SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016

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

IEC 60335-2-3:2012 deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction or children playing with the appliance. This standard does not apply to ironers (IEC 60335-2-44); appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas). This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2004) and its Amendment 2 (2008). It constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-3 are as follows (minor changes are not listed):  - some notes have been converted to normative text (20.1, 21.102, 22.106, 24.4, 25.5, 25.14);  - hoses that are subjected to the pressure test have been identified (22.7) and  - the types of flexible cord that can be used are clarified (25.7).  The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication. Keywords: dry irons: steam 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: Règles particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

La CEI 60335-2-3:2012 traite de la sécurité des fers à repasser électriques à sec et des fers à vapeur, y compris ceux avec un réservoir d'eau ou un bouilleur séparé ayant une capacité n'excédant pas 5 l, pour usages domestiques et analogues, la tension assignée des appareils n'étant pas supérieure à 250 V. Les appareils qui ne sont pas destinés à un usage domestique normal mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis dans les magasins, chez les artisans et dans les fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des risques ordinaires présentés par les appareils, encourus par tous les individus à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, cette norme ne tient pas compte en general; des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction de l'utilisation de l'appareil comme jouet par des enfants. La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux machines à repasser (CEI 60335-2-44); aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels; aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz). Cette sixième édition annule et remplace la cinquième édition parue en 2002, y compris son Amendement 1 (2004) et son Amendement 2 (2008). Elle constitue une révision technique. Les principaux changements dans cette édition par rapport à la cinquième édition de la CEI 60335-2-3 sont les suivants (les changements mineurs ne sont pas listés):  - Plusieurs notes ont été converties en texte normatif (20.1, 21.102, 22.106, 24.4, 25.5, 25.14);  - Les conduits qui sont soumis à l'essai de pression ont été identifiés (22.7);  - Les types de câbles souples qui peuvent être utilisés sont explicités (25.7).  L'attention des Comités Nationaux est attirée sur le fait que les fabricants d'appareils et les organismes d'essai peuvent avoir besoin d'une période transitoire après la publication d'une nouvelle publication CEI, ou d'une publication amendée ou révisée, pour fabriquer des produits conformes aux nouvelles exigences et pour adapter leurs équipements aux nouveaux essais ou aux essais révisés. Le comité recommande que le contenu de l'amendement 1 soit entériné au niveau national au plus tôt 12 mois et au plus tard 36 mois après la date de publication. Mots clé: fers à repasser électriques à sec, fers à vapeur

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

Ta standard obravnava varnost električnih suhih in parnih likalnikov, vključno z likalniki z ločenim vodnim rezervoarjem ali grelcem, katerega prostornina ne presega 5 l, za gospodinjstvo in podobno uporabo, pri čemer njihova nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V. Področje uporabe tega standarda zajema aparate, ki niso namenjeni za običajno gospodinjsko uporabo, vendar so lahko vir nevarnosti za javnost, kot so aparati, namenjeni za laično uporabo v trgovinah, lahki industriji in na kmetijah. Ta standard v največji možni meri obravnava splošne nevarnosti, ki jih predstavljajo aparati ter s katerimi se srečujejo osebe doma in v okolici doma. Vendar na splošno ne upošteva: – oseb (vključno z otroki), ki zaradi – fizičnih, čutilnih ali duševnih zmožnosti ali – neizkušenosti in neznanja aparata ne morejo varno uporabljati brez nadzora ali navodil; – otrok, ki se igrajo z aparatom.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Feb-2016
• 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: 27-Jan-2016
• Due Date: 02-Apr-2016
• Completion Date: 17-Feb-2016
• 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
• Ref Project: EN 60335-2-3:2016 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2003/A11:2011 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2003/A11:2011/AC:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2016
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2003/A2:2008 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 09-Nov-2010
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2003/A1:2005 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 09-Nov-2010
• Amended By: SIST EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 - 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

EN 60335-2-3:2016 (CLC adoption of IEC 60335-2-3:2012) is the European safety standard for electric irons - covering both dry irons and steam irons, including models with a separate water reservoir or boiler (capacity ≤ 5 L) and rated voltage up to 250 V. It updates and replaces the previous 2002 edition and is intended for household and similar appliances (including use by laymen in shops, light industry and farms). Excluded are ironers (see IEC/EN 60335-2-44), equipment for industrial-exclusive use and appliances for special atmospheres.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope & applicability: Safety requirements for household dry and steam irons (and similar appliances) up to 250 V; covers common hazards encountered in and around the home.
• Marking & instructions: Mandatory warnings for hot surfaces (text “CAUTION: Hot surface” or IEC 60417-5041 symbol). Minimum symbol and lettering heights are specified to ensure visibility.
• Heating and temperature rise: Limits for temperature rises of external surfaces under normal operation are defined (see Table Z101); limits vary by material (bare metal, coated metal, glass/ceramic, plastics). Functional hot surfaces (e.g., the soleplate) and adjacent surfaces are treated separately.
• Stability & mechanical hazards: Stability test angle was increased to 15° to better address tipping risks.
• Construction & cord requirements: Specific construction rules including a minimum free supply-cord length (> 1.9 m) for irons without separate reservoirs; types of flexible cords clarified and hoses subject to pressure tests identified.
• Testing & conformity: This Part 2 supplements EN 60335-1:2012 - manufacturers and test labs must apply Part 1 together with these particular requirements.
• Notable technical changes: Conversion of some notes to normative text, identification of pressure-tested hoses, clarification of permitted flexible cord types.

Practical Applications - Who Uses This Standard

• Manufacturers and design engineers of dry and steam irons to ensure product safety, labeling and construction comply with EU/CLC rules.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing conformity and type tests (temperature rise, stability, electrical safety).
• Product safety and compliance managers preparing technical files for CE marking and LVD conformity.
• Procurement and quality teams evaluating supplier compliance and specifying safe consumer appliances.

Related Standards & Regulatory Context

• EN 60335-1:2012 (General requirements for household electrical appliance safety) - to be used in conjunction with EN 60335-2-3.
• IEC/EN 60335-2-44 (ironers) - separate harmonized standard for larger ironing equipment.
• Links to the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) requirements and national adoption timelines (recommended implementation 12–36 months after publication).

EN 60335-2-3:2016 is essential for ensuring electric iron safety, reducing burn and electrical hazards, and achieving market access in Europe for dry irons and steam irons. Keywords: dry irons, steam irons, electric irons, safety standard, EN 60335-2-3.

Standards Content (Sample)

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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: Règles particulières
pour les fers à repasser électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-3:2016
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

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2016
ICS 13.120; 97.060 Supersedes EN 60335-2-3:2002
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
(IEC 60335-2-3:2012 , modified)
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 , modifiée) (IEC 60335-2-3:2012 , modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-10-05. CENELEC 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 CENELEC 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 CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2016 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-3:2016 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
7 Marking and instructions . 4
11 Heating . 5
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 6
22 Construction . 7
Bibliography . 7

European foreword
This document (EN 60335-2-3:2016) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-3:2012 prepared by IEC/TC 61
"Safety of household and similar electrical appliances", together with the common modifications prepared
by CLC/TC 61, "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2016-07-15
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2018-10-05
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with this document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 60335-2-3:2002.
This document is to be used in conjunction with EN 60335-1:2012 including its amendments.
NOTE  When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to EN 60335-1.
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 60335-1:2012, so as to convert that
publication into the European Standard: Safety requirements for electric irons.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies as far as is
reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text of
Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are additional to those in the IEC standard
are prefixed with the letter 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 standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-3:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
This clause of Part 2 applies except by the following:
Replace the fourth paragraph by the following:
As far as practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are
encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– children playing with the appliance,
– the use of the appliance by very young children and young children,
– user maintenance by children, including cleaning the appliance.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
7.1 Addition:
c
When the provisions of footnote to Table Z101 apply, the appliance shall be marked with
– the substance of “CAUTION: Hot surface”, or
– symbol IEC 60417-5041.
The warning shall be put on the surface of the appliance having the highest temperature and shall be
visible during normal operation.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5041] Caution, hot surface

7.10 Addition:
NOTE Z101 The sound of the steam emitted is regarded as audible feedback.
7.12 Add the following:
– keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or
cooling down.
If symbol IEC 60417-5041 is marked on the appliance, the instructions shall state that surfaces are liable
to get hot during use.
Add:
7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5041 shall be at least 8 mm.
The height of the warning “CAUTION. Hot surface” shall be at least 4 mm (measured on the capital
letters).
11 Heating
11.8 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph of Part 1 by the following:
“During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the values shown
in Table 3 and Table Z101 in accordance with 11.Z101.”
In Table 3, delete the row “External enclosure of motor-operated appliances, except handles held in
normal use” and the corresponding footnotes.
Add the following Table Z101.
Table Z101 – Maximum temperature rises for external surfaces under normal operating conditions
Temperature rise of external surfaces
K
a, b
Surface
Surfaces of separate tanks Surfaces of other parts
and boilers likely to be of appliances situated
c
situated on the floor on a work surface
Bare metal 40 45
d
Coated metal 45 55
Glass and ceramic 55 60
e
Plastic and plastic coating > 0,3 mm 60 65
a
The following surfaces or elements shall not be taken into consideration:
• hot functional surface: surface which is intentionally heated by an internal heat source and which has to be hot to carry
out the function for which the equipment is intended to be used;
EXAMPLE The soleplate of an iron regardless of the thickness of the soleplate, including the metallic side parts and
metallic functional ironing tips, if any;
• adjacent surface: a surface adjacent to a functional surface. The adjacent surface and the functional surface may consist
of the same piece of material or are in thermal contact and have similar thermal properties. The adjacent surface is not
heated intentionally during use of the product. However, as it is adjacent to the functional surface and may become hot
through conduction, its temperature will be in the range between the functional and a touchable surface.
Examples are: the stand of an iron on a separated boiler and surface of the enclosure immediately surrounding the water
heater enclosure plus 50 mm on all sides of a separated boiler, any part of the enclosure of an iron surrounding the
soleplate plus 25 mm.
• handles or control knobs including keypads, keyboards and the like: part of the equipment that a user needs to touch to
operate or adjust the equipment
The equipment has to be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
b
When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,3 mm, the temperature rise limits of the coated metal or of glass

and ceramic material apply.
c
When, due to the construction or dimensional limitations of the appliance, the required values cannot be met, the maximum
temperature rise shall not be higher than twice the values indicated. In such cases, a warning shall be marked on the relevant

surface of the appliance.
d
Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 80 µm made by enamel or non substantially plastic

coating is used.
e
The temperature rise limit of plastic also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less than 0,1 mm.

Add the following new subclause:
11.Z101 For the measurement of temperature rises, the instructions from the manufacturer on where
the appliance has to be situated during normal operations shall be followed.
Temperature rises are not measured on the underside of appliances intended to be used on a working
surface or floor.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
20.1 Replace “an angle of 10°” by “an angle of 15°”.
22 Construction
Add a new subclause:
22.Z101 For irons fitted with a supply cord, other than those with a separate reservoir or boiler, the free
length of the supply cord, measured between the point where the cord or the cord guard enters the iron
and the point where the cord or cord guard enters the plug, shall be more then 1,9 m.
Bibliography
Add the following note for the standard indicated:
IEC 60335-2-44 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60335-2-44.

IEC 60335-2-3 ®
Edition 6.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

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

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

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

FOREWORD
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical
committee 61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002 including its
Amendment 1 (2004) and its Amendment 2 (2008). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-3 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):
‒ some notes have been converted to normative text (20.1, 21.102, 22.106, 24.4, 25.5,
25.14);
‒ hoses that are subjected to the pressure test have been identified (22.7);
‒ the types of flexible cord that can be used are clarified (25.7).

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/4342/FDIS 61/4353/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric irons.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
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related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below:

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- 5.7: The ambient temperature is 27 °C ± 5 °C (India).
- 6.1: Class 0 and Class 0I irons are not allowed (Indonesia, India).
- 11.8: For the test with the iron on the pointed support, all the temperature rise limits apply (USA).
- 13.2: The test circuit and some leakage current limits are different (India).
- 19.4: The test is also carried out with the iron on the pointed supports (USA).
- 21.101: The drop test is different (USA).
- 22.105: The endurance test is different (USA).
- 25.7: Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed (USA).
- 25.14: The flexing test is different (USA).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include addi
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