1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of stationary electric cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase
and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.
However, in general, it does not take into account:
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children
playing with the appliance,
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– the use of the appliance by very young children
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– the use of the appliance by young children without supervision,
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user maintenance by children, including the cleaning of the appliance.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
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– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional
requirements may be necessary;
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– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities,
the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water
supply authorities and similar authorities.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
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– appliances intended for commercial catering;
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– 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);
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grills, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances (IEC 60335‑2‑9);
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– microwave ovens (IEC 60335‑2‑25).
NOTE Z101 For appliances that are supplied with gas, EN 30 is also applicable.