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Abstract

1.1   This European Standard applies to multizones dishwashing-machines with passing through motorized belt (flight type) or rack conveyor. In case of flight type, the loading and unloading areas are part of the machine.
The machines covered by this European Standard are intended for washing, rinsing and optionally drying the dishes and the kitchen utensils, used in food and catering premises such as restaurants, hotels etc.
This European Standard applies to dishwashing machines with conveyor with a linear speed less than or equal to 5 m/min for the dishes and kitchen utensils.
NOTE   Normally the total power of these machines is less than 200 kW.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to dishwashing machines with conveyor, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).
This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine.
When drawing up this European Standard the following assumptions were made:
-   only trained adult persons operate the machines;
-   the machines are used in adequately illuminated areas.
This European Standard, referring for electrical safety to EN 60204-1 with criteria that can be applied to different designs and variants, is mainly intended for machines manufactured in small series.
1.2   This European Standard does not apply to:
-   separate mechanical loading and unloading conveyors;
-   chemical dosing devices which are not incorporated into the machine;
-   steam generators;
-   gas heating equipment.
1.3   Noise is not considered to be a significant hazard for these machines. This does not mean that the manufacturer of these machines is absolved from reducing noise and making a noise declaration. Therefore a noise test code is included in Annex A.
1.4   This European Standard is not applicable to dishwashing-machines with conveyor which are manu

Status
Published
Publication Date
16-May-2010
Technical Committee
VSN - Safety of machinery
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
07-Apr-2010
Due Date
12-Jun-2010
Completion Date
17-May-2010
Directive
2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
OJ Ref: C 136,TIP C,7.9.2026 UMIK 20.1.2027 OJ Date: 26-May-2010 Conflicting Date: 20-Jan-2027

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Overview - EN 14957:2006+A1:2010 (Dishwashing machines with conveyor)

EN 14957:2006+A1:2010 is the CEN European standard for food processing machinery - dishwashing machines with conveyor, defining safety and hygiene requirements for multizone conveyor commercial dishwashers. It covers machines with either flight (endless peg) conveyors or rack conveyors intended for washing, rinsing and optionally drying dishes and kitchen utensils used in restaurants, hotels and other catering premises. The standard applies to conveyor speeds up to 5 m/min and typically to machines with total power normally below 200 kW. It addresses hazards during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning when machines are used as intended.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope limits and machine types: multizone machines with motorised belt (flight type) or rack conveyors; loading/unloading areas form part of flight-type machines. Not applicable to separate loading/unloading conveyors, non‑incorporated chemical dosing units, steam generators or gas heating equipment.
  • Hazard coverage: identification and reduction of significant hazards - mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, hygiene-related, ergonomic issues and loss of stability.
  • Operational lifecycle: safety measures for commissioning, normal operation, maintenance and decommissioning.
  • Design and verification: protective measures, guards, interlocks and verification methods; includes guidance on inspection doors, access panels and control compartments.
  • Assumptions for use: intended for operation by trained adults and in adequately illuminated areas; primarily aimed at small-series manufacturers.
  • Electrical safety reference: refers to EN 60204-1 for electrical equipment criteria applicable to these designs.
  • Noise: although noise is not treated as a primary hazard, a noise test code (Annex A, Grade 2) and declaration requirements are included.

Practical applications

  • Ensures safe, hygienic design of commercial conveyor dishwashers used in foodservice and catering.
  • Guides manufacturers in machine design, guarding, control system safety and hygiene-friendly construction.
  • Supports risk assessment and compliance documentation for product certification, CE marking and market access in Europe.
  • Assists test laboratories and conformity assessors performing safety, hygiene and noise verifications.
  • Informs maintenance teams and operators about hazards and safe procedures.

Who uses EN 14957

  • Manufacturers and product designers of conveyor dishwashing machines
  • Compliance engineers, safety managers and certification bodies
  • Test laboratories and installers
  • Foodservice equipment suppliers and large-scale catering operators
  • Maintenance personnel and technical trainers

Related standards

Relevant normative references and complementary standards include:

  • EN 60204-1 (Electrical equipment of machines)
  • EN ISO 12100 (Machine safety - basic concepts)
  • EN 1672-2 (Food processing machinery - Hygiene)
  • EN ISO 13849 / EN 954 (Safety-related control systems)
  • Acoustics standards (EN ISO 3744, EN ISO 11201, EN ISO 4871)

EN 14957 provides the specific, application‑focused requirements needed to design, assess and operate safe, hygienic conveyor dishwashing machines in professional food environments.

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SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Food processing machinery - Dishwashing machines with conveyor - Safety and hygiene requirements". This standard covers: 1.1 This European Standard applies to multizones dishwashing-machines with passing through motorized belt (flight type) or rack conveyor. In case of flight type, the loading and unloading areas are part of the machine. The machines covered by this European Standard are intended for washing, rinsing and optionally drying the dishes and the kitchen utensils, used in food and catering premises such as restaurants, hotels etc. This European Standard applies to dishwashing machines with conveyor with a linear speed less than or equal to 5 m/min for the dishes and kitchen utensils. NOTE Normally the total power of these machines is less than 200 kW. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to dishwashing machines with conveyor, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine. When drawing up this European Standard the following assumptions were made: - only trained adult persons operate the machines; - the machines are used in adequately illuminated areas. This European Standard, referring for electrical safety to EN 60204-1 with criteria that can be applied to different designs and variants, is mainly intended for machines manufactured in small series. 1.2 This European Standard does not apply to: - separate mechanical loading and unloading conveyors; - chemical dosing devices which are not incorporated into the machine; - steam generators; - gas heating equipment. 1.3 Noise is not considered to be a significant hazard for these machines. This does not mean that the manufacturer of these machines is absolved from reducing noise and making a noise declaration. Therefore a noise test code is included in Annex A. 1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to dishwashing-machines with conveyor which are manu

1.1 This European Standard applies to multizones dishwashing-machines with passing through motorized belt (flight type) or rack conveyor. In case of flight type, the loading and unloading areas are part of the machine. The machines covered by this European Standard are intended for washing, rinsing and optionally drying the dishes and the kitchen utensils, used in food and catering premises such as restaurants, hotels etc. This European Standard applies to dishwashing machines with conveyor with a linear speed less than or equal to 5 m/min for the dishes and kitchen utensils. NOTE Normally the total power of these machines is less than 200 kW. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to dishwashing machines with conveyor, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine. When drawing up this European Standard the following assumptions were made: - only trained adult persons operate the machines; - the machines are used in adequately illuminated areas. This European Standard, referring for electrical safety to EN 60204-1 with criteria that can be applied to different designs and variants, is mainly intended for machines manufactured in small series. 1.2 This European Standard does not apply to: - separate mechanical loading and unloading conveyors; - chemical dosing devices which are not incorporated into the machine; - steam generators; - gas heating equipment. 1.3 Noise is not considered to be a significant hazard for these machines. This does not mean that the manufacturer of these machines is absolved from reducing noise and making a noise declaration. Therefore a noise test code is included in Annex A. 1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to dishwashing-machines with conveyor which are manu

SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.040.40 - Dishwashers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 14957:2007, SIST EN IEC 61496-2:2020, SIST EN 60529:1997, SIST EN ISO 11201:1997, SIST EN ISO 12100-1:2004, SIST EN ISO 13732-1:2008, SIST EN ISO 4871:2009, SIST EN 1672-2:2021, SIST EN 1088:2000, SIST EN 2286:2001, SIST EN ISO 3744:1997, SIST EN ISO 13854:2020, SIST EN ISO 14120:2016, SIST EN ISO 12100-2:2004, SIST EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC, EUR-PUB; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - Gewerbliche Geschirrspülmaschinen mit Transporteinrichtung - Sicherheits- und HygieneanforderungenMachines pour les produits alimentaires - Lave-vaisselle à convoyeur - Prescriptions relatives à la sécurité et à l'hygièneFood processing machinery - Dishwashing machines with conveyor - Safety and hygiene requirements97.040.40Pomivalni strojiDishwashersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14957:2006+A1:2010SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010en,fr01-junij-2010SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14957:2006+A1
January 2010 ICS 97.040.40 Supersedes EN 14957:2006English Version
Food processing machinery - Dishwashing machines with conveyor - Safety and hygiene requirements
Machines pour les produits alimentaires - Lave-vaisselle à convoyeur - Prescriptions relatives à la sécurité et à l'hygiène
Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - Geschirrspülmaschinen mit Transporteinrichtung - Sicherheits- und Hygieneanforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 September 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 29 November 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Noise test code for dishwashing machines with conveyor (Grade 2). 21A.1Emission sound pressure level determination . 21A.2Installation and mounting conditions . 21A.3Operating conditions . 21A.4Measurement . 22A.5Measurement uncertainties . 22A.6Information to be recorded . 22A.7Information to be reported . 22A.8Declaration and verification of noise emission values . 22Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC . 24Annex ZB (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC" . 25Bibliography . 26 SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010

Tables Table 1 — Methods of verifications . 17
1 Scope 1.1 This European Standard applies to multizones dishwashing-machines with passing through motorized belt (flight type) or rack conveyor. In case of flight type, the loading and unloading areas are part of the machine. The machines covered by this European Standard are intended for washing, rinsing and optionally drying the dishes and the kitchen utensils, used in food and catering premises such as restaurants, hotels etc. This European Standard applies to dishwashing machines with conveyor with a linear speed less than or equal to 5 m/min for the dishes and kitchen utensils. NOTE Normally the total power of these machines is less than 200 kW. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to dishwashing machines with conveyor, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine. When drawing up this European Standard the following assumptions were made:  only trained adult persons operate the machines;  the machines are used in adequately illuminated areas. This European Standard, referring for electrical safety to EN 60204-1 with criteria that can be applied to different designs and variants, is mainly intended for machines manufactured in small series. 1.2 This European Standard does not apply to:  separate mechanical loading and unloading conveyors;  chemical dosing devices which are not incorporated into the machine;  steam generators;  gas heating equipment. 1.3 Noise is not considered to be a significant hazard for these machines. This does not mean that the manufacturer of these machines is absolved from reducing noise and making a noise declaration. Therefore a noise test code is included in Annex A. 1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to dishwashing-machines with conveyor which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. !EN 294:1992, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper limbs SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010

3.1.2.1 type 1 flight type endless peg conveyor where the dishes are loaded directly to the pegs (see Figure 1b) 3.1.2.2 type 2 conveyor for racks that can be made of one or two endless chains or reciprocating mechanism (see
Figures 1a and 1c) 3.1.3 dishes pans, containers, plates, cups etc., used in the professional catering and restaurants 3.1.4 inspection door door giving access to the processing zones for cleaning and maintenance 3.1.5 access for technical area door or panel giving access to technical areas for repair and/or maintenance 3.1.6 multizone machine machine where the different functions (e.g. washing, rinsing, drying) are located in different areas of the machine 3.2 Description A dishwashing machine with conveyor is generally composed of:  a frame;  doors giving access to the different zones;  a motorised belt or rack conveyor;  a water heating device;  a water circulation device. The main different zones can be:  a loading area;  a washing compartment;  a rinsing compartment;  a drying compartment;  a vapour exhaust device;  one or several electrical and/or electronic compartments;  a control panel;  dosing device, if any; SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010

Figure 1c — Reciprocating rack conveyor type device Figure 1 — Types of dishwashing machines 4 List of significant hazards 4.1 General This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for dishwashing machines with conveyor, and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk. 4.2 Mechanical hazards The significant mechanical hazards are:  crushing hazard;  shearing hazard; SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010

Key
1 zone 1 2 zone 2 3 zone 3 4 zone 4 5 zone 5 A unloading area B drying area C processing area D washing area E loading area Figure 2 — Hazards zones 4.3 Electrical hazards Hazard of electrical shock from direct or indirect contact with live components. SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010

EN ISO 13732-1, EN 614-1, EN 953, EN 954-1, EN 1088, EN 1760-2, EN 60204-1, EN 60529, CLC/TS 61496-2, EN ISO 3744, EN ISO 4871 and EN ISO 11201, the manufacturer shall carry out a risk assessment to establish the requirements of the type B-standard. This specific risk assessment shall be part of the general risk assessment of the machine. !When interlocking devices are referred to in Clause 5, they should preferably be position detectors with positive opening contact complying with the recommendations of standard EN 1088:1995, 4.2.1 (interlocking without guard locking) and Clauses 5 and 6. However, due to practical reasons (e.g. cleaning), magnetic switches (reed switches) in accordance with EN 1088:1995 are allowed. The parts of the control system related to the interlocking shall meet at least category 1 of 6.2.2 of EN 954-1:1996 or present at least a performance level c defined in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1. Fixed and movable guards shall comply with EN 953." Except where otherwise provided, interlocking shall be control interlocking as defined in EN 1088:1995, 4.1.1. Manually operated control devices of the dishwashing machines shall be located out of the hazardous zones. SIST EN 14957:2007+A1:2010
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