EN 12778:2002

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.DampfdruckkochtöpfeArticles culinaires a usage domestique - Autocuiseurs a usage domestiqueCookware - Pressure cookers for domestic use97.040.60Kuhinjska posoda, jedilni servisi in jedilni priborCookware, cutlery and flatwareICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12778:2002SIST EN 12778:2003en01-julij-2003SIST EN 12778:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12778November 2002ICS 97.040.20; 97.040.60English versionCookware - Pressure cookers for domestic useArticles culinaires à usage domestique - Autocuiseurs àusage domestiqueDampfkochtöpfeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 October 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12778:2002 ESIST EN 12778:2003

Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU Directives.25Bibliography.26SIST EN 12778:2003

Requirements4.1 GeneralTest and check methods relating to each of the following paragraphs are described in the correspondingparagraphs of clause 5.4.2 MaterialMaterials used for the construction of the pressure cooker:¾ shall have mechanical characteristics suitable for its manufacture and use;¾ shall have adequate chemical resistance. They shall not be damaged under the effect of water, food anddomestic cleaning products, in any way which may adversely affect the pressure cooker's operation or safety;¾ shall not be sensitive to ageing or corrosion during their expected lifetime, to any extent that may adverselyaffect the pressure cooker's operation or safety.The pressure cooker shall be made of materials of a type and purity that, under normal conditions of use, presentno toxic hazards nor in any way affect the organoleptic qualities of food prepared in it.Coatings shall comply with the requirements of EN 12983-1.NOTEAll the requirements for materials to comply with directive 97/23/CE are not addressed in this European Standard.4.3 Manufacturing characteristics4.3.1The pressure cooker and its devices and accessories shall be designed and constructed so that all theyrequire in the way of maintenance in addition to the maintenance specified by the manufacturer or supplier, issimple cleaning carried out without using special instruments.Particular care shall be taken over the finish of inside surfaces so that cleaning can be carried out thoroughly andeasily.Surfaces shall not present any defects like blisters, blowholes, or cracks which could collect dirt.No part of the pressure cooker shall have sharp edges that could injure the user.4.3.2The outside base of the pressure cooker shall not become convex.This requirement is checked:¾ at room temperature (23 °C ±
5 °C);¾ when hot before and after the ageing of the bottom in accordance with 5.3.2.2;SIST EN 12778:2003

Lifting grips4.4.1The body and the lid of the cooker shall be equipped with secure, solid and durable lifting grips.The body of the pressure cooker shall be equipped in such a manner that secure gripping and handling with twohands is possible.The lid shall have at least one lifting grip.The lifting grips, attached to the body of the pressure cooker shall be easy to use and shall be firmly attached sothat they do not come loose. They shall not affect the stability of the pressure cooker, even while it is empty. Theyshall be positioned above the centre of gravity of the pressure cooker with its lid, when filled with water to itscapacity. They shall fulfil the requirements of 7.2 to 7.6 of EN 12983-1:2000.4.4.2Lifting grips shall be designed in such a way that their temperature, when measured in accordance with5.4.2 is not higher that the following values:¾ metal55 °C;¾ plastics70 °C;¾ wood89 °C;¾ ceramic66 °C.If the values exceed these limits, it shall be indicated in the instructions for use that protections are required inorder to ensure a safe handling of the pressure cooker.Using a spherical probe 14 mm in diameter, it shall not be possible to touch any metal part contained within theinsulated portion of the lifting grips which exceeds 55 °C.4.5 Control and safety devices4.5.1 GeneralThe pressure cooker shall be equipped with the following devices:SIST EN 12778:2003
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