SIST EN 60335-2-64:2000

Overview - EN 60335-2-64:2000 (commercial electric kitchen machines)

EN 60335-2-64:2000 is the European standard that sets out particular safety requirements for electrically operated commercial kitchen machines not intended for household use. It is part of the EN/IEC 60335 family dealing with the safety of household and similar electrical appliances. The scope explicitly covers commercial mixers, blenders, kneaders, beaters, shredders, graters, mincers, slicers, peelers, tin openers, coffee grinders, portioning machines and similar equipment used in professional kitchens.

Key topics and technical requirements

This part of the 60335 series focuses on hazards and design features specific to commercial kitchen machines. While specific clause text is in the normative document, the standard typically addresses:

• Electrical safety: protection against electric shock, insulation, earthing/grounding and wiring suited to commercial use.
• Mechanical safety: guarding of moving parts (blades, shafts), safe access to hazardous areas, stability and secure attachment.
• Thermal and fire hazards: overheating protection for motors and components, safe materials and surface temperatures.
• Protection from foreign objects and liquids: ingress protection, drainage, cleaning accessibility and prevention of contamination.
• Controls and interlocks: emergency stop(s), start/stop controls, safety interlocks for lids and guards.
• Marking and instructions: durable product labels, rated use (commercial only), warnings, installation and maintenance instructions aimed at professional users.
• Durability and testing: mechanical and electrical endurance relevant to continuous or heavy-duty commercial operation.

Applications - who uses EN 60335-2-64

• Manufacturers and product designers: to design commercial kitchen machines that meet accepted safety expectations for professional use.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies: to evaluate conformity and issue safety certificates.
• Procurement and foodservice operators: to specify safe, compliant equipment for commercial kitchens, restaurants, catering and institutional facilities.
• Safety engineers and compliance teams: to prepare technical documentation, risk assessments and user instructions.

Related standards and context

• EN 60335 series (general safety requirements for electrical appliances) - this part is used together with the general EN 60335-1 requirements.
• National and regional electrical safety regulations may reference EN standards for market access and conformity assessment.

Using EN 60335-2-64 in specification, design and testing workflows helps ensure commercial kitchen machines meet established safety norms for professional environments - important for durability, user safety and regulatory compliance.