ASTM F1360-24
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
ABSTRACT
This specification covers commercial microwave ovens. These ovens use ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic radiation in the approved industrial, scientific, and medical bands to defrost, heat, and cook food. The microwave ovens are classified by types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes. In terms of types, there are two kinds: Type I is commercial microwave oven and Type II is combination of commercial microwave and convection/radiant heat oven. They can be classified into Size 600, Size 1200, and Size 1800 according to microwave output power. In terms of cavity volume, these ovens can be divided into Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4. As for the size of cooking cavity, these microwave ovens may be grouped into Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4. They may have two styles: Style 1 which has a dial type timer and Style 2 which has a digital timer and touchpad controls(computer controlled). The material, design, construction, and physical requirements of microwave ovens shall be discussed. The performance requirements of these ovens shall be discussed after evaluating the following: cooking cavity light, interchangeability, microwave rated power output, and operation. The following tests shall be performed: cavity weight load test, microwave rated power output test, commercial microwave oven reliability test, production unit test, operational test, and microwave energy distribution test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers commercial microwave ovens. These ovens use ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic radiation in the approved industrial, scientific, and medical bands to defrost, heat, and cook food.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not include all types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes of the commodities indicated by the titles of the specification, or that are commercially available, but is intended to cover the types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes that are suitable for general requirements.
1.3 Oven Selection And Application—Prior to the use of the classifications given in 4.1, the user agency should ensure they are not restricted by some aspect of the microwave oven design such as a weight or external dimension limitation that would prevent the unrestricted use of the classifications given in 4.1.
1.4 Microwave Oven Availability—Although 4.1 lists a wide range of sizes, classes, groups, and styles for commercial types of ovens, not all combinations are available.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 10, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1360 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Ovens, Microwave, Electric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1360; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers commercial microwave ovens. 2.1 ASTM Standards:
These ovens use ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic radiation A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
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in the approved industrial, scientific, and medical bands to mium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Withdrawn 2015)
defrost, heat, and cook food. A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not include all
Vessels and for General Applications
types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes of the commodities
B108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold
indicated by the titles of the specification, or that are commer-
Castings
cially available, but is intended to cover the types, sizes,
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
groups, styles, and classes that are suitable for general require-
Sheet and Plate (Metric) B0209_B0209M
ments.
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
1.3 Oven Selection And Application—Prior to the use of the
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
classifications given in 4.1, the user agency should ensure they
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
are not restricted by some aspect of the microwave oven design
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
such as a weight or external dimension limitation that would
F1317 Test Method for Calibration of Microwave Ovens
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prevent the unrestricted use of the classifications given in 4.1.
2.2 ANSI Standards:
B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread
1.4 Microwave Oven Availability—Although 4.1 lists a wide
range of sizes, classes, groups, and styles for commercial types Form)
C62.41 Guide for Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC-Power
of ovens, not all combinations are available.
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Circuits
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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WD-6 Wiring Devices—Dimensional Requirements
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by
information only.
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Attributes
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test 4
2.3 International Electrotechnical Commission Standard:
method portion only, Section 10, of this specification: This
Standard No. 705 Methods for Measuring the Performance
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
of Microwave Ovens for Household and Similar Purposes
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 5
2.4 National Sanitation Foundation Standard:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
NSF/ANSI 4 Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization, and
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Powered Hot Food Holding and Transport Equipment
regulatory limitations prior to use. 6
2.5 Underwriters Laboratories Standard:
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
ANSI/UL 923 for Microwave Cooking Appliances
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.02 on 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Cooking and Warming Equipment. Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published March 2024. Originally Arbor, MI 48113-0140.
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as F1360 – 17 (2023
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1360 − 17 (Reapproved 2023) F1360 − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Ovens, Microwave, Electric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1360; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers commercial microwave ovens. These ovens use ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic radiation in the
approved industrial, scientific, and medical bands to defrost, heat, and cook food.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not include all types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes of the commodities indicated by
the titles of the specification, or that are commercially available, but is intended to cover the types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes
that are suitable for general requirements.
1.3 Oven Selection And Application—Prior to the use of the classifications given in 4.1, the user agency should ensure they are
not restricted by some aspect of the microwave oven design such as a weight or external dimension limitation that would prevent
the unrestricted use of the classifications given in 4.1.
1.4 Microwave Oven Availability—Although 4.1 lists a wide range of sizes, classes, groups, and styles for commercial types of
ovens, not all combinations are available.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 1110, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Withdrawn 2015)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.02 on Cooking
and Warming Equipment.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2023Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2023March 2024. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20172023 as
F1360 – 17.F1360 – 17 (2023). DOI: 10.1520/F1360-17R23.10.1520/F1360-24.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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F1360 − 24
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
for General Applications
B108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric) B0209_B0209M
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
F1317 Test Method for Calibration of Microwave Ovens
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
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C62.41 Guide for Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC-Power Circuits
4
WD-6 Wiring Devices—Dimensional Requirements
4
Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
4
2.3 International Electrotechnical Commission Standard:
Standard No. 705 Methods for Measuring the Performance of Microwave Ovens for Household and Similar Purposes
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2.4 National Sanitation Foundati
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