scope:

This Standard applies to compact and household refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, freezers, wine chillers, and hybrid wine chillers that are electrically operated on a 60 Hz alternating current, with a nominal supply voltage of 115 V. 

This Standard applies to

a) refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers with a maximum capacity of 1100 L (39 ft3);

b) freezers with a maximum capacity of 850 L (30 ft3); and c) wine chillers and hybrid wine chillers with a maximum refrigerated volume of 1100 L (39 ft3). 

The requirements in this Standard are not applicable to electrically operated refrigerators using an absorption or thermoelectric refrigeration system.

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. Any values given in parentheses are for information only. 

In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.