BS EN 60350-2:2018

What is BS EN 60350-2 - Methods for measuring the performance of hobs about?

BS EN 60350-2 is the second part of the BS EN 60350 series of standards that discusses household electric cooking appliances BS EN 60350-2 defines methods for measuring the performance of electric hobs for household use.  Appliances covered by BS EN 60350-2 can be built-in or designed to be placed on a work surface. The hob can also be a part of a cooking range. BS EN 60350-2 defines the main performance characteristics of hobs that are of interest to the user and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics.

Note1: BS EN 60350-2 does not apply to portable appliances for cooking, grilling and similar functions.

Note2: BS EN 60350-2 does not specify a classification or ranking for performance.

Note3: Some of the tests which are specified in BS EN 60350-2 are not considered to be reproducible since the results can vary between laboratories. They are therefore intended for comparative testing purposes only.

Note4: BS EN 60350-2 does not deal with safety requirements (BS IEC 60335-2-6 and BS IEC 60335-2-9).

Who is BS EN 60350-2 - Methods for measuring the performance of hobs for?

BS EN 60350-2 on hobs is useful for:

• Hobs manufacturer
• Hobs design engineer
• Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS EN 60350-2 - Methods for measuring the performance of hobs?

Hob is an appliance or part of an appliance that incorporates one or more cooking zones and/or
cooking areas including a control unit. Cookware is an integral part of the cooking process; it affects different process parameters such as the adaptation of a cooking zone, the required settings, and the needed cooking time.  

BS EN 60350-2 provides methods to check the performance of the hob. This ensures that the hobs comply with the regulatory standards and are reliable.