Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 2: Performance requirements

This part of EN 62552 specifies the essential characteristics of household and similar refrigerating appliances cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation, and establishes test methods for checking these characteristics. This part of EN 62552 describes the methods for the determination of performance requirements. Although there is some commonality in the set-ups for different tests (and so it may be an advantage to apply them all to one sample), these are separate tests to evaluate specific characteristics of the sample being tested. This part of IEC 62552 does not specify a procedure to generalise the results from sample test results to a prediction of the characteristics of the whole population from which that sample was selected.

Haushaltskühlgeräte - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen

Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager - Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Exigences de performances

Gospodinjski hladilni aparati - Značilnosti in preskusne metode - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
01-Aug-2024
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
02-Aug-2024
Due Date
30-Nov-2022
Completion Date
02-Aug-2024

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Overview

EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 is a CLC (CENELEC) amendment to the European standard for household refrigerating appliances. It updates Part 2 - Performance requirements - and specifies essential characteristics and test methods for domestic refrigerators, freezers, combined appliances and wine-storage compartments cooled by natural convection or forced air. The amendment clarifies test set-ups, modifies storage and freezing test procedures, and aligns the standard with EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and purpose
    • Defines methods to determine performance characteristics (storage, freezing, temperature rise, acoustical noise) for individual samples. It does not provide statistical procedures for population-level predictions.
  • Storage test (Clause 6)
    • Detailed package placement rules: front rows aligned with shelf front; symmetrical arrangement; treatment of ribbed or inclined surfaces as horizontal; use of packers on non-flat surfaces.
    • Clearances: minimum 5 mm clearance for door shelves ≥ 60 mm depth, 15 mm between adjacent stacks; drawer loading constrained by opening clearance.
  • Freezing capacity (Clause 8)
    • Revised objective and method overview: introduces the “light load” of +25 °C packages and measures time to reach ≤ −18 °C.
    • Light load sizing: 3.5 kg per 100 L of four‑star compartment volume (rounded up to 0.5 kg), with a minimum of 2 kg; combined three-/four-star arrangements addressed.
    • Start conditions and control-setting rules: if no control gives −18 to −20 °C, use the setting closest below −20 °C.
    • M-package monitoring and supercooling rule: supercooling > 3 K invalidates the test.
  • Other updates
    • Modifications to wine storage test (Annex B) and temperature rise procedures (Annex C).
    • Airborne acoustical noise normative reference updated (EN 60704-2-14).
    • Inclusion of informative annexes (ZZA, ZZB) relating to EU energy labelling (Regulation 2019/2016) and ecodesign (Regulation 2019/2019).

Applications and users

This standard is intended for:

  • Manufacturers designing and validating domestic refrigerators, freezers, wine coolers and combined units.
  • Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing performance and type testing.
  • Product compliance and ecodesign teams ensuring alignment with EU energy labelling and ecodesign requirements.
  • R&D and quality engineers optimising compartment design, loading plans, and control settings.
  • Regulators and market surveillance verifying advertised ratings (e.g., four‑star freezing capacity).

Related standards

  • EN 62552-1:2020 (General requirements)
  • EN 62552-3:2020 (Energy consumption tests)
  • IEC 62552-2:2015 (original IEC text)
  • EN 60704-2-14 (airborne acoustical noise)
  • EU Regulations: Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 (energy labelling), Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 (ecodesign)

This amendment provides practical, testable clarifications to ensure consistent, reproducible performance assessment of household refrigerating appliances in EU and CENELEC member states.

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EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 2: Performance requirements". This standard covers: This part of EN 62552 specifies the essential characteristics of household and similar refrigerating appliances cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation, and establishes test methods for checking these characteristics. This part of EN 62552 describes the methods for the determination of performance requirements. Although there is some commonality in the set-ups for different tests (and so it may be an advantage to apply them all to one sample), these are separate tests to evaluate specific characteristics of the sample being tested. This part of IEC 62552 does not specify a procedure to generalise the results from sample test results to a prediction of the characteristics of the whole population from which that sample was selected.

This part of EN 62552 specifies the essential characteristics of household and similar refrigerating appliances cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation, and establishes test methods for checking these characteristics. This part of EN 62552 describes the methods for the determination of performance requirements. Although there is some commonality in the set-ups for different tests (and so it may be an advantage to apply them all to one sample), these are separate tests to evaluate specific characteristics of the sample being tested. This part of IEC 62552 does not specify a procedure to generalise the results from sample test results to a prediction of the characteristics of the whole population from which that sample was selected.

EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.030 - Domestic electrical appliances in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 62552-2:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2019/2016, 2019/2019, 2021/340, 2021/341; Standardization Mandates: M/586. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2024
Gospodinjski hladilni aparati - Značilnosti in preskusne metode - 2. del: Zahtevane
lastnosti - Dopolnilo A11
Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 2:
Performance requirements
Haushaltskühlgeräte - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen
Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager - Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai -
Partie 2: Exigences de performances
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024
ICS:
97.040.30 Hladilni aparati za dom Domestic refrigerating
appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62552-2:2020/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2024
ICS 97.030
English Version
Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test
methods - Part 2: Performance requirements
Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager - Haushaltskühlgeräte - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren -
Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Exigences Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen
de performances
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 62552-2:2020; it was approved by CENELEC on 2024-04-15. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the “Introduction” . 4
2 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 4, “Performance requirements and tests covered in this standard”
........................................................................................................................................................ 4
4 Modifications to Clause 6, “Storage test” . 5
5 Modification to Clause 8, “Freezing capacity test” . 7
6 Modification to Clause Z1, “Airborne acoustical noise” . 9
7 Modifications to Annex B, “Wine storage appliances and compartments; storage test” . 9
8 Modifications to Annex C, “Temperature rise test” .10
9 Modification to Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications” .11
10 Modification of Annex ZZA, “Relationship between this European Standard and the
ecodesign requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 aimed to be covered”
......................................................................................................................................................11
11 Modification of the Annex ZZB, “Relationship between this European Standard and the
energy labelling requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 aimed
to be covered“ .12
12 Modification to the Bibliography .14
European foreword
This document (EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024) has been prepared by CLC/TC 59X, “Performance of household
and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2025-02-02
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2027-08-02
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document is read in conjunction with EN 62552-1:2020 and EN 62552-3:2020 and their amendments.
EN 62552-2:2020:
a) Clause 6 “Storage test”: package placement detailed specified;
b) Clause 8 “Freezing capacity”: temperature control setting defined;
c) Annex B “Wine storage”: demonstration of compliance adjusted;
d) Annex C ”temperature rise”: temperature control setting defined.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 62552-2:2015 are
prefixed “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZB, which are an integral part of
this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to the “Introduction”
Replace the last paragraph with:
“This document was developed in relationship with Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 of 11.03.2019 and its
amendments on energy labelling and Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 of 01.10.2019 and its amendments on eco-
design for refrigerating appliances.”
2 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Modify the following reference:
EN 60704-2-14:2013, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne
acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerators, frozen-food storage cabinets and food
freezers
As amended by EN 60704-2-14:2013/A11:2015, EN 60704-2-14:2013/A1:2020 and
EN 60704-2-14:2013/A2:2024.
3 Modification to Clause 4, “Performance requirements and tests covered in this
standard”
In 4.7, “Test summary”, Replace Table 1 with the following:

Table 1 — Performance test summary
Temperature
Clause / Pantry
1 and 2 3 and 4 requirements
Annex Ambient  and Fresh food Chill zero star
star star after test has
and Test cellar
started
1 star: Type a
Packages No Type b No
Clause 6
Other: Type a or b To hold initial
Various
Storage
Initial temp Mean Instant Mean Max values
Packages No Type b No No No For test load
Clause 7
final only
Cooling 25 °C
Maximum/ Average/
Initial temp Table 2 +4 °C ± 0,5 K Table 2
capacity
minimum minimum
M-packages only
Packages Type b No Type a
Clause 8
Type b Yes excursion
Freezing 25 °C
capacity Not and final
Initial temp Table 2 Maximum/minimum
measured
Clause 9 Packages No
Auto
25 °C
No
ice-
Initial temp As for Table 2 average
making
Packages No
Annex A
Final only
Pull- Max
Maximum
Initial temp according climate class rating
down
temperature
Packages No Type b No Type a For -18 °C
Annex C
compartments
Temp 25 °C
Initial temp Not specified -18 °C
only
rise
Temperature
Clause / Pantry
1 and 2 3 and 4 requirements
Annex Ambient  and Fresh food Chill zero star
star star after test has
and Test cellar
started
25 °C for Packages No
SN and
Annex D
To hold initial
N
Conden-
values
32 °C for
Initial temp ≤ energy test temperatures as in Table 1 in IEC 62552-3:2015
sation
ST and
T
NOTE 1 For definitions of symbols, see 3.7 in EN 62552-1.
NOTE 2 In the event of any discrepancy between data in this Table and the individual test procedures, the test
procedures take precedence.
NOTE 3 Wine storage test parameters are specified in Annex B.

4 Modifications to Clause 6, “Storage test”
In 6.3.3.3.1 “General”, replace bullet point b) with the following:
“Packages on shelves or in containers shall be placed so that the front of the front row is in line with the front of
the shelf or container and they shall be arranged symmetrically about the front-to-back centre line of the shelf
or container. Where lack of symmetry in the compartment makes this impossible, the stacking shall be as
symmetrical as possible. In any case, the front of the front row shall be in line with the front of the shelf or the
front of the container.”
In 6.3.3.3.1, “General”, bullet point c), replace the last paragraph with the following and add Figure 5:
“Surfaces intended for storage with ribs, depressions, slight inclinations, etc. are treated as horizontal surfaces.
If necessary, packers may be used to stabilize stacks (see Figure 5).
NOTE 1 Inclinations of less than 15 mm per 100 mm, which equals the width or length of a test package, are considered
slight inclinations.
Figure 5 — Package placement illustration for non-flat surfaces

In 6.3.3.3.2, “Side clearance”, at the end of the first paragraph add the following:
“In the case of door shelves with a depth of 60 mm or greater, test packages shall be placed with a minimum
clearance of 5mm with respect to natural load limits. A minimum clearance of 15 mm shall be maintained
between adjacent stacks.”
In 6.3.3.3.3, “Top clearance”, after the first paragraph add the following:
“If packages are loaded in a drawer, the upper load limit shall be the lower of the clearance requirement to open
the drawer or the clearance to the upper compartment surface/shelf above the drawer.”
5 Modification to Clause 8, “Freezing capacity test”
Replace 8.1 with the following:

8.1 Objective
The purpose of this test is to measure the freezing capacity of freezer compartment(s) by adding warm test
packages (the light load) into the compartment. If the freezing capacity is greater than, or equal to, the
specified minimum capacity (see Z8.5), the compartment(s) may be rated as a four-star compartment(s).”
Replace 8.2 with the following:

8.2 Method overview
Apart from space for the light load, ballast packages are loaded into the frozen compartment(s) as for the
storage test (Clause 6). The refrigerating appliance is operated until temperatures are stable and in
compliance with Table 2. Then a load of packages at +25 °C is added. This is the so-called light load
representing a food load to be processed. The time to freeze this load to –18 °C is measured. When this can
be achieved in accordance with Clause Z 8.5 a four-star compartment rating may be claimed. If the freezing
capacity test is to be carried out on multiple frozen compartments in a refrigerating appliance, the test shall be
carried out on all compartments simultaneously.
NOTE 1 Because the frozen compartment loading is largely the same as for the storage test, there might be an
advantage in doing these tests consecutively.”
Replace 8.3.3.2 with the following:

8.3.3.2 Refrigerating appliances with separate three-star compartment
If a refrigerating appliance has a separate three-star compartment with its own external access door or lid,
and the instructions recommend that, before freezing, frozen food already in storage be placed in that
compartment while leaving space in the freezer compartment to receive the load for freezing (i.e. the three-
star compartment is to be regarded as an extension of the freezer compartment), a freezing time claim
based upon this method of use is permissible, provided that:
a) when tested according to this method of use, the claimed freezing time is confirmed and the temperature
requirements for the other compartments (see Z8.5 a) to g)), if applicable, are fulfilled during the freezing
capacity test, and
b) the light load weight used in the freezer is calculated according 8.4.3.”
Replace 8.4 with the following:

8.4 Test procedure
8.4.1 Starting conditions
After all relevant control devices have been adjusted as required, the loaded refrigerating appliance is left to
run until stable operating conditions are reached.
After stable operating conditions have been attained, internal temperature(s) shall be in accordance with
Table 2 except that the starting temperature of any compartment(s) with no lower temperature limit(s) specified
in that table shall be no more than 2 K below the target temperature.
If there is no temperature control setting for which the freezer compartment temperature is within the range of
−18 °C and −20 °C, the test shall be undertaken using a temperature control setting that results in a freezer
compartment temperature that is below, but as close as possible to, −20 °C.
The temperature indication succession from left to right in Table 2 also indicates the order of precedence in the
case of several temperature possibilities.
In some circumstances it might be unnecessary to carry out the stabilization specified here before the
stabilization specified in 8.4.2.
8.4.2 Setting of control devices
If the refrigerating appliance is provided with means for a pre-freezing (fast-freezing or quick-freezing)
operation, afte
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La norme SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 se concentre sur les appareils réfrigérants domestiques, précisant les caractéristiques essentielles ainsi que les méthodes d'essai nécessaires pour évaluer ces caractéristiques. Cette norme est particulièrement pertinente pour les appareils réfrigérants refroidis par convection naturelle interne ou circulation d'air forcée, établissant des critères de performance qui garantissent une efficacité énergétique optimale et une durabilité des produits. Un des points forts de cette norme réside dans sa structure méthodique. En décrivant les différentes méthodes pour déterminer les exigences de performance, elle permet aux fabricants et aux laboratoires d’homologation d'appliquer des tests standardisés. Bien que certains dispositifs de mise en place soient communs, chaque test est conçue pour évaluer des caractéristiques spécifiques, offrant ainsi une évaluation précise des performances de l'échantillon testé. La norme s'avère également très pertinente dans le contexte actuel d'une sensibilisation croissante à l'efficacité énergétique et au développement durable. En établissant des exigences claires et des méthodes de test rigoureuses, elle aide non seulement à garantir la qualité et la performance des appareils réfrigérants, mais aussi à répondre aux attentes des consommateurs et aux réglementations environnementales. En somme, SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 est une norme solide qui joue un rôle crucial dans la standardisation des tests et des caractéristiques des appareils réfrigérants, renforçant ainsi leur fiabilité et leur appropriateness sur le marché.

Die Norm EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 legt die wesentlichen Merkmale von Haushaltskühlgeräten und ähnlichen Geräten fest, die durch interne natürliche Konvektion oder durch erzwungene Luftzirkulation gekühlt werden. Sie ist von großer Bedeutung für Hersteller, Tester und Verbraucher, da sie klare Leistungskriterien bietet, die erfüllt werden müssen, um den Betrieb und die Effizienz dieser Geräte zu gewährleisten. Ein hervorzuhebendes Merkmal der Norm ist ihre umfassende Beschreibung der Prüfmethoden zur Ermittlung der Leistungsanforderungen. Diese Methodik ist entscheidend, um die Zuverlässigkeit und Konsistenz der Testergebnisse zu gewährleisten. Obwohl einige Prüfauffstellungen gemeinsame Elemente aufweisen, sind es separate Tests, die spezifische Merkmale des Prüfobjekts bewerten. Diese Struktur ermöglicht eine gezielte Bewertung der unterschiedlichen Leistungsanforderungen und stellt sicher, dass jedes Merkmal unabhängig voneinander getestet wird. Die Relevanz dieser Norm ist unbestritten, da sie nicht nur den Herstellern hilft, die Qualität ihrer Produkte zu sichern, sondern auch Verbrauchern und Testinstitutionen eine wertvolle Orientierung bietet. Durch die Festlegung klar definierter Leistungsanforderungen wird einheitliche Qualität gewährleistet und der Markt transparent gehalten. Zusammengefasst zeichnet sich die EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 durch ihre detaillierte Herangehensweise an Leistungsanforderungen und Prüfmethoden aus. Diese Norm ist somit ein unverzichtbares Instrument zur Gewährleistung der Qualität und Effizienz von Haushaltskühlgeräten.

SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 표준은 가정용 냉장고 및 유사한 냉장 기기의 필수 특성을 명확하게 규명하고, 이러한 특성을 확인하기 위한 시험 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 내부 자연 대류 또는 강제 공기 순환에 의해 냉각되는 가정용 냉장 기기의 성능 요구 사항을 결정하는 방법을 설명합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 다양한 성능 요구 사항을 평가하기 위한 개별 시험 방법을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이러한 시험 방법은 각 샘플의 특정 특성을 평가하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 이는 소비자가 중요하게 여기는 효율성 및 성능 점검을 체계적으로 수행할 수 있게 합니다. 또한, 여러 테스트를 동일한 샘플에 적용할 경우의 이점에 주목하면서도 각 테스트가 독립적으로 수행되어야 함을 강조합니다. 또한, EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 표준은 전체 집단으로부터 샘플을 선택할 때, 샘플 테스트 결과를 일반화하는 절차를 규정하지 않으므로, 각 제품의 특성 평가를 개별적으로 수행하여 소비자에게 보다 정확한 정보를 제공합니다. 이는 소비자가 제품을 선택할 때 신뢰성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 표준은 가정용 냉장 기기의 성능 요구 사항을 평가하는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 이는 제조업체와 소비자 모두에게 이점을 제공합니다. 이러한 테스트 방법들은 단순한 평가를 넘어, 효율적인 제품 개발과 소비자 보호를 위한 중요한 기준이 됩니다.

The standard EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the performance of household refrigerating appliances. It specifies essential characteristics and rigorous test methods tailored for both internally cooled and externally ventilated refrigerators. The scope of this standard is critical as it covers a broad range of refrigerating appliances, ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness in domestic settings. One of the main strengths of this standard is its clear delineation of performance requirements, which allows manufacturers to ensure compliance with industry benchmarks. The detailed test methods outlined in the standard enable reliable evaluation of appliances, promoting consistency across evaluations. This aspect is particularly valuable for manufacturers aiming to enhance product quality and for consumers who seek assurance regarding the performance capabilities of the appliances they purchase. Moreover, the standard's approach to testing-while recognizing the benefits of performing multiple tests on a single sample-emphasizes the importance of evaluating individual characteristics separately. This method ensures that specific performance attributes are thoroughly assessed, leading to a more nuanced understanding of an appliance's operational effectiveness. The EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024 standard holds significant relevance in today's market where energy efficiency and environmental considerations are paramount. By adhering to its guidelines, manufacturers can better position their products in a competitive landscape that increasingly prioritizes sustainability and operational excellence. Overall, this standard not only enhances the reliability of performance assessments but also contributes to the overarching goal of improving the efficiency and environmental impact of household refrigerating appliances.

SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024は、家庭用および類似の冷却器具に関する重要な標準であり、その特性と試験方法に焦点を当てています。この標準は、内部自然対流または強制空気循環によって冷却される家庭用冷却器具の基本的な特性を定義し、これらの特性を確認するための試験方法を確立しています。 この標準の強みは、性能要件を評価するための詳細で明確な方法論を提供している点です。特に、冷却器具の異なる特性を測定するために設計された独立した試験を規定しており、これにより、特定の機能に対する性能を正確に評価できます。また、テストのセットアップには一定の共通性があり、同一のサンプルに対してすべてのテストを適用することが有利であるとされています。 さらに、EN 62552-2は、家庭用冷却器具の品質と性能を保証するために不可欠な要素を網羅しており、市場での製品の信頼性を向上させる役割を果たしています。また、この標準は、消費者に対して製品選択の基準を提供し、製品性能に対する透明性を確保します。その結果、製品の比較や評価が容易になり、消費者の信頼を高めることに寄与しています。 このように、SIST EN 62552-2:2020/A11:2024は、家庭用冷却器具の性能基準を確立するだけでなく、製品開発や品質管理における重要な指針を提供するため、業界全体における関連性と重要性が非常に高い標準です。