EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids
This European Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for heating liquids for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-15: Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Flüssigkeitserhitzung
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-15: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de chauffage des liquides
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-15. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za gretje tekočin - Dopolnilo A12
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Overview
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 is a European standard that focuses on the safety requirements of household and similar electrical appliances specifically designed for heating liquids. This standard applies to appliances with a rated voltage up to 250 V, commonly used in domestic environments. Developed and maintained by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC), it serves as an amendment (A12) to the original EN 60335-2-15:2016, ensuring updated safety protocols, enhanced marking requirements, and compliance alignment with EU directives such as the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).
Key Topics
Scope and Application
This standard covers electrical appliances intended for heating liquids for household and similar uses, including appliances that may have more than one function. It ensures these appliances meet rigorous safety standards to prevent hazards such as electric shock, fire, and mechanical injury.Safety Requirements
The document specifies particular safety factors relevant to appliances heating liquids, extending the general safety standards of EN 60335-1. It includes testing and marking requirements, instructions for safe use, and conditions around construction and performance.Marking and Instructions
Compliance with marking provisions helps users identify safe operation methods and risks. Clause 7 of the standard covers instruction manuals and labeling, ensuring clear guidance on appliance use and safety precautions.Compliance with EU Directives
The amendment supports conformity with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) by addressing essential safety requirements set by the European Parliament. The standard offers a presumption of conformity when cited in official EU documents, facilitating market access across member states.Amendments and Updates
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 modifies earlier versions by introducing new provisions, deleting outdated annexes, and clarifying the relationship between general and specific parts of the standard family.
Applications
Household Appliances
This standard applies to electric kettles, water boilers, coffee makers with heating functions, and other kitchen appliances designed to heat liquids safely.Small Kitchen Appliances
It extends to compact, domestic units rated within the 250 V voltage limit, ensuring small-scale appliances meet consistent safety criteria.Product Development and Testing
Manufacturers use this standard during the design and evaluation phases to ensure products meet European safety guidelines, reducing liability and enhancing consumer confidence.Regulatory Compliance
Compliance supports legal market placement in the EU and EFTA countries, enabling manufacturers and importers to declare conformity with applicable safety laws.
Related Standards
EN 60335-1
The general safety standard for household and similar electrical appliances. EN 60335-2-15 is applied alongside Part 1 to address issues specific to liquid heating appliances.EN 60335-2 Series
Other parts cover particular appliance types, such as appliances for cooking, refrigeration, or cleaning, providing a comprehensive safety framework across different household appliance categories.Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
This directive harmonizes electrical equipment safety requirements across the EU, with EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12 serving as one compliance benchmark.Additional Amendments (A1, A2, A11, etc.)
The amendment A12 is part of ongoing revisions to keep the standard aligned with technological advances and regulatory expectations.
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 is essential for manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and testing organizations involved in the domestic appliance sector, providing clear safety guidelines for electrical liquid heating appliances. By adhering to this standard, stakeholders ensure consumer protection, legal compliance, and product reliability within European markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids". This standard covers: This European Standard 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 European Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for heating liquids for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.040.50 - Small kitchen appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60335-2-15:2016, EN 60335-2-15:2016/A2:2021, EN 60335-2-15:2016/A1:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2021
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-15. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za gretje tekočin - Dopolnilo A12
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements
for appliances for heating liquids
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-15:
Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Flüssigkeitserhitzung
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-15: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils de chauffage des liquides
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.040.50 Majhni gospodinjski aparati Small kitchen appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2021
ICS 13.120; 97.040
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15:
Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-15: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-15: Besondere Anforderungen für
chauffage des liquides Geräte zur Flüssigkeitserhitzung
This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-15:2016; it was approved by CENELEC on 2021-03-13. 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,
Turkey 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
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European foreword
This document EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12:2021 consists of the text prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2022-02-20
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2024-08-20
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
This document is read in conjunction with EN 60335-2-15:2016/A1:2021 and EN 60335-2-
15:2016/A2:2021.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For
the relationsh
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