What is BS EN 60335-2-25 – Particular requirements for microwave ovens about?
BS EN 60335-2-25 deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250V.
BS EN 60335-2-25 also deals with combination microwave ovens and microwave ovens intended to be used onboard ships.
BS EN 60335-2-25 deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in the household and similar environments. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-25.
Note 1: BS EN 60335-2-25 does not take into account children playing with appliances and their use by very young children.
Note 2: However, in general, BS EN 60335-2-25 does not take into account – persons (including children) whose
- Physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
- Lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; – children playing with the appliance.
Who is BS EN 60335-2-25 - Particular requirements for microwave ovens for?
BS EN 60335-2-97 guidelines on particular requirements for microwave ovens is useful for:
- Manufacturers of microwave ovens
- Assemblers of microwave oven spare parts.
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-25 - Particular requirements for kitchen machines?
Kitchen setups range from an ordinary setup to a specialized one in premium hospitality sectors. Microwave Ovens have been an appliance used in every kitchen. They usually differ with their capacity based on their usage. Thus, every kitchen has a particular requirement of their needs. BS EN 60335-2-25 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-25 also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
Overall, BS EN 60335-2-25 helps ensure safety and protection from common hazards that can occur while using microwave ovens and appliances in households and similar environments