AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2004 PDF Download

A specific focus of the standard AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2004 is the safety standards for electric kitchen appliances used in homes and other similar settings. The standard is applicable to appliances used in kitchens with a maximum rated voltage of 250 volts.

A wide variety of kitchen appliances are covered by the standard, including bean slicers, berry juice extractors, blenders, can openers, citrus and fruit squeezers, coffee mills, cream whippers, food mixers, food processors, graters, ice cream machines, knife sharpeners, mincers, noodle makers, potato peelers, shredders, sieving machines, and slicing machines.

The guideline also covers appliances that aren't made for regular household use but could nevertheless endanger the public. These include equipment used in stores, small businesses, and farms.

The guideline, however, does not account for youngsters playing with or using equipment while unattended young children or elderly people do.

The specification also notes that appliances used in cars, ships, or aircraft may need to meet additional standards. It also mentions the possibility of extra regulations set forth by national health authorities and labor protection authorities in other nations.

It's important to note that some appliances are not included in the standard, including food waste disposers, ice cream makers with built-in motor compressors, kitchen appliances for commercial or industrial use, and appliances used in environments with unique conditions like corrosive or explosive atmospheres.