AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018

AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2005 three years from the date of publication (i.e. on 30 November 2021). During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2005 will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow, clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
NOTE 101 The clothes racks can be fixed or free-standing in a cabinet. The air circulation can be natural or forced.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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.
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 102 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 countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
- spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4);
- tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11);
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- 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)

Originated in Australia as AS 3196-1975.
Previous Australian edition AS 3196-1995.
Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6343:1994.
AS 3196-1995 and NZS 6343:1994 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.43:1996.
Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.43:2001.
Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2005.
Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No 1 (November 2024).