BS EN 60335-2-85:2003+A2:2020

What is BS EN 60335-2-85 about?  

BS EN 60335-2-85 discusses household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2-85 deals with the safety requirement for electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. 

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-85. BS EN 60335-2-85 deals with the foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons. 

Note1: BS EN 60335-2-85 does not apply to appliances intended exclusively for industrial and commercial purposes. 

Note2: However, in general, BS EN 60335-2-85 does not consider: 

• Children playing with the appliance 
• The use of the appliance by young children and young children 
• User maintenance by children, including the necessary cleaning of the appliance 

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-85 

Note3: BS EN 60335-2-85 does not apply to 

• Appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour, or gas) 
• Electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3) 
• Ironers (IEC 60335-2-44) 
• Appliances connected to the water mains 

Who is BS EN 60335-2-85 for? 

BS EN 60335-2-85 on requirements for fabric steamers is useful for: 

• Fabric steamer manufacturers and suppliers 
• Quality control laboratories 
• End users 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-85?  

The fabric steamer interacts with the fabric to loosen tightened threading and fibres, thus removing wrinkles caused by washing, drying, or prolonged bunching. 

Internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. 

BS EN 60335-2-85 provides the safety requirements to ensure you use your clothing steamer safely and achieve the best possible results. 

BS EN 60335-2-85 specifies particular requirements for fabric steamers that help you to manufacture steamers with superior quality and safety. 

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60335-2-85:2003+A2:2020 supersedes BS EN 60335‑2‑85:2003+A11:2018.