AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2002

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.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.This international standard deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.This international standard also deals with combination microwave ovens, for which Annex AA is applicable.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– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;– playing with the appliance by young children.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 and similar authorities.NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to– commercial microwave ovens (IEC 60335-2-90)– industrial microwave heating equipment (IEC 60519-6)– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601)– 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).

First published in Australia as AS 3301-1978.
Second edition 1980.
Third edition 1988.
First published in New Zealand as NZS 6325:1992.
Fourth Australian edition AS 3301-1992.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 3350.2.25:1997.
Second edition 2001.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2002.