This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This European Standard deals with the safety of
- stand alone electric spin extractors
- spin extractors incorporated in washing machines that have separate containers for washing and
spin extraction
for household and similar purposes that have a capacity not exceeding 10 kg of dry cloth and a drum
peripheral speed not exceeding 50 m/s, their rated voltages being not more than 250 V for single-phase
appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to
the public, such as spin extractors intended to be used by laymen in shops, on farms, and for communal
use in blocks of flats are within the scope of this standard.
This standard deals with the common hazards presented by spin extractors that are encountered by all
persons in and around the home. However, it 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.
This standard does not apply to
– spin extractors intended to be used in launderettes,
– spin extractors intended exclusively for industrial purposes,
– spin extractors 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 60335-2-4:2010 history
0000 BS EN 60335-2-4:2010+A2:2019(2020)
2020BS EN 60335-2-4:2010+A2:2019 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Particular requirements for spin extractors
2018BS EN 60335-2-4:2010+A11:2018 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety-Particular requirements for spin extractors
2015BS EN 60335-2-4:2010+A1:2015 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety-Particular requirements for spin extractors
2010BS EN 60335-2-4:2010 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for spin extractors
2003BS EN 60335-2-4:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for spin extractors