What is BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 – Safety requirements for microwave ovens about?
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 is an international standard that discusses household and similar electrical appliances. It is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 also deals with combination microwave ovens, for which Annex AA is applicable.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 also deals with microwave ovens intended to be used on board ships, for which Annex BB is applicable.
As far as is practicable, BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.
Who is BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 – Safety requirements for microwave ovens for?
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 on the safety requirements for microwave ovens is useful for:
- Manufacturers of household appliances
- Manufacturers of microwave ovens / combination microwave ovens
- Anyone involved in the commissioning of microwave ovens
- Product design engineers
- Quality control and inspection authorities
- Product development teams
- Regulatory bodies
- National authorities
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 – Safety requirements for microwave ovens?
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use considering the manufacturer's instructions.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and considers the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer, compliance with BS EN IEC 60335-2-25 can ensure your microwave ovens are safe, reliable and effective for use.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60335-2-25:2021+A11:2021 is the seventh edition that replaces the sixth edition published in 2010. This edition includes the following significant changes with respect to the sixth edition:
- 11.7 and 19.13 are improved in clarity
- 19.101 is improved with an alternative measurement method
- 22.121 is improved with requirements for simultaneous activation of heating elements and motors
