IEC 60335-2-44:2021

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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers
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IEC 60335-2-44 ®
Edition 4.1 2025-01
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 11
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 11
10 Power input and current . 11
11 Heating . 11
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 13
19 Abnormal operation . 13
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 14
21 Mechanical strength . 14
22 Construction . 14
23 Internal wiring . 17
24 Components . 17
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 17
26 Terminals for external conductors . 17
27 Provision for earthing . 17
28 Screws and connections . 17
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 17
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 18
31 Resistance to rusting . 18
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 18
Annexes . 20
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances .
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 22
Bibliography . 23

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 18
Figure 102 – Dimensions of the feed opening of mangles . 19

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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for accessible external surfaces under
normal operating conditions . 12

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers

FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendment has been
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IEC 60335-2-44 edition 4.1 contains the fourth edition (2021-11) [documents 61/6362/FDIS
and 61/6414/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2025-01) [documents 61/7245/CDV and
61/7354/RVC].
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content is
modified by amendment 1. Additions are in green text, deletions are in strikethrough red
text. A separate Final version with all changes accepted is available in this publication.

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IEC 60335-2-44 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008
and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) some notes have been converted to normative text (1, 20.1, 22.103);
c) exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
d) introduction of accessible surface temperature limits (Clause 11).
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60335 series, published under the general title Household and
similar electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When "Part 1" is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for ironers.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.

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data related to the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally
not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website:
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal
use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that
can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic
phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there
is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.
However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another Part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant Part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a Part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the Part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications covering a hazard are not
applicable since they have been taken into consideration when developing the general and particular requirements
for the IEC 60335 series of standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found
to have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the
requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the
standard.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric ironers for both commercial and
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-
phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied
appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household, but which nevertheless can 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.
Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are:
– ironing presses for one-person operation;
– mangles;
– rotary ironers for one-person operation;
– trouser presses.
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:
– 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.
Attention is drawn to the fact that:
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional
requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities,
the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
– rotary ironers for operation by more than one person. The roller length of such appliances
normally exceeds 1,6 m in length;
– 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);
– electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3);.
– battery-operated appliances.

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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Replacement Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
Appliances are operated without laundry.
Ironing presses are operated with the pressing surfaces separated as far as possible.
Appliances that generate steam are operated in cycles with the water reservoir filled and with
maximum steam emission. Each cycle consists of 10 s with the pressing surfaces in contact
with each other and 10 s apart. Appliances that can generate steam or spray water are also
operated with the water reservoir empty.
Rotary ironers are operated with the movable surface raised and lowered in cycles. Each cycle
consists of 24 s with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other and 6 s apart.
Trouser presses are operated with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other.
Mangles are operated with the rollers in contact with each other.
Note 101 to entry: The mangle cloth is not removed.
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
ironer
appliance in which the laundry is supported by a padded surface and having a heated surface
that can be brought into contact with the laundry
3.5.102
rotary ironer
ironer in which the laundry is passed between a heated surface and a padded roller that is
rotated by a motor
Note 1 to entry: Rotary ironers can have more than one heated surface.
3.5.103
ironing press
ironer in which the surface supporting the laundry and the heated surface are substantially flat
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3.5.104
trouser press
appliance having a pair of flat surfaces, one or both of which can be heated and that can be
closed together with trousers positioned between them
3.5.105
mangle
appliance for ironing laundry by unheated rollers that are pressed together and rotated by a
motor
Note 1 to entry: Mangles can have a cloth, one end of which is attached to one of the rollers and on which the
laundry is placed for ironing.
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance
3.6.101
functional surface
surface that is intentionally heated by an internal heat source and has to be hot to carry out the
function for which the appliance is intended
Note 1 to entry: An example is the heated sheath of pressing surfaces.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Appliances shall be marked on or near lampholders with the maximum power input of
replaceable illumination lamps as follows:
lamp max. . W
The word "lamp" may be replaced by symbol IEC 60417-5012 (2002-10).
Appliances intended to be supplied with compressed air shall be marked with the maximum air
pressure in megapascals.
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for mangles shall state that the appliances shall be disconnected when not in
use and when the mangle cloth is being replaced.

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The instructions for ironing presses in which steam is generated under pressure shall state
that the filling cap shall not be removed during use. Instructions for the safe refilling of the water
reservoir shall be given.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.2 Modification:
Appliances normally used on a floor or table are placed away from the walls of the test corner.
Separate steam generators of ironing presses are placed as near as possible to the walls of
the test corner.
11.3 Addition:
Where the external accessible surfaces are suitably flat and access permits, then the test
probe of Figure 101 is used to measure the temperature rises of external accessible surfaces
specified in Table 101. The probe is applied with a force of 4 N ± 1 N to the surface in such a
way that the best possible contact between the probe and the surface is ensured. The
measurement is performed after a contact period of 30 s.
The probe may be held in place using a laboratory stand clamp or similar device. Any measuring
instrument giving the same results as the probe may be used.
11.4 Addition:
If the temperature rise limits are exceeded in appliances incorporating motors, transformers or
electronic circuits, and the power input is lower than the rated power input, the test is
repeated with the appliance supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
11.6 Replacement:
Combined appliances are operated as heating appliances.
11.7 Replacement:
Trouser presses incorporating a timer are operated for three cycles of operation without rest
periods.
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NOTE 101 One cycle is the maximum operating period allowed by the timer.
Other appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
Appliance outlets accessible to the user and socket-outlets accessible to the user are loaded
with a resistive load that gives the marked outlet load.
Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
Trouser presses incorporating a timer are operated for three cycles of operation without rest
periods.
NOTE 101 One cycle is the maximum operating period allowed by the timer.
Other appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
11.8 Modification:
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 3 and Table 101.
Addition:
The temperature rise limits of motors, transformers and components of electronic circuits,
including parts directly influenced by them, may be exceeded when the appliance is operated
at 1,15 times rated power input.
The temperature rise of handles or grips of vents and air shutters shall not exceed the value
specified in Table 3 for surfaces of handles, knobs, grips and similar parts which are held for
short periods only in normal use.
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for accessible external
surfaces under normal operating conditions
a
Temperature rise of external accessible surfaces
K
Surfaces of Surfaces of Surfaces of
portable appliances intended appliances for
appliances to be used on a work commercial use
Surface
situated on the surface and surfaces
floor – surfaces of portable
that are below 850 appliances that are
mm at or above 850 mm
when situated on the
floor
Bare metal 38 42 48
b
Coated metal 42 49 59
Glass and ceramic 51 56 65
c, d
58 62 74
Plastic and plastic coating > 0,4 mm
NOTE 101 The temperature rise limits of knobs, grips, keyboards, keypads and similar parts are specified in
Table 3.
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a
Temperature rises are not measured on:
− the underside of appliances intended to be used on a working surface or floor where these surfaces are
inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end applied with a force not exceeding
1 N;
− the rear surface of appliances that, according to the instructions, shall be placed against a wall and
where these surfaces are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end, applied
with a force not exceeding 1 N;
− functional surfaces and surfaces within 25 mm of functional surfaces that can become hot due to
proximity to the functional surface.
b
Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made of enamel or non-
substantially plastic coating is used.
c
The temperature rise limit applies also for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less than
0,1 mm.
d
When the thickness of plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of coated metal
or glass and ceramic apply.
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
ddition:
19.2 A
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Appliances are tested with their pressing surfaces in contact with each other, unless they
automatically separate when the closing force is released.
19.4 Addition:
For appliances that generate steam, any control that limits the pressure during the test of
Clause 11 is rendered inoperative.
19.7 Addition:
Mangles are operated for 5 min.
19.9 Not applicable.
19.13 Addition:
The temperature rise of the surface intended to support the laundry shall not exceed 150 K
5 min after a protective device has operated.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.1 Addition:
The test with the angle of inclination increased to 15° is not carried out.
Mangles are also checked by the following test.
The mangle is placed in any normal position of use on a horizontal plane in such a way as to
prevent it from sliding during test. A force of 90 N is applied horizontally to the top of the
mangle. The force is removed and a force of 180 N is applied vertically downwards at the most
unfavourable place.
The mangle shall not overturn.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.7 Replacement:
Ironing presses in which steam is generated under pressure shall incorporate adequate
safeguards against the risk of excessive pressure.
If jets of steam or hot water are emitted by protective devices, the electrical insulation shall
not be affected or the user exposed to a hazard.
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The appliance is operated as specified in Clause 11, but without steam emission. The pressure
in the water reservoir is measured. All pressure regulating devices that operate during the test
are rendered inoperative and the pressure measured again. The pressure shall not increase by
more than 200 kPa.
Any pressure limiting protective device is then rendered inoperative and the pressure in the
water reservoir is raised hydraulically to five times the pressure measured originally, or twice
the pressure measured with the pressure regulating devices rendered inoperative, whichever is
higher.
There shall be no leakage from the water reservoir.
22.101 Rotary ironers shall be constructed so that the feed aperture has a width not
exceeding 8 mm during operation and a width of at least 20 mm when the surfaces are fully
separated.
Rotary ironers having surfaces that are lowered and raised by a motor, shall be constructed
so that the surfaces separate as soon as the closing force is released. It shall be possible to
separate the surfaces when the supply mains is interrupted.
Compliance is checked by measurement and by manual test.
22.102 Ironing presses shall be constructed so that the pressing surfaces are held in contact
each other by using a hand, elbow, knee or foot and so that they separate when the closing
with
force is released.
The pressing surfaces of ironing presses, intended for direct operation by both hands, may be
locked in contact with each other and shall be constructed so that the pressing surfaces can be
separated without using the hands, even when the supply mains is interrupted.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
22.103 Mangles shall be constructed so that the mechanical connection between moving
parts protecting the feed opening withstands the stresses occurring in normal use.
Compliance is checked by subjecting the moving parts to 10 000 cycles of movement through
the maximum angle that the construction allows, at the rate of 15 cycles per min. Each cycle
consists of two movements, one in each direction.
After the test, the mangle shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with this
standard is impaired.
22.104 Mangles shall incorporate means to prevent contact with the rollers when feeding in
laundry.
The dimensions of the feed opening shall be in accordance with Figure 102. When the feed
opening is protected by a movable barrier that is interlocked with the rollers, the dimensions
correspond to the position of the barrier when the rollers stop.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.105 Steam generators shall incorporate at least one non-self-resetting thermal cut-out
that is only accessible by means of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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22.106 Appliances that generate steam shall be constructed so that there is no spillage of
water or sudden jets of steam or hot water likely to expose the user to a hazard when the
appliance is used in accordance with the instructions.
Compliance is checked by inspection during the test of Clause 11 and by removing the filling
cap of the water reservoir at the end of the test.
22.107 Pressure-limiting protective devices that operate during the tests of 19.4 and 22.7
shall have an inlet aperture at least 5 mm in diameter or 20 mm in area and a width of at least
3 mm. The area of the aperture at the outlet shall not be less than that at the inlet.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
22.108 Rotary ironers shall be constructed so that when the means for separating the
surfaces is actuated, the roller shall stop before it has rotated more than 10 mm.
Rotary ironers having surfaces that are lowered and raised by a motor shall be constructed so
that the surfaces separate as soon as the closing force is released.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage with the surfaces in the closed position. The means
for separating the surfaces is then actuated. The surfaces shall separate as soon as the closing
force is released and the roller shall stop before it has rotated more than 10 mm.
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the appliance is supplied at rated
voltage with the surfaces in the closed position and is further tested as follows.
The electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.2 and 19.11.4.5 are applied in turn. During
application of the electromagnetic phenomena tests, the means for separating the surfaces is
actuated. The tests are carried out with surge protective devices disconnected, unless they
incorporate spark gaps. The surfaces shall immediately separate and the roller shall stop before
it has rotated more than 10 mm.
The fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 are applied one at a time to the electronic circuit.
During application of each of the fault conditions, the means for separating the surfaces is
actuated. The surfaces shall immediately separate and the roller shall stop before it has rotated
more than 10 mm.
If the electronic circuit is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant
requirements of normative Annex R.
22.109 The pressing surfaces of ironing presses, intended for direct operation by both hands,
may be locked in contact with each other provided that the heating elements are automatically
switched off within 15 s by non-self-resetting means and the pressing surfaces separate when
the locking means is released.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage with the surfaces locked in contact with each other.
When the locking means is released, the surfaces shall immediately separate and the heating
elements shall automatically be switched off within 15 s by a non-self-resetting means.
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the appliance is supplied at rated
voltage with the surfaces locked in contact with each other and is subjected to the following
tests.
© IEC 2025
The electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.2 and 19.11.4.5 are applied in turn. During
application of the electromagnetic phenomena tests, the locking means is released. The tests
are carried out with surge protective devices disconnected, unless they incorporate spark gaps.
The surfaces shall immediately separate and the heating elements shall automatically be
switched off within 15 s by a non-self-resetting means.
The fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 are applied one at a time to the electronic circuit.
During application of each of the fault conditions, the locking means is released. The surfaces
shall immediately separate and the heating elements shall automatically be switched off within
15 s by a non-self-resetting means.
If the electronic circuit is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant
requirements of normative Annex R.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
23.3 Addition:
For appliances other than trouser presses, the number of flexings for conductors flexed in
normal use is increased to 100 000.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.1.3 Addition:
Switches of mangles actuated by the device protecting the feed opening are subjected to
50 000 cycles of operation.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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© IEC 2025
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
30.2 Addition:
For trouser presses, 30.2.3 is applicable. For other appliances, 30.2.2 is applicable.
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

Key
A adhesive
B thermocouple wires 0,3 mm diameter to IEC 60584-1, Type K
C handle arrangement permitting a contact force of 4 N ± 1 N
D polycarbonate tube: inside diameter 3 mm, outside diameter 5 mm
E tinned copper disc: 5 mm diameter, 0,5 mm thick with flat contact face
Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures

© IEC 2025
Dimensions in millimetres
Height (h) Length (l)
mm mm
≤ 4 ≥ 15
≤ 8 ≥ 40
≤ 15 ≥ 95
≤ 20 ≥ 120
Key
A barrier
B feed opening
C feed table
D roller
h height of the feed opening
l distance between the outside of the barrier at the feed opening and the point on the roller 20 mm above the feed
table
Figure 102 – Dimensions of the feed opening of mangles

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© IEC 2025
Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.

© IEC 2025
Annex B
(normative)
Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable batteries
for battery-operated appliances

This annex of Part 1 is not applicable.

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© IEC 2025
Annex R
(normative)
Software evaluation
Annex R of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
R.2.2.5 Modification:
For programmable electronic circuits with functions requiring software incorporating measures
to control the fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 or Table R.2, detection of a fault/error
shall occur before compliance with Clause 19, 22.108 and 22.109 is impaired.
R.2.2.9 Modification:
The software and safety-related hardware under its control shall be initialized and shall
terminate before compliance with Clause 19, 22.108 and 22.109 is impaired.

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IEC 60335-2-44 ®
Edition 4.0 2021-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-44: Exigences particulières pour les machines à repasser
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-1039-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 11
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 11
10 Power input and current . 11
11 Heating . 11
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 13
19 Abnormal operation . 13
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 14
21 Mechanical strength . 14
22 Construction . 14
23 Internal wiring . 17
24 Components . 17
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 17
26 Terminals for external conductors . 17
27 Provision for earthing . 17
28 Screws and connections . 17
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 17
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 17
31 Resistance to rusting . 18
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 18
Annexes . 20
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 21
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 22
Bibliography . 23

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 18

Figure 102 – Dimensions of the feed opening of mangles . 19

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for accessible external surfaces under
normal operating conditions . 12

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers

FOREWORD
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rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 60335-2-44 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008
and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) some notes have been converted to normative text (1, 20.1, 22.103);
c) exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
d) introduction of accessible surface temperature limits (Clause 11).

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/6362/FDIS 61/6414/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60335 series, published under the general title Household and
similar electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When "Part 1" is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for ironers.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
notes: in small roman type.
–
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally
not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website:
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal
use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that
can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic
phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there
is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.
However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another Part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant Part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a Part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the Part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications covering a hazard are not
applicable since they have been taken into consideration when developing the general and particular requirements
for the IEC 60335 series of standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found
to have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the
requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the
standard.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric ironers for both commercial and
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-
phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household, but which nevertheless can 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.
Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are:
– ironing presses for one-person operation;
– mangles;
– rotary ironers for one-person operation;
– trouser presses.
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:
– 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.
Attention is drawn to the fact that:
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional
requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities,
the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
– rotary ironers for operation by more than one person. The roller length of such appliances
normally exceeds 1,6 m in length;
– 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);
– electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3);
– battery-operated appliances.

2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Replacement:
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
Appliances are operated without laundry.
Ironing presses are operated with the pressing surfaces separated as far as possible.
Appliances that generate steam are operated in cycles with the water reservoir filled and with
maximum steam emission. Each cycle consists of 10 s with the pressing surfaces in contact
with each other and 10 s apart. Appliances that can generate steam or spray water are also
operated with the water reservoir empty.
Rotary ironers are operated with the movable surface raised and lowered in cycles. Each cycle
consists of 24 s with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other and 6 s apart.
Trouser presses are operated with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other.
Mangles are operated with the rollers in contact with each other.
Note 101 to entry: The mangle cloth is not removed.
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
ironer
appliance in which the laundry is supported by a padded surface and having a heated surface
that can be brought into contact with the laundry
3.5.102
rotary ironer
ironer in which the laundry is passed between a heated surface and a padded roller that is
rotated by a motor
Note 1 to entry: Rotary ironers can have more than one heated surface.
3.5.103
ironing press
ironer in which the surface supporting the laundry and the heated surface are substantially flat
Note 1 to entry: Ironing presses can have means to generate steam or to spray water.
3.5.104
trouser press
appliance having a pair of flat surfaces, one or both of which can be heated and that can be
closed together with trousers positioned between them

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3.5.105
mangle
appliance for ironing laundry by unheated rollers that are pressed together and rotated by a
motor
Note 1 to entry: Mangles can have a cloth, one end of which is attached to one of the rollers and on which the
laundry is placed for ironing.
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance
3.6.101
functional surface
surface that is intentionally heated by an internal heat source and has to be hot to carry out the
function for which the appliance is intended
Note 1 to entry: An example is the heated sheath of pressing surfaces.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Appliances shall be marked on or near lampholders with the maximum power input of
replaceable illumination lamps as follows:
lamp max. . W
The word "lamp" may be replaced by symbol IEC 60417-5012 (2002-10).
Appliances intended to be supplied with compressed air shall be marked with the maximum air
pressure in megapascals.
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for mangles shall state that the appliances shall be disconnected when not in
use and when the mangle cloth is being replaced.
The instructions for ironing presses in which steam is generated under pressure shall state
that the filling cap shall not be removed during use. Instructions for the safe refilling of the water
reservoir shall be given.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.2 Modification:
Appliances normally used on a floor or table are placed away from the walls of the test corner.
Separate steam generators of ironing presses are placed as near as possible to the walls of
the test corner.
11.3 Addition:
Where the external accessible surfaces are suitably flat and access permits, then the test
probe of Figure 101 is used to measure the temperature rises of external accessible surfaces
specified in Table 101. The probe is applied with a force of 4 N ± 1 N to the surface in such a
way that the best possible contact between the probe and the surface is ensured. The
measurement is performed after a contact period of 30 s.
The probe may be held in place using a laboratory stand clamp or similar device. Any measuring
instrument giving the same results as the probe may be used.
11.4 Addition:
If the temperature rise limits are exceeded in appliances incorporating motors, transformers or
electronic circuits, and the power input is lower than the rated power input, the test is
repeated with the appliance supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
11.6 Replacement:
Combined appliances are operated as heating appliances.
11.7 Replacement:
Trouser presses incorporating a timer are operated for three cycles of operation without rest
periods.
NOTE 101 One cycle is the maximum operating period allowed by the timer.
Other appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.

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Appliance outlets accessible to the user and socket-outlets accessible to the user are loaded
with a resistive load that gives the marked outlet load.
11.8 Modification:
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 3 and Table 101.
Addition:
The temperature rise limits of motors, transformers and components of electronic circuits,
including parts directly influenced by them, may be exceeded when the appliance is operated
at 1,15 times rated power input.
The temperature rise of handles or grips of vents and air shutters shall not exceed the value
specified in Table 3 for surfaces of handles, knobs, grips and similar parts which are held for
short periods only in normal use.
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for accessible external
surfaces under normal operating conditions
a
Temperature rise of external accessible surfaces
K
Surfaces of Surfaces of Surfaces of
portable appliances intended appliances for
appliances to be used on a work commercial use
Surface
situated on the surface and surfaces
floor – surfaces of portable
that are below 850 appliances that are
mm at or above 850 mm
when situated on the
floor
Bare metal 38 42 48
b
42 49 59
Coated metal
Glass and ceramic 51 56 65
c, d
Plastic and plastic coating > 0,4 mm 58 62 74
NOTE 101 The temperature rise limits of knobs, grips, keyboards, keypads and similar parts are specified in
Table 3.
a
Temperature rises are not measured on:
− the underside of appliances intended to be used on a working surface or floor where these surfaces are
inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end applied with a force not exceeding
1 N;
− the rear surface of appliances that, according to the instructions, shall be placed against a wall and
where these surfaces are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end, applied
with a force not exceeding 1 N;
− functional surfaces and surfaces within 25 mm of functional surfaces that can become hot due to
proximity to the functional surface.
b
Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made of enamel or non-
substantially plastic coating is used.
c
The temperature rise limit applies also for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less than
0,1 mm.
d
When the thickness of plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of coated metal
or glass and ceramic apply.
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.2 Addition:
Appliances are tested with their pressing surfaces in contact with each other, unless they
automatically separate when the closing force is released.
19.4 Addition:
For appliances that generate steam, any control that limits the pressure during the test of
Clause 11 is rendered inoperative.
19.7 Addition:
Mangles are operated for 5 min.
19.9 Not applicable.
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19.13 Addition:
The temperature rise of the surface intended to support the laundry shall not exceed 150 K
5 min after a protective device has operated.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.1 Addition:
The test with the angle of inclination increased to 15° is not carried out.
Mangles are also checked by the following test.
The mangle is placed in any normal position of use on a horizontal plane in such a way as to
prevent it from sliding during test. A force of 90 N is applied horizontally to the top of the
mangle. The force is removed and a force of 180 N is applied vertically downwards at the most
unfavourable place.
The mangle shall not overturn.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.7 Replacement:
Ironing presses in which steam is generated under pressure shall incorporate adequate
safeguards against the risk of excessive pressure.
If jets of steam or hot water are emitted by protective devices, the electrical insulation shall
not be affected or the user exposed to a hazard.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
The appliance is operated as specified in Clause 11, but without steam emission. The pressure
in the water reservoir is measured. All pressure regulating devices that operate during the test
are rendered inoperative and the pressure measured again. The pressure shall not increase by
more than 200 kPa.
Any pressure limiting protective device is then rendered inoperative and the pressure in the
water reservoir is raised hydraulically to five times the pressure measured originally, or twice
the pressure measured with the pressure regulating devices rendered inoperative, whichever is
higher.
There shall be no leakage from the water reservoir.

22.101 Rotary ironers shall be constructed so that the feed aperture has a width not
exceeding 8 mm during operation and a width of at least 20 mm when the surfaces are fully
separated.
Rotary ironers having surfaces that are lowered and raised by a motor, shall be constructed
so that the surfaces separate as soon as the closing force is released. It shall be possible to
separate the surfaces when the supply mains is interrupted.
Compliance is checked by measurement and by manual test.
22.102 Ironing presses shall be constructed so that the pressing surfaces are held in contact
with each other by using a hand, elbow, knee or foot and so that they separate when the closing
force is released.
The pressing surfaces of ironing presses, intended for direct operation by both hands, may be
can be
locked in contact with each other and shall be constructed so that the pressing surfaces
separated without using the hands, even when the supply mains is interrupted.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
22.103 Mangles shall be constructed so that the mechanical connection between moving
parts protecting the feed opening withstands the stresses occurring in normal use.
Compliance is checked by subjecting the moving parts to 10 000 cycles of movement through
the maximum angle that the construction allows, at the rate of 15 cycles per min. Each cycle
consists of two movements, one in each direction.
After the test, the mangle shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with this
standard is impaired.
22.104 Mangles shall incorporate means to prevent contact with the rollers when feeding in
laundry.
The dimensions of the feed opening shall be in accordance with Figure 102. When the feed
opening is protected by a movable barrier that is interlocked with the rollers, the dimensions
correspond to the position of the barrier when the rollers stop.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.105 Steam generators shall incorporate at least one non-self-resetting thermal cut-out
that is only accessible by means of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.106 Appliances that generate steam shall be constructed so that there is no spillage of
water or sudden jets of steam or hot water likely to expose the user to a hazard when the
appliance is used in accordance with the instructions.
Compliance is checked by inspection during the test of Clause 11 and by removing the filling
cap of the water reservoir at the end of the test.
22.107 Pressure-limiting protective devices that operate during the tests of 19.4 and 22.7
shall have an inlet aperture at least 5 mm in diameter or 20 mm in area and a width of at least
3 mm. The area of the aperture at the outlet shall not be less than that at the inlet.
Compliance is checked by measurement.

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22.108 Rotary ironers shall be constructed so that when the means for separating the
surfaces is actuated, the roller shall stop before it has rotated more than 10 mm.
Rotary ironers having surfaces that are lowered and raised by a motor shall be constructed so
that the surfaces separate as soon as the closing force is released.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage with the surfaces in the closed position. The means
for separating the surfaces is then actuated. The surfaces shall separate as soon as the closing
force is released and the roller shall stop before it has rotated more than 10 mm.
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the appliance is supplied at rated
voltage with the surfaces in the closed position and is further tested as follows.
The electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.2 and 19.11.4.5 are applied in turn. During
application of the electromagnetic phenomena tests, the means for separating the surfaces is
actuated. The tests are carried out with surge protective devices disconnected, unless they
incorporate spark gaps. The surfaces shall immediately separate and the roller shall stop before
it has rotated more than 10 mm.
The fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 are applied one at a time to the electronic circuit.
During application of each of the fault conditions, the means for separating the surfaces is
actuated. The surfaces shall immediately separate and the roller shall stop before it has rotated
more than 10 mm.
If the electronic circuit is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant
requirements of normative Annex R.
22.109 The pressing surfaces of ironing presses, intended for direct operation by both hands,
may be locked in contact with each other provided that the heating elements are automatically
switched off within 15 s by non-self-resetting means and the pressing surfaces separate when
the locking means is released.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage with the surfaces locked in contact with each other.
When the locking means is released, the surfaces shall immediately separate and the heating
elements shall automatically be switched off within 15 s by a non-self-resetting means.
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the appliance is supplied at rated
voltage with the surfaces locked in contact with each other and is subjected to the following
tests.
The electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.2 and 19.11.4.5 are applied in turn. During
application of the electromagnetic phenomena tests, the locking means is released. The tests
are carried out with surge protective devices disconnected, unless they incorporate spark gaps.
The surfaces shall immediately separate and the heating elements shall automatically be
switched off within 15 s by a non-self-resetting means.
The fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 are applied one at a time to the electronic circuit.
During application of each of the fault conditions, the locking means is released. The surfaces
shall immediately separate and the heating elements shall automatically be switched off within
15 s by a non-self-resetting means.

If the electronic circuit is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant
requirements of normative Annex R.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
23.3 Addition:
For appliances other than trouser presses, the number of flexings for conductors flexed in
normal use is increased to 100 000.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.1.3 Addition:
Switches of mangles actuated by the device protecting the feed opening are subjected to
50 000 cycles of operation.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
30.2 Addition:
For trouser presses, 30.2.3 is applicable. For other appliances, 30.2.2 is applicable.

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31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

Key
A adhesive
B thermocouple wires 0,3 mm diameter to IEC 60584-1, Type K
C handle arrangement permitting a contact force of 4 N ± 1 N
D polycarbonate tube: inside diameter 3 mm, outside diameter 5 mm
E tinned copper disc: 5 mm diameter, 0,5 mm thick with flat contact face
Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures

Dimensions in millimetres
Height (h) Length (l)
mm mm
≤ 4 ≥ 15
≤ 8 ≥ 40
≤ 15 ≥ 95
≤ 20 ≥ 120
Key
A barrier
B feed opening
C feed table
D roller
h height of the feed opening
l distance between the outside of the barrier at the feed opening and the point on the roller 20 mm above the feed
table
Figure 102 – Dimensions of the feed opening of mangles

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.

Annex B
(normative)
Battery-operated applia
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