M/392 - Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC

D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

Replace the third paragraph including the two dashed items by the following:
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
–   children playing with the appliance,
–   the use of toothbrushes and oral irrigators by very young children without supervision,
–   the use of oral irrigators by very young children,
–   user maintenance by children, including cleaning the appliance.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.

Replace the third paragraph including the two dashed items by the following: 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 – children playing with the appliance, – the use of toothbrushes and oral irrigators by very young children without supervision, – the use of oral irrigators by very young children, – user maintenance by children, including cleaning the appliance. It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.

Deals with the safety of electric warming plates, warming trays and similar appliances intended to keep food or vessels warm, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric blankets, pads, clothing and other flexible appliances that heat the bed or human body, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used in beauty parlours or by persons in cold ambient temperatures, are within the scope of this standard. Requirements and tests for clothing are given in Annex CC. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.

2018-10-16 CV: Positive assessment from NAC received  -- BT doc (requesting publication incl. Annex ZZ) to be circulated.
2018-08-12 CV: New assessment requested

2018-09-14 CV: Positive assessment expected (info from NAC) but not yet uploaded on HAS Livelink folder -- BT doc for publication awaiting official assessment
2018-08-12 CV: New assessment requested
2017-05-02: D156/C084 - Ratified standards not being made available.
2017-03-28: publication on the hold due to missing Annex ZZ (pending on Annex for Part 1) - D156/C084: TC to explain
D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

2020-08-24 CV: Not cited under LVD yet - EC waiting for clarification following a UK authority request (clarification to be provided in A11 -- PR= 63760 at ratitication stage)

D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

2015-08-10 - TC request cancellation of draft delivered for UAP.  A new version will follow.

2015-08-10 - TC request cancellation of draft delivered for UAP.  A new version will follow.

D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

Corrigendum to extend DOW of EN 60335-2-14:2006/A11:2012 to be in line with A12 (pr=60295)

Corrigendum to extend DOW of EN 60335-2-14:2006/A11:2012 to be in line with A12 (pr=60295)

Corrigendum to extend the DOW of A11:2012 to read 2016-04-30

Corrigendum to extend the DOW of A11:2012 to read 2016-04-30

Deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, including sanitary hot water heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers incorporating sealed motor-compressors. The maximum rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 600 V for all other appliances. The referenced appliances may consist of one or more assemblies. If provided in more than one assembly, the assemblies are to be used together, and the requirements are based on the use of matched assemblies. Supplmentary heater, or a provision for their seperate installation, are within the scope of this standard, but only heaters which are designed as a part of the appliance package, the controls being incorporated in the appliance.

Deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar purposes, intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

2012-11-28 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause) * June 2012 CLC/TC 61 meeting: agreement to have a dow=2014-11-21

D145/C053: Corrigendum approved

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric cleaning appliances for household use that are intended for cleaning surfaces such as windows, walls and empty swimming pools by using liquid cleansing agents or steam, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also covers wallpaper strippers. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose . physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or . lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance.

2015-01-23: D149/C053: Corrigendum to be issued to extend the DOW to read 2016-04-30 (PR = 59952).
2012-01-18 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and watersuction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners. This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner. Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose - physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or - lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric deep fat fryers having a recommended maximum quantity of oil not exceeding 5 l, frying pans, woks and other appliances in which oil is used for cooking, and intended for household use and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances intended for normal household and similar use and that may also be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard. However, if the appliance is intended to be used professionally to process food for commercial consumption, the appliance is not considered to be for household and similar use only. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose - physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or - lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance.

2012-06-04 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for singlephase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. This standard also deals with the safety of tumble dryers that use a refrigerating system, incorporating sealed motor-compressors, for drying textile material. These appliances may use flammable refrigerants. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in Annex BB. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose • physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or • lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance.

2012-06-04 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

2012-06-04 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for heating liquids for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric room heaters for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. For extraction fans of ceiling mounted heat lamp appliances, IEC 60335-2-80 is applicable as far as is reasonable. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in the shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose - physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or - lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric kitchen machines for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances intended for normal household and similar use and that may also be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. However, if the appliance is intended to be used professionally to process food for commercial consumption, the appliance is not considered to be for household and similar use only.

2012-01-18 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

Replacement This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This European Standard deals with the safety of electric kitchen machines for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. NOTE Z101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are _ bean slicers; _ berry-juice extractors; _ blenders; _ can openers; _ centrifugal juicers; _ churns; _ citrus-fruit squeezers; _ coffee mills not exceeding 500 g hopper capacity; _ cream whippers; _ egg beaters; _ food mixers; _ food processors; _ grain grinders not exceeding 3 l hopper capacity; _ graters; _ ice-cream machines, including those for use in refrigerators and freezers; _ knife sharpeners; _ knives; _ mincers; _ noodle makers; _ potato peelers; _ shredders; _ sieving machines; _ slicing machines. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard. NOTE Z102 Examples of appliance for household environment are appliances for typical housekeeping functions used in the household environment that may also be used by non expert users for typical housekeeping functions: _ in shops and other similar working environments; _ in farm houses; _ by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; _ in bed and breakfast type environments. NOTE Z103 Household environments include the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc. 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 children playing with appliances and their use by very young children. It does not take into account the use of the following appliances by young children and by older children: 1) bean slicers; 2) berry-juice extractors; 3) blenders and hand-held blenders; 4) centrifugal juicers; 5) coffee mills not exceeding 500 g hopper capacity; 6) churns; 7) food mixers; 8) food processors; 9) grain grinders not exceeding 3 l hopper capacity; 10) knife sharpeners; 11) knives; 12) mincers; 13) noodle makers; 14) potato peelers; 15) shredders; 16) sieving machines; 17) slicing machines. It does not take into account also the use of the following appliances by young children without supervision: 18) can openers; 19) citrus-fruit squeezers; 20) cream whippers; 21) egg beaters; 22) graters; 23) ice-cream machines, including those for use in refrigerators and freezers. It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard. NOTE Z104 Attention is drawn to the fact that _ for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary; _ in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities. NOTE Z105 This standard does not apply to _ slicing machines having a circular knife the blade of which is inclined at an angle exceeding 45° to the vertical; _ food waste disposers (EN 60335-2-16); _ ice-cream appliances with incorporated motor compressors (EN 60335-2-24); _ kitchen machines intended for commercial purposes (EN 60335-2-64); _ kitchen machines intended for industrial purposes; _ kitchen machines intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

Deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, including sanitary hot water heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers incorporating sealed motor-compressors. The maximum rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 600 V for all other appliances. The referenced appliances may consist of one or more assemblies. If provided in more than one assembly, the assemblies are to be used together, and the requirements are based on the use of matched assemblies. Supplmentary heater, or a provision for their seperate installation, are within the scope of this standard, but only heaters which are designed as a part of the appliance package, the controls being incorporated in the appliance.

Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * D136/018 (cancelling D130/054): dow = dor + 36 months

This international standard deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This international standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and watersuction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming. Ther rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to  centally-sited vacuum cleaners. This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.

This standard 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. The amendment A1 deals with the drop test for electric irons.

This international standard deals with the safety of electric oral hygiene appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Deals with the safety of electric portable appliances for household purposes that have a cooking function such as baking, roasting and grilling, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Deals with the safety of electric portable appliances for household purposes that have a cooking function such as baking, roasting and grilling, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This international standard deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This international standard  also deals with combination microwave ovens, for which Annex AA is applicable. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general it does not take into account the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision; playing with the appliance by young children.

D136/009: Ratified as A14 with shortened doa/dop due to urgent need of this amendment to comply with new MD (already into force) - dow can remain dor + 36 months

This international standard deals with the safety of electric oral hygiene appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This international standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and watersuction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming. Ther rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to  centally-sited vacuum cleaners. This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.

This international standard deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

NEXT ACTION: PUBLICATION EXPECTED BY 2020-07-30
D165/C125 (2020-01-15): decision to remove link to legislation (LVD) and to proceed to publication
2017-05-02: D156/C084 - Ratified standards not being made available.
2017-03-28: publication on the hold due to missing Annex ZZ (pending on Annex for Part 1) - D156/C084: TC to explain
D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause)

D135/043: Amendment prepared by CLC/TC 61/WG 4 to answer M/392 (LVD - limitation clause) * 2012-03-05 - Enquiry processing allocated to aclausse@cencenelec.eu

2015-02-25: TC Secretary informed that the work will be carried on in WI 24379.

This standard deals with the safety of starionary 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.