This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for singlephase
appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 101 This standard applies to the drying function of washing machines having a drying cycle.
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.
NOTE 102 Examples of such appliances are tumble dryers for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 103 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;
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended 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).
BS EN 60335-2-11:2003 history
2019BS EN 60335-2-11:2010+A2:2018 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Particular requirements for tumble dryers
2016BS EN 60335-2-11:2010+A1:2015 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety-Particular requirements for tumble dryers
2010BS EN 60335-2-11:2010+A11:2012 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Particular requirements for tumble dryers
2003BS EN 60335-2-11:2003+A2:2006 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for tumble dryers
2003BS EN 60335-2-11:2003 Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
2001BS EN 60335-2-11:2001 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Particular requirements - Particular requirements for tumble dryers