UNE-EN IEC 60335-2-4:2024

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of

stand-alone electric spin extractors, and

spin extractors incorporated in washing machines that have separate containers for washing

and spin extraction

for household and similar purposes that have a capacity not exceeding 10 kg of dry cloth and a

drum peripheral speed not exceeding 50 m/s, their rated voltages 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 spin extractors intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light

industry and on farms, and spin extractors for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes,

are within the scope of this standard.

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

which 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.

Attention is drawn to the fact that

for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional

requirements can be necessary;

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.

This standard does not apply to

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).