IEC 60350-2:2017

IEC 60350-2:2017 defines methods for measuring the performance of electric hobs for household use.<br /> Appliances covered by this document can be built-in or designed to be placed on a work surface. The hob can also be a part of a cooking range.<br /> This document does not apply to portable appliances for cooking, grilling and similar functions (see IEC 61817).<br /> This document defines the main performance characteristics of hobs which are of interest to the user and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics.<br /> This document does not specify a classification or ranking for performance.<br /> This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:<br /> a) terms and definitions revised and new definitions added (see 3);<br /> b) following the new market trend, requirements related to so-called flexible and free induction zones - in this document named as cooking areas - are added;<br /> c) specification for standardized and alternative cookware is introduced (see 5.6);<br /> d) measurement procedure reflecting a household-like cooking process for measuring the energy consumption is introduced (see Clause 7 and Annex A);<br /> e) revision of measurement procedure for determining the accuracy of control (see Clause 8);<br /> f) new reproducible measurement procedure for assessing the heat distribution (see Clause 9);<br /> g) additional requirements (according to IEC 62301:2011) on how to measure low-power modes.