IEC 60335-2-43:2017
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular clothes dryers and towel rails
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular clothes dryers and towel rails
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
The clothes racks can be fixed or free-standing in a cabinet. The air circulation can be natural or forced.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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 or children playing with the appliance.
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.
This standard does not apply to spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4):
- tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11);
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2005) and its Amendment 2 (2008). This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: requirements for clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves have been introduced (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-43: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de séchage du linge et les sèche-serviettes
L’IEC 60335-2-43:2017 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques de séchage du linge, permettant de sécher du linge placé sur des supports situés dans un courant d’air chaud, des appareils de séchage du linge destinés au séchage des chaussures ou des gants et des sèche-serviettes électriques, pour usages domestiques et analogues, dont la tension assignée n’est pas supérieure à 250 V.
Les supports du linge peuvent être fixés ou être indépendants, à l’intérieur d’une enceinte. La circulation d’air peut être naturelle ou forcée.
Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal, mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers ordinaires présentés par les appareils, encourus par tous les individus à l’intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, cette norme ne tient pas compte en général:
– des personnes (y compris les enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d’expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d’utiliser l’appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction;
– de l’utilisation de l’appareil comme jouet par des enfants.
L'attention est attirée sur le fait que
– pour les appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires;
– dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des organismes similaires.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas
– aux essoreuses centrifuges (IEC 60335-2-4);
– aux sèche-linge à tambour (IEC 60335-2-11);
– aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels;
– aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d’une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz).
Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2002, son Amendement 1 (2005) et son Amendement 2 (2008). Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: des exigences relatives aux appareils de séchage du linge destinés au séchage des chaussures ou des gants ont été ajoutées (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3).
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de l'IEC 60335-1 et ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la cinquième édition (2010) de cette norme.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Oct-2017
- Technical Committee
- TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Drafting Committee
- MT 37 - TC 61/MT 37
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 30-Oct-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 - fourth edition - is the IEC safety standard for particular clothes dryers and electric towel rails used in household and similar environments. It covers electric clothes dryers that dry textiles on racks in warm airflow, including dryers intended for footwear or gloves, and electric towel rails with a rated voltage up to 250 V. The standard addresses common hazards (electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation) and is intended for appliances with natural or forced air circulation and racks that may be fixed or free‑standing in a cabinet.
Key scope notes:
- Applies to household and similar appliances and some layman-used appliances in shops, agriculture and light industry.
- Excludes spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4), tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11) and appliances exclusively for industrial or special-atmosphere locations.
- Appliances for vehicles, ships or aircraft may need additional requirements.
- This edition (2017) introduced specific requirements for footwear and glove dryers.
Key topics and requirements
The standard is a Part 2 product standard and supplements IEC 60335-1 (General requirements). Important topics included:
- Scope, classification and definitions relevant to clothes dryers and towel rails
- Marking and instructions to ensure safe use and installation
- Protection against access to live parts and earthing provisions
- Starting and motor safety, power input and current limits
- Heating and temperature requirements, including abnormal-operation tests
- Leakage current, electric strength and moisture resistance tests
- Overload protection, endurance and mechanical strength tests
- Stability, mechanical hazards and construction requirements
- Internal wiring, components, terminals and clearances/creepage distances
- Resistance to heat, fire, corrosion, radiation and toxic hazards
These clauses define test conditions, performance limits and documentation to support conformity assessment.
Practical applications and users
IEC 60335-2-43 is used by:
- Appliance manufacturers designing and producing clothes dryers, footwear/glove dryers and towel rails to meet safety and market-entry requirements.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies for type testing, conformity assessment and CE/CB/ national approvals.
- Product safety engineers and compliance teams to prepare technical files, instructions and safety markings.
- Regulators and procurement teams specifying safe appliance performance for households, retail and light‑industrial settings. Adoption of this standard supports safer product design, reduces liability risk, and facilitates international market access.
Related standards
- IEC 60335-1 (General requirements for household appliance safety) - to be used in conjunction with this Part 2
- Other Part 2 standards referenced for specific appliances (e.g., IEC 60335-2-4, IEC 60335-2-11)
Keywords: IEC 60335-2-43, clothes dryers safety, towel rails safety, electrical safety standard, household appliances, footwear dryers, glove dryers, IEC 60335-1, appliance testing, product certification.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular clothes dryers and towel rails
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular clothes dryers and towel rails
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IEC 60335-2-43:2017 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular clothes dryers and towel rails". This standard covers: IEC 60335-2-43:2017 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. The clothes racks can be fixed or free-standing in a cabinet. The air circulation can be natural or forced. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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 or children playing with the appliance. 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. This standard does not apply to spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4): - tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11); - appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas). This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2005) and its Amendment 2 (2008). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: requirements for clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves have been introduced (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3). This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. The clothes racks can be fixed or free-standing in a cabinet. The air circulation can be natural or forced. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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 or children playing with the appliance. 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. This standard does not apply to spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4): - tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11); - appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas). This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2005) and its Amendment 2 (2008). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: requirements for clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves have been introduced (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3). This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION; 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.060 - Laundry appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60335-2-43:2024, IEC 60335-2-43:2002/AMD1:2005, IEC 60335-2-43:2002, IEC 60335-2-43:2002/AMD2:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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ICS 13.120; 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-4830-0
– 2 – IEC 60335-2-43:2017 © IEC 2017
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirement . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Classification . 7
7 Marking and instructions . 8
8 Protection against access to live parts . 8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 8
10 Power input and current . 8
11 Heating . 8
12 Void . 9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 9
14 Transient overvoltages . 9
15 Moisture resistance . 9
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 10
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 10
18 Endurance . 10
19 Abnormal operation . 10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 12
21 Mechanical strength . 12
22 Construction . 12
23 Internal wiring . 13
24 Components . 13
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 13
26 Terminals for external conductors . 13
27 Provision for earthing . 13
28 Screws and connections . 13
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 13
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 13
31 Resistance to rusting . 14
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 14
Annexes . 15
Bibliography . 16
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-43: Particular requirements for
clothes dryers and towel rails
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-43 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its
Amendment 1 (2005) and its Amendment 2 (2008). This edition constitutes a technical
revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– requirements for clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves have been
introduced (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3).
– 4 – IEC 60335-2-43:2017 © IEC 2017
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
61/5290/CDV 61/5376A/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for clothes dryers and
towel rails.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
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It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
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IEC 60335-2-43 ®
Edition 4.0 2017-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-43: Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-43: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de séchage du linge
et les sèche-serviettes
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-9103-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirement . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Classification . 7
7 Marking and instructions . 8
8 Protection against access to live parts . 8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 8
10 Power input and current . 8
11 Heating . 8
12 Void . 9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 9
14 Transient overvoltages . 9
15 Moisture resistance . 9
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 10
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 10
18 Endurance . 10
19 Abnormal operation . 10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 12
21 Mechanical strength . 12
22 Construction . 12
23 Internal wiring . 13
24 Components . 13
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 13
26 Terminals for external conductors . 13
27 Provision for earthing . 13
28 Screws and connections . 13
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 13
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 13
31 Resistance to rusting . 14
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 14
Annexes . 15
Bibliography . 16
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-43: Particular requirements for
clothes dryers and towel rails
FOREWORD
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60335-2-43 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its
Amendment 1 (2005) and its Amendment 2 (2008). This edition constitutes a technical
revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– requirements for clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves have been
introduced (1, 3.1.9, 6.2, 11.8, 19.1, 19.13, 19.101, 19.102, 22.40, 23.3).
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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
61/5290/CDV 61/5376A/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for clothes dryers and
towel rails.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-43: Particular requirements for
clothes dryers and towel rails
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on
racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to
electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more
than 250 V.
NOTE 101 The clothes racks can be fixed or free-standing in a cabinet. The air circulation can be natural or
forced.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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.
NOTE 102 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 103 This standard does not apply to
– spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4);
– tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11);
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
Textiles positioned over the racks or rails in accordance with the instructions. The textiles
are pre-washed, double-hemmed cotton sheets having dimensions approximately
2 2
700 mm × 700 mm and a specific mass between 140 g/m and 175 g/m in the dry condition.
Four layers of textiles are used for appliances having a heated surface supporting the textiles.
One layer is used for appliances in which the textiles are dried by a warm airflow.
Note 101 to entry: In case of doubt, the cotton sheets are conditioned for at least 24 h at a temperature of
20 °C ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of (60 ± 5) %.
For clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves, having loads that cover all of the
air outlets, if any, the air outlets are blocked with a number of layers of textile material that
results in the most unfavourable condition without operation of a protective device.
3.5 Additional definitions:
3.5.101
clothes dryer
appliance that does not have a mechanical action such as tumbling or spinning that is
intended to dry clothes by air flow
Note 1 to entry: These appliances may also be suitable to dry footwear, gloves and the like.
3.5.102
towel rail
appliance to hold, warm and dry towels
Note 1 to entry: These appliances may also be suitable to dry swimwear, bath robes or the like.
3.6 Additional definition:
3.6.101
free space
space with a volume exceeding 60 l where a child can be entrapped and which is accessible
after opening any door or lid and removing any detachable internal part, including shelves
and containers
Note 1 to entry: In calculating the volume, a space with any single dimension not exceeding 150 mm or any two
orthogonal dimensions, each of which do not exceed 200 mm, is ignored.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.2 Addition:
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Clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves that when in use have electrical
components located below or inserted inside the footwear or gloves shall be at least IPX2. All
other appliances shall be at least IPX1.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for clothes dryers shall include the substance of the following:
WARNING: This appliance is intended only for drying textiles washed in water.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions for fixed towel rails shall include the substance of the following:
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard for very young children, this appliance should be
installed so that the lowest heated rail is at least 600 mm above the floor.
The instructions for fixed towel rails likely to be used in a bathroom shall state that the towel
rail is to be installed so that switches and other controls cannot be touched by a person in the
bath or shower. This instruction is not necessary if the towel rail is at least IPX4.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.1 Addition:
Towel rails are also subjected to the test of 11.101.
11.4 Addition:
If the temperature rise limits are exceeded in appliances incorporating motors, transformers or
electronic circuits, and the power input is lower than the rated power input, the test is
repeated with the appliance supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
11.6 Addition:
Combined appliances are operated as heating appliances.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
If drying action is controlled by a timer, clothes dryers are operated for two cycles with the
timer set to the maximum time.
11.8 Addition:
The temperature rise of the textiles shall not exceed 75 K.
The temperature rise at the air outlet of clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves
shall not exceed the limits of Table 3 for handles held for short periods only.
The temperature rise limits of motors, transformers and components of electronic circuits,
including parts directly influenced by them, may be exceeded when the appliance is operated
at 1,15 times rated power input.
For oil-filled appliances, the temperature rise of parts in contact with oil is not measured.
11.101 Towel rails are operated at rated power input but without textiles.
The temperature rises of the surface shall not exceed the following values:
– metal and painted metal 60 K
– vitreous enamelled metal 65 K
– glass and ceramic surfaces 70 K
– plastic having a thickness exceeding 0,3 mm 85 K
The temperature rise limit of 85 K also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of
thickness less than 0,1 mm.
NOTE When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,3 mm, the temperature rise limits of the
supporting material apply.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.2 Replacement:
Clothes dryers, in which electrical components are located below the textiles, shall be
constructed so that dripping water does not affect their electrical insulation.
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Compliance is checked by the following test.
Clothes dryers with type X attachment, except those having a specially prepared cord, are
fitted with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross-sectional area
specified in Table 13.
Water containing approximately 1 % NaCl is dripped at a rate of 12 ml/min from a height just
above the top rail. It is uniformly distributed over the usable area, 3 l of solution being used
for each cubic metre of usable volume.
NOTE 101 The following dimensions are used to calculate the usable volume:
– height, maximum distance between the top of the uppermost rail and the top surface of the heating unit;
– width, length of the longest rail;
– depth, overall horizontal distance between the outer rails.
The appliance shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3 and inspection shall show
that there is no trace of water on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances and
creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
For each of the tests, new textiles are used.
Clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves are subjected to the tests of 19.101
and 19.102.
19.2 Addition:
For appliances having a heated surface that supports the textiles, eight layers of textiles are
used. For appliances in which the textiles are dried by a warm airflow, two layers of textiles
are placed on the heating element guard or over the air inlet if the heating unit is located
above the textiles.
The test is carried out with the textiles completely covering the guard or air inlet and then with
the textiles covering 80 % of the area of the guard or air inlet, taking into account different
positions of the textiles in order to find the most unfavourable condition.
Appliances incorporating a fan are also tested without the motor operating, the guard or air
inlet being uncovered.
Appliances in which the heating unit is located above the textiles are also tested with two
layers of textiles placed over the rails. The rails are raised by 50 mm above their normal
position or through the maximum distance allowed by the construction, whichever is less.
Wall-mounted appliances that are folded when stored are also tested in the folded position
without textiles.
19.9 Addition:
Clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves are considered to be operated
continuously.
19.10 Addition:
The test is carried out with the heating elements disconnected or switched off.
19.13 Addition:
The temperature rise of the textiles shall not exceed 150 K.
For clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves, the temperature rise of the textiles
shall not exceed 75 K.
The textiles shall not be significantly scorched.
19.101 Clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves are operated as specified in
Clause 11 until steady conditions are established. The voltage at the terminals of the motor is
then reduced until the running speed of the motor is just sufficient to prevent the thermal cut-
out from operating, the power input to the heating element being maintained at 1,15 times
rated power input.
The voltage is decreased at
− 1 V per minute, for motors having a working voltage not exceeding 30 V;
− 5 V per minute, for motors having a working voltage exceeding 30 V.
The appliance is then operated until steady conditions are established.
The test is repeated with the heat setting switch, if any, placed in each position. The voltage
to the heating element switch being maintained at the value that gives 1,15 times rated
power input with the switch at the highest heat setting position.
19.102 Portable clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves are operated under
normal operation at 1,15 times rated power input.
A rectangular sheet of paper is held against air inlets, without additional pressure. The paper
has an area sufficient to cover the surface where air inlets are situated and is moved in any
direction in order to restrict the airflow so that the most unfavourable conditions are
established.
2 2
The paper has a specific mass of 80 g/m ± 16 g/m .
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The test is carried out with the paper sheet positioned so that the thermal cut-out is
prevented from operating.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.101 Wall-mounted clothes dryers of the folding type shall withstand the forces likely to
occur in normal use.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is loaded as specified for normal operation or without textiles, whichever is
more unfavourable. A force of 50 N is applied to each critical part of the supporting
mechanism in turn.
The appliance shall not collapse.
20.102 The doors of clothes dryers that contains a free space shall be capable of being
opened from the inside.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement and by the following test.
A force is applied to a point, equivalent to an accessible inside point, of each appropriate door
of the appliance, at the midpoint of the edge farthest from the hinge axis in the direction
perpendicular to the plane of the door.
The force shall be applied at a rate not exceeding 15 N/s and the door shall open before the
force exceeds 70 N.
20.103 Appliances with horizontally hinged doors shall have adequate stability when the
open door is subjected to a load.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The empty appliance is placed on a horizontal surface and a mass of 23 kg applied to the
centre of the open door.
The appliance shall not tilt.
NOTE Damage and deformation of doors and hinges are neglected.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
22.40 Addition:
For clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves, the switch in the off-position shall
disconnect electronic circuits, unless compliance with Clause 19 does not depend on the
operation of a self-resetting thermal cut-out.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
23.3 Addition:
The number of flexings for conductors of portable clothes dryers intended for drying
footwear or gloves that are only flexed when the appliance is stored is 5 000.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.101 Thermal cut-outs incorporated in appliances for compliance with 19.4 shall not be
self-resetting.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
25.1 Modification:
Appliances shall not incorporate an appliance inlet.
26 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
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30.2.2 Not applicable.
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable.
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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60335-2-4, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-4: Particular
requirements for spin extractors
IEC 60335-2-11, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-11: Particular
requirements for tumble dryers
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19
INTRODUCTION . 21
1 Domaine d’application . 22
2 Références normatives . 22
3 Termes et définitions . 23
4 Exigences générales . 23
5 Conditions générales d'essais . 24
6 Classification . 24
7 Marquage et instructions . 24
8 Protection contre l'accès aux parties actives. 24
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur . 24
10 Puissance et courant . 24
11 Échauffements. 25
12 Vide . 26
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime . 26
14 Surtensions transitoires . 26
15 Résistance à l’humidité . 26
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique . 26
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 26
18 Endurance . 26
19 Fonctionnement anormal . 27
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques . 28
21 Résistance mécanique . 29
22 Construction . 29
23 Conducteurs internes. 29
24 Composants . 29
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 29
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 30
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre . 30
28 Vis et connexions . 30
29 Distances dans l'air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide. 30
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 30
31 Résistance à la rouille . 30
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 30
Annexes . 31
Bibliographie . 32
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La norme IEC 60335-2-43:2017 est une référence essentielle dans le domaine des appareils électroménagers et similaires, se concentrant spécifiquement sur la sécurité des sèche-linge électriques et des porte-serviettes électriques destinés à un usage domestique. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, englobant les sèche-linge qui fonctionnent en circulation d'air chaud, ainsi que les appareils conçus pour le séchage des chaussures et des gants. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme est son approche exhaustive des dangers courants rencontrés par les utilisateurs, y compris les risques potentiels pour le grand public. En s'assurant que les exigences de sécurité sont bien adaptées aux caractéristiques des appareils électriques, la norme vise à protéger les consommateurs, même ceux qui pourraient ne pas avoir une expérience suffisante pour les utiliser en toute sécurité. Toutefois, il est important de noter qu'elle n'inclut pas les personnes dont les capacités physiques ou mentales pourraient les empêcher d'utiliser ces appareils sans surveillance. Un autre point fort de la norme IEC 60335-2-43:2017 est qu'elle introduit des exigences spécifiques pour les sèche-linge destinés à sécher les chaussures ou les gants, ce qui renforce la sécurité des appareils spécifiques non couverts dans des éditions précédentes. Cette mise à jour technique s’appuie sur la norme IEC 60335-1, en garantissant que les appareils respectent un cadre de sécurité cohérent. Les exclusions clairement mentionnées, telles que les appareils à usage exclusivement industriel ou ceux destinés à fonctionner dans des atmosphères corrosives ou explosives, soulignent l'engagement de la norme à se concentrer sur des applications domestiques où la sécurité est primordiale. Cette clarification renforce la pertinence de la norme pour les fabricants, testeurs et utilisateurs d'appareils destinés à un usage courant. Enfin, la recommandation de prévoir une période de transition pour la mise en conformité et les tests souligne l'importance de l'adaptabilité et de la préparation des fabricants face aux nouvelles exigences. En conclusion, la norme IEC 60335-2-43:2017 représente une avancée significative en matière de sécurité pour les appareils ménagers, assurant une meilleure protection des utilisateurs tout en éclairant les fabricants sur les obligations à respecter pour garantir le bien-être du consommateur.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 표준은 가정용 및 유사 목적의 전기 기구의 안전성에 관한 규정을 다루고 있으며, 특히 의류 건조기와 타올 레일에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 250 V 이하에서 작동하는 의류 건조기, 신발 또는 장갑 건조기를 포함하며, 따뜻한 공기 흐름에서의 건조를 위한 옷걸이에서 사용될 수 있는 기기들로 한정됩니다. 이 표준의 강점은 가정 내에서 발생할 수 있는 일반적인 위험 요소를 포괄적으로 다룬다는 점입니다. 이는 사용자, 특히 어린이나 신체적, 감각적, 정신적 능력이 부족한 사용자들이 기계를 안전하게 사용할 수 있도록 보호하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 또한 상업 공간, 경량 산업, 농장 등 비정상적인 환경에서도 발생할 수 있는 위험을 인지하고 있습니다. IEC 60335-2-43:2017의 또 다른 장점은 전기 타올 레일과 의류 건조기를 포함한 다양한 응용 분야에 적용 가능하다는 것입니다. 이 표준은 기계가 자연 공기 순환 또는 강제 순환을 통해 작동될 수 있도록 설계되어, 사용자가 선택할 수 있는 유연성을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 이전 에디션에 비해 신발이나 장갑 건조기를 위한 요구 사항을 추가하여 안전성을 더욱 강화하고 있습니다. 이는 사용자에게 더 많은 보호를 제공하며, 제품 설계 및 생산 과정에서 필요한 기준을 명확히 함으로써 제조사들에게도 중요한 정보가 됩니다. IEC 60335-2-43:2017은 또한 IEC 60335-1의 최신 버전과 함께 사용되어야 하며, 이는 표준의 일관성 및 통합성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 이러한 특징은 기술적 수정이 필요한 정책을 수립하는 데 필요한 지침을 제공합니다. 결론적으로, IEC 60335-2-43:2017 표준은 가정용 전기 기기 안전의 새로운 기준을 제시하며, 사용자 보호를 최우선으로 고려한 매우 중요한 문서로 평가됩니다.
La norme IEC 60335-2-43:2017 traite de la sécurité des appareils électroménagers et similaires, spécifiquement des sèche-linge électriques destinés à sécher des textiles sur des racks situés dans un flux d'air chaud, ainsi que des barres chauffantes pour serviettes et des sèche-linge pour le séchage de chaussures ou de gants. Cette norme s'applique pour des appareils dont la tension nominale n’excède pas 250 V, et elle couvre tant les équipements fixes que ceux autoportants se trouvant dans un cabinet, avec des systèmes de circulation d'air naturels ou forcés. L'un des points forts de cette norme est son approche exhaustive envers la sécurité, particulièrement en ce qui concerne les dangers communs rencontrés par les utilisateurs à domicile. En reconnaissant que certaines personnes, y compris les enfants et les personnes ayant des capacités physiques ou sensorielles limitées, peuvent ne pas utiliser les appareils en toute sécurité sans supervision, la norme met en avant des précautions essentielles. Cependant, il est important de noter qu'elle ne prend pas en compte les appareils destinés à un usage professionnel normal, ainsi que ceux destinés à être utilisés dans des environnements spécifiques et potentiellement dangereux. La révision technique apportée par cette édition, qui remplace la version précédente de 2002, comprend des exigences nouvelles et précises pour les sèche-linge conçus pour le séchage de chaussures ou de gants, ce qui montre une réaction à l'évolution des besoins du marché et des technologies. En ce sens, la norme s'avère particulièrement pertinente pour les fabricants et les consommateurs, assurant un niveau de sécurité adapté aux nouvelles applications. De plus, la nécessité de respecter les dernières exigences de l’IEC 60335-1 en conjonction avec cette norme renforce l'importance d'une mise en conformité continue et d'une amélioration des pratiques de sécurité. Les recommandations concernant une période de transition pour permettre l'adoption des nouvelles exigences témoignent également d'une prise en compte des défis que peuvent rencontrer les fabricants lors de la mise à jour de leurs produits. Dans l'ensemble, la norme IEC 60335-2-43:2017 se positionne comme un document essentiel pour garantir la sécurité des appareils électroménagers liés au séchage des textiles et assure que les nouvelles dispositions répondent aux attentes des utilisateurs tout en respectant des standards de qualité rigoureux.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、家庭用および類似の電気機器における安全性に関する標準であり、特に衣類乾燥機やタオルレールに焦点を当てています。この標準は、温かい空気の流れの中でテキスタイルを乾燥させるための電気衣類乾燥機、靴や手袋を乾燥させるために設計された機器、ならびに家庭用などの用途に向けた電気タオルレールに関連しています。定格電圧は250V以下に制限されています。 この標準の大きな強みは、安全性に関する徹底した取り組みです。家庭内やその周辺で遭遇する可能性のある一般的な危険に対処しており、それによって全ての人が安全に使用できる環境づくりを促進しています。特に、子供や身体的、感覚的、精神的な能力が制限された人々への配慮は重要であり、利用が困難な状況におけるリスクを低減する仕様となっています。 また、IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、汎用性の高い適用範囲を持ちながらも、公共の場に対する潜在的な危険を考慮しています。これは、通常の家庭用として利用されない機器にも対処しており、例えば商業施設や軽工業、農場での使用を想定しています。この点で、業界全体にとって関連性の高い標準となっています。 技術的な改訂も行われており、特に靴や手袋を乾燥させるための衣類乾燥機に対する新たな要件が追加されています。これにより、よりニーズに応じた製品開発が可能になり、市場の要求に対応できるようになっています。 最後に、この標準は最新のIEC 60335-1との併用が義務付けられており、相互に補完し合う形でより一層の安全性向上を図っています。採用に際しての移行期間を設けることにより、製造業者や試験機関が新たな要件に適応できるよう配慮されています。 全体として、IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、家庭や類似した環境での電気機器の安全性を確保するために、非常に重要かつ実用的な指針を提供する標準であると言えます。
IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、家庭用および類似の電気機器における安全性に関する標準であり、具体的には特定の衣類乾燥機およびタオルレールに焦点を当てています。この標準は、250V以下の定格電圧を持つ衣類乾燥機、暖かい気流の中に設置されるラック上で繊維を乾燥させるための機器や、靴や手袋を乾燥させるための機械、家庭用の電気タオルレールの安全性を定めています。 この規格の強みは、一般家庭で遭遇する可能性のある共通の危険に対処している点です。これにより、家庭内外の全ての人々に対して安全性を高める効果を持っています。また、固定式および自由立て式の衣類ラック、自然または強制的な空気循環に対応可能で、設置場所の柔軟性もあります。さらに、一般家庭用以外にも使用される可能性があるが公衆に危険を及ぼす可能性がある機器に対しても言及しているため、より広範な適用範囲を持っています。 特に、最新の改訂版では、靴や手袋を乾燥させる目的の衣類乾燥機に関する新しい要件が追加されており、技術的な見直しがなされていることも重要なポイントです。これにより、現代のニーズに適合した安全基準が確立されています。また、この標準はIEC 60335-1の最新の版とその改正に従って運用されるべきであり、ともに設定された基準に基づいていますので、包括的な安全性を確保できます。 IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、特に公共や商業環境においても適用可能な規定を提供するため、関連する産業界の利害関係者にとっても非常に重要です。ただし、監督や指導なしでは安全に使用できない身体的、感覚的、または精神的能力のない人々や、子供の使用については留意が必要です。この標準に従うことで安全性が確保されるとともに、製造者と試験機関に対する従うべき要求事項を明確にしている点も評価されます。 全体的に、IEC 60335-2-43:2017は、家電製品の安全性を確保するための重要な基準であり、特に衣類乾燥機やタオルレールの安全な使用に寄与する内容が盛り込まれています。これにより、消費者や製造業者にとっても大変意義深い内容となっていることが理解できます。
Die Norm IEC 60335-2-43:2017 behandelt die Sicherheitsanforderungen für elektrische Wäschetrockner, die für das Trocknen von Textilien in einem warmen Luftstrom sowie für elektrische Handtuchheizkörper in Haushalten und ähnlichen Anwendungen vorgesehen sind. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm ist klar definiert und umfasst Geräte mit einer Nennspannung von nicht mehr als 250 V, die sowohl fest installierte als auch freistehende Wäschetrockner in Schränken umfassen können, wobei die Luftzirkulation sowohl natürlich als auch mechanisch forciert sein kann. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm ist, dass sie auch Geräte einbezieht, die nicht für den klassischen Haushaltsgebrauch vorgesehen sind, jedoch potenziell Gefahren für die Öffentlichkeit darstellen können. Hierzu gehören Geräte, die von Laien in Geschäften, in der Leichtindustrie und auf Farmen genutzt werden. Diese umfassende Betrachtung möglicher Gefährdungen macht die Norm relevant für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen und Nutzergruppen. Die Norm geht in ihrer Anwendung auch auf allgemeine Gefahren ein, die durch Haushaltsgeräte für alle Personen im und um das Zuhause auftreten können. Jedoch wird beachtet, dass sie nicht Personen, insbesondere Kinder, berücksichtigt, die aufgrund körperlicher, sensorischer oder geistiger Fähigkeiten oder mangelnder Erfahrung nicht in der Lage sind, die Geräte sicher zu bedienen. Dieser Aspekt ist besonders wichtig im Hinblick auf die Sicherheit von gefährdeten Gruppen. Darüber hinaus bringt die vorliegende vierte Ausgabe eine technische Überarbeitung mit sich, die signifikante Änderungen einführt, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Anforderungen an Wäschetrockner, die für das Trocknen von Fußbekleidung oder Handschuhen bestimmt sind. Solche Erweiterungen unterstreichen die Anpassungsfähigkeit der Norm an neue Anforderungen und Trends im Bereich der Haushaltsgeräte. Es ist erwähnenswert, dass die Norm IEC 60335-2-43:2017 in Verbindung mit der neuesten Ausgabe der IEC 60335-1 und ihren Änderungen verwendet werden sollte, was die Kohärenz und Integration der Sicherheitsanforderungen aller relevanten Normen sicherstellt. Die Empfehlung des Ausschusses, eine Übergangsfrist für Hersteller und Prüfstellen nach der Veröffentlichung einer neuen oder geänderten Norm einzurichten, zeigt das Verständnis für die praktischen Herausforderungen, mit denen die Industrie konfrontiert ist. Zusammenfassend lässt sich festhalten, dass die IEC 60335-2-43:2017 eine wichtige Richtlinie zur Gewährleistung der Sicherheit von elektrischen Wäschetrocknern und Handtuchheizkörpern bietet und gleichzeitig der Notwendigkeit Rechnung trägt, Unterricht und Aufsicht bei der Nutzung durch empfindliche Personengruppen zu fördern.
IEC 60335-2-43:2017 표준은 가정용 및 유사 전기 기기, 특히 특별한 의류 건조기 및 타올 레일의 안전성을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 250V 이하의 정격 전압을 가진 전기 의류 건조기와 타올 레일을 포함한 장치의 안전성에 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 일반 가정용 및 유사 목적의 제품에 적용됩니다. 특히, 따뜻한 공기 흐름 안에서 섬유를 건조하기 위한 의류 건조기와 신발 또는 장갑 건조기를 포함하고 있어 그 범위가 넓고, 다양한 소비자 요구를 충족하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 다양한 위험 요인에 대응하고 있다는 점입니다. IEC 60335-2-43:2017은 가정에서 발생할 수 있는 일반적인 위험을 다루어, 모든 사람들이 안전하게 사용할 수 있도록 설계되었습니다. 난방이 이루어지는 공간에서 사용되는 고정형 또는 독립형 의류 건조기를 포함하여, 자연적인 공기 순환이나 강제 공기 순환이 가능한 장치에 대한 기준을 제시합니다. 또한, 일반 가정용으로 설계되지 않았으나 공공에 위험을 초래할 수 있는 상업적 용도의 장치와 같은 추가적인 적용범위를 포함해, 사용자 보호를 위한 포괄적인 방법을 제공합니다. IEC 60335-2-43:2017은 전기 장치의 안전성을 보장하는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 차량이나 선박, 항공기에서 사용되는 장치에 대한 추가 요구사항을 유념하여 세계적인 기준을 따르고 있습니다. 이 표준은 2002년에 발표된 3차 개정을 대체하며, 의류 건조를 위한 신발 및 장갑 전용 장치에 대한 요구를 추가함으로써 기술적인 측면에서 발전을 반영하고 있습니다. 따라서 IEC 60335-2-43:2017은 가정용 및 유사 전기 기기가 안전하게 사용될 수 있도록 적절한 가이드라인을 제공하고 있으며, 소비자의 안전과 사용자 경험을 향상시키는 데 기여함으로써 그 중요성이 더욱 강조됩니다.
Die IEC 60335-2-43:2017 ist ein entscheidendes Dokument, das sich mit der Sicherheit von elektrischen Wäschetrocknern und Handtuchwärmern für Haushalts- und ähnliche Zwecke befasst. Der Fokus dieser Norm liegt auf Geräten, die für das Trocknen von Textilien auf Regalen in einem warmen Luftstrom sowie für das Trocknen von Schuhen oder Handschuhen vorgesehen sind. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm die Sicherheit dieser Applikationen gewährleistet, wobei die Nennspannung nicht über 250 V liegt, was eine relevante Anforderung für Haushaltsgeräte darstellt. Die Norm behandelt wesentliche Gefahren, die bei der Nutzung dieser Geräte auftreten können, und berücksichtigt dabei sowohl die allgemeinen Benutzer als auch solche, die möglicherweise in ihrer physischen, sensorischen oder geistigen Fähigkeit eingeschränkt sind. Dies zeigt die Relevanz der Norm für den öffentlichen Schutz, insbesondere in Anbetracht von Haushalten mit Kindern oder weniger erfahrenen Benutzern. Die klare Abgrenzung von Geräten, die nicht für den normalen Haushaltsgebrauch gedacht sind, z.B. für die Verwendung in Geschäften oder in der Landwirtschaft, zeigt auch die umfassende Sichtweise dieser Norm auf die Sicherheit im Alltag. Ein wesentlicher Stärke der IEC 60335-2-43:2017 ist die Einführung spezifischer Anforderungen für Wäschetrockner, die für das Trocknen von Schuhen oder Handschuhen gedacht sind. Diese technischen Änderungen sind bemerkenswert und adressieren eine wichtige Marktnische, die bis zur Veröffentlichung dieser Norm vernachlässigt wurde. Bei der Erneuerung wurden auch Rückmeldungen von Benutzern und Herstellern einbezogen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Norm praxisgerecht und relevant ist. Zusätzlich wird darauf hingewiesen, dass es spezielle Anforderungen für Geräte gibt, die in Fahrzeugen, Schiffen oder Flugzeugen eingesetzt werden. Dies zeigt den umfangreichen Anwendungsbereich der Norm und unterstreicht die Notwendigkeit, die Sicherheit in verschiedenen Betriebsumgebungen zu gewährleisten. Die Norm stellt auch klar, dass sie nicht für bestimmte Geräte wie Schleudertrockner oder ausschließlich für industrielle Zwecke vorgesehene Geräte gilt. Dies ist wichtig für Hersteller, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden und sicherzustellen, dass ihre Produkte den entsprechenden Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen. Die Möglichkeit einer Übergangsfrist nach der Veröffentlichung der Norm zeigt das Bewusstsein der Normenausschüsse für die praktischen Herausforderungen, die Hersteller und Prüfstellen beim Umstieg auf neue Anforderungen haben könnten. Dies fördert eine realistische und umsetzbare Implementierung der Sicherheitsstandards. Insgesamt ist die IEC 60335-2-43:2017 eine wesentliche und relevante Norm für die Sicherheit von Haushaltsgeräten, die eine klare Richtung für die Entwicklung, Herstellung und den Gebrauch von elektrischen Wäschetrocknern und Handtuchwärmern vorgibt, und trägt erheblich zur Sicherheit der Benutzer im täglichen Leben bei.
The IEC 60335-2-43:2017 standard provides a comprehensive framework addressing the safety of household and similar electrical appliances, specifically focusing on particular clothes dryers and towel rails. Its scope covers electric clothes dryers intended for drying textiles, footwear, and gloves, as well as electric towel rails for household use. The specification of a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V ensures it encompasses a wide range of applications suitable for user safety in domestic settings. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its focus on common hazards associated with the usage of these appliances. By prioritizing the safety of users, including laymen who may use these devices in non-traditional environments like shops or light industries, the standard ensures that potential risks are minimized. Moreover, it highlights the need for proper supervision or instruction for individuals lacking experience, emphasizing user safety and risk management. The standard delineates its applicability, explicitly stating that it does not encompass appliances intended for industrial use or those operating in special conditions, which helps manufacturers and users understand the limitations of the standard effectively. By addressing a unique category of appliances-such as clothes dryers specifically designed for footwear or gloves-it introduces important technical requirements that enhance safety and performance. This fourth edition of the standard marks a significant technical revision, integrating new requirements and modifications that reflect advancements in technology and safety practices. The recommendation for a transitional period for manufacturers and testing organizations post-publication underscores a practical approach to compliance, allowing time for adjustment to revised standards. The need for compatibility with the broader IEC 60335-1 standard indicates its relevance in the context of established safety measures for electrical appliances. It provides a structured guideline for manufacturers to ensure their products meet rigorous safety benchmarks, thereby enhancing consumer trust and product integrity. Overall, IEC 60335-2-43:2017 stands out as an essential standard for the safety of household electrical appliances like clothes dryers and towel rails, effectively balancing innovation with user protection in various environments.
The IEC 60335-2-43:2017 standard focuses on the safety of household and similar electrical appliances specifically tailored for clothes drying and towel heating applications. This comprehensive document covers electric clothes dryers designed for various textiles, including specific provisions for drying footwear and gloves. By outlining safety measures for appliances functioning under a rated voltage of up to 250 V, the standard offers essential guidance for manufacturers targeting consumer safety. One of the significant strengths of IEC 60335-2-43:2017 is its inclusive scope. It extends to both fixed and free-standing clothes racks, recognizing natural and forced air circulation methods. This adaptability ensures that a diverse range of appliances can be evaluated for safety, catering to everyday household needs while also covering uses in less typical environments like shops, light industry, and farms. The standard makes an important distinction by not covering appliances intended for industrial purposes or those likely to be used in hazardous environments, therefore focusing on the common risks related to home usage. Furthermore, by highlighting the specific limitations concerning individuals with physical or cognitive impairments, the standard safeguards a wider audience, albeit while acknowledging that supervision or instruction may be necessary for certain users like children. Notably, this fourth edition introduces significant technical revisions, especially in terms of requirements for footwear and glove dryers, which reflects the evolving landscape of household appliances. Additionally, the standard’s alignment with IEC 60335-1 and its amendments ensures consistency and reliability across safety evaluations, crucial for manufacturers and testing organizations as they transition to meet updated requirements. In summary, IEC 60335-2-43:2017 stands as a pivotal standard that enhances appliance safety for everyday household items, showcasing relevant technical developments and a well-defined scope that can significantly benefit manufacturers and consumers alike.
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