Intro -- Content -- Preface -- Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Energy labelling of domestic appliances -- 1.3 Earlier experiences of energy labelling for household appliances -- 1.4 Aims and purpose -- 2. Method and implementation -- 2.1 Compilation of test results -- 2.2...

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