EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household and similar purposes. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-11: Besondere Anforderungen für Trommeltrockner
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières pour les sèche-linge à tambour
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-11. del: Posebne zahteve za bobenske sušilnike - Dopolnilo A11
Ta evropski standard obravnava varnost električnih sušilnih strojev, namenjenih za gospodinjsko in podobno uporabo. Nazivna napetost ne sme presegati 250 V za enofazne aparate in 480 V za vse druge aparate.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Jun-2022
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 17-Jun-2022
- Due Date
- 04-Apr-2022
- Completion Date
- 17-Jun-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 17-Sep-2019
- Effective Date
- 09-Apr-2024
Overview
The EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 standard, issued by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC), specifies safety requirements for household and similar electrical tumble dryers. This European Standard applies to electric tumble dryers with rated voltages up to 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other types, intended primarily for household use and similar environments, including shops, farms, hotels, and residential facilities.
This amendment A11 updates and modifies the prior edition EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022, integrating essential safety protocols that reflect recent technological and regulatory developments. It supports compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, thereby providing manufacturers and users with a harmonized safety framework.
Key Topics
Scope and Application
The standard covers tumble dryers for typical household and similar environments, including shops, farms, and residential accommodation like hotels and guesthouses. It excludes dryers intended for commercial laundrettes, which fall under different standards (e.g., EN 50570).
It mainly addresses hazards relevant to laymen users and does not specifically consider very young children or unsupervised use by children.Safety Requirements and Construction
Requirements focus on minimizing risks such as electric shock, fire, mechanical hazards, and overheating. Key amendments include:- Updated construction requirements such as the use of specific test probes in safety assessments (e.g., test probe 18 addition).
- Minimum durability requirements for door interlock mechanisms set at 30,000 operation cycles.
- Safety marking updates emphasizing supervision of children under three years near the appliance.
Marking and User Instructions
The standard mandates clear safety warnings and operational instructions, including:- Advisories to keep children under 3 years away unless continuously supervised.
- Detailed labeling for electrical specifications, safe installation, and maintenance procedures.
Normative References
The amendment incorporates relevant international standards for components and testing protocols, such as environmental vibration tests (IEC 60068-2-6) and thermocouple specifications (IEC 60584-1), ensuring integrated safety compliance for electrical and mechanical parts.Regulation and Compliance
Compliance with this standard confers a presumption of conformity with the essential safety objectives of the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU when combined with Part 1 (general safety requirements).
Applications
This updated European Standard is essential for:
- Manufacturers designing and producing household tumble dryers to ensure regulatory compliance and product safety.
- Testing laboratories and certification bodies evaluating tumble dryer safety against harmonized EU standards.
- Retailers and distributors who require assurance that products meet the latest EU electrical safety directives.
- Safety inspectors and regulatory authorities overseeing appliance safety in household and similar environments.
By adhering to these updated safety criteria, manufacturers reduce hazards such as electric shock, fire risks, and mechanical failures, thereby protecting consumers and end-users.
Related Standards
Compliance with EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 often involves reference to or coordination with the following standards:
- EN IEC 60335-1:2022 – General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances (Part 1).
- EN 50570 – Safety requirements for tumble dryers intended for commercial laundrettes.
- IEC 60068-2-6 – Environmental testing, vibration tests for electrical appliance durability.
- IEC 60584-1 – Thermocouple specifications used within appliance safety components.
- ISO 7010 – Graphical symbols for safety signs applicable to user instructions and warnings.
- EN IEC 60079-15 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres (where applicable).
These related documents provide technical details and testing protocols essential for a comprehensive safety evaluation and certification process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household and similar purposes. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household and similar purposes. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.060 - Laundry appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022, prEN IEC 60335-2-11:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2022
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-11. del: Posebne zahteve
za bobenske sušilnike - Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular requirements
for tumble dryers
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-11:
Besondere Anforderungen für Trommeltrockner
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-11: Exigences
particulières pour les sèche-linge à tambour
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-
11:2022/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2022
ICS 13.120; 97.060
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-11:
Particular requirements for tumble dryers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières pour les sèche-linge à ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-11: Besondere Anforderungen für
tambour Trommeltrockner
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-05-02. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022 E
1 European foreword
2 This document (EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022/A11:2022) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 “Safety of household and
3 similar electrical appliances”.
4 The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2023-05-02
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2025-05-02
with this document have to be withdrawn
5 This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022
6 The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are additional
7 to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
8 This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the
9 European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
10 For the relationship with EU Directives see informative Annex ZZA which is an integral part of this document.
11 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
12 CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
13 Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
14 listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website
15 TEXT of A11 of EN IEC 60335-2-11
16 1 Modification to the Introduction
17 Addition:
18 With European Amendment A11 the EN 60335-2-11:2010+A11:2012+A1:2015+A2:2018 is superseded.
19 This European Amendment A11, supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
20 – EN 60335 1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:2021 (Part 1)
21 – EN IEC 60335-2-11:2022 (Part 2)
22 2 Modification to Clause "1 Scope"
23 Mark NOTE 102 as void.
24 Replace the paragraphs starting from “Appliances not intended…” up to “- children playing with the appliance” by
25 the following:
26 Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are
27 within the scope of this document.
28 NOTE Z101 Examples of appliance for household environment are appliances for typical housekeeping functions used in the
29 household environment that may also be used by non-expert users for typical housekeeping functions:
30 – in shops and other similar working environments;
31 – in farm houses;
32 – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
33 – in bed and breakfast type environments.
34 NOTE Z102 Household environments include the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
35 As far as is practicable, this document deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are
36 encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.
37 However, in general, it does not take into account
38 – children playing with the a
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