Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers

IEC 60335-2-85:2022 CMV contains both the official standard and its commented version. The commented version provides you with a quick and easy way to compare all the changes between IEC 60335-2-85:2022 edition 3.0 and the previous IEC 60335-2-85:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV edition 2.2. Futhermore, comments from IEC TC 61 experts are provided to explain the reasons of the most relevant changes.

IEC 60335-2-85:2022 deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless possibly pose a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, laundries and dry cleaners, 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