SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020

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

Endorsement of the text of the Amendment 1:2015 to the International Standard IEC 60335-2-3:2012 Ed.6.0 with the related agreed European Common Modifications.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Bügeleisen

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

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-3. del: Posebne zahteve za električne likalnike - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Oct-2020
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-Oct-2020
• Due Date: 12-Dec-2020
• Completion Date: 12-Oct-2020
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2020
• Revised: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-3:2024 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 12-Mar-2024

Overview

The SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 standard specifies safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, focusing particularly on electric irons. Endorsed by CLC and based on the international IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015 amendment, this European Standard ensures that electric irons meet stringent safety guidelines within Europe. It addresses critical safety aspects such as electrical, mechanical, and thermal hazards to protect consumers from injury or damage.

This amendment, published in June 2020, updates the previous 2016 standard by incorporating European Common Modifications aligned with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU). It serves as a harmonized standard that manufacturers, testing bodies, and regulatory authorities rely on for compliance, market access, and consumer protection.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 applies to electric irons designed for household and similar use, including steam irons with pressurized compartments. It supplements Part 1 of EN 60335, which outlines general safety requirements for household appliances.

• Safety Instructions and Markings
  The standard mandates clear marking of safety instructions, including warnings against opening pressure-containing apertures (filling, decalcifying, rinsing, or inspection) during use in steam irons. Proper labeling ensures safe user handling and maintenance.

• Thermal and Fire Resistance
  Updated clauses cover resistance to heat and fire, emphasizing the need for materials and construction capable of withstanding typical heat exposure. Unlike general hand-held appliances exclusions, this amendment explicitly includes electric irons to enhance fire safety.

• Electrical Safety
  Requirements stipulate protection against electric shock risks, insulation integrity, and adequate segregation of live parts. This protects users and technicians during normal operation or maintenance.

• Compliance and Harmonization
  The standard aligns with essential safety objectives of the European Low Voltage Directive, facilitating legal market access across CENELEC member states through presumption of conformity.

Applications

• Manufacturing and Design
  Appliance manufacturers use this standard to guide the design and production of electric irons that are safe and compliant with European regulations. This includes selecting appropriate materials, implementing protective features, and providing adequate instructions.

• Testing and Certification
  Testing laboratories apply SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 criteria to validate the safety performance of electric irons before market release. Certification bodies use it as a benchmark for product conformity.

• Regulatory Compliance
  National electrotechnical committees enforce this standard to ensure that all electric irons on the market meet minimum safety requirements. Compliance supports consumer safety and reduces product liability.

• Consumer Safety
  By adhering to this standard, manufacturers help minimize hazards related to electric shocks, burns, and fire, promoting safer household appliance use.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-1 Series
  This Part 2-3 standard complements the general safety requirements in EN 60335-1:2012 and its subsequent amendments, which cover overall electrical appliance safety.

• IEC 60335-2-3 Series
  The international counterpart published by the IEC, providing a basis for the European version with harmonized modifications.

• Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
  SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 supports compliance with this EU directive focused on electrical equipment safety within specified voltage ranges.

• Other Appliance-Specific Standards
  Related parts of EN 60335 may cover different household appliances like vacuum cleaners, kitchen machines, and heating devices, ensuring appliance-specific safety.

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Keywords: EN 60335-2-3, electric irons safety standard, household electrical appliances, CLC, Low Voltage Directive compliance, steam iron safety, electrical appliance testing, fire resistance, European harmonized standard

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2020
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-3. del: Posebne zahteve za
električne likalnike - Dopolnilo A1
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements
for electric irons
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3:
Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Bügeleisen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-3: Exigences
particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2020
ICS 13.120; 97.060
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons
(IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-3: Exigences particulières pour les fers à repasser ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen für
électriques elektrische Bügeleisen
(IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015) (IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-3:2016; it was approved by CENELEC on 2020-06-30. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 E

European Foreword
This document (EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015
prepared by IEC/TC 61 "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2021-06-30
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2023-06-30
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn

This amendment supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:

– EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+ A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019 (Part 1)
– EN 60335-2-3:2016 (Part 2)
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC 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, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive see informative Annex ZZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-3:2012/A1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with the following modifications.

1 Modification to the Annexes
Replace the existing text by “The annexes of Part 1 apply except as follows.”
Annex ZZA
(Informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the safety objectives of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
Replace Annex ZZA in the part 1 by the following:
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511,
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