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7.4.2.8 IfcElectricApplianceTypeEnum

7.4.2.8.1 Semantic definition

The IfcElectricApplianceTypeEnum defines the range of different types of electrical appliance that can be specified.

7.4.2.8.2 Type values

Type Description
DISHWASHER

An appliance that has the primary function of washing dishes.

ELECTRICCOOKER

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of cooking food (including oven, hob, grill).

FREESTANDINGELECTRICHEATER

An electrical appliance that is used occasionally to provide heat. A freestanding electric heater is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit.

FREESTANDINGFAN

An electrical appliance that is used occasionally to provide ventilation. A freestanding fan is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit.

FREESTANDINGWATERCOOLER

A small, local electrical appliance for cooling water. A freestanding water cooler is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit.

FREESTANDINGWATERHEATER

A small, local electrical appliance for heating water. A freestanding water heater is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit.

FREEZER

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of storing food at temperatures below the freezing point of water.

FRIDGE_FREEZER

An electrical appliance that combines the functions of a freezer and a refrigerator through the provision of separate compartments.

HANDDRYER

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of drying hands.

KITCHENMACHINE

A specialized appliance used in commercial kitchens such as a mixer.

MICROWAVE

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of cooking food using microwaves.

PHOTOCOPIER

A machine that has the primary function of reproduction of printed matter.

REFRIGERATOR

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of storing food at low temperature but above the freezing point of water.

TUMBLEDRYER

An electrical appliance that has the primary function of drying clothes.

VENDINGMACHINE

An appliance that stores and vends goods including food, drink, tickets, and goods of various types.

WASHINGMACHINE

An appliance that has the primary function of washing clothes.

USERDEFINED

User-defined type.

NOTDEFINED

Undefined type.

Table 7.4.2.8.A

7.4.2.8.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcElectricApplianceTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(DISHWASHER
	,ELECTRICCOOKER
	,FREESTANDINGELECTRICHEATER
	,FREESTANDINGFAN
	,FREESTANDINGWATERCOOLER
	,FREESTANDINGWATERHEATER
	,FREEZER
	,FRIDGE_FREEZER
	,HANDDRYER
	,KITCHENMACHINE
	,MICROWAVE
	,PHOTOCOPIER
	,REFRIGERATOR
	,TUMBLEDRYER
	,VENDINGMACHINE
	,WASHINGMACHINE
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

7.4.2.8.4 References