SIST EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018

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

Deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use, such as appliances to be used by laymen in laundries and dry cleaners, are within the scope of this standard.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85: Besondere Anforderungen für Dampfgeräte für Stoffe

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

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-85. del: Posebne zahteve za parne aparate za tkanine - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Nov-2018
• 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-Nov-2018
• Due Date: 12-Jan-2019
• Completion Date: 13-Nov-2018
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• 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 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

Overview

SIST EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018 is a European safety standard developed by CLC that specifies particular requirements for fabric steamers used in households and similar environments. This standard applies to electric fabric steamers with a rated voltage of no more than 250 V. It covers safety aspects addressing reasonably foreseeable hazards encountered by users, including laymen using steamers in laundries and dry cleaners. The standard excludes fabric steamers designed exclusively for industrial or commercial use.

This amendment (A11) updates the original 2003 standard, integrating modifications to improve user safety and compliance with the latest safety directives, specifically EU Directive 2014/35/EU on electrical equipment within voltage limits.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  The standard applies primarily to household fabric steamers and similar appliances. It excludes devices used solely for industrial or commercial purposes. Emphasis is placed on reasonably foreseeable hazards, with special consideration for limitations such as the use by very young children or vulnerable individuals.

• Safety Requirements
  EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11 includes detailed safety measures concerning:

  • Electrical safety and insulation
  • Mechanical strength and durability, including drop tests for hand-held steamers
  • Thermal safety, managing risks associated with steam emission
  • Clear and comprehensive marking and instructions for safe appliance use, including warnings not to leave steamers unattended and keeping them out of reach of young children

• Mechanical Strength Testing
  Hand-held fabric steamers must withstand repeated drop tests while operating at rated voltage without malfunction. This ensures robust design to prevent hazards like flame emission, molten metal, or electrical failures from accidental drops.

• Markings and Instructions
  Important user safety information must be included on the appliance and in the instructions, including:

  • The steam as feedback in the operation process
  • Clear warnings against unattended use, use after damage, or leakage
  • Child safety guidelines to prevent accidental injuries

• Compliance with EU Directives
  The standard aligns with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, providing a presumption of conformity when correctly applied. This facilitates the legal marketing and use of compliant fabric steamers across European Union member states and associated regions.

Applications

SIST EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018 is essential for manufacturers, designers, and safety testers of fabric steamers intended for:

• Household use
• Laundry services accessible to laymen
• Dry cleaning shops utilizing fabric steamers in non-industrial settings

Using this standard helps ensure products meet recognized safety benchmarks, reducing risks to consumers associated with electrical and thermal hazards. It assists regulatory bodies in approving fabric steamers for retail and supports compliance with European safety laws.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-1:2012 – General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances. EN 60335-2-85 is a particular part supplementing this general standard.

• EN 60335-2-85:2003/A1:2000 – Earlier amendment of the fabric steamer requirements, superseded by amendment A11.

• EU Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) – Defines safety objectives for electrical equipment to ensure safe operation within specified voltage ranges.

• Other Parts of EN 60335 series – Address safety for various household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, cooking appliances, and water heaters.

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By following SIST EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018, manufacturers and regulators can ensure fabric steamers meet rigorous safety expectations, protecting users from electrical hazards, burns, and mechanical failures. Compliance boosts consumer confidence and market access across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements
for fabric steamers
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85:
Besondere Anforderungen für Dampfgeräte für Stoffe
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-85: Règles particulières
pour les appareils à vapeur pour tissus
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018
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 60335-2-85:2003/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2018
ICS 97.060
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85:
Particular requirements for fabric steamers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-85: Règles particulières pour les appareils à vapeur ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-85: Besondere Anforderungen für
pour tissus Dampfgeräte für Stoffe
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-85:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-04-25. 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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European foreword
This document (EN 60335-2-85:2003/A11:2018) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61, "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances".

The following dates are fixed:

• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2019-04-05
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
(dow) 2021-10-05
• latest date by which the national standards
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
This amendment supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 60335-1:2012 including
its amendments and EN 60335-2-85:2003 and its A1:2000.
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, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
1 Scope
Add to the third paragraph the following:

This European Standard does not apply to appliances intended exclusively for indu
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