PDP duties from 27 Sep 2026 (EU 2024/825)Washing Machine 9 kg9 kg, 1400 rpm, Class AEUR 649.00incl. VAT, plus shippingAdd to cartRepair Score7.8 / 10Software updates until12/2031Green delivery availableclimate-friendly shipping in 3-5 business daysEU label 2025/1960Warranty 2YDurabilityGuaranteeQR code details1. Repair score5 criteria, scale 0-10pictogram + value2. Update periodminimum duration requiredonly digital elements3. Green deliverypre-contract disclosuredisplayed clearly4. EU warrantyharmonised labelEU 2025/19605. Durability labelwith QR code whenwarranty >2 years27 Mar 2026DE transposition27 Sep 2026applicationSources: EUR-Lex, BMJV, Trusted Shops, IT-Recht Kanzlei, EU Commission
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