Came across this report from the mid 90's for improving/setting energy standards for washing machines. It appears to have been written for the department of Energy regarding setting standards for energy use by washing machines.
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cach...esdocs.cfm?iddoc=1036+Miele+W1918+watts&hl=en
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cach...esdocs.cfm?iddoc=1036+Miele+W1918+watts&hl=en