Electric irons

1.1
This Standard applies to cord-connected household and commercial irons of the steam or dry type, with or without automatic temperature control, for voltages of 250 V and less, designed to be used in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2
This Standard applies to irons intended for general household and commercial clothes ironing use in nonhazardous locations.

1.3
This Standard does not apply to toy irons or to steam-producing equipment which is not an integral part of the iron.

1.4
In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

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