Consumer Voice

FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SAFETY

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Protection against electric shock | Electric insulation and leakage current at operating temperatur­e | Moisture resistance | Insulation resistance and electric strength | Stability and mechanical hazards | Mechanical strength | Temperatur­e withstand test for bowl | Strength of assembly Protection against electric shock Appliances shall be so constructe­d and enclosed that there is adequate protection against accidental contact with live parts.

Input Power

The appliance shall not deviate from the rated power input by +15 per cent or 60 W, whichever is greater. In our tests, the declared wattage in some brands was deviating from the measured value. However, all were within the requiremen­t of the standard.

Moisture resistance

The enclosure of appliance shall provide the necessary degree of protection against moisture. The

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