IEC 60335-2-3:2002

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons. It includes those with a separate water reservoir or boiler with a capacity less than 5 l. It covers household use, use by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms. For ironers, see IEC 60335-2-44.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

Traite de la sécurité des fers à repasser électriques à sec et des fers à vapeur, y compris ceux avec un réservoir d'eau ou un bouilleur séparé ayant une capacité n'excédant pas 5 l. Il couvre aussi usages domestiques et analogues, des usagers non avertis dans les magasins, chez les artisans et dans les fermes. Pour machines à repasser, voir CEI 60335-2-44

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Jul-2008
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 15-Mar-2012
• Completion Date: 26-Oct-2025

Relations

• Amended By: IEC 60335-2-3:2002/AMD1:2004 - Amendment 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Amended By: IEC 60335-2-3:2002/AMD2:2008 - Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Corrected By: IEC 60335-2-3:2002/COR1:2002 - Corrigendum 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 60335-2-3:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-3:1993/AMD1:1999 - Amendment 1 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-3:1993/AMD2:1999 - Amendment 2 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-3:1993 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60335-2-3:2002 (Fifth edition) is the IEC particular-requirements standard for the safety of electric irons used in households and similar environments. It covers both dry irons and steam irons (including vented, pressurized and instantaneous types), and irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler with capacity up to 5 L. Rated supply voltage is up to 250 V. This part supplements and modifies the general safety rules given in IEC 60335-1 and is intended for appliances used by consumers and laymen in shops, light industry and on farms.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and exclusions: Applies to household and similar irons; excludes industrial-only ironers (see IEC 60335-2-44), appliances for vehicles/ships/aircraft or hazardous atmospheres.
• Types defined: vented steam iron, pressurized steam iron, instantaneous steam iron, cordless iron - each with specific test/operation requirements.
• Normal operation test conditions: e.g., iron on its stand with thermostat at highest setting; where relevant the soleplate midpoint temperature is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C. Steam irons are tested with reservoir/boiler filled or as specified for pressurized designs.
• Electrical safety: leakage current, electric strength at operating temperature, transient overvoltages and insulation/clearance requirements are addressed.
• Thermal and fire safety: heating tests, temperature-rise limits, resistance-to-heat and fire provisions.
• Mechanical safety and durability: stability, mechanical strength, endurance and abnormal-operation tests (drop tests, pointed support tests for specific jurisdictions).
• Construction and components: internal wiring, components, terminals, earthing, cords and flexing tests, marking and instructions.
• Test and conformity notes: standardized test conditions and normative references; national deviations (e.g., PVC cord restrictions, class 0 prohibitions) are noted.

Practical Applications - Who Uses This Standard

• Appliance manufacturers and designers: to design irons that meet recognized safety criteria and prepare technical files for conformity assessment.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies: to develop and run the required mechanical, electrical and thermal tests and certify compliance.
• Regulatory authorities and procurement teams: to verify product safety before market release or purchase.
• Compliance engineers and safety assessors: for risk evaluation, labeling, user instructions and ensuring compatibility with IEC 60335-1 requirements.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1 - General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances (base standard that Part 2-3 supplements).
• IEC 60335-2-44 - Particular requirements for ironers (covers different appliance family).

For compliance work, always consult the latest edition and applicable national deviations or additional regulatory requirements before testing or certification.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
60335-2-3
Fifth edition
2002-03
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-3:
Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques
Reference number
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
60335-2-3
Fifth edition
2002-03
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-3:
Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
60335-2-3
Fifth edition
2002-03
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-3:
Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Definitions .6
4 General requirement.8
5 General conditions for the tests .8
6 Classification.8
7 Marking and instructions.8
8 Protection against access to live parts.9
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .9
10 Power input and current.9
11 Heating.9
12 Void .10
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.10
14 Transient overvoltages .11
15 Moisture resistance .11
16 Leakage current and electric strength.11
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .11
18 Endurance.11
19 Abnormal operation .11
20 Stability and mechanical hazards.12
21 Mechanical strength .12
22 Construction .13
23 Internal wiring.14
24 Components .15
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .15
26 Terminals for external conductors.16
27 Provision for earthing .16
28 Screws and connections .16
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .16
30 Resistance to heat and fire.16
31 Resistance to rusting.16
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.16
Annexes .17
Bibliography.17

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, the IEC publishes International Standards. Their preparation is
entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with may
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international consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation
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5) The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The 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 fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1993 and its amend-
ments 1 (1999) and 2 (1999). It constitutes a technical revision.
The text of this part of IEC 60335 is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/2096/FDIS 61/2127/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
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 irons.

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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 publication will remain unchanged until
2003. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below:
– 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (China and Turkey).
– 11.8: The modification to 60 K for polyvinyl chloride insulation does not apply (Japan).
– 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
– 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
– 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
– 22.105: The endurance test is not carried out (USA).
– 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (Canada, Japan and USA).
– 25.14: The flexing test is different (USA).
The contents of the corrigendum of June 2002 have been included in this copy.

60335-2-3  IEC:2002(E) – 5 –
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.
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.
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.
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 which 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 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons,
including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l,
for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which 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 which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in
general, it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 101 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;
– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the
safety of pressure vessels.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances designed 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 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions.
The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.
If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre
line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at
the highest temperature if it is lower.
Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or
boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
Other steam irons are operated empty
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
NOTE Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
NOTE The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in
which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir
and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
NOTE Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to
which the supply cord is fixed.
3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at
rest
NOTE The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.

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4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 If a protective device becomes open circuit during the tests of 21.101, the test is continued on a
separate appliance.
NOTE 102 The additional test of 25.14 is carried out on a separate appliance.
5.3 Addition:
For irons with a thermostat, the test of 21.101 is carried out before the test of Clause 11.
The test of 22.102 is carried out during the test of Clause 11.
5.101 Irons are tested as heating appliances even if they incorporate a motor.
5.102 If a cordless iron can also be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing,
the relevant tests are applicable for both modes of operation.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
Appliances shall be marked with their rated power input.
Addition:
Separate stands shall be marked with
– name, trademark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference of the stand.
Stands of cordless irons shall be marked with their
– rated voltage or rated
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60335-2-3
Edition 5.1
2005-01
Edition 5:2002 consolidated with amendment 1:2004
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons

Reference number
Publication numbering
As from 1 January 1997 all IEC publications are issued with a designation in the

60000 series. For example, IEC 34-1 is now referred to as IEC 60034-1.

Consolidated editions
The IEC is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications. For example,

edition numbers 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 refer, respectively, to the base publication, the

base publication incorporating amendment 1 and the base publication incorporating

amendments 1 and 2.
Further information on IEC publications
The technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC,
thus ensuring that the content reflects current technology. Information relating to
this publication, including its validity, is available in the IEC Catalogue of
publications (see below) in addition to new editions, amendments and corrigenda.
Information on the subjects under consideration and work in progress undertaken
by the technical committee which has prepared this publication, as well as the list
of publications issued, is also available from the following:
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Edition 5:2002 consolidated with amendment 1:2004
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6

2 Normative references.6

3 Definitions.6

4 General requirement.8

5 General conditions for the tests .8

6 Classification.8
7 Marking and instructions.8
8 Protection against access to live parts .9
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances.9
10 Power input and current.9
11 Heating.9
12 Void .10
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature .11
14 Transient overvoltages.11
15 Moisture resistance.11
16 Leakage current and electric strength .11
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .11
18 Endurance.11
19 Abnormal operation.11
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .12
21 Mechanical strength.13
22 Construction.14
23 Internal wiring.15
24 Components.15
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .16
26 Terminals for external conductors .17
27 Provision for earthing.17

28 Screws and connections.17
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .17
30 Resistance to heat and fire .17
31 Resistance to rusting.17
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards .17
Annexes .18
Bibliography .18

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
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governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
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agreement between the two organizations.
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
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between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
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equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
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indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
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.

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 60335-2-3 is based on the fifth edition (2002) [documents
61/2096/FDIS and 61/2127/RVD], its amendment 1 (2004) [documents 61/2740/FDIS and
61/2798/RVD] and its corrigendum of June 2002.
It bears the edition number 5.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
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.

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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 irons.

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 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.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below:
– 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (China and Turkey).
– 11.8: The modification to 60 K for polyvinyl chloride insulation does not apply (Japan).
– 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
– 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
– 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
– 22.105: The endurance test is not carried out (USA).
– 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (Canada, Japan and USA).
– 25.14: The flexing test is different (USA).

A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

60335-2-3  IEC:2002+A1:2004(E) – 5 –

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.
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.
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 which 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 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons,
including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l,
for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which 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 which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in
general, it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 101 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;
– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the
safety of pressure vessels.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances designed 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 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

60335-2-3  IEC:2002+A1:2004(E) – 7 –

3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions.

The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.

If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre

line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at

the highest temperature if it is lower.

Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or

boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
Other steam irons are operated empty
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
NOTE Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
NOTE The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in
which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir
and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.

3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
NOTE Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to
which the supply cord is fixed.
3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at
rest
NOTE The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.

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4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

5 General conditions for the tests

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 If a protective device becomes open circuit during the tests of 21.101, the test is continued on a
separate appliance.
NOTE 102 The test of 21.102 is carried out on a separate appliance. The additional test of 25.14 is carried out on
a separate appliance.
5.3 Addition:
For irons with a thermostat, the test of 21.101 i
...

NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE 60335-2-3
Edition 5.1
2005-01
Edition 5:2002 consolidée par l’amendement 1:2004
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-3:
Règles particulières pour les fers
à repasser électriques
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Numéro de référence
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Numérotation des publications
Depuis le 1er janvier 1997, les publications de la CEI sont numérotées à partir de

60000. Ainsi, la CEI 34-1 devient la CEI 60034-1.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4

INTRODUCTION.8

1 Domaine d’application .10

2 Références normatives.10

3 Définitions .12

4 Exigences générales .14

5 Conditions générales pour les essais .14
6 Classification.14
7 Marquage et instructions .14
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives .16
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.16
10 Puissance et courant .16
11 Echauffements .16
12 Vacant.20
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .20
14 Surtensions transitoires.20
15 Résistance à l’humidité.20
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .20
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.22
18 Endurance.22
19 Fonctionnement anormal .22
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .22
21 Résistance mécanique .24
22 Construction .26
23 Conducteurs internes .30
24 Composants .30
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .30
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes .32

27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .32
28 Vis et connexions .32
29 Distances dans l’air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide .32
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu.32
31 Protection contre la rouille.34
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.34

Annexes .34

Bibliographie.34

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COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE

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APPAREILS ÉLECTRODOMESTIQUES ET ANALOGUES –

SÉCURITÉ –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour

les fers à repasser électriques

AVANT-PROPOS
1) La Commission Electrotechnique Internationale (CEI) est une organisation mondiale de normalisation
composée de l'ensemble des comités électrotechniques nationaux (Comités nationaux de la CEI). La CEI a
pour objet de favoriser la coopération internationale pour toutes les questions de normalisation dans les
domaines de l'électricité et de l'électronique. A cet effet, la CEI – entre autres activités – publie des Normes
internationales, des Spécifications techniques, des Rapports techniques, des Spécifications accessibles au
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organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec la CEI, participent
également aux travaux. La CEI collabore étroitement avec l'Organisation Internationale de Normalisation (ISO),
selon des conditions fixées par accord entre les deux organisations.
2) Les décisions ou accords officiels de la CEI concernant les questions techniques représentent, dans la mesure
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intéressés sont représentés dans chaque comité d’études.
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comme telles par les Comités nationaux de la CEI. Tous les efforts raisonnables sont entrepris afin que la CEI
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de l'éventuelle mauvaise utilisation ou interprétation qui en est faite par un quelconque utilisateur final.
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mesure possible, à appliquer de façon transparente les Publications de la CEI dans leurs publications
nationales et régionales. Toutes divergences entre toutes Publications de la CEI et toutes publications
nationales ou régionales correspondantes doivent être indiquées en termes clairs dans ces dernières.
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responsabilité pour les équipements déclarés conformes à une de ses Publications.
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mandataires, y compris ses experts particuliers et les membres de ses comités d'études et des Comités
nationaux de la CEI, pour tout préjudice causé en cas de dommages corporels et matériels, ou de tout autre
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toute autre Publication de la CEI, ou au crédit qui lui est accordé.
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référencées est obligatoire pour une application correcte de la présente publication.
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l’objet de droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. La CEI ne saurait être tenue pour
responsable de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et de ne pas avoir signalé leur existence.

La présente partie de la Norme internationale CEI 60335 a été établie par le comité
d’études 61 de la CEI: Sécurité des appareils électrodomestiques et analogues.
La présente version consolidée de la CEI 60335-2-3 comprend la cinquième édition (2002)
[documents 61/2096/FDIS et 61/2127/RVD], son amendement 1 (2004) [documents
61/2740/FDIS et 61/2798/RVD] et son corrigendum de juin 2002.
Le contenu technique de cette version consolidée est donc identique à celui de l'édition de
base et à son amendement; cette version a été préparée par commodité pour l'utilisateur.
Elle porte le numéro d'édition 5.1.
Une ligne verticale dans la marge indique où la publication de base a été modifiée par
l'amendement 1.
La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.

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Cette version bilingue (2005-12) remplace la version monolingue anglaise.

La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la CEI 60335-1 et

ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition (2001) de cette norme.

NOTE 1 L’expression «Partie 1» utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.

La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1 de

façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les fers à

repasser électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2,

ce paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu'il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme
spécifie «addition», «modification» ou «remplacement», le texte correspondant de la Partie 1
doit être adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– paragraphes, tableaux et figures: ceux qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont complémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
modifiés ou remplacés;
– annexes: les annexes supplémentaires sont appelées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'Article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– 6.1: Les fers de la classe 0 et de la classe 0I ne sont pas autorisés (Chine et Turquie).
– 11.8: La modification de 60 K pour l’isolation au polychlorure de vinyle ne s’applique pas (Japon).
– 11.8: Pour l’essai avec le fer sur le support en pointe, toutes les limites d’échauffement s’appliquent (USA).
– 19.4: L’essai est également effectué en plaçant le fer sur les supports en pointe (USA).
– 21.101: L’essai de chute est différent (USA).
– 22.105: L’essai d’endurance n’est pas effectué (USA).
– 25.7: Les câbles au polychlorure de vinyle ne sont pas autorisés (Canada, Japon et USA).
– 25.14: L’essai de flexion est différent (USA).
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de la publication de base et de ses amendements ne sera

pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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INTRODUCTION
Il a été considéré en établissant la présente Norme internationale que l'exécution de ses

dispositions était confiée à des personnes expérimentées et ayant une qualification

appropriée.
Cette norme reconnaît le niveau de protection internationalement accepté contre les risques

électriques, mécaniques, thermiques, liés au feu et au rayonnement des appareils, lorsqu'ils

fonctionnent comme en usage normal en tenant compte des instructions du fabricant. Elle

couvre également les situations anormales auxquelles on peut s'attendre dans la pratique et

prend en considération les phénomènes électromagnétiques qui peuvent affecter le

fonctionnement en toute sécurité des appareils.
Cette norme tient compte autant que possible des exigences de la CEI 60364, de façon à
rester compatible avec les règles d'installation quand l’appareil est raccordé au réseau
d’alimentation. Cependant, des règles nationales d'installation peuvent être différentes.
Si un appareil compris dans le domaine d’application de cette norme comporte également des
fonctions qui sont couvertes par une autre partie 2 de la CEI 60335, la partie 2
correspondante est appliquée à chaque fonction séparément, dans la limite du raisonnable. Si
cela est applicable, on tient compte de l’influence d’une fonction sur les autres fonctions.
Cette norme est une norme de famille de produits traitant de la sécurité d’appareils et a
préséance sur les normes horizontales et génériques couvrant le même sujet.
Un appareil conforme au texte de la présente norme ne sera pas nécessairement jugé
conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme si, lorsqu'il est examiné et soumis aux essais,
il apparaît qu'il présente d'autres caractéristiques qui compromettent le niveau de sécurité
visé par ces exigences.
Un appareil utilisant des matériaux ou présentant des modes de construction différents de
ceux décrits dans les exigences de cette norme peut être examiné et essayé en fonction de
l'objectif poursuivi par ces exigences et, s'il est jugé pratiquement équivalent, il peut être
estimé conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme.

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APPAREILS ÉLECTRODOMESTIQUES ET ANALOGUES –

SÉCURITÉ –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour

les fers à repasser électriques

1 Domaine d’application
L’article de la Partie 1 est remplacé par l’article ci-après.
La présente Norme internationale traite de la sécurité des fers à repasser électriques à sec et
des fers à vapeur, y compris ceux avec un réservoir d’eau ou un bouilleur séparé ayant une
capacité n’excédant pas 5 l, pour usages domestiques et analogues, la tension assignée des
appareils n’étant pas supérieure à 250 V.
Les appareils qui ne sont pas 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 les magasins, chez les artisans et dans les
fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des risques 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
– de l'utilisation des appareils par de jeunes enfants ou par des personnes handicapées
sans surveillance;
– de l’emploi de l’appareil comme jouet par de jeunes enfants.
NOTE 101 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 publique, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des
organismes analogues;
– des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être spécifiées pour les récipients sous pression par les organismes
nationaux responsables de la sécurité des récipients sous pression.
NOTE 102 La présente norme ne s’applique pas

– aux machines à repasser (CEI 60335-2-44);
– 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).
2 Références normatives
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.

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3 Définitions
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.

3.1.9 Remplacement:
conditions de fonctionnement normal

fonctionnement de l’appareil dans les conditions suivantes

Le fer à repasser est placé sur son repose-fer et mis en fonctionnement, le thermostat étant

réglé à son niveau le plus élevé.
Si le fer ne comporte pas de thermostat, la température de surface au point milieu de l’axe
central de la semelle est maintenue à 250 °C ± 10 °C en fermant et en ouvrant le circuit
d’alimentation, ou à la température maximale si celle-ci est inférieure.
Les fers à vapeur avec réservoir d’eau ou bouilleur séparé sont mis en fonctionnement avec
le réservoir d’eau ou le bouilleur rempli d’eau.
Les fers à vapeur sous pression incorporant le bouilleur sont mis en fonctionnement avec
ou sans eau, suivant la condition la plus défavorable.
Les autres fers à vapeur sont mis en fonctionnement vides.
3.101
fer à vapeur
fer à repasser comportant des moyens pour produire et amener de la vapeur au contact des
matériaux textiles pendant le repassage
NOTE Les fers à vapeur peuvent comporter un moyen pour projeter la vapeur sur les matériaux textiles.
3.102
fer à vapeur ouvert à l’air libre
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l’eau vient au contact de la semelle,
le réservoir d’eau étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d’eau peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.
3.103
fer à vapeur sous pression
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite dans un bouilleur à une pression dépassant
50 kPa
NOTE Le bouilleur peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.

3.104
fer à vapeur instantané
fer à vapeur dans lequel de petites quantités d'eau sont pompées dans le réservoir d'eau et
dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l'eau vient au contact des parois du bouilleur, le
réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur sont reliés au fer par un conduit.
3.105
fer sans câble
fer à repasser raccordé au réseau uniquement lorsqu'il est placé sur son repose-fer
NOTE Les fers sans câble peuvent être raccordés directement au réseau pendant le repassage par une partie
amovible à laquelle est fixé le câble d'alimentation.

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3.106
semelle
partie du fer chauffée et pressée contre le textile pendant le repassage

3.107
repose-fer
talon du fer ou partie séparée fournie avec le fer, sur lequel le fer est posé lorsqu'il est au

repos
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau ou le bouilleur séparé peut servir de repose-fer.

4 Exigences générales
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.
5 Conditions générales pour les essais
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 Si un dispositif de protection s’ouvre au cours des essais de 21.101, l’essai est poursuivi sur un
appareil séparé.
NOTE 102 L'essai de 21.102 est effectué sur un appareil séparé. L’essai complémentaire de 25.14 est effectué
sur un appareil séparé.
5.3 Addition:
Pour les fers à thermostat, l'es
...

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60335-2-3
INTERNATIONAL
Cinquième édition
STANDARD
Fifth edition
2002-03
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-3:
Règles particulières pour les fers
à repasser électriques
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4
INTRODUCTION.8

1 Domaine d’application .10
2 Références normatives.10
3 Définitions .12
4 Exigences générales .14
5 Conditions générales pour les essais .14
6 Classification.14
7 Marquage et instructions .14
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives .16
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.16
10 Puissance et courant .16
11 Echauffements .16
12 Vacant.20
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .20
14 Surtensions transitoires.20
15 Résistance à l’humidité.20
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .20
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.20
18 Endurance.20
19 Fonctionnement anormal .22
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .22
21 Résistance mécanique .24
22 Construction .24
23 Conducteurs internes .28
24 Composants .28
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .28
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.32
31 Protection contre la rouille.32
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.32

Annexes .32

Bibliographie.32

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.9

1 Scope.11
2 Normative references .11
3 Definitions .13
4 General requirement.15
5 General conditions for the tests .15
6 Classification.15
7 Marking and instructions.15
8 Protection against access to live parts.17
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .17
10 Power input and current .17
11 Heating .17
12 Void.21
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.21
14 Transient overvoltages .21
15 Moisture resistance .21
16 Leakage current and electric strength.21
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .21
18 Endurance.21
19 Abnormal operation .23
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .23
21 Mechanical strength .25
22 Construction .25
23 Internal wiring.29
24 Components .29
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .29
26 Terminals for external conductors.31
27 Provision for earthing .31
28 Screws and connections .31
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .31
30 Resistance to heat and fire.33
31 Resistance to rusting.33
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.33

Annexes .33

Bibliography.33

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AVANT-PROPOS
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composée de l'ensemble des comités électrotechniques nationaux (Comités nationaux de la CEI). La CEI a
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La présente partie de la Norme internationale CEI 60335 a été établie par le comité
d’études 61 de la CEI: Sécurité des appareils électrodomestiques et analogues.
Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition parue en 1993 et ses
amendements 1 (1999) et 2 (1999) dont elle constitue une révision technique.
Cette version bilingue (2005-12) remplace la version monolingue anglaise.
Le texte anglais de cette norme est issu des documents 61/2096/FDIS et 61/2127/RVD. Le
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de cette norme.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
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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 fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1993 and its amend-
ments 1 (1999) and 2 (1999). It constitutes a technical revision.
This bilingual version (2005-12) replaces the English version.
The text of this part of IEC 60335 is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/2096/FDIS 61/2127/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

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La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la CEI 60335-1 et
ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition (2001) de cette norme.
NOTE 1 L’expression «Partie 1» utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.
La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1 de
façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les fers à
repasser électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2,
ce paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu'il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme
spécifie «addition», «modification» ou «remplacement», le texte correspondant de la Partie 1
doit être adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– paragraphes, tableaux et figures: ceux qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont complémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
modifiés ou remplacés;
– annexes: les annexes supplémentaires sont appelées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'Article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– 6.1: Les fers de la classe 0 et de la classe 0I ne sont pas autorisés (Chine et Turquie).
– 11.8: La modification de 60 K pour l’isolation au polychlorure de vinyle ne s’applique pas (Japon).
– 11.8: Pour l’essai avec le fer sur le support en pointe, toutes les limites d’échauffement s’appliquent (USA).
– 19.4: L’essai est également effectué en plaçant le fer sur les supports en pointe (USA).
– 21.101: L’essai de chute est différent (USA).
– 22.105: L’essai d’endurance n’est pas effectué (USA).
– 25.7: Les câbles au polychlorure de vinyle ne sont pas autorisés (Canada, Japon et USA).
– 25.14: L’essai de flexion est différent (USA).
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cette publication ne sera pas modifié avant la date de
maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous «http://webstore.iec.ch» dans les
données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date, la publication sera
• reconduite;
• supprimée;
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
60335-2-3  IEC:2005 – 7 –
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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 irons.
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:
– 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (China and Turkey).
– 11.8: The modification to 60 K for polyvinyl chloride insulation does not apply (Japan).
– 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
– 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
– 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
– 22.105: The endurance test is not carried out (USA).
– 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (Canada, Japan and USA).
– 25.14: The flexing test is different (USA).

The committee has decided that the contents of this publication 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.
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INTRODUCTION
Il a été considéré en établissant la présente Norme internationale que l'exécution de ses
dispositions était confiée à des personnes expérimentées et ayant une qualification
appropriée.
Cette norme reconnaît le niveau de protection internationalement accepté contre les risques
électriques, mécaniques, thermiques, liés au feu et au rayonnement des appareils, lorsqu'ils
fonctionnent comme en usage normal en tenant compte des instructions du fabricant. Elle
couvre également les situations anormales auxquelles on peut s'attendre dans la pratique.
Cette norme tient compte autant que possible des exigences de la CEI 60364, de façon à
rester compatible avec les règles d'installation quand l’appareil est raccordé au réseau
d’alimentation. Cependant, des règles nationales d'installation peuvent être différentes.
Si un appareil compris dans le domaine d’application de cette norme comporte également des
fonctions qui sont couvertes par une autre partie 2 de la CEI 60335, la partie 2
correspondante est appliquée à chaque fonction séparément, dans la limite du raisonnable. Si
cela est applicable, on tient compte de l’influence d’une fonction sur les autres fonctions.
Cette norme est une norme de famille de produits traitant de la sécurité d’appareils et a
préséance sur les normes horizontales et génériques couvrant le même sujet.
Un appareil conforme au texte de la présente norme ne sera pas nécessairement jugé
conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme si, lorsqu'il est examiné et soumis aux essais,
il apparaît qu'il présente d'autres caractéristiques qui compromettent le niveau de sécurité
visé par ces exigences.
Un appareil utilisant des matériaux ou présentant des modes de construction différents de
ceux décrits dans les exigences de cette norme peut être examiné et essayé en fonction de
l'objectif poursuivi par ces exigences et, s'il est jugé pratiquement équivalent, il peut être
estimé conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme.

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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.
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.
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.
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 which 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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SÉCURITÉ –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour
les fers à repasser électriques

1 Domaine d’application
L’article de la Partie 1 est remplacé par l’article ci-après.
La présente Norme internationale traite de la sécurité des fers à repasser électriques à sec et
des fers à vapeur, y compris ceux avec un réservoir d’eau ou un bouilleur séparé ayant une
capacité n’excédant pas 5 l, pour usages domestiques et analogues, la tension assignée des
appareils n’étant pas supérieure à 250 V.
Les appareils qui ne sont pas 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 les magasins, chez les artisans et dans les
fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des risques 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
– de l'utilisation des appareils par de jeunes enfants ou par des personnes handicapées
sans surveillance;
– de l’emploi de l’appareil comme jouet par de jeunes enfants.
NOTE 101 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 publique, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des
organismes analogues;
– des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être spécifiées pour les récipients sous pression par les organismes
nationaux responsables de la sécurité des récipients sous pression.
NOTE 102 La présente norme ne s’applique pas
– aux machines à repasser (CEI 60335-2-44);
– 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).
2 Références normatives
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons,
including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l,
for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which 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 which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in
general, it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 101 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;
– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the
safety of pressure vessels.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances designed 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.

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3 Définitions
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
3.1.9 Remplacement:
conditions de fonctionnement normal
fonctionnement de l’appareil dans les conditions suivantes
Le fer à repasser est placé sur son repose-fer et mis en fonctionnement, le thermostat étant
réglé à son niveau le plus élevé.
Si le fer ne comporte pas de thermostat, la température de surface au point milieu de l’axe
central de la semelle est maintenue à 250 °C ± 10 °C en fermant et en ouvrant le circuit
d’alimentation, ou à la température maximale si celle-ci est inférieure.
Les fers à vapeur avec réservoir d’eau ou bouilleur séparé sont mis en fonctionnement avec
le réservoir d’eau ou le bouilleur rempli d’eau.
Les fers à vapeur sous pression incorporant le bouilleur sont mis en fonctionnement avec
ou sans eau, suivant la condition la plus défavorable.
Les autres fers à vapeur sont mis en fonctionnement vides.
3.101
fer à vapeur
fer à repasser comportant des moyens pour produire et amener de la vapeur au contact des
matériaux textiles pendant le repassage
NOTE Les fers à vapeur peuvent comporter un moyen pour projeter la vapeur sur les matériaux textiles.
3.102
fer à vapeur ouvert à l’air libre
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l’eau vient au contact de la semelle,
le réservoir d’eau étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d’eau peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.
3.103
fer à vapeur sous pression
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite dans un bouilleur à une pression dépassant
50 kPa
NOTE Le bouilleur peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.
3.104
fer à vapeur instantané
fer à vapeur dans lequel de petites quantités d'eau sont pompées dans le réservoir d'eau et
dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l'eau vient au contact des parois du bouilleur, le
réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur sont reliés au fer par un conduit.
3.105
fer sans câble
fer à repasser raccordé au réseau uniquement lorsqu'il est placé sur son repose-fer
NOTE Les fers sans câble peuvent être raccordés directement au réseau pendant le repassage par une partie
amovible à laquelle est fixé le câble d'alimentation.

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3 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.
The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.
If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre
line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at
the highest temperature if it is lower.
Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or
boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
Other steam irons are operated empty
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
NOTE Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
NOTE The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in
which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir
and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
NOTE Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to
which the supply cord is fixed.

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3.106
semelle
partie du fer chauffée et pressée contre le textile pendant le repassage
3.107
repose-fer
talon du fer ou partie séparée fournie avec le fer, sur lequel le fer est posé lorsqu'il est au
repos
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau ou le bouilleur séparé peut servir de repose-fer.
4 Exigences générales
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.
5 Conditions générales pour les essais
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 Si un dispositif de protection s’ouvre au cours des essais de 21.101, l’essai est poursuivi sur un
appareil séparé.
NOTE 102 L’essai complémentaire de 25.14 est effectué sur un appareil séparé.
5.3 Addition:
Pour les fers à thermostat, l'essai de 21.101 est effectué avant les essais de l'Article 11.
L'essai de 22.102 est réalisé pendant les essais de l'Article 11.
5.101 Les fers sont essayés comme des appareils chauffants même s'ils comportent un
moteur.
5.102 Si un fer sans câble peut être directement raccordé au réseau pendant le repassage,
les essais correspondants sont applicables aux deux modes de fonctionnement.
6 Classification
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.
7 Marquage et instructions
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
7.1 Modification:
Les appareils doivent porter le marquage de la puissance assignée.
Addition:
Les repose-fers séparés doivent porter les marquages suivants:
– le nom ou la marque commerciale ou la marque d'identification du fabricant ou du vendeur
responsable;
– la référence du modèle ou du type de repose-fer.

60335-2-3  IEC:2005 – 15 –
3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at
rest
NOTE The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 If a protective device becomes open circuit during the tests of 21.101, the test is continued on a
separate appliance.
NOTE 102 The additional test of 25.14 is carried out on a separate appliance.
5.3 Addition:
For irons with a thermostat, the test of 21.101 is carried out before the test of Clause 11.
The test of 22.102 is carried out during the test of Clause 11.
5.101 Irons are tested as heating appliances even if they incorporate a motor.
5.102 If a cordless iron can also be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing,
the relevant tests are applicable for both modes of operation.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
Applia
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IEC 60335-2-3
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

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IEC 60335-2-3
Edition 5.2 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CG
CODE PRIX
ICS 13.120; 97.060 ISBN 2-8318-9763-7
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references.6
3 Definitions.7
4 General requirement.8
5 General conditions for the tests .8
6 Classification.8
7 Marking and instructions.8
8 Protection against access to live parts.9
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .9
10 Power input and current .9
11 Heating.9
12 Void .11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.11
14 Transient overvoltages .11
15 Moisture resistance.11
16 Leakage current and electric strength.11
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .12
18 Endurance.12
19 Abnormal operation.12
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .12
21 Mechanical strength.13
22 Construction.14
23 Internal wiring.16
24 Components.16
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .16
26 Terminals for external conductors.17
27 Provision for earthing .17
28 Screws and connections .17
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .17
30 Resistance to heat and fire.17
31 Resistance to rusting.18
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.18

Annexes .

Bibliography.18

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

FOREWORD
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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 60335-2-3 consists of the fifth edition (2002) [documents
61/2096/FDIS and 61/2127/RVD], its amendment 1 (2004) [documents 61/2740/FDIS and
61/2798/RVD], its amendment 2 (2008) [documents 61/3539/FDIS and 61/3593/RVD] and its
corrigendum of June 2002.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendments and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 5.2.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendments 1 and 2.
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The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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 irons.
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:
– 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (China and Turkey).
– 11.8: The modification to 60 K for polyvinyl chloride insulation does not apply (Japan).
– 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
– 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
– 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
– 22.105: The endurance test is not carried out (USA).
– 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (Canada, Japan and USA).
– 25.14: The flexing 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.
2 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.

60335-2-3 © IEC:2002+A1:2004 – 5 –
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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.
2 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 which 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 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons,
including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l,
for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which 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 which 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 101 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;
– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the
safety of pressure vessels.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances designed 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.

60335-2-3 © IEC:2002+A1:2004 – 7 –
+A2:2008
3 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.
The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.
If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre
line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at
the highest temperature if it is lower.
Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or
boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
Other steam irons are operated empty
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
NOTE Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
NOTE The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in
which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir
and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
NOTE Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to
which the supply cord is fixed.

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3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at
rest
NOTE The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 If a protective device becomes open circuit during the tests of 21.101, the test is continued on a
separate appliance.
NOTE 102 The test of 21.102 is carried out on a separate appliance. The additional test of 25.14 is carried out on
a separate appliance.
5.3 Addition:
For irons with a thermostat, the test of 21.101 is carried out before the test of Clause 11.
The test of 22.102 is carried out during the test of Clause 11.
5.101 Irons are tested as heating appliances even if they incorporate a motor.
5.102 If a cordless iron can also be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing,
the relevant tests are applicable for both modes of operation.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
Appliances shall be marked with their rated power input.
Addition:
Separate stands shall be marked with
– name, trademark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference of the stand.

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Stands of cordless irons shall be marked with their
– rated voltage or rated voltage range;
– rated power input.
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall contain the substance of the following:
– the iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains;
– the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with
water (for steam irons and irons incorporating means for spraying water);
– the filling aperture must not be opened during use. Instructions for the safe refilling of the
water reservoir shall be given (for pressurized steam irons);
– the iron must only be used with the stand provided (for cordless irons);
– the iron is not intended for regular use (for travel irons);
– the iron must be used and rested on a stable surface;
– when placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is
stable;
– the iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it
is leaking.
7.15 Addition:
For steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler, the total rated power input shall
be marked on the part containing the supply terminals or supply cord.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 Connecting devices in stands of cordless irons are not considered to be socket-outlets.
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.

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11.2 Replacement:
Irons are placed on their stands on the floor of a test corner and away from the walls.
However, the separate water reservoir or boiler of steam irons is placed as near to the walls
as possible. Dull black painted plywood approximately 20 mm thick is used for the test corner.
Vented steam irons with a separate water reservoir, pressurized steam irons and
instantaneous steam irons are tested with the water reservoir empty and filled but without
steam emission.
Irons, other than cordless irons, are also tested with the soleplate in the horizontal position
placed on three pointed metallic supports that have a height of at least 100 mm. Vented
steam irons with a separate water reservoir, pressurized steam irons and instantaneous
steam irons are operated with the water reservoir or boiler filled.
For appliances provided with an automatic cord reel, one-third of the total length of the cord is
unreeled. The temperature rise of the cord sheath is determined as near as possible to the
hub of the reel and also between the two outermost layers of the cord on the reel. However, if
the cord reel is incorporated in a part that is moved during ironing, the cord is completely
unreeled.
For cord storage devices, other than automatic cord reels, that are intended to partially
accommodate the supply cord while the appliance is in operation, 50 cm of the cord is
unwound. However, for cord storage devices on parts that are moved during ironing, the cord
is completely unwound. The temperature rise of the stored part of the cord is determined at
the most unfavourable place.
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.
11.7 Replacement:
Irons are operated until steady conditions are established.
When vented steam irons with a separate water reservoir, pressurized steam irons and
instantaneous steam irons are tested with the iron placed on the pointed supports, steam is
emitted in cycles, each cycle having a period of 10 s with steam emission and a period of 10 s
with the steam emission interrupted.
11.8 Modification:
Except for supply cords connected to separate containers, the temperature rise limit for the
insulation of wiring and supply cords is increased from 50 K to 60 K.

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Addition:
During the test with the iron placed on the pointed supports, only the temperature rises of the
insulation of internal wiring and flexible cords are measured. However, the temperature rise
limits apply to the water reservoir and the hose of pressurized steam irons and
instantaneous steam irons. The temperature rise of the accessible surface of the hose
shall comply with the temperature rise limits for handles that are held for short periods only in
normal use. However, if a non-metallic hose is covered by textile material, the temperature
rise of the surface of the textile material shall not exceed 80 K.
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.
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 Modification:
The test for steam irons, other than those with a separate water reservoir or boiler, is carried
out as follows.
The iron is placed in the filling position according to the instructions and filled with water
containing approximately 1 % NaCl. A further quantity of 0,1 l is steadily poured into the filling
opening over a period of 1 min. The iron is then placed on its stand and subjected to the
electric strength test of 16.3. The iron is left on its stand for 10 min after which the electric
strength test is repeated.
The iron, while still filled, is operated at rated power input for 1 min under normal
operation. It shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.
Cordless irons are also filled with the saline solution while resting on their stands, if the iron
can easily be filled in this position.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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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 Modification:
The tests of 19.2 and 19.3 are not carried out. The test of 19.5 is only carried out on separate
boilers of steam irons.
Addition:
Cordless irons are also subjected to the tests of 19.101.
19.4 Modification:
The test is carried out at rated power input.
Addition:
Steam irons are tested with or without water, whichever is more unfavourable.
The test is only carried out with the iron resting on its stand.
Any control that limits the pressure during the test of Clause 11 is rendered inoperative.
19.7 Addition:
The test is carried out for 5 min unless the motor is kept switched on by hand.
19.101 Cordless irons are operated under normal operation at rated power input until the
thermostat operates for the first time. The iron is then placed on its stand in the position that
most adversely affects the material of the stand.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.1 Replacement:
Irons shall have adequate stability.

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Compliance is checked by the following test.
Irons incorporating a stand are placed on their stand on a plane inclined at an angle of 10° to
the horizontal, the cord resting on the inclined plane in the most unfavourable position. Irons
supplied with a separate stand are placed on the stand on a plane inclined at an angle of 15°
to the horizontal.
Appliances intended to be filled with liquid by the user in normal use are tested empty or filled
with the most unfavourable quantity of water up to the capacity indicated in the instructions.
NOTE 101 The stand may be tapped to overcome static friction between the iron and the stand.
NOTE 102 The appliance is not connected to the supply mains.
If the iron overturns or slips off the stand in one or more positions, it is tested as specified in
Clause 11 in all these positions.
The temperature rise shall not exceed the values specified in Table 9.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
21.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by the tests of 21.101 and 21.102.
21.101 The iron is operated under normal operation at rated power input and, except for
cordless irons, the soleplate temperature is maintained under these conditions throughout
the test.
The iron is then suspended by its handle with the soleplate in the horizontal position. It is
dropped from a height of 40 mm onto a rigidly supported steel plate having a thickness of at
least 15 mm and a mass of at least 15 kg. The test is carried out 1 000 times at a rate not
exceeding 20 drops per min.
The test is conducted so that the iron rests on the steel plate for approximately 15 % of the
time.
NOTE The iron is suspended so that the impact energy is only influenced by its mass.
After the test, the iron shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with 8.1, 15.2
and Clause 29, is impaired. In case of doubt, supplementary insulation and reinforced
insulation is subjected to the electric strength test of 16.3.
21.102 A separate sample of the iron is supplied at rated voltage with the thermostat set to
the highest position. When the thermostat operates, the iron is disconnected from the supply.
The iron is then placed in a sling that is constructed by tying together the four corners of a
single layer of cheesecloth. The lowest point of the sling is suspended at a height of 900 mm
above a horizontal hardwood board approximately 20 mm thick placed on a concrete or
similar hard surface.
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The iron in the sling is dropped from a stationary position. The test is carried out three times,
the iron being positioned so that it falls onto the board first on the right side, then on the left
side and subsequently on its heel. The iron is reheated prior to each drop.
After the test, the iron shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, steam irons first being
filled with water as specified in the instructions and allowed to rest for 10 min on their stands.
The iron shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with 8.1 and 19.4 is
impaired.
NOTE This test is only applicable to hand-held parts of the iron.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.7 Replacement:
Pressurized steam irons and instantaneous steam irons shall incorporate adequate
safeguards against the risk of excessive pressure.
If jets of steam or hot water are emitted through protective devices, the electrical insulation
shall not be affected or the user exposed to a hazard.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
For pressurized steam irons, the maximum pressure occurring during the test of Clause 11
with the boiler filled but without steam emission, is measured. All pressure-regulating devices
that operated during the test are rendered inoperative and the pressure shall not exceed three
times the previously measured value. Any pressure-limiting protective device is then
rendered inoperative and the pressure in the boiler is raised hydraulically to five times the
pressure measured originally or twice the pressure measured with the pressure-regulating
devices rendered inoperative, whichever is higher. This pressure is maintained for 1 min.
There shall be no leakage from the appliance.
Pressurized steam irons in which the device regulating the steam supply is within the boiler
are operated as specified in Clause 11 but with all pressure-regulating devices operating
during the test of Clause 11 rendered inoperative. All vents in the soleplate are sealed and
the device regulating the steam supply is opened. There shall be no leakage from the hose
except at an intentionally weak place within the enclosure of the boiler. If this occurs, the test
is repeated on another appliance that shall also leak in the same way.
All vents in the soleplate of instantaneous steam irons are sealed and the pressure in the
water reservoir is raised hydraulically until the pressure-limiting protective device operates.
The pressure shall not exceed 50 kPa. The outlet through the protective device is then
sealed and the pressure is raised to 100 kPa and maintained at this value for 1 min. There
shall be no leakage from the appliance.
22.101 Irons shall be provided with a stand.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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22.102 Steam irons shall be constructed so that there is no spillage of water or sudden jets
of steam or hot water likely to expose the user to a hazard when the iron is used in
accordance with the instructions.
When removing the filling cap of boilers, the pressure shall be relieved in a controlled manner
before the cap is removed completely, to avoid the emission of jets of steam or hot water in a
manner likely to expose the user to a hazard.
Compliance is checked by inspection during the test of Clause 11 and by removing the filling
cap at the end of the test.
22.103 The water reservoir of steam irons with a separate boiler shall incorporate at least
one non-self-resetting thermal cut-out that is only accessible by means of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.104 Pressure-limiting protective devices that operate during the tests of 19.4 and 22.7
shall have an inlet aperture at least 5 mm in diameter or 20 mm in area and a width of at
least 4 mm. The area of the aperture at the outlet shall not be less than that of the aperture at
the inlet.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
22.105 The connection contacts of cordless irons shall be constructed so that any electrical
or mechanical failure occurring in normal use will not give rise to a hazard.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The two live pins of the iron are connected together and an external resistive load is
connected in series with the supply. The external load is such that the current is 1,1 times
rated current when the iron is supplied at rated voltage.
The iron is placed on its stand and withdrawn 50 000 times, at a rate of 10 times per minute.
The test is continued for a further 50 000 times without current flowing.
After the test the iron shall be fit for further use and compliance with 8.1, 16.3, 27.5 and
Clause 29, shall not be impaired.
22.106 Cordless irons which may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing
shall be constructed so that the force necessary to withdraw the connector from the iron is at
least 30 N.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
NOTE Any locking device is engaged before carrying out the test.
22.107 Pressurized steam irons incorporating more than one water reservoir connected
together shall incorporate a pressure-limiting protective device in each reservoir containing a
heating element.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.1.3 Addition:
Switches that control steam or water emission are subjected to 50 000 cycles of operation.
24.4 Addition:
NOTE 101 This requirement is not applicable to the connection between the iron and the stand of cordless
irons.
24.101 Any component incorporated in an iron for compliance with 19.4 shall not be self-
resetting and only accessible by means of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
25.5 Addition:
Type Z attachment is allowed for travel irons and cordless irons.
NOTE 101 Type Z attachment is not allowed for cordless irons that may also be directly connected to the
supply mains during ironing.
25.7 Addition:
Braided cords may be used.
Polyvinyl chloride sheathed cords are only allowed as the supply cords for stands of
cordless irons and for the separate water reservoirs or boilers of steam irons. This does not
apply to supply cords having a cross-linked PVC sheath (code designation 60245 IEC 87 or
code designation 60245 IEC 88).
NOTE 101 Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed for cordless irons that may also be directly connected to the
supply mains during ironing.
25.14 Modification:
Instead of the load specified for the cord, the cord is loaded with a mass of 2 kg.
Instead of the number of flexings specified, the number of flexings is 20 000.
NOTE 101 The test is not carried out on cordless irons unless the iron can also be directly connected to the
supply mains during ironing.
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Addition:
For steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler, the test is made on the steam hose
and the interconnection cord together. If they are contained in one sheath or otherwise
attached to each other, the assembly is not turned through an angle of 90°.
The test shall not result in
– loosening of the hose;
– damage to the hose to such an extent that compliance with this standard is impaired;
– leakage from the hose.
Appliances are also subjected to the following test while mounted on an apparatus similar to
that of Figure 8. This test is carried out on a separate appliance.
The supply cord is suspended vertically from the appliance and loaded so that a force of
10 N is applied. The oscillating member is moved through an angle of 180° and back to the
initial position. The number of flexings is 2 000, the rate of flexing being six per minute.
NOTE 102 The appliance is mounted so that the direction of flexing corresponds to that most likely to occur when
the supply cord is wound around it for storage.
NOTE 103 The test is not
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STANDARD
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Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

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Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

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Edition 5.1 2005-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CF
CODE PRIX
ICS 97.060; 13.120 ISBN 2-8318-8386-5

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4

INTRODUCTION.8

1 Domaine d’application .10

2 Références normatives.10

3 Définitions .12

4 Exigences générales .14

5 Conditions générales pour les essais .14
6 Classification.14
7 Marquage et instructions .14
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives .16
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.16
10 Puissance et courant .16
11 Echauffements .16
12 Vacant.20
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .20
14 Surtensions transitoires.20
15 Résistance à l’humidité.20
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .20
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.22
18 Endurance.22
19 Fonctionnement anormal .22
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .22
21 Résistance mécanique .24
22 Construction .26
23 Conducteurs internes .30
24 Composants .30
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .30
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes .32

27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .32
28 Vis et connexions .32
29 Distances dans l’air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide .32
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu.32
31 Protection contre la rouille.34
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.34

Annexes .34

Bibliographie.34

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5

INTRODUCTION.9

1 Scope.11

2 Normative references.11

3 Definitions.13

4 General requirement.15

5 General conditions for the tests .15
6 Classification.15
7 Marking and instructions.15
8 Protection against access to live parts.17
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .17
10 Power input and current .17
11 Heating.17
12 Void .21
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.21
14 Transient overvoltages .21
15 Moisture resistance.21
16 Leakage current and electric strength.21
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .23
18 Endurance.23
19 Abnormal operation.23
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .23
21 Mechanical strength .25
22 Construction.27
23 Internal wiring.31
24 Components.31
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .31
26 Terminals for external conductors.33

27 Provision for earthing .33
28 Screws and connections .33
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .33
30 Resistance to heat and fire.33
31 Resistance to rusting.35
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.35

Annexes .35

Bibliography.35

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La présente partie de la Norme internationale CEI 60335 a été établie par le comité
d’études 61 de la CEI: Sécurité des appareils électrodomestiques et analogues.
La présente version consolidée de la CEI 60335-2-3 comprend la cinquième édition (2002)
[documents 61/2096/FDIS et 61/2127/RVD], son amendement 1 (2004) [documents
61/2740/FDIS et 61/2798/RVD] et son corrigendum de juin 2002.
Le contenu technique de cette version consolidée est donc identique à celui de l'édition de
base et à son amendement; cette version a été préparée par commodité pour l'utilisateur.
Elle porte le numéro d'édition 5.1.
Une ligne verticale dans la marge indique où la publication de base a été modifiée par
l'amendement 1.
La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

FOREWORD
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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 60335-2-3 consists of the fifth edition (2002) [documents
61/2096/FDIS and 61/2127/RVD], its amendment 1 (2004) [documents 61/2740/FDIS and
61/2798/RVD] and its corrigendum of June 2002.
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 5.1.
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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Cette version bilingue (2005-12) remplace la version monolingue anglaise.

La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la CEI 60335-1 et

ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition (2001) de cette norme.

NOTE 1 L’expression «Partie 1» utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.

La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1 de

façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les fers à

repasser électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2,

ce paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu'il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme
spécifie «addition», «modification» ou «remplacement», le texte correspondant de la Partie 1
doit être adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– paragraphes, tableaux et figures: ceux qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont complémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
modifiés ou remplacés;
– annexes: les annexes supplémentaires sont appelées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'Article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– 6.1: Les fers de la classe 0 et de la classe 0I ne sont pas autorisés (Chine et Turquie).
– 11.8: La modification de 60 K pour l’isolation au polychlorure de vinyle ne s’applique pas (Japon).
– 11.8: Pour l’essai avec le fer sur le support en pointe, toutes les limites d’échauffement s’appliquent (USA).
– 19.4: L’essai est également effectué en plaçant le fer sur les supports en pointe (USA).
– 21.101: L’essai de chute est différent (USA).
– 22.105: L’essai d’endurance n’est pas effectué (USA).
– 25.7: Les câbles au polychlorure de vinyle ne sont pas autorisés (Canada, Japon et USA).
– 25.14: L’essai de flexion est différent (USA).
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de la publication de base et de ses amendements ne sera

pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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This bilingual version (2005-12) replaces the English version.

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 irons.

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:
– 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (China and Turkey).
– 11.8: The modification to 60 K for polyvinyl chloride insulation does not apply (Japan).
– 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
– 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
– 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
– 22.105: The endurance test is not carried out (USA).
– 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (Canada, Japan and USA).
– 25.14: The flexing 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.
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INTRODUCTION
Il a été considéré en établissant la présente Norme internationale que l'exécution de ses

dispositions était confiée à des personnes expérimentées et ayant une qualification

appropriée.
Cette norme reconnaît le niveau de protection internationalement accepté contre les risques

électriques, mécaniques, thermiques, liés au feu et au rayonnement des appareils, lorsqu'ils

fonctionnent comme en usage normal en tenant compte des instructions du fabricant. Elle

couvre également les situations anormales auxquelles on peut s'attendre dans la pratique et

prend en considération les phénomènes électromagnétiques qui peuvent affecter le

fonctionnement en toute sécurité des appareils.
Cette norme tient compte autant que possible des exigences de la CEI 60364, de façon à
rester compatible avec les règles d'installation quand l’appareil est raccordé au réseau
d’alimentation. Cependant, des règles nationales d'installation peuvent être différentes.
Si un appareil compris dans le domaine d’application de cette norme comporte également des
fonctions qui sont couvertes par une autre partie 2 de la CEI 60335, la partie 2
correspondante est appliquée à chaque fonction séparément, dans la limite du raisonnable. Si
cela est applicable, on tient compte de l’influence d’une fonction sur les autres fonctions.
Cette norme est une norme de famille de produits traitant de la sécurité d’appareils et a
préséance sur les normes horizontales et génériques couvrant le même sujet.
Un appareil conforme au texte de la présente norme ne sera pas nécessairement jugé
conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme si, lorsqu'il est examiné et soumis aux essais,
il apparaît qu'il présente d'autres caractéristiques qui compromettent le niveau de sécurité
visé par ces exigences.
Un appareil utilisant des matériaux ou présentant des modes de construction différents de
ceux décrits dans les exigences de cette norme peut être examiné et essayé en fonction de
l'objectif poursuivi par ces exigences et, s'il est jugé pratiquement équivalent, il peut être
estimé conforme aux principes de sécurité de la norme.

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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.
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.
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 which 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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APPAREILS ÉLECTRODOMESTIQUES ET ANALOGUES –

SÉCURITÉ –
Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour

les fers à repasser électriques

1 Domaine d’application
L’article de la Partie 1 est remplacé par l’article ci-après.
La présente Norme internationale traite de la sécurité des fers à repasser électriques à sec et
des fers à vapeur, y compris ceux avec un réservoir d’eau ou un bouilleur séparé ayant une
capacité n’excédant pas 5 l, pour usages domestiques et analogues, la tension assignée des
appareils n’étant pas supérieure à 250 V.
Les appareils qui ne sont pas 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 les magasins, chez les artisans et dans les
fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des risques 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
– de l'utilisation des appareils par de jeunes enfants ou par des personnes handicapées
sans surveillance;
– de l’emploi de l’appareil comme jouet par de jeunes enfants.
NOTE 101 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 publique, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des
organismes analogues;
– des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être spécifiées pour les récipients sous pression par les organismes
nationaux responsables de la sécurité des récipients sous pression.
NOTE 102 La présente norme ne s’applique pas

– aux machines à repasser (CEI 60335-2-44);
– 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).
2 Références normatives
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.

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SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons,
including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l,
for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which 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 which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in
general, it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 101 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;
– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the
safety of pressure vessels.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– appliances designed 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.

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3 Définitions
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.

3.1.9 Remplacement:
conditions de fonctionnement normal

fonctionnement de l’appareil dans les conditions suivantes

Le fer à repasser est placé sur son repose-fer et mis en fonctionnement, le thermostat étant

réglé à son niveau le plus élevé.
Si le fer ne comporte pas de thermostat, la température de surface au point milieu de l’axe
central de la semelle est maintenue à 250 °C ± 10 °C en fermant et en ouvrant le circuit
d’alimentation, ou à la température maximale si celle-ci est inférieure.
Les fers à vapeur avec réservoir d’eau ou bouilleur séparé sont mis en fonctionnement avec
le réservoir d’eau ou le bouilleur rempli d’eau.
Les fers à vapeur sous pression incorporant le bouilleur sont mis en fonctionnement avec
ou sans eau, suivant la condition la plus défavorable.
Les autres fers à vapeur sont mis en fonctionnement vides.
3.101
fer à vapeur
fer à repasser comportant des moyens pour produire et amener de la vapeur au contact des
matériaux textiles pendant le repassage
NOTE Les fers à vapeur peuvent comporter un moyen pour projeter la vapeur sur les matériaux textiles.
3.102
fer à vapeur ouvert à l’air libre
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l’eau vient au contact de la semelle,
le réservoir d’eau étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d’eau peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.
3.103
fer à vapeur sous pression
fer à vapeur dans lequel la vapeur est produite dans un bouilleur à une pression dépassant
50 kPa
NOTE Le bouilleur peut être incorporé dans le fer ou être raccordé à celui-ci par un conduit.

3.104
fer à vapeur instantané
fer à vapeur dans lequel de petites quantités d'eau sont pompées dans le réservoir d'eau et
dans lequel la vapeur est produite lorsque l'eau vient au contact des parois du bouilleur, le
réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur étant à la pression atmosphérique
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau et le bouilleur sont reliés au fer par un conduit.
3.105
fer sans câble
fer à repasser raccordé au réseau uniquement lorsqu'il est placé sur son repose-fer
NOTE Les fers sans câble peuvent être raccordés directement au réseau pendant le repassage par une partie
amovible à laquelle est fixé le câble d'alimentation.

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3 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.

The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.

If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre

line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at
the highest temperature if it is lower.
Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or
boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
Other steam irons are operated empty
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
NOTE Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
NOTE The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or is connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in

which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir
and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
NOTE The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
NOTE Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to
which the supply cord is fixed.

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3.106
semelle
partie du fer chauffée et pressée contre le textile pendant le repassage

3.107
repose-fer
talon du fer ou partie séparée fournie avec le fer, sur lequel le fer est posé lorsqu'il est au

repos
NOTE Le réservoir d'eau ou le bouilleur séparé peut servir de repose-fer.

4 Exigences générales
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.
5 Conditions générales pour les essais
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 Si un dispositif de protection s’ouvre au cours des essais de 21.101, l’essai est poursuivi sur un
appareil séparé.
NOTE 102 L'essai de 21.102 est effectué sur un appareil séparé. L’essai complémentaire de 25.14 est effectué
sur un appareil séparé.
5.3 Addition:
Pour les fers à thermostat, l'essai de 21.101 est effectué avant les essais de l'Article 11.
L'essai de 22.102 est réalisé pendant les essais de l'Article 11.
5.101 Les fers sont essayés comme des appareils chauffants même s'ils comportent un
moteur.
5.102 Si un fer sans câble peut être directement raccordé au réseau pendant le repassage,
les essais correspondants sont applicables aux deux modes de fonctionnement.
6 Classification
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable.

7 Marquage et instructions
L’article de la Partie 1 est applicable avec les exceptions suivantes.
7.1 Modification:
Les appareils doivent porter le marquage de la puissance assignée.
Addition:
Les repose-fers séparés doivent porter les marquages suivants:
– le nom ou la marque commerciale ou la marque d'identification du fabricant ou du vendeur
responsable;
– la référence du modèle ou du type de repose-fer.

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3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing

3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at

rest
NOTE The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.

4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 If a protective device becomes open circuit during the tests of 21.1
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