful with the testing data issued by the company itself. Generally, it should be a testing report issued by a nationally authorized authoritative institution.
8. When consumers use washing machines, they should pay attention to reading the user manual and operate according to the instructions in the manual. When doing laundry, try to use the rated weight as much as possible, otherwise it may cause an increase in energy consumption and a decrease in washing to clean ratio. In severe cases, it may cause malfunctions due to abnormal clothing flipping.Recently, the Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation announced the results of quality supervision and spot checks on 98 products in the production field, involving 3 batches of unqualified household electric washing machine products. The specific situation is as follows.
Sampling details
18 batches of household electric washing machine products produced by 18 enterprises were randomly inspected, and 3 batches of products were found to be unqualified, with a failure rate of 16.67%.
Among them, the household electric washing machine named Zhigao (graphic) produced by Ningbo Zhongjiao Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. did not meet the protection requirements for touching live parts.
The protection, structure, and grounding measures for household electric washing machines produced by Ningbo Shuaizhou Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. that come into contact with live parts are not up to standard.
Unqualified protection against touching live parts is usually due to design or manufacturing issues, which may result in users accidentally coming into contact with exposed wires or live parts inside, increasing the risk of electric shock.
The reason for the unqualified structure of touching live parts is usually due to the unreasonable structural design or defects in the manufacturing process of the washing machine, which makes the live parts easy to touch and increases the risk of electric shock for users.
The reason for the unqualified grounding measures for touching live parts is usually due to the insufficient firmness of the clamping device of the grounding terminal, or the incorrect connection of the grounding wire, which makes it impossible to effectively connect the live parts of the washing machine to the ground, thereby increasing the risk of electric shock.
The household electric washing machine produced by Cixi Tianfu Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. has an unqualified structural project.
The reasons for unqualified structural projects may include design defects, material issues, poor manufacturing processes, mismatched accessories, production batch differences, and insufficient testing or quality control. These factors may lead to unstable, unstable, or safety hazards in the structure of the washing machine.
The Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation has instructed the relevant municipal market supervision departments in the province to take measures such as sealing and seizure to strictly prohibit the production and sales of unqualified products found during random inspections.
Consumer tips
1. Quality. For consumers, if a washing machine is placed in front of them, it may not be possible to determine the quality of the product, because the quality of the product requires formal testing to determine. As consumers, it is impossible to test washing machines, but we can start with some small details to roughly judge the quality level of a company's products. If you can take a look at the weight, color, or thickness and material of the entire washing machine's shell material, generally speaking, heavier washing machines have a higher level of attention from surface companies to materials; Comparing washing machines with the same washing capacity horizontally and looking at the size of the washing bucket, if it is significantly smaller, it is highly likely that the company has falsely labeled the washing capacity; Check the opening at the bottom of the washing machine to see if the internal wiring is neat, in order to determine the level of production process control of the enterprise, and also reflect the degree of importance that the enterprise attaches to product quality.
2. The type of washing machine. At present, there are dual drum washing machines, fully automatic wave wheel washing machines, dual drive washing machines, and drum washing machines. At present, there are more drum washing machines and wave wheel washing machines on the market. Comparing the two, the drum washing machine is a hot water type machine with high solubility of detergent and good washing performance, but it has long washing time, high power consumption, and high price; The wave wheel washing machine consumes a large amount of water, has a high rate of clothing wear and entanglement, and has the advantages of short washing time, low power consumption, and relatively low price. Consumers can choose a suitable washing machine based on their economic situation and hobbies.
3. Brand. At present, in addition to its normal washing function, many enterprises also use washing machines for functions such as sterilization and antibacterial. When choosing a washing machine with sterilization function, there are strict requirements for the sterilization effect and sterilization attenuation rate. It is important to choose a branded machine. Generally, enterprises may also use the sterilization brand for competitive purposes. Therefore, some sterilization washing machines in the market are products that fish in troubled waters but do not meet the standard requirements. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to well-known brand products. Generally speaking, washing machines with larger brands tend to have fewer false labels.
4. Rated washing capacity and washing bucket capacity. Generally, a family of three uses a washing machine with a rated washing capacity of 6.0 kg to meet the requirements. If there are large washing fabrics in the home, such as french window in the bedroom, and the curtains are large, the rated washing capacity of 7.0kg and above should be selected. When choosing a washing capacity, be sure to pay attention to the size of the washing bucket. Pay special attention to those weighing 6.0kg or more, and for those with the same rated capacity, choose a larger washing bucket volume for better washing results.
5. CCC certification mark. When purchasing washing machine products, attention should be paid to whether the products have passed the CCC mandatory certification (which should be labeled with the CCC certification mark). The certified product factories need to undergo regular inspections every year, and the product quality is relatively guaranteed. If the product is marked with the CCC logo or if the distributor can provide the CCC certificate of the product, consumers can check the certificate and its validity on the official website of the China Quality Certification Center to see if the technical information of the product is consistent with the technical information of the product logo.
6. Check indicators such as cleaning ratio, energy consumption level, and cleaning uniformity. The most basic function of a washing machine is to clean clothes, so when choosing a washing machine, we also need to consider its washing capacity. The washing ratio represents the degree to which clothes have been washed clean. The national standard qualification value is 0.7. When it reaches 0.90, it is at the first level of energy efficiency. The cleaning ratio of the impeller is generally between 0.8 and 0.9, and the cleaning ratio of the drum is generally above 1.03.
7. Pay attention to checking its energy consumption label and energy-saving level. The energy consumption of washing machines not only affects the cost of household electricity, but is also closely related to environmental protection. Generally speaking, the higher the energy consumption label, the more energy-efficient the washing machine is and the less impact it has on the environment. The energy efficiency level of washing machines is divided into 5 levels, with level 1 having the highest energy efficiency level. When choosing a washing machine, the seller's promotion often exaggerates the facts, and even includes a certain degree of deception. Consumers confirm the data provided by the company themselves, and be careful with the testing data issued by the company itself. Generally, it should be a testing report issued by a nationally authorized authoritative institution.
8. When consumers use washing machines, they should pay attention to reading the user manual and operate according to the instructions in the manual. When doing laundry, try to use the rated weight as much as possible, otherwise it may cause an increase in energy consumption and a decrease in washing to clean ratio. In severe cases, it may cause malfunctions due to abnormal clothing flipping.