DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-3
; VDE 0700-3:2011-04
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3:2002 + Cor. :2002 + A1:2004 + A2:2008); German version EN 60335-2-3:2002 + A1:2005 + A2:2008 + A11:2010
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Bügeleisen (IEC 60335-2-3:2002 + Cor. :2002 + A1:2004 + A2:2008); Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-3:2002 + A1:2005 + A2:2008 + A11:2010
Overview
This standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boilers having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Through CENELEC amendment A11:2010-05, which has been incorporated into the European Standard EN 60335-2-3:2002 + A1:2005 + A2:2008, additional requirements and testing for determining the category "persons requiring protection" and children, and temperature limits for touchable hot surfaces are added. The responsible Committee is Subcommittee UK 511.11 "Motorische Geräte" ("Motor-operated appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) of DIN and VDE.
