SIST EN 62552:2013

Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods (IEC 62552:2007, modified + corrigendum Mar. 2008)

Specifies the essential characteristics of household refrigerating appliances, factory-assembled and cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation, and establishes test methods for checking the characteristics. These are type tests, and because of this, when verification of the performance of a refrigerating appliance of a given type in relation to this standard is necessary, it is preferable, wherever practicable, that all the tests specified be applied to a single unit. The tests can also be made individually for the study of a particular characteristic. The contents of the corrigendum of March 2008 have been included in this copy.

Haushalt-Kühl-/Gefriergeräte - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren (IEC 62552:2007, modifiziert + corrigendum Mar. 2008)

Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager - Caractéristiques et méthodes (CEI 62552:2007, modifiée + corrigendum Mar. 2008)

Spécifie les caractéristiques essentielles des appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager, assemblés en usine et refroidis par convection naturelle interne ou par circulation d'air forcé, et établit les méthodes d'essai pour la vérification des caractéristiques. Ce sont des essais types et, pour cette raison, lorsqu'il est nécessaire de vérifier les performances d'un appareil de réfrigération d'un type donné, en liaison avec la présente Norme internationale, il est préférable, si c'est réalisable, que tous les essais spécifiés soient appliqués à un seul appareil. Ces essais peuvent être également effectués séparément pour l'étude d'une caractéristique particulière. Le contenu du corrigendum de mars 2008 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

Gospodinjski hladilni aparati - Značilnosti in preskusne metode (IEC 62552:2007, spremenjen + popravek marec 2008)

Ta mednarodni standard določa bistvene značilnosti tovarniško izdelanih gospodinjskih hladilnih aparatov, hlajenih z naravnim notranjim sistemom kroženja zraka ali s prisilnim kroženjem zraka, in uvaja preskusne metode za preverjanje značilnosti. To so tipski preskusi, zato je zaželeno, da se vsi navedeni preskusi, kadar je potrebno preverjanje zmogljivosti hladilnega aparata določenega tipa v zvezi s tem standardom, izvedejo na eni enoti, kjer je to izvedljivo. Preskusi se lahko opravijo posamezno za ugotavljanje določene značilnosti.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Sep-2011
• Publication Date: 06-Jun-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 12-Mar-2023
• ICS: 97.040.30 - Domestic refrigerating appliances
• Technical Committee: FGA - Consumer information related to household electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 13-Mar-2023
• Due Date: 05-Apr-2023
• Completion Date: 13-Mar-2023
• Directive: 1060/2010 - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 of 28 September 2010 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household refrigerating appliances
• Directive: 2010/30/EU - DIRECTIVE 2010/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 19 May 2010 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (recast)
• Directive: 2019/2016 - COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016 of 11 March 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010
• Directive: 643/2009 - Commission Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household refrigerating appliances
• Mandate: M/459 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardisation in the field of household refrigerating appliances
• Ref Project: EN 62552:2013 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: SIST-TS CLC/TS 60034-27:2011 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 27: Off-line partial discharge measurements on the stator winding insulation of rotating electrical machines (IEC/TS 60034-27:2006)
• Effective Date: 16-Jun-2015
• Replaces: SIST EN 60384-4-1:2008 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment -- Part 4-1: Blank detail specification - Fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with non-solid electrolyte - Assessment level EZ
• Effective Date: 16-Jun-2015
• Split Into: SIST EN 62552-3:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods -- Part 3: Energy consumption and volume
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Split Into: SIST EN 62552-2:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 2: Performance requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Split Into: SIST EN 62552-1:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaced By: SIST EN 62552-3:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods -- Part 3: Energy consumption and volume
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Replaced By: SIST EN 62552-1:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Replaced By: SIST EN 62552-2:2020 - Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods - Part 2: Performance requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2013
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Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods (IEC 62552:2007,
modified + corrigendum Mar. 2008)
Haushalt-Kühl-/Gefriergeräte - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren (IEC 62552:2007,
modifiziert + corrigendum Mar. 2008)
Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager - Caractéristiques et méthodes (CEI
62552:2007, modifiée + corrigendum Mar. 2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62552:2013
ICS:
97.040.30 Hladilni aparati za dom Domestic refrigerating
appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 62552
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.030 Supersedes EN 153:2006, EN ISO 15502:2005 + corr. Dec.2007

English version
Household refrigerating appliances -
Characteristics and test methods
(IEC 62552:2007, modified + corrigendum Mar. 2008)

Appareils de réfrigération à usage Haushalt-Kühl-/Gefriergeräte -
ménager - Eigenschaften und Prüfverfahren
Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai (IEC 62552:2007, modifiziert +
(CEI 62552:2007, modifiée + corrigendum corrigendum Mar. 2008)
Mar. 2008)
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Ref. No. EN 62552:2013 E
Foreword
This document (EN 62552:2013) consists of the text of IEC 62552:2007 + corrigendum 2008 prepared by
IEC/TC 59 "Performance of household and similar electrical appliances", together with the common
modifications prepared by CLC/TC 59X "Performance of household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2013-10-22
implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2015-10-22
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with this document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 153:2006 and EN ISO 15502:2005 + AC:2007.
ISO 15502:2005:
– new compartment: zero star;
– new compartment: wine storage, combined with requirements for vibration, temperature fluctuation
and humidity;
– new compartment: pantry;
– new compartment: multi-use;
– new compartment: through-the-door-devices;
– requirements for circumvention.
EN ISO 15502:2005 + AC:2007, Household refrigerating appliances – Characteristics and test methods,
is based on ISO 15502:2005 and its corrigendum Cor 1:2007; this International Standard, prepared by
subcommittee 5: Testing and rating of household refrigeration appliances of ISO technical committee 86,
Refrigeration and air-conditioning, was transferred to the IEC subsequent to IEC SMB decision 127/11.
ISO 15502:2005 and its corrigendum are superseded by IEC 62552:2007.
EN 153:2006, Methods of measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household
refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers and their combinations, together with associated
characteristics, was prepared by CEN/TC 44, Household refrigerating appliances and commercial
refrigeration equipment.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 62552:2007
are prefixed “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.

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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62552:2007 + corrigendum 2008 was approved by CENELEC
as a European Standard with the following common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
2 Normative references
Delete the reference to ISO 817.
Delete the reference to IEC 60335-2-24:2002
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
Add the following definitions after 3.1.7:
3.1.Z1
wine storage appliance
refrigerating appliance having one or more and only compartments exclusively designed for storage of
wine
Note 1 to entry: An appliance containing compartment(s) which does not fulfil all requirements as specified for
wine storage compartments cannot be called wine storage appliance.
3.1.Z2
multi door or other appliances
refrigerating appliance having two or more compartments, each one specified according to one of
specifications as to Table 2 and being not covered by definitions as to 3.1.1 till 3.1.Z1
3.1.Z3
thermoelectric refrigerating appliance
refrigerating appliance where the cooling uses the Peltier effect
3.1.Z4
Mobile refrigerating appliance
appliance that is primarily intended to be used at different locations, having a mass of less than 18 kg
Note 1 to entry: While being moved, the appliance does not necessarily need to be operating.
Add the following definitions after 3.3.3:
3.3.Z1
zero-star compartment
low-temperature compartment intended for the freezing and storage of ice and for short time storage of
frozen food in which the temperature is not warmer than 0 °C

3.3.5.Z2
wine storage compartment
compartment exclusively designed either for short-term wine storage to bring wine to the ideal drinking
temperature or for long-term storage of wine, with the following features:
– a storage temperature range, either pre-set or set manually according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, in the range from +5 °C to +20 °C, each compartment providing t ≤ +12 °C;
wma
Note 1 to entry: The range from +5 °C to +20 °C indicates the maximum allowed range, no target values. If there
is more than one wine storage compartment in one appliance, the temperature setting range can also be subdivided
covering only part of the temperature range by each wine storage compartment.
– measured storage temperature(s) within a variation over time of less than 0,5 K at each declared
ambient temperature specified by the climate class for household refrigerating appliances (see 8.Z1);
– active or passive control of the compartment humidity within a range from 50 % to 80 % relative
humidity;
– constructed to reduce the transmission of vibration to the compartment, whether from the refrigerator
compressor or from any external source
3.3.5.Z3
pantry compartment
compartment intended for the storage of particular foods or beverages at a temperature warmer than that
of the cellar compartment
3.3.5.Z4
multi-use-compartment
compartment intended for use at two or more of the temperatures of the compartment types in Table 2,
capable of being set by the user to remain at the operating temperature range applicable to each
compartment type
Note 1 to entry: Where temperatures can shift to a different operating range for a period of limited duration only,
the compartment is not a "multi-use compartment".
3.3.5.Z5
low ambient switch
device activated at the low ambient temperatures, automatically or manually, to balance the temperatures
in different compartment types used in combination if applicable
3.3.5.Z6
thermal accumulator
device with thermal capacity provided by manufacturer
Replace Definitions 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 3.5.5 and 3.5.6 by:
3.5.3
overall dimensions
space – height, width and depth – with doors or lids closed
3.5.4
overall space required in use
total space – height, width and depth – with doors or lids open
3.5.5
gross volume
volume within the inside liner of the refrigerating appliance or of a compartment with an external door, in
every case without internal fittings and with doors or lids closed

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3.5.6
storage volume
part of the gross volume of any compartment that remains after deduction of the volume of components
and spaces unusable for the storage of food
Note 1 to entry: See 7.2.
In Definition 3.5.7, delete the note.
Add the following definitions after 3.6.23:
3.6.Z1
wine compartment storage temperature
t
wma
mean temperature of the wine storage compartment
3.6.Z2
humidity wine compartment
RH
wim
internal relative humidity in a wine storage compartment as integrated time average
3.6.Z3
pantry compartment storage temperature
t
pma
mean temperature of the pantry storage compartment
Add the following definitions after 3.7.4:
3.7.Z1
humidity control device
device which automatically regulates the humidity level inside a compartment
3.7.Z2
ambient air exchange device
device which allows to exchange the air in a refrigerating compartment with ambient air, either fix as to
manufacturer design, or to be controlled automatically, or to be set manually by the user as to
manufacturer's instructions
Note 1 to entry: The hole for defrosting water draining is not considered as an air exchange device.
3.8 Symbols
Replace the content by:
T T T T temperature measurement positions
i, ci , wi , ai
t instantaneous temperature value (fresh food compartment)
i
( )
t * , t*, t**, t*** The temperatures of each compartment, cabinet or section is the maximum temperature
of any M-package in that compartment, cabinet or section.
t , t instantaneous ambient temperature value
amb1 amb2
t / t integrated time average of t /t
amb1.m amb2.m amb1 amb2
t arithmetic average of t and t
amb.ma amb1.m amb2.m
t instantaneous temperature value (cellar compartment)
ci
t instantaneous temperature value (chill compartment)
cc
t instantaneous temperature value (wine storage compartment)
wi
t instantaneous temperature value (pantry compartment)
pi
t integrated time average of t
im i
t integrated time average of t
cim ci
t integrated time average of t
wvim wi
t integrated time average of t
pvim pi
t instantaneous arithmetic average of t , t , t
va 1 2 3
t instantaneous arithmetic average of t , t , t
ca c1 c2 c3
t arithmetic average of t , t , t
ma 1m 2m 3m
t arithmetic average of t , t , t
cma c1m c2m c3m
t arithmetic average of t , t , t
wma w1m w2m w3m
t arithmetic average of t , t , t
pma p1m p2m p3m
RH instantaneous relative humidity (wine storage compartment)
wi
RH integrated time average of RH
wim wi
E energy consumption of household refrigerating appliance in kWh/24 h (conditions as in
24h
Table 5)
i subscript representing 1, 2 or 3
4 Classification
Add the following text after Table 1:
If the lowest declared temperature is not within standard climate classes, the lowest ambient temperature
is the temperature where the appliance can be used fulfilling the storage test requirements. This
temperature shall be indicated in the user manual and the test report.
5 Materials, design and manufacture
Add the following after 5.7.6:
5.7.Z1 Wine storage appliances and wine storage compartments shall be constructed by using suitable
means to reduce transmission of vibration to the compartment(s), whether from the refrigerating system
or from any external source.
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6 Storage temperatures
Replace Table 2 by the following table:
Table 2 – Storage temperatures

°C
Fresh-food storage
Food freezer Two-star One-star Cellar Chill Wine Zero-star Pantry

compartment and three-star compartment/ compartment compartment compartment compartment compartment compartment

compartment/ section
cabinet
a, b
( )
t , t , t t t*** t** t* t t t t
1m 2m 3m ma cm cc wma t * pma
+5 ≤ t ≤ +20
wma
a a ( )
0 ≤ t , t , t ≤ 8 ≤ +4 ≤ -18 ≤ -12 ≤ -6 +8 ≤ t ≤ +14 -2 ≤ t ≤ +3 t * ≤ 0 +14 < t < +20
1m 2m 3m cm cc pma
t ≤ +12
wma
a
As a result of a defrost cycle, the storage temperatures of frost free and/or adaptive defrost refrigerating appliances are permitted to rise by no more than 3 K during a period not greater than 4 h or
20 % of the duration of the operating cycle, whichever is the shorter. An example of an operating cycle for a frost-free refrigerator-freezer is given in Figure 1. For wine storage compartments applies
that the maximum temperature t shall not be more than 1,5 K above integrated time average temperature t for each measuring point.
wi wim
b
The range +5 °C to +20 °C indicates the maximum allowed range, no target values. If there are more than one wine storage compartment in one appliance the temperature setting range can also be
subdivided covering only part of the temperature range by each wine storage compartment. Each compartment shall provide t ≤ +12 °C.
wma
7 Determination of linear dimensions, volumes and areas
7.1 Determination of linear dimensions
st nd
Change 1 sentence of 2 paragraph to: The measurement shall be carried out on the refrigerating
appliance in its final condition for use (i.e. all external fittings supplied with the appliance for installation by
the user).
rd
Add sentence to 3 paragraph: If there is a difference between the delivery status and the final
condition for use this information shall be made available to the user at the point of sale.
Figure 2: Change drawing to include space for air circulation mentioned in paragraph 4

Replace title and text of 7.2.4 by:
7.2.4 Storage volume of fresh-food storage, chill, cellar, pantry and wine storage compartments
The storage volume of the fresh-food storage, chill, cellar, pantry and wine storage compartment shall be
the gross volume of the compartment minus
– the volume of the evaporator space,
– the volume of any housings (such as those for interior lights, temperature-control devices and other
devices e.g. non removable telescopic guides),
– the volume of shelves, partitions, retainers and other accessories whose wall thickness is greater
than 13 mm according to 7.2.9.1,
– the space between the inner door protrusion and the inner liner of the fresh-food storage
compartment, chill, cellar pantry and wine storage compartment, unless it is intended for the storage
of food.
Where the volumes of the cellar compartment, pantry and wine storage compartment and fresh-food
storage compartment are adjustable relative to one another by the user, the storage volumes of these

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compartments shall be determined with the cellar compartment, pantry or/and wine storage compartment
adjusted to its minimum and maximum volumes.
Add the following sentence at the end of 7.2.5.2:
Where the evaporator is covered by fix means, the depth of the evaporator space shall be taken as the
mean horizontal distance to the foremost part of the protection cover.
Replace the text of 7.2.5.3 by:
The width of the evaporator space shall be the overall horizontal width of the evaporator itself or the
protection or cover where applicable (neglecting suction headers near the top of the evaporator) or, if side
ribs are used, the overall width including the ribs.
If there is less than 70 mm horizontal distance between the evaporator or the ribs or the protection or
cover where applicable and an inside wall of the enclosed space of the cabinet, such space shall be
considered as part of the evaporator space.
Replace the text of 7.2.5.4 by:
The height of the evaporator space shall be the mean vertical distance between the lower limit of the
evaporator or the protection or cover where applicable and the upper partition of the food storage
compartment.
If the free space between the upper surface or top of the evaporator or the protection or cover where
applicable and the upper partition of the food storage compartment exceeds 40 mm, it shall be added to
the storage volume of the fresh-food storage compartment.
The evaporator height shall include any internal drip tray and/or drip collector, except in the case when
the storage height of the drip tray is greater than 40 mm and a definite manual operation is also needed
to initiate defrosting.
Replace title and text of 7.3.2.7.2 by:
7.3.2.7.2 Fresh-food storage compartment, chill, cellar pantry and wine storage compartments
Any part of a full shelf, basket or the bottom of a compartment having less than 100 mm vertical
clearance above, when all the shelves and baskets are in position, shall be excluded when calculating the
storage area. However, it is admissible that for one full shelf or basket the vertical clearance may be
reduced to not less than 80 mm (see Figure 19 b)).
For specific shelves as bottles shelves used in e.g. wine storage compartments, no vertical clearance
requirement applies.
Replace title and text of 7.3.4.1 by:
7.3.4.1 Fresh-food storage compartment, chill, cellar and wine storage compartments
The area of the interior surface of the bottom of a suspended container and the area of the shelf
immediately below shall not both be counted, unless the vertical clearance between this shelf and the
exterior surface of the bottom of the container is at least 100 mm. For specific shelves as bottles shelves
used in e.g. wine storage compartments, no vertical clearance requirement applies.
Nevertheless, in the case of one container – and one only – this minimum clearance may be reduced to
80 mm to the extent where this possibility has not been applied for the shelves.

If the minimum vertical clearance within a suspended container, as measured between the interior
surface of the bottom and the cover, or to the shelf immediately above, is less than 40 mm, the bottom
area of the container shall not be added.
Add the following new subclause after 7.3.4.2:
7.3.4.Z1 Evaluation of bottle capacity for wine storage compartments
For the evaluation of the rated capacity of bottles 0,75 l bottles or equivalent substitution with dimension
as specified in Figure Z1 shall be used.
Bottles to be filled with water to provide a total weight of each bottle of 1 200 g ± 50 g to consider the
deformation of shelves.
Removable parts which are stated by the manufacturer as necessary for the proper thermal and
mechanical functioning of the wine storage compartment have to be placed in its intended position as to
manufacturer's instructions.
Bottles will be stacked on each area intended to carry bottles in normal usage as to following rules:
– clearance to wall/back/door as to manufacturer's instructions;
– in the absence of instructions the rear end of shelves and 5 mm clearance to door are considered as
limit, proper cooling function has to be ensured;
– bottles placed in door shelves may touch door liner;
– if evaporator is covered by fix means for protection bottles can stack till the protection, proper cooling
function has to be ensured;
– bottles can be placed reverse and interleave;
– bottles can be in touch with side walls if nothing else stated by manufacturer;
– bottles can be placed horizontal or vertical, inclined if fixed means provide incline position;
– movable parts like telescopic shelves have to be kept movable and accessible under loading
conditions.
A sketch of the bottle loading plan showing the location of bottles for evaluation of the bottle capacity for
wine storage compartments shall be included in test report.
8 General test conditions
8.2 Ambient temperatures
Replace the text by:
Local ambient temperatures t and t are measured at two points T and T , located at the vertical
amb1 amb2 a1 a2
and horizontal centreline of the sides of the refrigerating appliance and at a distance of 350 mm from the
refrigerating appliance (see Figure 3).
The overall ambient temperature t for a single appliance is the arithmetical average of the time-
amb.ma
integrated temperatures t and t . It is the value used for the tests.
amb1.m amb2.m
Ambient temperatures are measured using copper or brass cylinders (see 8.7) at each of the two
measurement points.
Ambient temperature sensors shall be shielded from any sources or sinks of radiant and or convective
heat in the test room, including conditioning equipment, external windows, the appliance itself or other
appliances under test.
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During all tests the integrated time average temperatures t and t shall be within ± 0,5 K from
amb1.m amb2.m
the arithmetic average ambient temperature t .
amb.ma
The vertical ambient temperature gradient from the platform specified in 8.4 to a height of 2 m shall not
exceed 1 K/m measured at the same vertical axis as for the ambient temperature measurement.
Tests shall be carried out under the following conditions of measured ambient temperature.
a) For checking the storage temperatures:
+ 10 °C and + 32 °C for class SN refrigerating appliances;
+ 16 °C and + 32 °C for class N refrigerating appliances;
+ 16 °C and + 38 °C for class ST refrigerating appliances;
+ 16 °C and + 43 °C for class T refrigerating appliances.
For a rated range of climate classes, tests shall be performed at the extreme ambient temperatures
of the range of rated classes.
EXAMPLE For refrigerating appliances rated from SN to T, tests are performed at + 10 °C and at + 43 °C.
b) For checking the energy consumption, temperature rise time, freezing capacity and ice-making
capacity of all refrigerating appliances, as applicable:
+ 25 °C for class SN, class N, class ST and class T refrigerating appliances.
c) For all other tests: at the temperature stated in the test specifications.
8.3 Humidity
Replace the text by:
Unless otherwise specified, relative humidity shall not exceed 75 %.
For the test measuring of humidity in wine storage compartments, the relative ambient humidity shall be
50 % ≤ RH ≤ 75 % (see 8.Z2).
8.4 Installation of refrigerating appliances
Replace a) by:
a) One of the partitions shall be placed parallel to the rear of the refrigerating appliance:
1) for free-standing appliances, against the spacers defined as physically existing devices which fix
the distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance. They can either
be permanently attached to the appliance or provided as separate parts, which have to be
installed by the user. If no spacers are provided then the manufacturer specification for the rear
clearance shall be observed:
 The rear clearance is defined as the distance between the rear side of the appliance
(rearmost projection) and the vertical partition. The rear side of the appliance is defined as
the back wall of the foam housing itself, so excluding any condenser or other protruding
elements.
 Where the rear clearance is specified, the appliance shall be positioned such that this
clearance is respected with a maximum of 50 mm.

 Where the rear clearance is not specified, the appliance is to be positioned with its rearmost
projection in contact with the vertical surface behind it.
 For free-standing absorber appliances the manufacturer specification for the rear clearance
shall be observed (without spacer maximum 20 mm between rearmost projection and wall).
2) for built-in appliances, at the distance specified by the manufacturer in connection with the
required overall space.
3) for mobile appliances, at the distance specified by the manufacturer
The consumer shall be informed about the influence of this condition on the measure of the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Add the following note after a):
NOTE Stops are physically existing devices which fix the distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall
behind the appliance. They can either be permanently attached to the appliance or provided as separate parts, which
are installed by the user.
8.5 Test packages
In 8.5.2, replace the last sentence of b) by:
For the measurement of chill compartments and zero-star compartment, only test package b), with a
freezing point of -5 °C, shall be used.
8.6 Operating requirements for refrigerating appliances
At the end of 8.6.3.1, add the following sentence:
Where the refrigerating appliance has a rated voltage within the range between 220 V and 240 V, it shall
be tested at 230 V ± 1 % with a frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 %.
At the end of 8.6.4, add the following sentences:
If position of shelves is adjustable, those shall be spread equally in the cabinet.
For wine storage compartments shelves, baskets and container shall be in position as defined in 7.3.4.Z1.
Replace the text of 8.6.5 by:
Accessories that are not necessary for the normal operation of the refrigerating appliance shall remain
non-operational during testing, as long as nothing specific is specified in any other paragraph.
Add the following new subclause after 8.6.5:
8.6.Z1 Through-the-door devices
If the refrigerating appliance is fitted with a through the door device this shall be closed. Every energy
consuming additional device (e.g. display, lightening etc.) is to be switched on when starting the test.
Operation like ice or water dispensing will not be performed.

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8.7 Measuring instruments
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In 8.7.1, replace the 5 paragraph by:
Temperature-measuring instruments shall have an overall accuracy of measurement of not greater than
± 0,3 K. This accuracy shall be maintained throughout the temperature measuring circuit. Regular
calibration of temperature equipment is required at the temperature range of interest.
Replace the text of 8.7.2 by:
The relative humidity shall be measured and recorded at a point which is representative. The accuracy of
the measuring instruments shall be such that the result, expressed as the dew point, shall have an overall
accuracy of measurement of not greater than ± 0,3 K.
Replace the text of 8.7.3 by:
Watt-hour meters shall be readable to 0,001 kW h and be accurate to within ± 1 % of the total energy
consumption measured during the test period (i.e. 1 % of reading). Calibration of Watt-hour meters shall
be performed at the range used in the measurements.
The measuring accuracy shall be stated in the test report.
8.8 Measurement of storage temperature
Replace the title and text of 8.8.1 by:
8.8.1 Fresh-food storage compartment, cellar compartment and pantry compartment
The temperatures t , t and t (see 3.6.2 and 3.8), t , t , t (see 3.6.4 and 3.8) and t , t , t (see
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3.6.Z3 and 3.8) shall be measured using copper or brass cylinders, except for the freezing test of
refrigerator-freezers, when they shall be measured in M-packages suspended and located at the
temperature-sensing points.
For determining the storage temperature, the temperature-sensing points shall be located at T1, T2, T3, Tc1,
Tc2, Tc3, and Tp1, Tp2, Tp3 as shown in Figures 14 and 15, halfway between the rear internal wall of the
appliance and the internal wall of the closed door.
The temperatures t , t and t , and t , t and t and t , t and t at the temperature-sensing points
1m 2m 3m c1m c2m c3m p1m p2m p3m
shall be the integrated time averages of t , t and t , and t , t and t , and t , t and t respectively, during
1 2 3 c1 c2 c3 p1 p2 p3
an test period with an integral step of 60 s or less.
The storage temperatures t (see 3.6.2), t (see 3.6.4) and t (see 3.6.Z3) are the arithmetical average
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of the mean temperatures t , t and t and t , t and t and t , t and t respectively.
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If internal components do not allow the temperatures t , t and t , t , t and t , and t , t and t to be
1 2 3 c1 c2 c3 p1m p2m p3m
read at the points specified, readings may be taken in positions such that the geometrical centre of the
cylinder or the M-package is no more than 25 mm from the point specified. If the interior arrangement of
the fresh-food storage and cellar compartments does not conform to those shown in Figures 14 and 15,
the temperatures t , t and t , and t , t and t , shall be read in positions determined by analogy with the
1 2 3 c1 c2 c3
positions indicated.
For the freezing test for refrigerator-freezer, the M-packages shall be supported or suspended in order to
have their geometrical centre at the temperature-sensing points and so that their largest surface is
horizontal. The instantaneous temperatures of the M-packages t , t and t , t , t and t t , t and t
1 2 3 c1 c2 c3 p1 p2 p3
,and
shall be recorded.
The temperatures shall be recorded.

8.8.2 Chill compartment
nd
Change 2 paragraph to
The temperature tcc (see 3.6.5) shall always be measured in M-packages positioned or suspended so that
their largest surface is horizontal. They may be positioned directly on the floor of the compartment but
shall always be at least 25 mm away from all walls and ceilings and from the other packages of the test
load.
Add the following new subclause after 8.8.3:
8.8.Z1 Wine storage compartment
The temperatures t , t , t shall be measured in M-packages supported or suspended in order to
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have their geometrical centre at the temperature-sensing points and so that their largest surface is
horizontal. The M-packages may be supported, for example, by use of a block of expanded polystyrene
(EPS) of the same base dimensions as the M package. M-packages shall have no direct contact to any
other surface.
For determining the storage temperature, the temperature-sensing points shall be located at T , T , T
w1 w2 w3
as shown in Figure Z2, halfway between the rear internal wall of the appliance and the internal wall of the
closed door. Walls defined as being considered for the calculation of storage volume.
The M-packages shall be separated from any heat-conducting surface by at least 25 mm of air space.
The instantaneous temperatures of the M-packages t , t and t shall be recorded.
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The temperatures t , t and t at the temperature-sensing points shall be the integrated time
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averages of t , t and t during a test period with an integral step of 60 s or less.
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The storage temperature t is the arithmetical average of the mean temperatures t , t and t .
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If internal components do not allow the temperatures t , t and t to be read at the points specified,
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readings may be taken in positions such that the geometrical centre of the M-package is no more than
25 mm from the point specified. If the interior arrangement of the wine storage compartment does not
conform to those shown in Figure Z2, the temperatures t , t and t shall be read in positions
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determined by analogy with the positions indicated.
If there is an ambient air exchange device and this can be influenced by the user the device shall be set
in condition as for usual usage providing its functionality as to manufacturer's instructions.
Storage temperatures have to be tested at an ambient of 25 °C and the lowest and uppermost ambient
temperatures as to declared climate classes.
Each wine storage compartment shall be measured at t ≤ 12 °C.
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The temperatures shall be recorded.
8.9 Determining stable operating conditions
st st
Change 1 sentence in 1 paragraph to
Stable operating conditions are considered to exist when (…) storage temperatures and energy
consumption values during two successive periods of at least 24h – (…)
8.10 Test period
st
Add the following sentence after the 1 paragraph:
The second period used for the verification of stable operating conditions can be part of the actual test
period.
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Add the following new subclauses after 8.11:
8.Z1 Determining temperature fluctuation in wine storage compartments
Determining of the temperature fluctuation will be performed at the temperature t = 12 °C or the
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nearest colder temperature at ambient temperature of 25 °C and lowest and uppermost ambient
temperature as declared in the climate class.
The test will be performed in condition as specified in 8.8.Z1.
Time fluctuation is evaluated for each measuring point T . The instantaneous temperatures of the M-
wi
packages t , t and t shall be recorded.
w1 w2 w3
An amplitude is specified as the difference between the warmest and coldest instantaneous temperature
between two successive stops of the refrigerating system. If no successive stops of the refrigerating
system can be identified sequent periods of 4 h will be considered.
The average of all temperature amplitudes at each measurement point T during the whole test period
wi
shall stay within 0,5 K.
8.Z2 Determining relative humidity inside of wine storage compartments
Determining of the relative humidity RH in wine storage compartment will be performed at the
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temperature t = 12 °C or the nearest colder temperature at ambient temperature of 25 °C and an
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ambient humidity 50 % ≤ RH ≤ 75 %.
The test will be performed in condition as specified in 8.8.Z1.
A specific device to control or influence the internal relative humidity shall be set in operation as to
manufacturer's instructions.
The humidity sensor shall be placed in the position according to Figure Z2. The instantaneous value of
the relative humidity RH shall be recorded.
wi
The integrated time average of the relative humidity RH shall be expressed as percentage rounded to
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the nearest integer.
8.Z3 Circumvention
It is forbidden that the appliance recognises automatically a test condition and reacts to it to achieve a
better test result e.g. during an energy test.
10 Void
11 Testing the durability of doors, lids and drawers
In the first hyphenated paragraph of 11.2.3, replace "T ≥ -6 °C" by "T > -6 °C".
In the first hyphenated paragraph of 11.3.3, replace "T ≥ -6 °C" by "T > -6 °C".

12 Testing mechanical strength of shelves and similar components
Replace the title of 12.2.2 by:
12.2.2 Fresh-food storage, chill, cellar compartments pantry and wine storage compartments
13 Testing storage temperatures
In 13.2, replace the first sentence of the second paragraph by:
The refrigerating appliance shall be set up in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions which are
not in conflict with this standard.
Add at the end of 13.2:
Wine storage compartment shall be operated in accordance with 8.8.Z1.
Between 13.3.2 and 13.3.2.1, add the following note:
NOTE Numbering indicates priority.
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Add the following sentence to 1 paragraph:
… except for compartments with a height of less than 60 mm which have been claimed as storage
volume. In this case the vertical clearance between the upper edge of the highest test package and the
horizontal surface situated immediately above may be lass than 10 mm (but the package shall not touch
the ceiling).
Add the following at the end of 13.3.2.8:
Accumulators are to be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions (e.g. loading plan) which shall
be in line with this standard. If accumulators are to be used for a test inside the boundaries of the
declared storage volume, the volume of the accumulators shall be deducted from the storage volume
(see rule 7.2.7.f).
Replace 13.4 by
13.4 Refrigerating appliances with adjustable compartments
13.4.Z1 Refrigerating appliances with adjustable cellar compartment
If the refrigerating appliance includes a cellar compartment and the volumes of this compartment and of
the fresh-food storage compartment can be changed in relation to one another by the user, the cellar
compartment shall be adjusted to its minimum volume for the test in high ambient temperature and to its
maximum volume for the test in low ambient temperature (see 8.2).
13.4.Z2 Refrigeration appliances with adjustable wine storage compartment
If the refrigerating appliance includes a wine storage compartment and the volumes of this compartment
and of the fresh-food storage compartment can be changed in relation to one another by the user, the
wine storage compartment shall be adjusted to its minimum volume for the test in high ambient
temperature and to its maximum volume for the test in low ambient temperature.

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13.4.Z3 Wine storage appliances with adjustable sub compartments
If the wine storage appliance includes more than one wine storage compartment and the volume of this
compartments can be changed in relation to one another by the user, a compartment which can be set
only colder than 12 °C shall be adjusted to its maximum volume. If all compartments are to be set on
12 °C, it shall be adjusted to most equalized position.
In 13.6, add the following after h):
za) the values of the wine storage compartments t and the values of t , t , t and the values of
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the maximum and minimum recorded for t , t , t .
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15 Energy consumption test
In 15.1, delete the note and add the following second sentence:
The energy consumption test in case of multi-use compartments is performed at the target temperature of
the coldest compartment type declared by the manufacturer (Table 5).
In 15.2.1, replace the text by the following:
The ambient temperature shall be in accordance with 8.2.
When the measured ambient temperature deviates from the nominal (+ 25 °C) ambient temperatures up
to ± 0,5 K, the following first order correction on the measured energy consumption shall be made:
n
 
(25−t ) V
corr meas i i
P = P  
∑
V
 (t −t ) 
aa i
i=1 
where
P is the energy consumption [kW/24 h];
t is the nominal compartment temperature, e.g. 5 °C (see Table 5);
i
V is the net volume compartment i [dm ];
i
V is the total net volume [dm ];
t is the measured ambient temperature.
aa
In 15.2.2, add the following after the last paragraph:
If the wine storage appliance includes more than one wine storage compartment and the volumes of
those compartments can be changed in relation to one another by the user, the compartments shall be
adjusted to most unfavourable condition. If a wine storage compartment is adjustable in relation to
another colder compartment type as specified in Table 2 and Table 5, the wine storage compartment
shall be adjusted to its minimum.

Add the following new subclauses after 15.2.2:
15.2.Z1 Through-the-door devices
See 8.6.Z1.
15.2.Z2 Compartment with air exchange devices
If there are devices to allow air exchange between the compartment and the ambient (e.g. for wine
storage compartments) and those can be influenced by the user the device shall be set in condition as for
intended usage providing its functionality as to manufacturer's instructions.
Replace the text of the first paragraph of 15.3.1.2 by:
When all the target temperature(s) in accordance with Table 5 are met simultaneously, the value
measured during the test period of 8.10 giving the lowest energy consumption is the recorded value.
Replace the last sentence of 15.3.1.3 by:
The deviation from the target temperature shall not exceed ± 2 K.
Add the following new subclause after 15.3.1.3:
15.3.1.Z1 For wine storage appliances, consisting of one or more wine storage compartments, the
energy consumption shall be measured in the following way:
E shall be measured at target temperature t = 12 °C or by interpolation from the results of two test.
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If warmest setting of a wine storage compartment is colder than 12 °C it shall be measured at its warmest
setting.
Replace the text of 15.3.2 by:
The energy consumption is that which would be obtained when all of the following target temperature
conditions are met:
a) t = +5 °C with 0 °C ≤ t , t , t ≤ +10 °C;
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b) t = +12 °C with +8 °C ≤ t , t , t (as appropriate) ≤ +14 °C, where a cellar compartment is
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provided;
c) t ≤ +3 °C;
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d) the maximum temperature (t***) of the warmest M-package in the food freezer compartment and any
three-star frozen-food storage compartment equals -18 °C;
e) the maximum temperature (t**) of the warmest M-package in a two-star section within the
food freezer compartment and with any three-star frozen-food storage compartment equals -12 °C;
( )
f) the maximum temperature (t*) or (t * ) of the warmest M-package in any one-star compartment or any
zero-star compartment equals to -6 °C or 0 °C respectively;
g) t = +12 °C, or if the maximum setting in a wine storage compartment is colder than +12°C its
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maximum setting;
h) t ≤ 17 °C.
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Because these various temperature conditions cannot be attained simultaneously in general, the energy
consumption shall be that corresponding to those of the above conditions which can be obtained

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simultaneously and which give the lowest energy consumption, their number depending on the number of
possibilities of adjustment; the other values complying with the basic temperature requirement as a
maximum temperature limit.
Replace the text of 15.3.3.2 by:
The energy consumption shall be determined either at one of the target temperatures or by interpolation
from the results of two tests: one giving a temperature warmer than, and the other a temperature colder
= + 5 °C for
than, the target temperature of t*** = -18 °C for condition a, t** = -12 °C for condition b, t
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condition c, or t = +12 °C for condition d, or t = +12 °C according to Table 5.
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The difference between the two temperatures used for the interpolating test shall not exceed 2 K from the
target temperature.
In the case of two tests, the results shall be interpolated to meet the requirements of one of the conditions
a to d1 according to Table 5 (for examples, see Figure 10).
In 15.3.4.1, replace Table 5 by:
Table 5 – Energy-storage temperature conditions for determining energy consumption
°C
Storage Refrigerators and Type I Type II refrigerators-freezers, Frozen-food
temperature refrigerators-freezers with food freezer compartment storage
for temperature-control device cabinets
energy test and food
freezers
a b c d d1 e f g h i j
a g b c c c
t*** -18 ≤ -18 ≤ -1
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