This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the satety of electric deep fat fryers having a recommeded maximum quantity of oil not exceeding 5 l, frying pans, woks and other appliances in which oil is used for cooking, and intended for household use only, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
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;
- children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft,additional requirements may be necessary;
- in many coutries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities,the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
- deep fat fryers for commercial use(IEC 60335-2-37);
- commercial multi-purpose cooking pans(IEC 60335-2-39);
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere(dust,vapour or gas).