scope:

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This international standard deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This international standard also deals with combination microwave ovens, for which Annex AA is applicable.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.

However, in general, it does not take into account:

• children playing with the appliance;

• the use of the appliance by very young children;

• the use of the appliance by young children without supervision.

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this European Standard.

NOTE 101 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;

- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.

NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to

- commercial microwave ovens (IEC 60335-2-90)

- industrial microwave heating equipment (IEC 60519-6)

- appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601)

- 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).