BS EN 60335-2-11:2003 + A2:2006 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Particular requirements for tumble dryers
BS EN 60335-2-11 deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage less than 250 V for singlephase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-11 applies to the drying function of washing machines having a drying cycle.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which 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 BS EN 60335-2-11, for example tumble dryers for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
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
– The use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision
– Playing with the appliance by young children.
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.
BS EN 60335-2-11 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).
Contents of BS EN 60335-2-11:
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirement
5 General conditions for the tests
6 Classification
7 Marking and instructions
8 Protection against access to live parts
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
10 Power input and current
11 Heating
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
14 Transient overvoltages
15 Moisture resistance
16 Leakage current and electric strength
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
18 Endurance
19 Abnormal operation
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
21 Mechanical strength
22 Construction
23 Internal wiring
24 Components
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
26 Terminals for external conductors
27 Provision for earthing
28 Screws and connections
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
30 Resistance to heat and fire
31 Resistance to rusting
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards