Daily life laundry needs demand for some particular requirement of electric irons. Safety for these products is a prime concern. BS EN 60335-2-3 deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
BS EN 60335-2-3 with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in the household and similar environments. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes are within the scope of this standard. BS EN 60335-2-3 has to be used in conjunction with BS EN 60335-1 which covers general safety requirements that apply to most household electric appliances.
Note: BS EN 60335-2-3 does not take into account children playing with appliances and their use by very young children.
BS EN 60335-2-3 guidelines on particular requirements for electric irons is useful for:
Electric irons range from an ordinary setup to a specialized one in premium hospitality and laundry sectors. They usually differ with their capacity based on their usage. Thus, every kitchen has a particular requirement of their needs. BS EN 60335-2-3 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-3 also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. BS EN 60335-2-3 modifies or supplements the general requirements of BS EN 60335-1 to make them more specific to electric irons.
Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 60335-2-3 enable you to produce electronic irons with enhanced safety.
EN 60335-2-3:2016
IEC 60335-2-3:2012