SN EN ISO 7371 : 1996 AMD 1 1999

Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Materials, design and manufacture
6 Required characteristics
7 Determination of linear dimensions, volumes and
     areas
8 General test conditions
9 Testing the airtightness of door or lid seal(s)
10 Testing the opening force of door(s) and lid(s)
11 Testing the durability of hinges and handles of
     door(s) and lid(s)
12 Testing the mechanical strength of shelves and
     similar components
13 Testing the storage temperatures
14 Water vapour condensation test
15 Energy-consumption test
16 Temperature rise test
17 Ice-making test
18 Test for absence of odour and taste
19 Final test report
20 Designation
21 Marking
22 Technical and advertising literature
23 Instructions for use and maintenance
Annexes
A (informative) Particular conditions for various
     countries
B (informative) Bibliography
ZA (normative) Normative references to international
     publications with their relevant European
     publications
Tables
1 Climate classes
2 Storage temperatures for all climate classes
3 Dimensions and mass of test packages
4 Different possible storage temperature conditions
     for determining energy consumption

Specifies the essential characteristics for household refrigerators, with or without a cellar or low-temperature compartment, which are wholly factory assembled. Also lays down the methods of test for the checking of these characteristics. Does not apply to food freezers.