Measuring method of the energy consumption of gas fired ovens

This document specifies the method of test for determining the gas energy consumption in gas-fired domestic ovens when they are being used in one or more of the oven cooking modes defined in 3.1. It applies to the gas-fired domestic ovens which are capable of utilizing gases of group H or group E, possibly after conversion according to instructions for use.
It applies to these gas-fired domestic ovens, whether they are separate appliances or component parts of domestic cooking appliances.
It also applies to domestic appliances that can utilize gas and/or electrical energy to provide heat for cooking when the ovens are utilizing gas energy to provide heat for cooking, but not when electric energy is used to provide any or all of the heat for cooking in the oven.
It is not applicable to:
-   microwave combination ovens;
-   small cavities ovens (3.2);
-   oven cavities not provided with devices to detect and control the temperature for the preparation of food;
-   cooking modes others than defined in 3.1.1 and 3.1.2;
-   ovens connected to a chimney in which the gas energy for cooking provides, by design, also space and/or water heating;
-   appliances designed for use with gases of the third family only.
This document is concerned neither with safety nor with overall performance requirements.

Bestimmung des Energieverbrauchs von Gasbacköfen

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung des Energieverbrauchs bei Haushalts- Gasbacköfen fest, wenn sie mit einer oder mehreren der in 3.1 definierten Backofenbetriebsarten genutzt werden. Sie gilt für Haushalts- Gasbacköfen, die mit den Gasgruppen H oder E betrieben werden können, möglicherweise nach einer Umstellung entsprechend der Bedienungsanleitung.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für diese Haushaltsgasbacköfen, wenn sie separate Geräte oder Teile von Haushaltskochgeräten sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt auch für Haushaltsgeräte, die mit Gas und/oder elektrischer Energie betrieben werden können, um Wärme für das Garen bereitzustellen, wenn die Backöfen mit Gas betrieben werden um Wärme für das Garen bereitzustellen. Sie gilt nicht, wenn elektrische Energie verwendet wird, um Wärme für das Garen im Backofen teilweise oder vollständig zu erzeugen.
Die Norm ist nicht anwendbar auf:
-   Mikrowellenkombinationsbacköfen;
-   Backöfen mit kleinen Backofenmuffeln (3.2);
-   Backöfen ohne eine Vorrichtung zum Erfassen und Regeln der Temperatur für die Zubereitung von Speisen;
-   Andere als in 3.1.1 und 3.1.2 definierte Backofenbetriebsarten;
-   Backöfen, die an eine Abgasabführung angeschlossen sind und bei denen die Gasenergie für den Garvorgang konstruktionsbedingt gleichzeitig Wärme für die Raumbeheizung und/oder die Wassererwärmung liefert;
-   Geräte die nur für den Betrieb mit Gasen der dritten Familie bestimmt sind.
Dieses Dokument befasst sich weder mit der Sicherheit noch mit allgemeinen Anforderungen an die Gebrauchstauglichkeit.

Méthode de mesurage de la consommation d'énergie des fours à gaz

Le présent document spécifie la méthode d’essai permettant de déterminer la consommation d’énergie gazière des fours domestiques à gaz lorsqu’ils sont utilisés dans un ou plusieurs des modes de cuisson définis en 3.1. Il s’applique aux fours domestiques à gaz pouvant utiliser les gaz du groupe H ou du groupe E, après éventuelle conversion selon la notice d'utilisation.
Il s’applique aux fours domestiques à gaz, qu’il s’agisse d’appareils isolés ou d’éléments d’appareils de cuisson domestiques.
Il s’applique également aux appareils domestiques qui peuvent utiliser le gaz et/ou l’énergie électrique pour fournir la chaleur de cuisson lorsque les fours utilisent le gaz pour fournir la chaleur de cuisson, mais pas lorsque l’énergie électrique est utilisée pour fournir tout ou partie de la chaleur de cuisson dans le four.
Il ne s’applique pas :
-   aux fours micro-ondes combinés,
-   aux fours à petites cavités (3.2),
-   aux cavités de four qui ne sont pas équipées de dispositifs permettant de détecter et de contrôler la température aux fins de la préparation de la nourriture,
-   aux modes de cuisson autres que ceux définis en 3.1.1 et 3.1.2,
-   aux fours raccordés à un conduit de fumée pour lesquels le gaz utilisé pour la cuisson assure également par conception le chauffage du local et/ou de l’eau,
-   aux appareils conçus pour l'utilisation des gaz de la troisième famille seulement.
Le présent document ne traite ni des exigences de sécurité, ni des exigences de performances globales.

Merilna metoda porabe plina v plinskih pečicah

Ta dokument določa metodo preskusa za določanje porabe plina v domačih plinskih pečicah, če se uporabljajo v enem ali več načinih kuhanja v pečici, opredeljenih v točki 3.1. Uporablja se za gospodinjske plinske pečice, ki lahko uporabljajo pline skupine H ali skupine E, po možnosti po pretvorbi v skladu z navodili za uporabo.
Uporablja se za gospodinjske plinske pečice, ne glede na to, ali gre za ločene naprave ali sestavne dele domačih kuhalnih aparatov.
Uporablja se tudi za gospodinjske aparate, ki lahko uporabljajo plin in/ali električno energijo, da zagotovijo toploto za kuhanje, če pečice uporabljajo za zagotovitev toplote za kuhanje plin, ne pa tudi, kadar se električna energija delno ali v celoti uporablja za zagotovitev toplote za kuhanje v pečici.
Standard se ne uporablja za:
– kombinirane mikrovalovne pečice;
– pečice z majhnimi odprtinami (3.2);
– pečice, ki niso opremljene z napravami za zaznavanje in nadzor temperature pri pripravi hrane;
– načine kuhanja, ki niso opredeljeni v točkah 3.1.1 in 3.1.2;
– pečice, povezane z dimnikom, v katerem plinska energija za kuhanje po zasnovi zagotavlja tudi prostor in/ali ogrevanje vode;
– naprave, zasnovane izključno za uporabo s plini tretje družine.
Ta dokument ne opredeljuje varnostnih zahtev niti zahtev glede zmogljivosti.

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EN 15181
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

March 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.040.20 Supersedes EN 15181:2008
English Version

Measuring method of the energy consumption of gas fired
ovens
Méthode de mesurage de la consommation d'énergie Bestimmung des Energieverbrauchs von Gasbacköfen
des fours à gaz
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 January 2017.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.





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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15181:2017 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 List of measurements . 7
4.1 Dimensions and mass . 7
4.2 Energy consumption and heating time . 7
5 General conditions for measurements . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Ambient temperature . 8
5.3 Test gases and test pressures . 9
5.4 Electrical supply . 9
5.5 Load . 9
5.6 Instrumentation . 9
5.7 Positioning of the appliance . 10
5.8 Auxiliary electrical energy . 10
6 Calculated oven volume and mass . 10
6.1 Calculation of the oven volume . 10
6.2 General . 10
6.2.1 Introduction . 10
6.2.2 Usable height . 12
6.2.3 Usable width . 12
6.2.4 Usable depth . 12
6.2.5 Calculated volume . 13
6.3 Mass of the oven. 13
7 Energy consumption and time. 13
7.1 Measurement of oven temperature . 13
7.2 Energy consumption and time for heating a load. 13
7.2.1 Purpose . 13
7.2.2 Preparation . 13
7.2.3 Measurement . 14
8 Data to be provided for the technical file . 18
9 Uncertainty and verification procedures . 19
9.1 Energy consumption . 19
9.2 Oven volume . 19
9.3 Measured oven temperature . 19
9.4 Mass of the oven. 19
Annex A (normative) Description of the test brick and position of the thermocouples . 20
A.1 Specification . 20
A.2 Position of the thermocouples . 20
Annex B (informative) Explanation of the formulae . 21
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B.1 Explanation of the Formulae Subscripts . 21
B.2 Explanation of the Formulae Superscripts . 21
Annex C (normative) Calculation sheet . 22
Annex D (informative) Marking the temperature setting for checking the oven temperature . 24
Annex ZA (informative) Coverage of Requirements of Delegated Regulation (EC) No
65/2014/EU and of Commission Regulation No 66/2014/EU . 25
Bibliography . 26

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European foreword
This document (EN 15181:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 49 “Gas cooking
appliances”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2017, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15181:2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
The main changes to the previous version of EN 15181:2008 are the following:
— the implementation of Annex ZA which shows the coverage of Regulation 66/2014 concerning
Ecodesign requirements for domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods and of Delegated Regulation
65/2014 on the Energy Labelling of domestic ovens and range hoods;
— the verification procedure for ensuring that the temperature inside the oven cavity reaches the
temperature setting of the thermostat and/or the oven control display within the duration of the
test cycle for measuring the energy consumption;
— the revision of Clause 9, Uncertainty and verification procedures;
— the amending of Clause 6, Calculated oven volume and mass, to ensure high reproducibility.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The object of this European Standard is to specify, in accordance with Regulation 66/2014 concerning
Ecodesign requirements for domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods and of Delegated
Regulation 65/2014 on the Energy Labelling of domestic ovens and range hoods:
— energy consumption using a standardized load during a standardized procedure,
— some performance characteristics (like volume, correspondence between set and measured oven
temperature, permitted tolerances to values declared by the manufacturer and control procedures
for checking the declared values).
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the method of test for determining the gas energy consumption in
gas-fired domestic ovens when they are being used in one or more of the oven cooking modes defined
in 3.1. It applies to the gas-fired domestic ovens which are capable of utilizing gases of group H or
group E, possibly after conversion according to instructions for use.
This European Standard applies to these gas-fired domestic ovens, whether they are separate
appliances or component parts of domestic cooking appliances.
This European Standard also applies to domestic appliances that can utilize gas and/or electrical energy
to provide heat for cooking when the ovens are utilizing gas energy to provide heat for cooking, but not
when electric energy is used to provide any or all of the heat for cooking in the oven.
It is not applicable to:
— microwave combination ovens;
— small cavities ovens (3.2);
— oven cavities not provided with devices to detect and control the temperature for the preparation
of food;
— cooking modes others than defined in 3.1.1 and 3.1.2;
— ovens connected to a chimney in which the gas energy for cooking provides, by design, also space
and/or water heating;
— appliances designed for use with gases of the third family only.
This European Standard is concerned neither with safety nor with overall performance requirements.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 30-1-1:2008+A3:2013, Domestic cooking appliances burning gas - Part 1-1: Safety - General
EN 30-1-2:2012, Domestic cooking appliances burning gas - Safety - Part 1-2: Appliances having forced-
convection ovens and/or grills
EN 30-1-4:2012, Domestic cooking appliances burning gas - Safety - Part 1-4: Appliances having one or
more burners with an automatic burner control system
EN 60584-1:2013, Thermocouples — Part 2: Tolerances (IEC 60584-1)
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 30-1-1:2008+A3:2013,
EN 30-1-2:2012 or EN 30-1-4:2012, provided the appliance falls within the scope of that standard, and
the following apply.
3.1
oven cooking modes
3.1.1
conventional oven cooking mode
operation of the oven for cooking roasts, pastry, etc., in which the transmission of heat is achieved by
natural convection and radiation
3.1.2
forced-convection oven cooking mode
operation of the oven for cooking roasts, pastry, etc., in which the transmission of heat by convection is
assisted by means of a fan
3.2
small cavity ovens
oven with the following dimensions related to the usable volume:
— both width and depth < 250 mm
— or height < 120 mm
Note 1 to entry: The definition of small cavity ovens in this standard is due to the size of the artificial standard
load.
3.3
multiple cavity appliances
appliance that has more than one separate oven cavity in which food is cooked and which can be
controlled independently, but cannot be installed separately
3.4
auxiliary electrical energy
electrical energy consumption (during the brick test) of any electric components that cannot be
switched off from the control panel by the user when using the oven in accordance with the instructions
for use
4 List of measurements
4.1 Dimensions and mass
Dimensions of the calculated oven volume (see 6.2) and mass of the oven (see 6.3).
4.2 Energy consumption and heating time
Heating of the load (7.2).
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5 General conditions for measurements
5.1 General
According to good laboratory practice, before installation, it shall be checked that the appliance is free
from damage and complies with EN 30-1-1:2008+A3:2013, 6.1.1, Soundness, EN 30-1-2 or EN 30-1-4, as
applicable.
The instructions for use regarding installation of the oven shall be followed.
Prior to every test, the whole appliance (this includes the material and the insulation) shall be at
ambient temperature. In multiple cavity appliances, each oven cavity shall be measured separately.
Only the cavity measured shall be switched on.
In case an oven has several cooking modes as described in Clause 3, the manufacturer can choose the
variant to be tested. This shall be reported (see Clause 8).
Unless otherwise specified, measurements are conducted under the following conditions:
5.2 Ambient temperature
The tests are carried out in a substantially draught-free room in which the ambient temperature is
maintained at (23 ± 2) °C during the complete test.
Prior to the measurement the whole appliance (this includes the material and the insulation) shall be at
ambient temperature of (23 ± 2) °C.
A change in the ambient temperature of the room during the test could affect the results. Care should be
taken during the test to ensure that the ambient temperature is as steady as possible.
This ambient temperature is measured at a point that is at the same height as the centre of the
calculated oven volume of the oven cavity and at a distance of 0,5 m diagonally from one of the front
edges of the appliance; see Figure 1.
The measurement of the ambient temperature shall not be influenced by the oven itself or by any other
appliance.
Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 top view
2 oven
3 thermocouple
Figure 1 — Position of the thermocouple
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5.3 Test gases and test pressures
The appliance is fitted with the appropriate injector(s) for utilization of gas group H or gas group E. The
primary air adjuster, if any, shall be adjusted according to the technical instructions.
The appliance is then supplied with G 20, with a composition of at least 95 % methane, at a pressure of
20 mbar.
5.4 Electrical supply
The supply voltage shall be maintained at 230 V ± 1 %. The supply frequency shall be at 50Hz ± 1 %.
5.5 Load
The load for test 7.2 shall be a brick with two holes for temperature measurements as shown in
Annex A.
Before using it for the first time a new brick shall be dried in forced air circulation in an oven of about
50 l volume at ≥ 175 °C for three hours. No more than two bricks shall be dried at the same time in the
same oven.
The mass m of the completely dry brick without thermocouples shall be measured within 5 min after
d
removal from the oven and shall be noted in grams. The dry mass m shall be in accordance with the dry
d
mass specified in Annex A. The brick shall be identified with a reference number for accurate
calculation of the water absorption according to 7.2.2.
Place markings 32 mm from the measuring point of the two thermocouples with steel tube and insert
the thermocouples into the holes until the marking matches with the surface of the brick. The
thermocouples shall be fixed to ensure that the measuring points remain at a depth of 32 mm during
the whole test procedure.
The weighing machine should be protected from the effects of the hot brick.
The thermocouples may be fixed by means of a droplet of silicon glue at the surface of the brick or by
other suitable means.
Care should be taken, that the measuring point is the first contact point of the two thermowires.
Between test series, the brick should be stored in a refrigerator, preferably not soaked with water. The
brick soaking water should be kept away (to reduce dissolving processes); i.e. re-use of the brick
storage water. A brick that has already been soaked in water needs at least eight hours to be dried as
described above.
Due to the porosity of the brick care should be taken that the holes of the brick are not enlarged if the
thermocouples are removed and reinserted.
NOTE A brick can be used for about 20 tests when handled with normal care.
5.6 Instrumentation
Air temperature measurements in the empty oven are made with a thermocouple with a welded point
(not with a black copper plate), class 1, type K.
Room temperature measurements are made with a thermocouple, class 1, type T.
Other types of thermocouple may be used for the measurement of room temperatures provided they
are known to provide equivalent or better accuracy and reproducibility than a type T.
Temperature measurements in the load are made with two thermocouples with 1 mm steel tube
diameter, class 1, according to EN 60584-2. The thermocouple shall be accurate to ± 1,5 K.
NOTE The steel tube of the thermocouple eases the insertion of the thermocouple into the brick. See also 5.5,
6th paragraph.
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The temperature measurement system, excluding the thermocouple shall be accurate to ± 1,0 K.
The determination of the heat input and the consumption shall be made at an accuracy as defined in
EN 30-1-1:2008+A3:2013, 7.3.1.2.1.1.
The equipment used shall be capable of measuring the following parameters with the specified
accuracies:
— auxiliary electrical energy within ± 1,5 % or ± 10 Wh of the measured value, whichever is the
greater,
— voltage within ± 0,5 %,
— frequency within ± 0,5 %,
— mass within ± 3 g,
— time within ± 5 s.
5.7 Positioning of the appliance
The appliance shall be installed according to the instructions for use and in accordance with
EN 30-1-1:2008+A3:2013, 7.1.3.3, EN 30-1-2:2012 and EN 30-1-4:2012, as applicable.
5.8 Auxiliary electrical energy
The auxiliary electrical energy as defined in 3.4 is measured during the brick test (7.2.3). The
measurement is taken over the same period of time as the gas consumption measurement at the
i.
temperature T of Table 1.
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6 Calculated oven volume and mass
6.1 Calculation of the oven volume
The calculated oven volume is calculated as described in 6.2.
6.2 General
6.2.1 Introduction
Removable items specified in the instructions for use to be not essential for the operation of the
appliance in the manner for which it is intended, shall be removed before measurement is carried out.
Safety operation should be guaranteed. Parts necessary for the safety of the appliance cannot be
removed for measuring the calculated volume.
NOTE Removable shelf holders are removed.
The measurement of the calculated oven volume shall be carried out at ambient temperature.
The height, width and depth of the calculated volume in the cavity shall be measured in accordance with
6.2.2 to 6.2.4. The measurement procedure is also shown in Figure 2.
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Key
d usable depth
g heating element
h usable height
w usable width
Figure 2 — Usable internal dimensions and calculation of the volume of ovens - Measurement
procedure
For verification purposes a gauge, as shown in Figure 3, shall be used to determine all of the three
dimensions. The gauge shall be used without appreciable force. Dimensions are stated in millimetres.
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Key
D = 200 mm or 120 mm
X = dimension to be measured
(See 6.2.2, 6.2.3 and 6.2.4.)
Figure 3 — Usable internal dimensions and calculation of the volume of ovens — Gauge for
determining the calculated volume
6.2.2 Usable height
The usable height is the maximum length of a cylinder with a diameter of 200 mm reaching vertically
from the centre of the cavity floor to the lowest point on the ceiling. The lowest point of the ceiling can
be constituted by a lamp, a grill burner or electrical heating element or similar object in the area of the
cylinder.
The base of the cavity covering the oven burner, if removable, shall not be removed.
In the event that either the width or the depth of the cavity is less than 250 mm, the diameter of the
cylinder to be measured shall be reduced to 120 mm.
NOTE The centre of the cavity bottom is defined by the middle of the usable depth and the middle of the
usable width.
6.2.3 Usable width
The usable width is the maximum length of a cylinder with a diameter of 200 mm reaching horizontally
from the left-hand side wall to the right-hand side wall of the cavity.
In the event that either the height or the depth of the cavity is less than 250 mm, the diameter of the
cylinder to be measured shall be reduced to 120 mm.
NOTE The centre of the side wall of the cavity is defined by the middle of the usable depth and the middle of
the usable height.
6.2.4 Usable depth
The usable depth is the maximum length of a cylinder with a diameter of 200 mm reaching horizontally
from the centre of the rear wall to the inner face of the closed door.
In the event that either the width or the height of the cavity is less than 250 mm, the diameter of the
cylinder to be measured shall be reduced to 120 mm.
For measuring the usable depth, the gauge is placed on a support in such a way that the axis lies
horizontally in the centre of the cavity, the axis being extended slightly over the expected usable depth.
The door is closed carefully so that the gauge is compressed to give the usable depth.
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NOTE The centre of the rear wall of the cavity is defined by the middle of the usable height and the middle of
the usable width.
6.2.5 Calculated volume
The calculated volume is determined from these three dimensions and is stated in litres rounded to the
next full litre.
6.3 Mass of the oven
The mass of the oven, including accessories needed to perform the test of Clause 7, is determined and
expressed in kilograms, rounded to first decimal place.
NOTE In case of ovens integrated in free-standing appliances the mass of the appliance is considered.
7 Energy consumption and time
7.1 Measurement of oven temperature
The oven temperature of each cooking mode, as appropriate (see Clause 3), shall be measured
separately. During the test only one cooking mode (see Clause 3) shall be used.
The air temperature in the empty oven is measured with a thermocouple, according to 5.6, fixed to the
grid which is delivered with the oven and placed in the oven in a way that the welded point of the
thermocouple is located at the centre of the useful volume of the oven with a distance of at least 30 mm
from the grid.
7.2 Energy consumption and time for heating a load
7.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this test is to measure the energy consumption and the time for heating a load. The load
is a water saturated brick as defined in 7.2.2 which simulates both the thermal properties and the water
content of food (e.g. meat).
7.2.2 Preparation
Before heating the brick, which has been treated according to 5.5, it shall be put into a water container
so that it is completely covered with water of less than 20 °C. The water container with the brick is
placed for at least 8 h into a temperature controlled environment, for example a refrigerator and cooled
down until the centre temperature of the brick (both thermocouples) is (5 ± 2) °C.
A hot brick shall be cooled down in air to a centre temperature below 25 °C before putting it into the
cold water.
NOTE 1 A hot brick put directly into cold water would absorb substantially more water due to the capillary
effect and different water viscosity at different temperatures.
NOTE 2 The brick gets approximately the same water content each time it is soaked in water. It is not
necessary to dry it completely between uses.
When the water saturated brick with the thermocouples is taken out of the water container, excessive
water is allowed to drip off for 1 min. The mass of the wet brick m shall be measured and the absorbed
w
amount of water (W ) is determined in g taking into account the mass of the thermocouples by
abs
calculating W = m - m (m measured according to 5.5). The amount of absorbed water shall be as
abs w d d
specified in Annex A.
Immediately before placing the brick of the oven, the temperature of the brick is checked. Both
thermocouples (T , T ) shall read (5 ± 2) °C.
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