DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-54 Berichtigung 1
; VDE 0700-54 Berichtigung 1:2011-07
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam (IEC 60335-2-54:2008); German version EN 60335-2-54:2008, Corrigendum to DIN EN 60335-2-54 (VDE 0700-54):2009-07
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-54: Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Oberflächenreinigung mit Flüssigkeiten oder Dampf (IEC 60335-2-54:2008); Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-54:2008, Berichtigung zu DIN EN 60335-2-54 (VDE 0700-54):2009-07
Overview
Corrigendum 1 to DIN EN 60335-2-54 (VDE 0700-54):2009-07 refers to subclause 20.101. The text of the subclause is amended as follows: 20.101 Appliances shall be constructed so that inadvertent operation is unlikely or that they are operated by using a switch which automatically returns to off-position if its switch actuator is released. Test: Inspection of appliances which are operated by a switch which automatically returns to-off position if its switch actuator is released. For other appliances, application of a cylindrical rod having a diameter of 40 mm and a hemispherical end to the switch. The appliance shall not operate. It is recommended to refer to this corrigendum on the standard concerned. The responsible Committee is Subcommittee UK 511.11 "Motorische Geräte" ("Motor-operated appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
