IEC 60335-2-38

Abstract

Scope: This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial griddles and griddle grills not intended for household use and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances. NOTE 101 These appliances are used for the commercial processing of food, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances. NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary; <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities. NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes; <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; 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); <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; appliances for continuous mass production of food; <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; grillers and toasters (IEC 60335-2-48); <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&#8211; appliances incorporating induction heating sources.