scope:

This standard specifies the methods to be used for measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerating appliances, together with associated characteristics, for informing consumers. This standard applies to: (1) Household refrigerators with or without low temperature compartment(s); (2) Household refrigerator-freezers type I and II; (3) Household frozen food storage cabinets and food freezers;(4) Household refrigerating appliances, refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, frozen food storage cabinets and food freezer cooled by forced air circulation.