SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 is the Slovenian adoption of the European amendment EN 60335-2-48/A11:2012, published by SIST. It sets safety requirements for commercial electric grillers and toasters, including radiant-heat appliances such as rotisseries and salamanders, for use in places like restaurants, canteens, hospitals, bakeries and butcheries.

The document tells manufacturers, designers, testers and buyers what electrical safety, marking, instruction and additional machine-safety checks apply to these appliances. It also links the product safety requirements to EU directive coverage for appliances with power driven moving parts.

What does SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 specify?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 specifies safety requirements for electrically operated commercial grillers and toasters that are not intended for household use. It also covers the electrical part of appliances that use other forms of energy.

The scope includes rotary or continuous grillers and similar radiant-heat appliances. The amendment also adds extra requirements for appliances with power driven moving parts in Annex ZE.

Typical use is in commercial kitchens and food businesses, so the standard focuses on the risks that matter there - electrical safety, guarding, instructions, hygiene and operator information.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 adds practical test and instruction rules that affect how the appliance is designed, marked and used. The main points are about test conditions, safe operation, user information and commercial-machine features.

Test conditions and operating state

Clause 5 requires appliances to be tested with no load, with user-operated controls at maximum, and with timers made inoperative. If doors, lids, reflectors or drip trays are provided, they are set as instructed by the manufacturer, or in the most severe practical positions if no instructions are given.

In practice, this means the appliance is checked in a condition that represents demanding use, so weak points are more likely to show up during safety testing.

Marking and instructions

Clause 7 adds a front-cover warning telling the user to read the instructions before use, with symbols permitted instead of the wording. The instructions must also explain any symbols used on the product or in the instructions, and state the maximum weight of the empty appliance.

For permanently connected appliances where leakage current may be high, the instructions must recommend suitable additional protective devices, such as residual-current devices (RCDs). That matters for installation and for deciding what electrical protection to provide at the site.

Annex ZE for commercial use and moving parts

Annex ZE applies to appliances and machines with power driven moving parts intended for commercial use. It addresses use by experts or trained users, and also products declared for commercial use by lay persons.

The annex requires instructions on intended use, maintenance, safe adjustment, stability during use and dismantling, actions after an accident or breakdown, personal protection equipment for spreading hot food, and warnings about slippery floors. It also requires a warning that appliances must be disconnected from the power supply during cleaning, maintenance and part replacement.

Construction, controls and hygiene

Annex ZE requires controls to be clearly visible, easy to reach and protected against accidental actuation where that could create a hazard. It also requires compliance with hygiene requirements and ergonomic principles.

For a buyer or engineer, this means the appliance is not judged only on heating performance. The layout of controls, cleaning conditions and operator handling are part of the safety assessment.

Guarding and durability

The annex also tightens the test for an interlocked guard by requiring repeated opening and closing under cycling conditions. This checks whether the guarding and interlock remain effective under repeated use, which is important for commercial equipment.

What terms does SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 define?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 gives a specific definition for installation wall - a fixed construction that contains supply facilities for wall-mounted appliances on one or both sides.

The annexes also use these terms in a practical safety context:

• Expert or trained users - people expected to operate the appliance with instruction and competence in a commercial setting.
• Lay persons - users who are not specialists, but may still be allowed to use equipment declared for commercial use.
• Power driven moving parts - moving parts driven by the appliance’s own power, which bring extra guarding and instruction needs.
• Hygiene requirements - design conditions that help the appliance be suitable for food-related use and cleaning.
• Ergonomic principles - design principles that help controls and tasks fit normal human use and reduce strain or misuse.
• Residual-current device (RCD) - an additional protective device mentioned for installations where leakage current can be a concern.

Who uses SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 is used by appliance manufacturers, electrical safety engineers, conformity assessors and procurement teams for commercial kitchen equipment. It is relevant where products are installed in restaurants, canteens, hospitals, bakeries, butcheries and similar businesses.

It is also useful for installers and maintenance teams because it states what the instructions must cover, including cleaning, maintenance, operator training and additional electrical protection.

What changed in SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 from the previous edition?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 is an amendment to EN 60335-2-48:2003 and supplements EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-48:2003 and EN 60335-2-48:2003/A1:2008. It adds Annex ZE for appliances and machines with power driven moving parts and updates scope, definitions, test conditions and marking instructions.

It also adds instruction content for safe use, maintenance, misuse warnings, hygiene and ergonomic expectations, and installation guidance where leakage current may be significant.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012?

SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 is used together with EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-48:2003 and EN 60335-2-48:2003/A1:2008, which it modifies and supplements. Annex ZE adds EN ISO 14159:2008 for hygiene requirements.

The bibliography also points users to EN 614-1:2006 + A1:2009 and EN 614-2:2000 + A1:2008 for ergonomic design guidance.

What does the SIST EN 60335-2-48:2003/A11:2012 document contain?

The document contains amended scope text, one definition, revised test conditions, updated marking and instruction requirements, and a normative Annex ZE for commercial appliances with power driven moving parts. It also includes informative Annex ZZ linking the standard to EU Directive 2006/42/EC.

In practice, it provides the clauses and annex text needed to check whether a commercial griller or toaster is safe, how it should be tested, and what information must be given to the user and installer.