Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2: Particular requirements for electric irons
1 Scope
This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is replaced by the following.
This document deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5L.
This document applies to dry and steam irons for household and similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
——persons (including children) whose prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge ;
——children playing with the appliance.
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;
——additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the safety of pressure vessels.
Note 102: This standard does not apply to
——ironers (GB/T 4706.83);
——appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
——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).
2 Normative references
This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
——the iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.
——if the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 1 0 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at the highest temperature if it is lower.
——steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or boiler filled with water.
——pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water,
whichever is more unfavourable.
——other steam irons are operated empty.
3.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
Note: Steam irons may incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
Note: The water reservoir may be incorporated in the iron or connected to the iron by a hose.
3.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
Note: The boiler may be incorporated in the iron or connected to the iron by a hose.
3.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in which steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir and the boiler being at atmospheric pressure
Note: The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
Note: Cordless irons may be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part to which the supply cord is fixed.
3.106
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.107
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at rest
Note: The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.
4 General requirement
This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is applicable.
