IEC 60335-2-16:2002

IEC 60335-2-16
Edition 5.0 2002-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

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IEC 60335-2-16
Edition 5.0 2002-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4
INTRODUCTION.8

1 Domaine d'application.10
2 Références normatives.10
3 Définitions.10
4 Exigences générales .12
5 Conditions générales d'essais .12
6 Classification.12
7 Marquage et instructions .12
8 Protection contre l'accès aux parties actives .14
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.14
10 Puissance et courant .14
11 Echauffements.14
12 Vacant.14
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .14
14 Surtensions transitoires.14
15 Résistance à l'humidité.16
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .16
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.16
18 Endurance.16
19 Fonctionnement anormal.16
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .16
21 Résistance mécanique.18
22 Construction.18
23 Conducteurs internes .20
24 Composants.20
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .20
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes .20
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .20
28 Vis et connexions.20
29 Distances dans l'air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide .20
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu.22
31 Protection contre la rouille.22
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.22

Annexes .24

Bibliographie.24

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.9

1 Scope.11
2 Normative references .11
3 Definitions .11
4 General requirement.13
5 General conditions for the tests .13
6 Classification.13
7 Marking and instructions.13
8 Protection against access to live parts.15
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .15
10 Power input and current .15
11 Heating .15
12 Void.15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.15
14 Transient overvoltages .15
15 Moisture resistance .17
16 Leakage current and electric strength.17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .17
18 Endurance.17
19 Abnormal operation .17
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .17
21 Mechanical strength .19
22 Construction .19
23 Internal wiring.21
24 Components .21
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .21
26 Terminals for external conductors.21
27 Provision for earthing .21
28 Screws and connections .21
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .21
30 Resistance to heat and fire.23
31 Resistance to rusting.23
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.23

Annexes .25

Bibliography.25

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Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition parue en 1994 dont elle
constitue une révision technique.
Cette version bilingue, publiée en 2005-07, correspond à la version anglaise.
Le texte anglais de cette norme est issu des documents 61/2278/FDIS et 61/2332/RVD. Le
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de cette norme.
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FOREWORD
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1994. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This bilingual version, published in 2005-07, corresponds to the English version.
The text of this part of IEC 60335 is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/2278/FDIS 61/2332/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
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La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la CEI 60335-1
et ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition (2001) de cette norme.
NOTE 1 L’expression «Partie 1» utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.
La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1 de
façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les broyeurs de
déchets électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2,
ce paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu'il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme
spécifie «addition», «modification» ou «remplacement», le texte correspondant de la Partie 1
doit être adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– paragraphes, tableaux et figures: ceux qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont supplémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
modifiés ou remplacés;
– annexes: les annexes supplémentaires sont appelées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– Article 1: L'installation de broyeurs de déchets n'est pas autorisée (Allemagne, Autriche et Pays-Bas).
– Article 1: L'autorisation d'installer des broyeurs de déchets dépend des autorités locales responsables de
l'évacuation des eaux usées (Danemark, Finlande, France, Italie, Japon, Norvège, République Tchèque,
Slovaquie, Suisse et Turquie).
– Article 1: L'autorisation d'installer des broyeurs de déchets dépend des autorités nationales (Chine).
– 3.1.9: Les conditions de fonctionnement normal sont différentes (USA).
– 6.1: Les appareils de la classe 0I sont autorisés (Japon).
– 11.7: Les cycles de fonctionnement sont différents (USA).
– 15.2: Les méthodes d'essai sont différentes (USA).
– 19.7: Les méthodes d'essai sont différentes (USA).
– 19.9: Un essai de fonctionnement en surcharge est effectué (USA).
– 20.101: L’essai est différent (USA).
– 22.104: L'essai n'est pas effectué (USA).

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The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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: Safety requirements for electric food waste
disposers.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: The installation of fo
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IEC 60335-2-16
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6

2 Normative references .6

3 Definitions .6

4 General requirement.7

5 General conditions for the tests .7
6 Classification.7
7 Marking and instructions.7
8 Protection against access to live parts.8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .8
10 Power input and current .8
11 Heating .8
12 Void.8
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.8
14 Transient overvoltages .8
15 Moisture resistance .9
16 Leakage current and electric strength.9
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .9
18 Endurance.9
19 Abnormal operation .9
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .9
21 Mechanical strength .10
22 Construction .10
23 Internal wiring.11
24 Components .11
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .11
26 Terminals for external conductors.11

27 Provision for earthing .11
28 Screws and connections .11
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .11
30 Resistance to heat and fire.12
31 Resistance to rusting.12
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.12

Annexes .13

Bibliography.13

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FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-16 consists of the fifth edition (2002) [documents
61/2278/FDIS and 61/2332/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2008) [documents 61/3542/FDIS and
61/3596/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 5.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.

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This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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: Safety requirements for electric food waste disposers.

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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: The installation of food waste disposers is not allowed (Austria, Germany and Netherlands).
– Clause 1: Permission to install food waste disposers depends upon the local authority responsible for the
sewage system (Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland and
Turkey).
– Clause 1: Permission to install food waste disposers depends upon the national authority (China).
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is different (USA).
– 6.1: Class 0I appliances are allowed (Japan).
– 11.7: The operating cycles are different (USA).
– 15.2: The test methods are different (USA).
– 19.7: The test methods are different (USA).
– 19.9: A running overload test is carried out (USA).
– 20.101: The test is different (USA).
– 22.104: The test is not carried out (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date,
the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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 the amendment 1 be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

60335-2-16 © IEC:2002+A1:2008 – 5 –

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.

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 and generic standards 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. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 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.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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.
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.
NOTE 101 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;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities, and similar
authorities;
– the installation of food waste disposers may be restricted or not allowed.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– portable food waste disposers;
– food waste disposers of the incinerator type;
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial 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).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

60335-2-16 © IEC:2002+A1:2008 – 7 –

3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions

The hopper is filled with 30 cubes of soft pinewood, the side of each cube having a length of

12 mm ± 2 mm. The appliance is operated with water having a temperature between 10 °C

and 24 °C flowing through the appliance at a rate of 8 l/min. If the hopper cannot contain all

the cubes at the same time, they are added as quickly as possible during the operation of the

appliance.
3.101
food waste disposer
appliance installed in the outlet of a sink and used for reducing food waste to small particles
that are discharged with water into the drainage system
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.101 Except for Clause 10 and 20.102, the conditions of normal operation may be
simulated by loading the appliance by means of a dynamometer or by blocking the outlet and
maintaining the head of water at a constant level.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Appliances shall be class I, class II or class III.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
– do not use this appliance to dispose of hard materials such as glass and metal;
– switch off or unplug the appliance before attempting to free a jammed rotor with an
implement.
If a minimum water flow rate is necessary for the operation of the appliance, this information
shall be stated.
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7.12.1 Addition:
The instructions shall state that the appliance must be installed so that reset buttons and
reversing switches are readily accessible.

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 except as follows.
10.1 Addition:
The representative period is between the fifth second and the fifteenth second of operation.
10.2 Addition:
The representative period is between the fifth second and the fifteenth second of operation.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances of the continuous-feed type are operated for 4 min.
Appliances of the batch-feed type are operated for two periods of 2 min with a rest period of
30 s during which they are switched off.

12 Void
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.

60335-2-16 © IEC:2002+A1:2008 – 9 –

15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

15.2 Replacement:
Appliances shall be constructed so that obstruction of the outlet does not affect their electrical

insulation.
Compliance is checked by the following test.

The outlet of the appliance is blocked and the sink filled with water to a depth of 200 mm,
measured from the lowest point inside the sink. The appliance is supplied at rated voltage
and operated until a protective device operates or for 15 min, whichever is shorter. The
appliance is operated again after a rest period of 15 min.
The appliance shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3 and inspection shall show
that there is no trace of water on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances and
creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
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.
19.7 Modification:
Appliances are operated without water for
– 30 s, for continuous-feed types;
– 5 min, for batch-feed types.
19.9 Not applicable.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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20.2 Addition:
The test probe is not applied to the inlet of the appliance.

20.101 Access to moving parts through the inlet opening shall be prevented unless the

motor is automatically switched off when a cover is removed.

Compliance is checked by inspection and by means of test probe 31 of IEC 61032 applied

with a force of 50 N to the inlet opening. It shall not be possible to touch moving parts with the

probe and they shall be located at least 100 mm from the top of the inlet.

NOTE 1 The appliance is adjusted for the thinnest sink bottom.
NOTE 2 Detachable parts preventing food waste from being ejected or preventing utensils from falling into the
grinding chamber are removed.
20.102 Food waste shall not be ejected through the inlet opening.
Compliance is checked with the appliance supplied at rated voltage and operated under
normal operation. Pieces of the wooden cubes shall not be ejected into the sink.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.101 Appliances shall incorporate a protective device.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.102 The reset button of a protective device shall be recessed or otherwise guarded.
Compliance is checked by applying a rod in any direction when the contacts of the protective
device are in the closed position. The rod has a diameter of 76 mm ± 0,1 mm and a flat end.
There shall be a distance of at least 1,5 mm between the rod and the button.
The protective device shall not be prevented from operating with the rod applied and shall

not automatically reset.
22.103 Appliances shall be so constructed that the feed chamber and guards can be
cleaned.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

60335-2-16 © IEC:2002+A1:2008 – 11 –

22.104 The surface material of the grinding chamber shall be resistant to mechanical
damage and attack by food waste.

Compliance is checked by the following test.

A mild steel bar, having dimensions approximately 100 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm, is inserted into

the grinding chamber and positioned to reduce the likelihood of the motor stalling.

The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated for 15 s unless the motor stalls first.

After the test, the appliance shall comply with 8.1, 15.2 and Clause 29.

NOTE 1 A test may be necessary to verify the resistance to attack by food waste.
NOTE 2 Natural rubber is considered liable to be attacked by food waste.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.101 Thermal cut-outs and protective devices incorporated in appliances of the
continuous-feed type for compliance with Clause 19 shall not be self-resetting.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
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 ap
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

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IEC 60335-2-16 ®
Edition 5.2 2012-01
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-16: Règles particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50 ISBN 978-2-8891-2874-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 6

1 Scope . 7

2 Normative references . 7

3 Definitions . 7

4 General requirement . 8

5 General conditions for the tests . 8
6 Classification . 8
7 Marking and instructions . 8
8 Protection against access to live parts . 9
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 9
10 Power input and current . 9
11 Heating . 9
12 Void. 9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 9
14 Transient overvoltages . 9
15 Moisture resistance . 10
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 10
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 10
18 Endurance . 10
19 Abnormal operation . 10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 10
21 Mechanical strength . 11
22 Construction . 11
23 Internal wiring . 12
24 Components . 12
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 12
26 Terminals for external conductors . 12
27 Provision for earthing . 12
28 Screws and connections . 12

29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 13
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 13
31 Resistance to rusting . 13
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 13

Annexes . 14
Annex C (normative) Aging test on motors . 14
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 14

Bibliography . 14

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been
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IEC 60335-2-16 edition 5.2 contains the fifth edition (2002) [documents 61/2278/FDIS
and 61/2332/RVD], its amendment 1 (2008) [documents 61/3542/FDIS and 61/3596/RVD]
and its amendment 2 (2011) [documents 61/4105/CDV and 61/4202/RVC].
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendments 1 and 2.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

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+A2:2011
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.

This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its

amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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: Safety requirements for electric food waste disposers.

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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: The installation of food waste disposers is not allowed (Austria, Germany and Netherlands).
– Clause 1: Permission to install food waste disposers depends upon the local authority responsible for the
sewage system (Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland and
Turkey).
– Clause 1: Permission to install food waste disposers depends upon the national authority (China).
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is different (USA).
– 6.1: Class 0I appliances are allowed (Japan).
– 11.7: The operating cycles are different (USA).
– 15.2: The test methods are different (USA).
– 19.7: The test methods are different (USA).
– 19.9: A running overload test is carried out (USA).
– 20.101: The test is different (USA).

– 22.104: The test is not carried out (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
60335-2-16  IEC:2002+A1:2008 – 5 –

+A2:2011
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 the amendment 1 be adopted for implementation

nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of the amendment 2 be adopted for implementation

nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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+A2:2011
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.

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 and generic standards 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. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 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.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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.
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.
NOTE 101 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;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities, and similar
authorities;
– the installation of food waste disposers may be restricted or not allowed.
NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to
– portable food waste disposers;
– food waste disposers of the incinerator type;
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial 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).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions

The hopper is filled with 30 cubes of soft pinewood, the side of each cube having a length of

12 mm ± 2 mm. The appliance is operated with water having a temperature between 10 °C

and 24 °C flowing through the appliance at a rate of 8 l/min. If the hopper cannot contain all

the cubes at the same time, they are added as quickly as possible during the operation of the

appliance.
3.101
food waste disposer
appliance installed in the outlet of a sink and used for reducing food waste to small particles
that are discharged with water into the drainage system
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.101 Except for Clause 10 and 20.102, the conditions of normal operation may be
simulated by loading the appliance by means of a dynamometer or by blocking the outlet and
maintaining the head of water at a constant level.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Appliances shall be class I, class II or class III.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
– do not use this appliance to dispose of hard materials such as glass and metal;
– switch off or unplug the appliance before attempting to free a jammed rotor with an
implement.
If a minimum water flow rate is necessary for the operation of the appliance, this information
shall be stated.
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7.12.1 Addition:
The instructions shall state that the appliance must be installed so that reset buttons and
reversing switches are readily accessible.

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 except as follows.
10.1 Addition:
The representative period is between the fifth second and the fifteenth second of operation.
10.2 Addition:
The representative period is between the fifth second and the fifteenth second of operation.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances of the continuous-feed type are operated for 4 min.
Appliances of the batch-feed type are operated for two periods of 2 min with a rest period of
30 s during which they are switched off.

12 Void
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.

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15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

15.2 Replacement:
Appliances shall be constructed so that obstruction of the outlet does not affect their electrical

insulation.
Compliance is checked by the following test.

The outlet of the appliance is blocked and the sink filled with water to a depth of 200 mm,
measured from the lowest point inside the sink. The appliance is supplied at rated voltage
and operated until a protective device operates or for 15 min, whichever is shorter. The
appliance is operated again after a rest period of 15 min.
The appliance shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3 and inspection shall show
that there is no trace of water on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances and
creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
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.
19.7 Modification:
Appliances are operated without water for
– 30 s, for continuous-feed types;
– 5 min, for batch-feed types.
19.9 Not applicable.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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20.2 Addition:
The test probe is not applied to the inlet of the appliance.

20.101 Unless access to moving parts through the inlet opening is otherwise prevented, any

cover over the inlet opening shall be interlocked so that the appliance can only be operated
when the cover is in the closed position.

Compliance is checked by inspection and by means of test probe 31 of IEC 61032 applied
with a force of 50 N to the inlet opening with any cover in the open position, the appliance
being supplied at rated voltage with detachable parts preventing food waste from being

ejected or preventing utensils from falling into the grinding chamber removed. It shall not be
possible to touch moving parts with the probe and they shall be located at least 100 mm from
the top of the inlet.
If compliance utilizes an interlocked cover that relies on an electronic circuit, the appliance
is further tested as follows.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. The tests
of 19.11.4.1 to 19.11.4.7 are then applied. It shall not be possible to open the cover during
and after the tests with a force of 50 N applied to the cover.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. The fault
conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 are then considered and, if necessary, applied one at a time
to the electronic circuit. It shall not be possible to open the cover during and after the tests
with a force of 50 N applied to the cover.
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 Annex R.
20.102 Food waste shall not be ejected through the inlet opening.
Compliance is checked with the appliance supplied at rated voltage and operated under
normal operation. Pieces of the wooden cubes shall not be ejected into the sink.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.101 Appliances shall incorporate a protective device.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.102 The reset button of a protective device shall be recessed or otherwise guarded.
Compliance is checked by applying a rod in any direction when the contacts of the protective
device are in the closed position. The rod has a diameter of 76 mm ± 0,1 mm and a flat end.
There shall be a distance of at least 1,5 mm between the rod and the button.

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The protective device shall not be prevented from operating with the rod applied and shall

not automatically reset.
22.103 Appliances shall be so constructed that the feed chamber and guards can be

cleaned.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

22.104 The surface material of the grinding chamber shall be resistant to mechanical

damage and attack by food waste.

Compliance is checked by the following test.
A mild steel bar, having dimensions approximately 100 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm, is inserted into
the grinding chamber and positioned to reduce the likelihood of the motor stalling.
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated for 15 s unless the motor stalls first.
After the test, the appliance shall comply with 8.1, 15.2 and Clause 29.
NOTE 1 A test may be necessary to verify the resistance to attack by food waste.
NOTE 2 Natural rubber is considered liable to be attacked by food waste.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.101 Thermal cut-outs and protective devices incorporated in appliances of the
continuous-feed type for compliance with Clause 19 shall not be self-resetting.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
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.

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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.

30.2.3 Not applicable
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of P
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