T/CAB 0313-2023 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Method for flame-retardant testing of complete units of refrigerating appliances, ice cream makers, and ice makers

Scope

Scope: This document specifies the test methods for overheating caused by poor contact of current-carrying connectors in refrigeration appliances, ice cream machines, and ice makers for household and similar use, which may lead to the whole product burning. This document applies to single-phase appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V, and other appliances not exceeding 480 V, with a direct current voltage not exceeding 24 V powered by batteries, direct current power supplies, or adapters, including: - Refrigeration appliances for household and similar use; - Ice makers with an electric motor-compressor and those intended for installation in freezer compartments; - Refrigeration and ice-making appliances used in camping, motorhomes, and leisure boats; - Ice cream machines intended for household use; - Appliances not intended for general household use but that may still pose a risk to the public, such as those used by non-professionals in stores, light industry, and farms, also fall within the scope of this document. Other similar products may refer to this document for implementation. This document applies to appliances that can be used or accessed by children aged 36 months to 14 years, teenagers aged 14 to 18, and adults. Main technical content: The main technical content of this document includes general requirements for the flame retardancy test methods of the whole machine materials of refrigeration appliances, ice cream machines, and ice makers for household and similar use, as well as the test methods.

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