EN 153:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and symbols
5 Design
6 Storage temperatures
7 Determination of linear dimensions, volumes and areas
8 General test conditions
9 Testing the air-tightness of door, lid or drawer seal(s)
10 Testing the opening force of doors or lids
11 Testing the durability of doors, lids and drawers
12 Testing the mechanical strength of shelves and similar
   components
13 Testing the storage temperatures
14 Water vapour condensation test
15 Energy consumption test
16 Temperature rise test
17 Freezing test
18 Ice-making test
19 Final test report
20 Designation
21 Marking
22 Technical and commercial product information
23 Instructions for users
Annex A (informative) Particular conditions for various countries
Annex B (informative) Percentage running time
Annex C (informative) Test for absence of odour and taste
Annex D (normative) Built-in refrigerating appliances
Annex E (normative) Rated characteristics and control procedure
   E.1 Volumes and areas
       E.1.1 Rated gross volume
       E.1.2 Rated storage volume
       E.1.3 Rated storage shelf area
       E.1.4 Control procedure
   E.2 Performance characteristics
       E.2.1 Storage temperatures
       E.2.2 Freezing capacity
       E.2.3 Energy consumption
       E.2.4 Ice making
       E.2.5 Temperature rise time
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This European Standard specifies the methods for measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerating appliances, together with associated characteristics.This European Standard is not concerned with safety.