IEC 60335-2-85:2002+AMD1:2008 CSV

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

Deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use, such as appliances to be used by laymen in laundries and dry cleaners, are within the scope of this standard. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

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

Traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques à vapeur pour tissus, pour usages domestiques et analogues et dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V. Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal, comme exemple, les appareils utilisés dans les teintureries et les boutiques de nettoyage à sec sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.  Cette version consolidée comprend la deuxième édition (2002) et son amendement 1 (2008). Il n'est donc pas nécessaire de commander l'amendement avec cette publication.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2008
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 12-Oct-2022

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IEC 60335-2-85
Edition 2.1 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

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

IEC 60335-2-85:2002+A1:2008

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IEC 60335-2-85
Edition 2.1 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

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

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Definitions .6
4 General requirement.7
5 General conditions for the tests .7
6 Classification.7
7 Marking and instructions.7
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.9
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .9
18 Endurance.9
19 Abnormal operation .9
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .10
21 Mechanical strength .10
22 Construction .10
23 Internal wiring.11
24 Components .11
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .11
26 Terminals for external conductors.11
27 Provision for earthing .11
28 Screws and connections .11
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .11
30 Resistance to heat and fire.12
31 Resistance to rusting.12
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.12

Annexes .13
Bibliography.13

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –

Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers


FOREWORD
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patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-85 consists of the second edition (2002)
[documents 61/2228/FDIS and 61/2303/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2008) [documents
61/3537/FDIS and 61/3589/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 2.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.

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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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric fabric
steamers.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 6.1: Class 0 electrode-type appliances are allowed (USA).
– 7.12: The instructions shall state that only demineralized water or distilled water is to be used (Denmark).
– 13.2: The additional measurement is not carried out (USA).
– 19.2: The test is different (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date,
the publication 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 the amendment 1 be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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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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Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers



1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
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, are within
the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are those for use in laundries and dry cleaners.
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
– 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);
– electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3);
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances connected to the water mains.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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3.1.6 Addition:
NOTE 101 For electrode-type appliances, if no current is assigned to the appliance, the rated current is
calculated from the rated voltage and the mean value of the power input during the first 2 min of operation, the
appliance being supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance in the normal position of use but away from any surface, with the
container filled with water and with any lid closed
For electrode-type appliances, the water has a resistivity of approximately 500 Ωcm at a
temperature of 20 °C
NOTE 101 The appropriate resistivity may be obtained by adding sodium chloride to the water.
3.101
fabric steamer
appliance for removing creases from garments and fabrics by directing steam at their surface
3.102
electrode-type appliance
appliance in which a conductive liquid is heated by a current flowing through it
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.
6.1 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare heating elements shall be class I,
class II or class III.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances shall be marked with their rated power input.

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7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall include details regarding filling, cleaning and descaling.
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
– care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam;
– unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
The instructions for electrode-type appliances shall include the substance of the following:
– the composition and quantity of solution to be used and advice not to use an excessive
amount of salt;
– the appliance is not to be operated from a d.c. supply.
The instructions for appliances incorporating an appliance inlet, and intended to be partially or
completely immersed in water for cleaning, shall state that the connector must be removed
before the appliance is cleaned and the appliance inlet dried before the appliance is used
again.
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 except as follows.
10.1 Modification:
NOTE 101 For electrode-type appliances, the negative deviation is not limited.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.4 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances are supplied at the most unfavourable voltage between 0,94 and
1,06 times rated voltage.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
NOTE 101 Water is added to maintain the generation of steam.
The container of electrode-type appliances is refilled as quickly as possible and as many
times as necessary.
NOTE 102 The appliance is not cleaned between refilling.

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12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances are supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
13.2 Addition:
For electrode-type appliances and appliances having bare heating elements, the leakage
current is measured between a metallic mesh placed in the steam 10 mm from the outlet, and
accessible metal parts.
The leakage current shall not exceed 0,25 mA.
NOTE 101 Accessible metal parts include the metal foil.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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.
19.2 Addition:
Appliances are placed in any stable position on a black-painted plywood board. They are filled
or empty, whichever is more unfavourable. However, the container of electrode-type
appliances is filled with a saturated solution of NaCl at 20 °C ± 5 °C, the appliance being
supplied at rated voltage.
NOTE 101 A solution is saturated when no more salt can be dissolved.

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19.3 Addition:
This test is not applicable to electrode-type appliances.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.33 Modification:
Liquids may be heated using electrodes and may be in direct contact with their live parts, and
with live parts of bare heating elements.
22.101 Appliances shall be constructed so that there are no sudden jets of steam or hot
water likely to expose the user to a hazard when the appliance is used as in normal use.
Compliance is checked by inspection during the test of Clause 11.
22.102 Water containers shall be vented to the atmosphere. The aperture shall be at least
2
5 mm in diameter or 20 mm in area with a minimum dimension of at least 3 mm.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.103 Electrode-type appliances shall be constructed to ensure that when the filling
aperture of the container is open, both electrodes are disconnected to provide all-pole
disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions.
NOTE An appliance that requires the withdrawal of an appliance connector in order to gain access to the filling
aperture is considered to meet this requirement.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.104 Portable electrode-type appliances and portable appliances having bare heating
elements shall be constructed so that they do not give rise to a hazard when they are
overturned.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is filled and operated as in normal use. It is then overturned in the most
unfavourable position. No water shall flow out before a protective device providing all-pole
disconnection operates.

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23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
25.1 Modification:
Hand-held appliances, and hand-held parts of other appliances, shall not incorporate an
appliance inlet if water could leak onto the pins through a seal in the container.
NOTE 101 This requirement does not apply to hand-held parts of class III construction.
25.5 Addition:
Type Z attachment is allowed for hand-held appliances.
25.14 Modification:
The number of flexings for type Z attachments is 50 000 and for other attachments 20 000.
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 except as follows.
29.2 Addition:
For electrode-type appliances, the microenvironment of the insulation supporting the
electrodes is pollution degree 3.

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