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INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC60335-2-31Fourth edition2002-10Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-31:Particular requirements for range hoodsAppareils lectrodomestiques et analogues Scurit Partie 2-31:Rgles particulires pour les hottes de cuisineReference numberIEC 60335-2-31:2002(E)Publication numberingAs from 1 January 1997 all IEC publications are issued with a designation in the60000 series.For example,IEC 34-1 is now referred to as IEC 60034-1.Consolidated editionsThe IEC is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications.For example,edition numbers 1.0,1.1 and 1.2 refer,respectively,to the base publication,thebase publication incorporating amendment 1 and the base publication incorporatingamendments 1 and 2.Further information on IEC publicationsThe technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC,thus ensuring that the content reflects current technology.Information relating tothis publication,including its validity,is available in the IEC Catalogue ofpublications(see below)in addition to new editions,amendments and corrigenda.Information on the subjects under consideration and work in progress undertakenby the technical committee which has prepared this publication,as well as the listof publications issued,is also available from the following:IEC Web Site(www.iec.ch)Catalogue of IEC publicationsThe on-line catalogue on the IEC web site(http:/www.iec.ch/searchpub/cur_fut.htm)enables you to search by a variety of criteria including text searches,technicalcommittees and date of publication.On-line information is also available onrecently issued publications,withdrawn and replaced publications,as well ascorrigenda.IEC Just Published This summary of recently issued publications(http:/www.iec.ch/online_news/justpub/jp_entry.htm)is also available by email.Please contact the CustomerService Centre(see below)for further information.Customer Service CentreIf you have any questions regarding this publication or need further assistance,please contact the Customer Service Centre:Email:custserviec.chTel:+41 22 919 02 11Fax:+41 22 919 03 00INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC60335-2-31Fourth edition2002-10Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-31:Particular requirements for range hoodsAppareils lectrodomestiques et analogues Scurit Partie 2-31:Rgles particulires pour les hottes de cuisine IEC 2002 Copyright-all rights reservedNo part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic ormechanical,including photocopying and microfilm,without permission in writing from the publisher.International Electrotechnical Commission,3,rue de Varemb,PO Box 131,CH-1211 Geneva 20,SwitzerlandTelephone:+41 22 919 02 11 Telefax:+41 22 919 03 00 E-mail:inmailiec.ch Web:www.iec.chGFor price,see current cataloguePRICE CODECommission Electrotechnique InternationaleInternational Electrotechnical Commission 2 60335-2-31 IEC:2002(E)CONTENTSFOREWORD.3INTRODUCTION.51Scope.62Normative references.63Definitions.64General requirement.75General conditions for the tests.76Classification.77Marking and instructions.78Protection against access to live parts.89Starting of motor-operated appliances.810Power input and current.811Heating.812Void.913Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.914Transient overvoltages.915Moisture resistance.916Leakage current and electric strength.917Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits.918Endurance.919Abnormal operation.920Stability and mechanical hazards.1021Mechanical strength.1022Construction.1023Internal wiring.1024Components.1125Supply connection and external flexible cords.1126Terminals for external conductors.1127Provision for earthing.1128Screws and connections.1129Clearances,creepage distances and solid insulation.1130Resistance to heat and fire.1131Resistance to rusting.1232Radiation,toxicity and similar hazards.12Annexes.13Bibliography.1360335-2-31 IEC:2002(E)3 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION_HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SAFETY Part 2-31:Particular requirements for range hoodsFOREWORD1)The IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission)is a worldwide organization for standardization comprisingall national electrotechnical committees(IEC National Committees).The object of the IEC is to promoteinternational co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields.Tothis end and in addition to other activities,the IEC publishes International Standards.Their preparation isentrusted to technical committees;any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with mayparticipate in this preparatory work.International,governmental and non-governmental organizations liaisingwith the IEC also participate in this preparation.The IEC collaborates closely with the InternationalOrganization for Standardization(ISO)in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between thetwo organizations.2)The formal decisi