EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

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Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85: Besondere Anforderungen für Dampfgeräte für Stoffe

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-85: Règles particulières pour les appareils à vapeur pour tissus

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-85. del: Posebne zahteve za parne aparate za tkanine - Dopolnilo A2

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2020
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 22-May-2020
• Completion Date: 22-May-2020
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

Relations

• Amends: EN 60335-2-85:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers
• Effective Date: 26-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020 is a key European standard specifying safety requirements for fabric steamers-household and similar electrical appliances designed for steaming textile fabrics. Published under the authority of CLC and harmonized with international IEC 60335-2-85:2002/A2:2017, this amendment (A2) updates the original 2003 version to enhance safety practices and ensure compliance with current technology and regulatory expectations.

The standard falls under the ICS classifications 13.120 Domestic safety and 97.060 Laundry appliances, highlighting its focus on consumer safety and appliance functionality within homes and similar settings. It aims to mitigate risks associated with steamers, such as electrical hazards, water leakage, and mechanical safety.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Defines fabric steamers covered by the standard, including specifications for household and similar electric steamers used on textiles.
• Safety Requirements: Sets particular safety guidelines on electrical insulation, heating elements, water containers, pressure systems, and steam release mechanisms.
• Electrical Safety: Guidance on supply connection, external flexible cords, and permissible cable types including the addition of braided cords (code designation 60245 IEC 89).
• Testing Procedures: Details testing methods for verifying compliance to safety measures addressing electric shock, mechanical hazards, and thermal performance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Addresses alignment with EU Directives ensuring products meeting the standard support essential health and safety requirements.
• Implementation Dates: Specifies deadlines for national adoption and withdrawal of conflicting standards to ensure harmonized compliance across CENELEC member states.

Applications

EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020 is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved in the design, production, certification, and market surveillance of fabric steamers. Its practical benefits include:

• Manufacturers: Provides a framework to design safer fabric steamers with compliant electrical and mechanical properties.
• Product Testing: Enables certification bodies to evaluate fabric steamers consistently through harmonized test methods.
• Market Access: Supports manufacturers to meet European regulatory requirements, facilitating smooth market entry and reducing compliance risks.
• Consumer Protection: Assures end-users of enhanced appliance safety, reducing risks of electrical accidents, burns, or equipment failure in domestic use.
• Trade Harmonization: Aligns with international standards (IEC 60335-2-85), facilitating cross-border trade and mutual recognition of safety certification.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-1:2012 - General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, referenced extensively in EN 60335-2-85.
• IEC 60335-2-85:2002/A2:2017 - International counterpart providing global alignment for fabric steamer safety.
• Other EN 60335 Part 2 Standards - Covering specific requirements for various household appliances, providing a cohesive safety framework.
• EU Directives on Electrical Appliances - Including the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), ensuring compliance with European legal safety mandates.

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By adhering to EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020, stakeholders ensure that fabric steamers are safe, reliable, and compliant with stringent European and international safety regulations. This standard plays a crucial role in elevating consumer confidence and promoting product safety in the household electrical appliance sector.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-85. del: Posebne zahteve
za parne aparate za tkanine - Dopolnilo A2
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements
for fabric steamers
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85:
Besondere Anforderungen für Dampfgeräte für Stoffe
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-85: Règles particulières
pour les appareils à vapeur pour tissus
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2020
ICS 97.060
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85:
Particular requirements for fabric steamers
(IEC 60335-2-85:2002/A2:2017)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-85: Règles particulières pour les appareils à vapeur ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85: Besondere Anforderungen für
pour tissus Dampfgeräte für Stoffe
(IEC 60335-2-85:2002/A2:2017) (IEC 60335-2-85:2002/A2:2017)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-85:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2017-08-17. 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.
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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European foreword
The text of document 61/5317/CDV, future IEC 60335-2-85/A2, prepared by IEC/TC 61 "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2021-02-22
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2023-05-22
document have to be withdrawn
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.
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