International Electrotechnical Commission

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers - Edition 3.2 Consolidated Reprint
 N 60335-2-44

Annotation

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric ironers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

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.

NOTE 101 Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are

– ironing presses for one-person operation;

– mangles;

– rotary ironers for one-person operation;

– trouser presses.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that 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;