1 Scope
This standard specifies the performance requirements and measuring methods for electric kettles for household and similar purposes.
This standard is applicable to the electric kettle with rated voltage not exceeding AC 250V and rated capacity not exceeding 2.5L.
Note 1:
——Similar purpose refers to non-household uses, e.g. occasion similar to the household purpose like hotel, coffee shop, teahouse and hotel;
——It's not applicable to the service environment with flammable, explosive and corrosive gases and conductive dust in ambient air;
——The performance requirements and measuring methods for electric kettles with rated capacity larger than 2.5L are still under consideration.
Note 2: this standard is only applicable to the electric kettles used at altitude below 800m.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. The sanitary and environmental protection requirements of the product are implemented according to the clause of national relevant standard.
GB/T 2423.17 Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic Products - Part 2: Test Method - Test Ka: Salt Mist (GB/T 2423.17-2008, IEC 60066-2-11: 1981, IDT)
GB 4706.1 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances-Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (GB 4706.1-2005, IEC 60335-1: 2004 (Ed 4.1), IDT)
GB 4706.19 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Particular Requirements for Appliances of Heating Liquids (GB 4706.19-2004, IEC60335-2-15: 2000, IDT)
IEC 60530 Methods for Measuring the Performance of Electric Kettles and Cooking Vessels for Household and Similar Purposes
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
electric kettles
portable electric heating appliance, which is used to heat the water to boiling point and the water may be poured out through spout, e.g., electric kettles, electrical water cup, electric tea kettle and electric water boiler
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Test Conditions
5 Performance Requirements
6 Measuring Methods
Annex A (Normative) Main Performance Classification of Electric Kettle
