This standard applies to single unit electric tumble dryers for household and similar use intended for placing on the floor against a wall, for building in or placing under a counter, a kitchen work-top or under a sink, for wall-mounting or mounting on a counter. For the purpose of this standard, washer-dryer combinations, when operated as a dryer, are considered as a tumble dryer. Limitations for the use of this test code are given in 1.1.1 of IEC 60704-1.