DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-16
; VDE 0700-16:2012-08
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers (IEC 60335-2-16:2002, modified + A1:2008 + A2:2011); German version EN 60335-2-16:2003 + A1:2008 + A2:2012
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-16: Besondere Anforderungen für Zerkleinerer von Nahrungsmittelabfällen (IEC 60335-2-16:2002, modifiziert + A1:2008 + A2:2011); Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-16:2003 + A1:2008 + A2:2012
Overview
This standard deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Additional requirements for the interlocked cover are introduced when this interlock relies on an electronic circuit. The responsible committee is Subcommittee UK 511.10 "Kleingeräte" ("Small appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
