IEC 60335-2-118:2020 PDF

Overview

IEC 60335-2-118:2020 is an international safety standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifically addresses the safety requirements for professional ice-cream makers. This standard forms part 2-118 within the IEC 60335 series, which deals broadly with the safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

Targeting commercial and professional appliances, IEC 60335-2-118 covers ice cream and artisan gelato makers that use refrigeration systems with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. The standard ensures safe operation where devices may be used by non-experts such as artisans, store employees, or on farms, and it encompasses appliances with built-in or remote refrigerant condensing units.

This standard supplements IEC 60335-1, the general safety standard for household appliances, by providing specific safety requirements and test methods appropriate to professional ice-cream making machines. It does not cover household-use machines (covered by IEC 60335-2-24), appliances operating with flammable refrigerants, or industrial machines intended exclusively for industrial environments.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: The standard applies to electrical appliances used commercially or professionally for making ice cream, artisan gelato, or similar frozen products. It also covers appliances that combine heating processes with freezing, and cream whipping/storage devices.

• Safety Requirements: These address hazards such as electric shock, mechanical injury, thermal burns, fire, radiation, and toxic exposure related to refrigerants and electrical components.

• Testing and Classification: It details methods for endurance, abnormal operation, leakage current tests, insulation, transient overvoltages, humidity resistance, and mechanical strength tests relevant to professional ice-cream makers.

• Marking and Instructions: Requirements ensure that appliances carry clear labels, warnings, and operating instructions to protect users, including those who may not be specialized technicians.

• Electrical Parameters: Standards for power input, current limits, motor starting behavior, and overload protection ensure that appliances perform safely and reliably under normal and abnormal conditions.

• Construction and Components: Rules for internal wiring, grounding, connections, insulation, and other critical components ensure long-term equipment safety.

• Additional Considerations: The standard highlights geographical and usage-specific considerations such as additional regulations for appliances used in vehicles, ships, or tropical climates.

Applications

The IEC 60335-2-118:2020 standard is critical for manufacturers, designers, and safety officers involved with the production and certification of professional ice-cream makers used in:

• Ice cream parlors and gelato shops
• Commercial kitchens and food service outlets
• Artisan food producers employing refrigerated mixing and freezing
• Farms and rural stores offering fresh ice cream and whipped cream products
• Retail environments where non-specialist operators use professional ice-cream equipment

By adhering to this standard, companies ensure product safety compliance, reduce risk of accidents related to electrical and mechanical hazards, and meet regulatory requirements for electrical appliances in commercial environments. This also facilitates smoother market access internationally by meeting IEC harmonized safety criteria.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1: General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances; forms the core framework for this standard’s application.

• IEC 60335-2-24: Covers safety requirements for household ice cream makers (non-professional appliances).

• IEC 60364: Pertains to electrical installations for buildings and wiring rules compatible with appliance connection.

• ISO 13732-1: Addresses hot surface temperature limits but is generally superseded by IEC 60335-2-118 for professional ice-cream machines.

• National and regional safety and health regulations concerning electrical appliances, refrigeration safety, and food hygiene that complement and may augment IEC 60335-2-118 requirements.

Adoption of IEC 60335-2-118 ensures comprehensive electrical safety for professional ice-cream makers, underpinning reliable operation and user protection while enabling manufacturers to navigate the global market with confidence in compliance with international best practices.