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INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC60335-2-54Third edition2002-11Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-54:Particular requirements for surface-cleaningappliances for household use employing liquidsor steamReference numberIEC 60335-2-54:2002(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and date of publication.On-line information is also available onrecently issued publications,withdrawn and replaced publications,as well ascorrigenda.IEC Just Published This summary of recently issued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 00INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC60335-2-54Third edition2002-11Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-54:Particular requirements for surface-cleaningappliances for household use employing liquidsor steam 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.chKFor price,see current cataloguePRICE CODECommission Electrotechnique InternationaleInternational Electrotechnical Commission 2 60335-2-54 IEC:2002(E)CONTENTSFOREWORD.4INTRODUCTION.61Scope.72Normative references.73Definitions.84General requirement.85General conditions for the tests.86Classification.87Marking and instructions.88Protection against access to live parts.99Starting of motor-operated appliances.910Power input and current.911Heating.1012Void.1013Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.1014Transient overvoltages.1015Moisture resistance.1016Leakage current and electric strength.1117Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits.1118Endurance.1119Abnormal operation.1120Stability and mechanical hazards.1121Mechanical strength.1222Construction.1323Internal wiring.1524Components.1525Supply connection and external flexible cords.1526Terminals for external conductors.1527Provision for earthing.1528Screws and connections.1529Clearances,creepage distances and solid insulation.1530Resistance to heat and fire.1631Resistance to rusting.1632Radiation,toxicity and similar hazards.16Annexes.20Bibliography.2060335-2-54 IEC:2002(E)3 Figure 101 Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses.17Figure 102 Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses.18Figure 103 Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment.19Figure 104 Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet.19 4 60335-2-54 IEC:2002(E)INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION_HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SAFETY Part 2-54:Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliancesfor household use employing liquids or steamFOREWORD1)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 prepa