IEC 60335-1 Household Appliance Safety Testing
IEC 60335-1 specifies general requirements for the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes. Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive appliance safety testing to ensure compliance with international standards.
What is IEC 60335-1?
IEC 60335-1 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, with rated voltage not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. It addresses hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation when operated under normal use conditions.
Equipment Covered
- Kitchen appliances (ovens, microwaves, blenders)
- Laundry appliances (washers, dryers)
- Personal care appliances (hair dryers, shavers)
- Cleaning appliances (vacuums, floor care)
- Heating appliances (heaters, fireplaces)
- Cooling appliances (fans, air conditioners)
- Garden appliances (lawn mowers, trimmers)
- Light commercial appliances
- Appliances for farms and shops
Key Safety Requirements
- Protection against electric shock
- Temperature limits and overheating
- Mechanical hazard protection
- Fire resistance requirements
- Abnormal operation safety
- Stability and mechanical strength
- Internal wiring requirements
- Component requirements
- Marking and instruction requirements
Tests Performed
- Input power and current testing
- Heating tests under normal operation
- Leakage current and electric strength
- Moisture resistance testing
- Stability and mechanical hazard tests
- Abnormal operation tests
- Construction examination
- Endurance testing
Standards We Test To
International
- IEC 60335-1 Ed. 5.2 (2016)
- IEC 60335-1 Ed. 6.0 (2020)
European
- EN 60335-1 (harmonized)
- EN IEC 60335-1:2019
North America
- UL 60335-1
- CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1
Related Directives and Standards
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
Energy Labelling Regulation
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