scope:

Deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial forced convection ovens, steam cookers, steam-convection ovens and, exclusive of any other use, steam generators, not intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances. Appliances within the scope of this standard are typically used in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for appliances with power driven moving parts are given in Annex ZE. This standard does not apply to - machines designed exclusively for industrial purposes, - machines intended to be used in locations where a corrosive or an explosive atmosphere is present (dust, vapour or gas), - continuous process machines for the mass production of food, - machinery for processing cosmetics, chemicals and pharmaceutical products, - microwave ovens (IEC 60335-2-90).