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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ISO

5155:1996
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Household
refrigerating
appliances —
Frozen food storage
cabinets and food
freezers —
Characteristics and test
methods

The European Standard EN ISO 5155:1995 has the status of a


British Standard

ICS 97.040.30

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Committees responsible for this


British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical


Committee RHE/5, Household refrigerators and food freezers, upon which the
following bodies were represented:

Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances


Chilled Food Association
Consumer Policy Committee of BSI
Consumers’ Association
Department of the Environment (Energy Efficiency Office)
Electricity Association
Ice Cream Federation Ltd.
Institute of Refrigeration

This British Standard, having


been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes Amendments issued since publication
into effect on
15 April 1996 Amd. No. Date Comments
© BSI 08-1999 9242 December Indicated by a sideline in the margin
1996
The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference RHE/5
Draft for comment 93/702834 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword iii
Foreword 2
1 Scope 3
2 Normative references 3
3 Definitions 3
4 Classification 7
5 Materials, design and manufacture 7
6 Required characteristics 8
7 Determination of linear dimensions, volumes and areas 9
8 General test conditions 11
9 Testing the airtightness of door or lid seal(s) 14
10 Testing the opening force of door(s) or lid(s) 14
11 Testing the durability of hinges and handles of door(s) and lid(s) 14
12 Testing the mechanical strength of shelves and baskets 15
13 Testing the storage temperatures 15
14 Water vapour condensation test 17
15 Energy-consumption test 18
16 Temperature rise test 18
17 Freezing test 19
18 Final test report 22
19 Designation 22
20 Marking 22
21 Technical and advertising literature 24

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22 Instructions for use and maintenance 24
Annex A (informative) Particular conditions for various countries 38
Annex B (informative) Bibliography 38
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
international publications with their relevant
European publications Inside back cover
Figure 1 — Overall space required in use (upright type) 4
Figure 2 — Partitions to restrict air circulation 12
Figure 3 — Example of opening and closing of external door(s) 15
Figure 4 — Test position for sliding components which
have no limiting stop 15
Figure 5 — Condensation code 18
Figure 6 — Example of the determination of energy consumption
by interpolation 19
Figure 7 — Identification symbol for freezers 23
Figure 8 — Identification symbols for “three star” cabinets and
“two star” sections 23
Figure 9 — Marking of load limit 24
Figure 10 — Examples of storage plan 26
Figure 11 — Examples of positioning of “M” packages 28
Figure 12 — Examples of determination of the dimensions
for calculating the area of a shelf 31
Figure 13 — Examples of determination of seen dimensions
for calculating the area of a basket 32

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee RHE/5 and is
the English language version of EN ISO 5155:1995 Household refrigerating
appliances — Frozen food storage cabinets and food freezers — Characteristics
and test methods, published by the European Committee for Standardization
(CEN).
EN ISO 5155 was produced as a result of international discussions in which the
United Kingdom took an active part.
Cross-references

Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard


ISO 534:1988 BS EN 20534:1993 Method for determination of thickness
and apparent bulk density or apparent sheet density of
paper and board
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
the EN ISO title page, pages 2 to 38, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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Figure 14 — Details of identification symbol for
freezer compartments 33
Figure 15 — Details of identification symbols for
“three star” compartments 33
Figure 16 — Example of the determination of gross volume 34
Figure 17 — Examples of the determination of storage volume 35
Figure 18 — Determinaton of volumes of shelves and partitions 37
Table 1 — Climate classes 7
Table 2 — Storage temperatures for all climate classes 8
Table 3 — Dimensions and mass of test packages 12
Table 4 — Mass of test packages 20

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 5155
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NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 1995
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 97.040.30

Descriptors: Household appliances, freezers, household frozen food cabinets, classification, specifications, characteristics,
manufacturing requirements, tests, type testing (tests), mechanical tests, performance tests, dimensional measurements,
designation, marking, technical data sheets, instructions for use.

English version

Household refrigerating appliances — Frozen food storage


cabinets and food freezers — Characteristics and test
methods
(ISO 5155:1995)

Appareils de réfrigération à usage ménager — Haushalts-Kükgeräte — Tiefkül und


Conservateurs de denrées congelées et Gefriergeräte — Eigenschaften und
congélateurs — Caractéristques et méthodes Prüfverfahren
d’essai (ISO 5155:1995)
(ISO 5155:1995)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1995-07-02. CEN members


are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

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Foreword
The text of the International Standard
ISO 5155:1995 has been prepared by Technical
Committee ISO/TC 86, Refrigeration, in
collaboration with the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 44, Household refrigerating appliances
and commercial refrigerated cabinets, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
May 1996, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by May 1996.
According to CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations,
the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this
European Standard; Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the
United Kingdom.
NOTE Normative references to international publications are
listed in Annex ZA (normative).

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1 Scope ISO 817:—, Refrigerants — Number designation1).


This International Standard specifies the essential ISO 5149:1993, Mechanical refrigerating systems
characteristics for household frozen food storage used for cooling and heating — Safety requirements.
cabinets and food freezers which are wholly factory IEC 335-2-24:1992, Safety of household and similar
assembled, and lays down the methods of test for the electrical appliances — Part 2: Particular
checking of these characteristics. requirements for refrigerators, food freezers and
It does not apply to low-temperature compartments ice-makers.
(“one-”, “two-” and “three-star” compartments)
which are covered in ISO 7371, or freezer 3 Definitions
compartments incorporated in refrigerators, which For the purposes of this International Standard, the
are covered in ISO 8187. following definitions apply.
It does not include refrigerating performance 3.1 Appliances
characteristics and tests, or particular definitions
NOTE 1 From the point of view of installation, there are
for appliances cooled by internal forced air various types of household refrigerator-freezers and their
circulation, which are the subject of ISO 8561. combinations: free-standing, built-in, etc.
NOTE 2 Definitions 3.1.1 and 3.2.2 are in line with those for a
The tests described in this International Standard “three star” compartment and food freezer compartment given
are type tests. When it is necessary to verify the in ISO 8187.
performance of a freezer of a given type in relation
3.1.1
to this International Standard, all the tests
household frozen food storage cabinet
described should in principle be applied to one and (hereinafter referred to as “three star” cabinet)
the same unit.
insulated cabinet of suitable volume and equipment
These tests can also be made individually for the
for household use, cooled by energy-consuming
study of a particular characteristic.
means and having one or more compartments. The
Where no test method is specified, the particular storage temperature of the compartments,
requirement concerned is to be considered as a measured as described in clause 13, is not warmer
recommendation. than – 18 °C
The electrical and mechanical safety requirements 3.1.2
applicable to household frozen food storage cabinets household food freezer (hereinafter referred to as
and food freezers are specified in IEC 335-2-24. freezer)
Additional safety requirements applicable to
insulated cabinet of suitable volume and equipment
mechanical refrigerating systems of household
for household use, cooled by energy-consuming
frozen food storage cabinets and food freezers are means and having one or more compartments for
given in ISO 5149. freezing fresh food. The freezer is suitable for
The safety requirements applicable to gaseous and freezing, from + 25 °C to – 18 °C for class SN, N
liquid fuel heating equipment of absorption-type and ST appliances, and from + 32 °C to – 18 °C for
household refrigerating systems will form the class T appliances (see clause 4), a quantity of at
subject of a future International Standard. least 4,5 kg of test packages per 100 l of its storage
volume in 24 h, and in no case less than 2 kg, under
2 Normative references the test conditions specified in clause 17, and is also
The following standards contain provisions which, suitable for the storage of frozen food under storage
through reference in this text, constitute provisions conditions (see 3.1.1)
of this International Standard. At the time of 3.2
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All “two star” section
standards are subject to revision, and parties to part of a freezer or of a cabinet which is not
agreements based on this International Standard
self-contained (i.e. which does not have its own
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
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individual access door or lid), in which the storage


applying the most recent editions of the standards
temperature (see 3.4.3), measured as described in
indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
clause 13, is not warmer than – 12 °C
registers of currently valid International Standards. (See also 7.2.4.)
ISO 534:1988, Paper and board — Determination of
thickness and apparent bulk density or apparent
sheet density.

1)
To be published. (Revision of ISO 817:1974)

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3.3 General definitions 3.3.5.2


3.3.1 rated gross volume
top-opening type gross volume stated by the manufacturer
a “three star” cabinet or freezer whose 3.3.5.3
compartment(s) is (are) accessible from the top total gross volume
3.3.2 sum of the gross volumes of “three star” cabinets
upright type and freezer compartments [including any “two star”
a “three star” cabinet or freezer whose section(s)], even if their doors or lids are
compartment(s) is (are) accessible from the front independent
3.3.3 3.3.5.4
overall dimensions (doors or lids closed) rated total gross volume
measurements of the rectangular parallelepiped, total gross volume stated by the manufacturer
whose base is horizontal, within which the “three 3.3.5.5
star” cabinet or freezer is inscribed to include the storage volume
complete appliance except for the handle, the that part of the gross volume of any compartment
protrusion of which, if any, is to be specified which remains after deduction of the volume of
separately components and spaces recognized as unusable for
3.3.4 the storage of food, determined by the method given
overall space required in use (doors or lids open) in 7.2, and also after deduction of the volume of any
overall dimensions including the handle, increased “two star” section
by the space necessary for free circulation of the 3.3.5.6
cooling air when the appliance is in service, plus the rated storage volume
space necessary to allow opening of the means of storage volume stated by the manufacturer
access up to that minimum angle permitting
removal of all removable parts such as containers 3.3.5.7
and shelves (See Figure 1.) total storage volume
sum of the storage volumes of the appliance
[including any “two star” section(s)], comprising
storage volumes of “three star” cabinets and freezer
compartments
3.3.5.8
rated total storage volume
total storage volume stated by the manufacturer
3.3.6 Storage surface
3.3.6.1
shelf
for the purpose of this International Standard, a
shelf is any horizontal surface (shelves, partitions,
etc.) on which food can be placed
it may be formed by one component or by
components fitted side by side, which may be fixed
or removable
Figure 1 — Overall space required in use
(upright type) 3.3.6.2
storage shelf area
3.3.5 Volumes sum of the horizontal projections of the storage
3.3.5.1 surfaces within the storage volume, including door
gross volume shelves and the bottom of each compartment,
determined in accordance with 7.3
the volume within the inside walls of the appliance,
or of a compartment with external door, without 3.3.6.3
internal fittings, doors or lids being closed rated storage shelf area
storage shelf area stated by the manufacturer

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3.3.7 3.4.8
load limit(s) stable operating conditions
surface enveloping the “three star” cabinet in the case of cyclic operation of a refrigerating
volume(s) system, stable operating conditions are deemed to
3.3.8 be reached when, for each of the “M” packages, the
load limit line(s) temperatures at all corresponding points during
successive operating cycles agree within ± 0,5 K
permanent mark(s) indicating the limits of “three and there is no marked trend away from the mean
star” cabinet volume(s) temperature during a period of about 24 h
3.4 Definitions relating to some performance in the case of continuous operation of a refrigerating
characteristics system, stable operating conditions are deemed to
3.4.1 be reached when, although there may be a certain
energy consumption variation in temperature, the increase or decrease
in the temperature of all the “M” packages does not
consumption of a “three star” cabinet and freezer

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exceed 0,5 K during a period of 18 h
over a period of 24 h, running under stable
operating conditions at an ambient temperature 3.4.9
of + 25 °C (in the case of class SN, class N and percentage running time, R (apparatus with
class ST appliances) or + 32 °C (in the case of class on/off control for the refrigerating source)
T “three star” cabinet and freezer) (see clause 4) and under given conditions of ambient temperature and
measured under the conditions specified in of internal storage temperature, the ratio
clause 15
d
3.4.2 R = ---- × 100
D
rated energy consumption
where
energy consumption stated by the manufacturer
3.4.3 d is the duration of the refrigerating unit
frozen food storage temperature, t***, t** operation during a whole number of cycles;
(as appropriate)
D is the total duration of the cycles.
maximum temperature of the warmest “M” package
of a load placed in storage as specified in 8.5 3.4.10
ambient temperature
3.4.4
freezing capacity (applicable only to freezers) temperature in the space surrounding the appliance
under test. It is the arithmetical average of the
mass of test packages whose temperature (taken as
mean value of temperatures ta1 and ta2, measured
the instantaneous arithmetical mean temperature
(see 8.1.1) at two points located 350 mm from the
of all the “M” packages) can be lowered from the
vertical centreline of the side walls of the appliance
loading temperature of + 25 °C or + 32 °C (see 8.1.1)
at 1 m above the floor line
to – 18 °C in 24 h under the test conditions specified
in clause 17. The freezing capacity is expressed 3.4.11
in kilograms temperature rise time
3.4.5 period between the moment when, under specified
rated freezing capacity (applicable only to test conditions, the temperature of the warmest “M”
freezers) package in the “three star” cabinet or freezer
reaches – 18 °C to the moment when any of the “M”
freezing capacity stated by the manufacturer
packages (excluding any “two star” sections) first
3.4.6 reaches a temperature of – 9 °C when the operation
“m” package of the refrigerating system is interrupted
a test package in accordance with 8.2, of
dimensions 50 mm ×100 mm × 100 mm, fitted with
a temperature sensor at its geometric centre
3.4.7
control cycle
period between two successive starts, or two
successive stops, of a refrigerating system under
stable operating conditions

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3.5 Definitions relating to the refrigerating 3.6.5


system expansion device
3.5.1 device in which the pressure of the refrigerant is
refrigerant reduced from that of the condensed liquid to that of
fluid used for heat transfer in a refrigerating the evaporator
system, which absorbs heat at a low temperature 3.6.6
and a low pressure of the fluid and rejects heat at a condenser
higher temperature and a higher pressure of the heat exchanger in which, after compression,
fluid, usually involving changes of state of the fluid vaporized refrigerant is liquefied by rejecting heat
3.5.2 to an external cooling medium
cooling device 3.6.7
device containing the evaporator or in thermal evaporator
contact with the evaporator; it may be a device with heat exchanger in which, after expansion, the liquid
fins or may be suitably shaped for the storage of refrigerant is vaporized by absorbing heat from the
frozen food or water ice-cubes medium to be refrigerated
3.6 Definitions relating to compression-type 3.6.8
“three star” cabinets or freezers thermostat
3.6.1 device which automatically regulates the operation
compression-type “three star” cabinet or of a refrigerating system according to the
freezer temperature of an evaporator or of a compartment
“three star” cabinet or freezer in which refrigeration 3.7 Definitions relating to absorption-type
is effected by the vaporization at low pressure in a “three star” cabinets or freezers
heat exchanger (evaporator) of a liquid refrigerant,
the vapour thus formed being restored to the liquid 3.7.1
state by mechanical compression to a higher absorption-type “three star” cabinet or freezer
pressure and subsequent cooling in another heat “three star” cabinet or freezer in which refrigeration
exchanger (condenser) is effected by evaporation of a liquid refrigerant in
3.6.2 an evaporator, the vapour thus formed being then
hermetically sealed motor-driven absorbed by an absorbent medium from which it is
refrigerating compressor subsequently expelled at a higher partial vapour
pressure by heating and then liquefied by cooling in
motor-compressor in which the compressor and the a condenser
electric motor (or its moving parts at least) are
enclosed in a shell rendered gastight by welding, 3.7.2
brazing or other means such that dismantling is not absorption refrigerating system
normally possible after assembly. It does not include complete system essentially comprising a boiler, a
moving parts outside the shell condenser, an evaporator, an absorber, and all other
3.6.3 parts containing refrigerant permanently
hermetically sealed compressor refrigerating interconnected by the manufacturer by welding,
brazing or other means
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system
complete system, essentially comprising a 3.7.3
hermetically sealed motor-driven compressor, a boiler
condenser, a pressure-reducing device, an heat exchanger in which the absorbed refrigerant is
evaporator, and all other parts containing expelled from the absorbent medium by the
refrigerant permanently interconnected by the application of heat
manufacturer by welding, brazing or other means 3.7.4
3.6.4 absorber
refrigerant compressor component in which the absorption of the
mechanically operated component which withdraws refrigerant by an absorbent medium takes place, the
refrigerant vapour from the evaporator and heat emitted in the process being rejected to the
discharges it at a higher pressure to the condenser environment

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3.7.5 5.3 Thermal insulation and airtightness


condenser The thermal insulation of “three star” cabinets and
heat exchanger in which the vaporized refrigerant, food freezers should be efficient and permanently
after leaving the boiler, is liquefied by rejecting heat maintained. In particular, the insulating material
to an external cooling medium shall not be subject to shrinkage and shall not allow,
3.7.6 under normal working conditions, an excessive
evaporator accumulation of moisture.
No running water shall appear externally when the
heat exchanger in which the liquid refrigerant, after
a drop in its partial pressure, is vaporized by “three star” cabinet or freezer is subjected to the
absorbing heat from the medium to be refrigerated water vapour condensation test specified in
clause 14.
4 Classification When the door or lid is closed, there shall be no
abnormal ingress of air into the interior.
With respect to the ability of appliances to operate
in extreme ambient temperatures, this A strip of paper shall not slide freely when door or
International Standard relates to the four climate lid seals are subjected to the airtightness test
classes given in Table 1. specified in clause 9.
Table 1 — Climate classes 5.4 Doors, lids and fittings
Values in degrees Celsius Hinges and handles shall be strong and resistant to
corrosion.
Range of ambient
temperatures in which the External doors and lids of “three star” cabinets and
appliances are intended to freezers shall withstand 10 000 openings and
Class Symbol be used, and for which the closings without deterioration which may be
required storage
temperatures shall be prejudicial to the airtightness of the “three star”
fulfilled (see 6.2.1) cabinet or freezer when subjected to the durability
Extended test of clause 11.
SN + 10 to + 32 The fastening system shall be such as to enable the
temperate
Temperate N + 16 to + 32 door or lid to be easily closed and opened. It shall be
efficient and capable of maintaining its proper
Subtropical ST + 18 to + 38 function.
Tropical T + 18 to + 43 For “three star” cabinets and freezers having any
compartment or section with a volume equal to or
5 Materials, design and manufacture greater than 60 l, it shall be possible to open the
5.1 General door or lid of that compartment from the inside with
a force not exceeding 70 N when subjected to the
“Three star” cabinets and freezers shall be test specified in clause 10. The volume of any
constructed in such a manner as to ensure adequate compartment or section shall be determined when
performance and durability in use. Their all shelves, partitions and other internal
performance in use is checked by applying a series components removable without the aid of a tool have
of relevant tests. been removed. However, if the door or lid is provided
This clause defines some characteristics which are with a mechanical latch which can be locked by a
not tested but to which the attention of the removable key, and the door or lid cannot be closed
manufacturer is drawn. with the key turned to the locked position, this
5.2 Materials and finishes requirement applies only when the latch is
unlocked, provided that the appliance is
Materials used inside “three star” cabinets and accompanied by an instruction stating that the key
freezers shall not contaminate food placed in contact shall be kept out of the reach of children and not
with them nor transmit poisonous substances to kept in the vicinity of the appliance.
food. They shall be resistant to the action of
moisture and food acids.
All surface finishes shall, for the purpose intended,
be resistant to impact, sufficiently hard, colour-fast,
smooth, easily washable, and resistant to damage
by moisture and by food acids.

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5.5 Shelves and containers 6.1.2 Rated storage volume


Shelves, containers and similar components shall The measured storage volume shall not be less than
have adequate mechanical strength. Those used for the rated storage volume by more than 3 % of the
storing food shall withstand the loading test latter or 1 litre, whichever is the greater value.
specified in clause 12 without showing such 6.1.3 Rated storage shelf area
distortion that they could no longer fulfil their
intended function. In particular, sliding or revolving The measured storage shelf area shall not be less
components shall be capable of their full movement than the rated storage shelf area by more than 3 %
when loaded. of the latter.
Shelves, containers and similar components which 6.2 Performance characteristics
are intended to be removable should be easily 6.2.1 Storage temperatures
removable.
Under the conditions specified in clause 13, the
5.6 Refrigerating system appliance shall be capable of maintaining,
5.6.1 The mechanical operation of “three star” simultaneously, the required storage temperatures
cabinets or freezers should not give rise to undue as shown in Table 2 for the appropriate climate
noise or vibration. class.
5.6.2 The design of the condenser should be such as Table 2 — Storage temperatures for all climate
to reduce to a minimum the accumulation of dust. classes (see clause 4)
5.6.3 The evaporator shall be so designed or Values in degrees Celsius
protected so that it will not suffer any damage Freezer and “Two star”
Test
during the normal use of the appliance. Climate
ambient “three star” sections
class temperature cabinet (see 7.2.4)
The heat exchange surfaces shall be made of t*** t**
corrosion-resistant material, or shall be finished
SN + 32
with a corrosion-proof non-poisonous coating
resistant to temperature changes and defrosting. N + 32
u – 18 u – 12
5.6.4 The means of adjustment of temperature ST + 38
control devices, if intended to be adjusted by the T + 43
user, should be readily accessible, and their function
shall be such as to enable the appliance to meet the 6.2.2 Freezing capacity (applicable only to
requirements of the performance tests. freezers)
5.6.5 Pipes and connections to moving or resiliently The freezing capacity measured in accordance with
mounted parts should be arranged so as not to clause 17 on the first appliance tested shall not be
generate noise, not to touch nor to transmit less than the rated freezing capacity by more
vibrations to other parts, and should be so designed than 15 % of the latter.
as to prevent failure due to fatigue. All other pipes If the result of the test carried out on the first
and connections should be securely anchored. appliance is less than the declared value
Where necessary, pipes and valves should be minus 15 %, the test shall be carried out on a
properly insulated. further three appliances.
5.6.6 Suitable means should be provided to prevent The arithmetical mean of the freezing capacity
water condensed on cold parts from affecting the values of these three appliances shall be equal to or
operation of the unit or its controls, or from causing greater than the declared value minus 10 %.
any other damage to the “three star” cabinet or The value of the freezing capacity obtained either on
freezer and its surroundings. the first appliance tested or the arithmetical mean
value obtained on a further three appliances shall
6 Required characteristics not be less than 4,5 kg per 100 l of the total storage
6.1 Volumes and areas volume of the freezer (see 7.2.3) nor less than 2 kg
6.1.1 Rated gross volume (irrespective of storage volume).
The requirements of 17.1.3 shall be taken into
The measured gross volume shall not be less than
account if appropriate.
the rated gross volume by more than 3 % of the
latter or 1 litre, whichever is the greater value.

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6.2.3 Energy consumption 7.2.2 Determination of the total storage volume


If energy consumption is stated by the The total storage volume of the “three star” cabinet
manufacturer, the value measured in accordance or freezer shall be the sum of the storage volumes of
with clause 15 on the first appliance tested shall not all compartments, including “two star” section(s), as
be greater than the rated energy consumption by applicable.
more than 15 %, of the latter. For the determination of storage volumes, the total
If the result of the test carried out on the first volume of devices and of spaces considered unusable
appliance is greater than the declared value for the storage of food shall be deducted from the
plus 15 %, the test shall be carried out on a further gross volume calculated in accordance with 7.2.1
three appliances. (see 7.2.3).
The arithmetical mean of the energy consumption 7.2.3 Storage volume of frozen food storage
values of these three appliances shall be equal to or cabinets and freezers
less than the declared value plus 10 %.
The storage volume of these appliances shall be the
6.2.4 Temperature rise time gross volume minus the following (for example,
If the temperature rise time is stated by the see Figure 17):
manufacturer, the value measured in accordance a) the volume of spaces situated outside any load
with clause 16 on the first appliance tested shall not limit (natural or marked by the manufacturer);
be shorter than the declared value by more b) the volume of spaces provided specifically for
than 15 % of the latter. making and storing ice, except in the case of
If the result of the test on the first appliance is less appliances fitted with automatic icemakers,
than the declared value minus 15 %, the test shall when the volume occupied by a removable storage
be carried out on a further three appliances. The bucket shall be included in the storage volume
arithmetical mean of the periods of temperature rise unless it is specified in the instructions for use
of these three appliances shall be equal to or greater that this volume is suitable for the storage of ice
than the declared value minus 10 %. only;
c) the volume of spaces between the front stack(s)
7 Determination of linear dimensions, of the test package load (see 13.1.2) and the inner
volumes and areas vertical surface of the door or any projection from
The measurements are carried out on the appliance the door where the horizontal distance between
as delivered and not operating. the front face of the stack(s) and the inner door
surface or projection exceeds 15 mm;
7.1 Determination of linear dimensions
d) the volume of all fixed components within the
Linear dimensions shall be measured to the nearest load limits;
millimetre.
e) the volume of spaces which are to be kept free
7.2 Determination of volumes for the good performance of the refrigerating
Volumes shall be expressed in a whole number of system;
cubic decimetres or of litres. f) the total volume of the removable parts and of
7.2.1 Determination of gross volume the space rendered unusable by the use of the
parts which are stated by the manufacturer as
The gross volume shall be calculated by dividing the
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necessary for the proper functioning of the


total volume into convenient units of volumes of appliance and for meeting all the required
geometric shapes which can easily be measured. characteristics (see clause 6 and 8.3.4) except
When the gross volume is determined, internal shelves and partitions whose thickness is not
fittings such as shelves, removable partitions, greater than 13 mm (see 7.2.5.1);
containers, evaporators, thermostats and interior g) the storage volume of any “two star” section(s);
light housings shall be considered as not being in
place. However, the gross volume shall take into h) any volume where the vertical clearance is less
account the exact shapes of the walls if they contain than 52 mm [see also Figure 17 a)];
depressions or projections (for example, i) any volume where it is impossible to place
see Figure 16). an “M” package of nominal dimensions.

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NOTE 3 There is no equivalence between the value of the A horizontal shelf or partition, the edges of which
storage volume determined in accordance with the principles are more than 70 mm from the surfaces of the
mentioned above and the volume of the packages loaded into the
appliance for the storage and freezing tests. The free spaces enclosed space of the cabinet, shall be regarded as a
specified in the test methods could be utilized in normal use and fractional shelf or partition. A vertical partition, the
their volume should not be deducted from the gross volume when edges of which are more than 100 mm from the
calculating the storage volume.
surfaces of the enclosed space of the cabinet, shall be
7.2.4 “Two star” section(s) in freezers and in regarded as a fractional partition.
“three star” cabinets
7.3 Determination of storage shelf area
“Two star” section(s) is (are) permitted both in the
The area shall be expressed in square decimetres.
door and in the remaining storage volume when all
the following conditions are met: 7.3.1 Determination of the area of shelves
a) the “two star” section(s) is (are) marked with 7.3.1.1 Full shelves composed of a single part
the appropriate identification symbol; In the case of a full shelf composed of a single part,
b) the “two star” section(s) is (are) separated from the area shall be the product of the width and depth.
the “three star” volume by a partition, container, These two dimensions shall be determined as
or similar construction; follows.
c) the rated total “two star” storage volume does — Width: mean distance measured parallel to the
not exceed 20 % of the storage volume of the surface of the shelf between the inner surfaces of
cabinet or 30 l, whichever is the smaller value; the side walls of the enclosed space of the cabinet,
d) the instructions for use give clear guidance where this dimension does not exceed the actual
regarding the “two star” section(s); width of the shelf by more than 20 mm
[see Figure 12 a)].
e) the storage volume of the “two star” section(s)
is stated separately and is not included in the — Depth: mean distance measured parallel to the
storage volume. surface of the shelf (or of the bottom of the
appliance) between the inner surfaces of the front
7.2.5 Volumes of shelves and partitions and rear walls of the enclosed space of the
(for examples, see Figure 18) cabinet, where this dimension does not exceed the
7.2.5.1 Thickness actual depth of the shelf by more than 20 mm
The thickness of a shelf or partition shall be the see Figure 12 b)]. When the door of an
mean distance between its outer surfaces. upright-type appliance is provided with shelves,
this distance shall be determined by analogy
Where the surface of a shelf or partition is
[see Figure 12 c) and Figure 12 d)].
corrugated or fitted with external pipe grids, the
surface shall be the plane joining the outer apices of 7.3.1.2 Fractional shelves
the corrugations or pipes, unless the distance For the purpose of calculating the area of fractional
between adjacent corrugations or pipes is greater shelves, the width and depth shall be measured
than 100 mm. parallel to the surface of the shelves in a similar way
7.2.5.2 Full shelves and partitions to that for full shelves (see 7.3.1.1), but taking into
account Figure 12 e).
The volume of a full shelf or partition shall be the
product of its thickness and its depth, width or 7.3.1.3 Cut-away shelves
height, whichever two of these are applicable. The When a shelf is cut away, the area of the portion cut
depth, width and height shall be those dimensions of out shall be deducted.
the enclosed space of the cabinet which apply in the
7.3.1.4 Juxtaposed shelves
plane of the shelf or partition.
In the case of juxtaposed shelves, the depth shall be
7.2.5.3 Fractional shelves and partitions
determined in accordance with Figure 12 d).
(if applicable)
7.3.1.5 Door shelves
The volume of a fractional shelf or partition shall be
the product of its thickness and its depth, width or The area shall be the product of the width and
height, whichever two of these are applicable. depth. These two dimensions shall be determined by
The depth, width or height shall be the distances analogy with 7.3.1.1, as follows.
from the adjacent surfaces of the enclosed space of — Width: mean distance between the inner
the cabinet, and normal to those surfaces, to the surfaces of the side walls of the door
further edges of the shelf or partition, or to the compartment or between the side edges of the
evaporator in cases where the fractional shelf or retainer bar.
partition touches it.

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— Depth: mean distance between the surface of b) For checking the energy consumption,
the door wall and the vertical plane tangential to temperature rise time and freezing capacity2):
the inner front surface of the shelf or retainer bar + 25 °C for class SN, class N and class ST
[see Figure 12 c)]. appliances;
7.3.1.6 Baskets and containers + 32 °C for class T appliances.
The area shall be the product of the two mean c) For all other tests, at the temperature stated in
horizontal dimensions [see Figure 13 a)]. the test specifications.
7.3.1.7 Particular cases The temperature at each measurement point
The bottom of the enclosed space of the cabinet shall (see 3.4.10) shall be kept constant within ± 0,5 K of
be considered as a shelf. the nominal ambient temperature both during the
periods required for obtaining stable operating
When an inner wall is not vertical, the dimension of conditions and during the tests.
the shelf shall be measured at the mid-height
between the shelf under consideration and the shelf The vertical ambient temperature gradient from the
or horizontal surface immediately above. platform specified in 8.1.3 to a height of 2 m shall
not exceed 2 K/m.
Any part of full shelves, baskets or of the bottom of
a “three star” cabinet or freezer having less 8.1.2 Humidity
than 52 mm vertical clearance above, when all the Unless otherwise specified, relative humidity shall
shelves and baskets are in position, shall be be kept between 45 % and 75 %.
excluded when calculating the storage area
8.1.3 Installation of appliances
[see Figure 13 b)].
Each appliance shall be placed on a wooden solid-top
For an ice-making compartment, the minimum
platform, painted dull black, open for free air
vertical clearance dimension shall be not less
circulation under the platform. The top of the
than 40 mm.
platform shall be 0,3 m above the test room floor
and shall extend at least 0,3 m, but not more
8 General test conditions
than 0,6 m, beyond all sides of the appliance, except
The order of carrying out the tests need not at the rear where it shall extend to the vertical
necessarily follow the sequence of the clauses given partition.
in this International Standard. Circulation of air around the appliance shall be
The results of the tests shall appear in a test report. restricted by surrounding the appliance by three
When necessary, particular information to be noted vertical partitions, painted dull black, arranged as
in this report is mentioned as a special item of the follows:
subclause concerning the test. a) one of the partitions shall be placed parallel to
The manufacturer’s storage plans shall be used, the rear of the appliance, against the stops or at
provided that they are in accordance with this the distance specified by the manufacturer in
International Standard (see 13.1.2). connection with the required overall space;
8.1 Test room b) the two other partitions shall be parallel to the
The appliance shall be set up in a test room as sides of the cabinet, and shall be fixed on the
specified in 8.1.3. platform 0,3 m from the sides of the cabinet; they
shall be 0,3 m wide.
8.1.1 Ambient temperature
The whole partition structure shall have the form
Tests shall be carried out under the following and dimensions shown in Figure 2.
conditions of ambient temperature.
a) For checking the storage temperatures:
+ 32 °C for class SN and class N appliances;
+ 38 °C for class ST appliances;
+ 43 °C for class T appliances.
NOTE 4 The purpose of this test is to verify the storage
temperature limits for the whole ambient temperature range for
the relevant class. It is considered that testing at the highest
ambient temperature value in the class is sufficient.

2)
See Annex A for particular conditions.

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Table 3 — Dimensions and mass of test


packages
Dimensions Mass
mm g
25 × 50 × 100 125
50 × 100 × 100 500
50 × 100 × 200 1 000

Tolerances shall be as follows:


a) on linear dimensions:
± 1,5 mm for dimensions 25 mm and 50 mm
±3,0 mm for dimensions 100 mm and 200 mm
Figure 2 — Partitions to restrict air
b) on mass: ±2 %.
circulation (plan view)
8.2.2 Composition
The vertical partitions shall present no The packages shall consist of the following.
discontinuity. They shall be of such a height that
they extend at least 0,3 m above the top of the a) A suitable filling material containing,
appliance. per 1 000 g:
The appliance shall be so placed or shielded as to 230 g of oxyethylmethylcellulose
prevent direct radiation to or from the space cooling 764,2 g of water3)
or heating equipment in the test room, and shall be 5 g of sodium chloride
placed far enough away from all other objects in the
test room to eliminate any possibility of any point in 0,8 g of 6-chloro-m-cresol.
the space in which it is situated being at a The freezing point of this material is – 1 °C (its
temperature other than ambient. thermal characteristics correspond to those of
Air circulation in the test room shall be such that lean beef).
the specified ambient temperatures are obtained The following alternative composition of test
within the limits of the specified tolerances. The packages with a freezing point near – 5 °C may
appliance under test shall be shielded from any air be used:
currents of velocity above 0,25 m/s. 232 g of oxyethylmethylcellulose
The air circulation in the test room shall not 725 g of water
interfere with the normal air circulation created by
43 g of sodium chloride
the appliance.
0,8 g of 6-chloro-m-cresol.
Appliances intended to be built-in shall be built in
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In case of dispute, the first test package
composition shall be used as reference test
Built-in appliances intended to be combined with
package.
appliances other than refrigerating appliances shall
be subjected to the tests while they are combined, b) A wrapper, consisting of a sheet of plastic4) or
but with the other appliance not functioning. any other suitable material of such a nature that
exchange of moisture with the ambient medium
8.2 Test packages is negligible. After filling, the wrapping sheet
When tests are carried out with a loaded appliance, shall be sealed.
test packages in the form of right parallelepipeds
shall be used.
8.2.1 Dimensions and tolerances
Their size, prior to freezing, and their mass,
packaging included, shall be as specified in Table 3.

3)
The addition of about 4 % of water is recommended in order to compensate for evaporation during the preparation of the filling
material.
4)
It is advisable to use a laminated sheet, consisting of a layer of high-pressure polyethylene, easily sealable, 120 4m thick,
together with an external sheet of polyterephthalate approximately 12,5 4m thick, the two layers being bonded together.

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8.2.3 “M” packages 8.4 Measuring instruments


Some of the 500 g Temperatures shall be measured with temperature
packages (50 mm × 100 mm ×100 mm) are probes, the sensors of which are inserted in “M”
equipped for temperature measurement, being packages and, for measuring the ambient
fitted with thermocouples5) which are inserted in temperature, in the centre of tin-covered solid
the geometrical centre of the packages in direct copper or brass cylinders having a mass of 25 g and
contact with the filling material. All precautions of minimum external area
shall be taken to minimize extraneous conduction of (diameter = height = about 15,2 mm). The
heat. These packages are called “M” packages. temperatures shall be recorded.
8.3 Operating requirements for the appliance Temperature-measuring instruments shall be
accurate to within ± 0,3 K.
8.3.1 Thermostat setting
The relative humidity shall be measured and
The thermostat setting requirements are specified recorded at a point which is representative. The
for each test. accuracy of the measuring instruments shall be
When the appliance is fitted with a thermostat such that the result, expressed as the dew point, is
which is not designed for adjustment by the user, accurate to within ± 0,3 K.
the appliance shall be tested in the condition as Watt-hour meters shall be readable to 0,01 kW·h
delivered. and be accurate to within ± 1 %. The measuring
8.3.2 Anti-condensation heaters accuracy shall be stated in the test report.
If an appliance is fitted with an anti-condensation 8.5 Measurement of the storage temperature
heater which can be switched on and off by the user, (see also 7.2.4)
this shall be switched on only if it is needed to The temperatures shall be measured in “M”
withstand the water vapour condensation test. If packages which are distributed throughout the load
adjustable, it shall be set at maximum heating. of test packages specified in the storage plan
8.3.3 Power supply6) (see 13.1.2).
8.3.3.1 Electric power supply The storage temperature (see 3.4.3) is the
maximum temperature of the warmest “M”
The appliance shall be tested at the rated voltage package.
and frequency, or at the mean of the rated voltage
range ± 1 %. 8.6 Measurement of the percentage running
time
8.3.3.2 Power supply other than electric
When an appliance cycles “on/off” when operating
Appliances other than those for electric power under storage conditions at an ambient
supply shall be tested under supply conditions
temperature of 32 °C, 38 °C or 43 °C, as appropriate
corresponding to the information on the rating
for the climate class of the appliance (see clause 13),
plate.
the running time shall be measured during a test
8.3.3.3 Multiple power supplies period of at least 24 h, as specified in 8.7. Any
Appliances which are equipped for operation on suitable device may be used to record the running
different power supplies shall be tested for each of time of the refrigerating system.
the supply conditions indicated on the rating plate 8.6.1 Electrically driven “three star” cabinets
(see 8.3.3.1 and 8.3.3.2). and freezers
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8.3.4 General conditions for the use of baskets, Use shall be made of a synchronous clock that
containers and shelves operates when the refrigerating system is running.
All shelves, and only those baskets and containers When the current relay, inserted in series in the
which have been taken into consideration when power supply circuit, is energized by the current
determining the storage volume, shall be in flowing through it, it applies the voltage to the
position. synchronous clock whose reading is recorded at the
beginning and the end of the test. Running time is
the difference between the two readings.

5)
Or any other temperature-measuring device giving equivalent precision.
6)
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Alternatively, either the current or power may be 10.1 Procedure


plotted against time from a recording ammeter or The ambient temperature shall be between + 16 °C
wattmeter, and the running and idle periods and + 32 °C. The appliance shall be switched off and
computed from the graph. be in equilibrium with the ambient temperature.
8.6.2 Non-electrically driven “three star” The door or lid shall be closed for a period of 1 h,
cabinets and freezers after which an “opening” test shall be carried out
Any suitable device may be used to record the under the following conditions.
running time of the refrigerating system. The opening force of 70 N shall be considered as
8.7 Test period being applied to the inside of the door or lid of the
appliance at the midpoint of the edge farthest from
The test period shall start at least 24 h after stable the hinge axis in a direction perpendicular to the
operating conditions have been attained. plane of the door or lid.
For appliances with cyclic operation, the test period The method of measurement shall be one of the
shall comprise a whole number of control cycles. following:
a) by applying the force at a point on the outer
9 Testing the airtightness of door or surface of the door or lid corresponding to the
lid seal(s) internal measuring point (for example, with the
The purpose of this test is to ensure that the aid of a suction pad);
gasket(s) of the door(s) or lid(s) of the appliance b) if the handle of the door or lid is at the midpoint
adequately prevent(s) any abnormal ingress of the of the edge farthest from the hinge axis, by
surrounding air. applying a force to the handle, the value of the
9.1 Procedure force required to open the door or lid from the
inside being determined by proportional
The ambient temperature shall be between + 16 °C
calculation from the distances of the handle and
and + 32 °C. The appliance shall be switched off and
of the internal measuring point from the hinge
shall be in equilibrium with the ambient
axis.
temperature before carrying out the test.
This test shall be carried out both before and after
A strip of paper 50 mm wide and 0,08 mm thick and
the mechanical durability test (see clause 11).
of suitable length shall be inserted at any point of
the seal, and the door or lid shall be closed normally 10.2 Test report
on it. The test report shall indicate whether the opening
The verification of the thickness of the paper used force of the door(s) or lid(s) meets the requirements
shall be in accordance with ISO 534. of the fourth paragraph of 5.4.
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The seal shall be assessed by checking that the strip


of paper does not slide freely. 11 Testing the durability of hinges and
The most unfavourable points may be found by
handles of door(s) and lid(s)
inspecting the area around the seal with the The purpose of this test is to check the durability of
appliance closed and illuminated from the inside. the hinges and handles of door(s) and lid(s).
This test shall be carried out both before and after 11.1 External door(s)
the mechanical durability test (see clause 11). 11.1.1 Procedure
9.2 Test report The ambient temperature shall be between + 16 °C
The test report shall indicate whether the tightness and + 32 °C.
of the door or lid seal(s) meets the requirements of The appliance shall be switched off.
the fourth paragraph of 5.3.
The inner door(s) shall be loaded as specified in 12.1
10 Testing the opening force of door(s) or 13.1.2.7, as appropriate.
or lid(s) 11.1.1.1 Opening sequence (see Figure 3)
The purpose of this test is to check that the door(s) The movement of the door shall be controlled from
or lid(s) can be opened from the inside. an angle of 0° to an angle of opening between 5°
and 15°, followed by a free movement of the door,
Compliance shall be checked by inspection and by
the controlled movement being approximately
the following test.
sinusoidal. The opening of the door shall take place
in the first quarter of the period of the cycle.

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Figure 3 — Example of opening and closing of external door(s)


11.1.1.2 Closing sequence (see Figure 3) If the manufacturer has stated in the instructions
The movement of the door shall be controlled from for use that some shelves or containers slide out for
the angle of opening of 45° to an angle between 40° maintenance or transportation, but must remain in
and 35°, followed by the free movement of the door a definite position in normal use, they shall be
and its closing as in normal use. considered as fixed and the checking shall be carried
out in the position as for the storage temperature
The number of cycles per minute shall be 20 to 25. test.
11.2 Lid(s) and internal door(s)
Test procedure is under consideration.
11.3 Test report
The test report shall indicate whether the hinges
and handles meet the requirements of the second
paragraph of 5.4, and whether the seals meet the
requirements of the fourth paragraph of 5.3.

12 Testing the mechanical strength of


shelves and baskets
The purpose of this test is to check the mechanical
Figure 4 — Test position for sliding
strength of the components used for storing food
components which have no limiting stop
(shelves, containers, evaporators).
12.1 Procedure 12.2 Test report
The ambient temperature shall be between + 16 °C The test report shall indicate whether the shelves
and + 32 °C. and containers for storing food meet the
After the storage temperature test (see clause 13), requirements of 5.5.
and with the appliance switched off, the behaviour
of all loaded shelves, baskets and containers and 13 Testing the storage temperatures
their supports shall be examined. The purpose of this test is to check compliance with
All sliding or revolving shelves and containers shall the requirements of 6.2.1 at each of the ambient
be moved, without modification of their load, to the temperatures (see 8.1.1) for the appropriate climate
half-way position, A/2, of their permissible course class.
(see Figure 4), except that if stops are provided 13.1 Procedure
which limit the movement to less than the half-way
position the components shall be moved to their 13.1.1 Preparation of the appliance
stop. They shall be left in this position for 1 h and The appliance shall be installed in the test room in
then returned to their initial position. accordance with 8.1.3. The evaporator(s) shall be
defrosted, if necessary, and the internal walls and
components of the appliance dried. The means of
access (doors or lids) shall be kept closed during the
tests.

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The appliance shall be set up as in service in In the case of a top-opening cabinet without load
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. limit line, a vertical clearance greater than 10 mm
All internal fittings supplied with the appliance, but less than 35 mm shall be provided between the
including ice trays, shall be put into position upper edge of the highest package and the inner
(see 8.3.4), except that the ice trays shall be surface of the lid.
removed in the case of a freezer or “three star” In order to satisfy these requirements, 125 g
cabinet having no specific subdivision to packages (25 mm ×50 mm × 100 mm), laid flat, may
accommodate such trays. If the appliance has be used in or immediately above, as appropriate, the
thermostat(s) and/or other temperature control middle of any stack.
device(s) which is (are) designed for adjustment by
The number of packages for each stack shall first be
the user, the thermostat(s) and/or device(s) shall be
determined in accordance with their nominal
set at the manufacturer’s recommended position(s)
thickness dimensions, 50 mm and 25 mm. For the
for normal operation at the appropriate ambient
actual loading, the packages shall then be chosen in
temperature. When the thermostat(s) and/or
such a way that, taking into account their individual
device(s) is (are) not designed for adjustment by the
thicknesses, the vertical clearance above each stack
user, the measurement shall be carried out on the
is within the above-mentioned limits.
appliance as delivered. The empty appliance shall
be operated for at least 24 h to reach equilibrium. 13.1.2.3 Stacks of packages shall be placed in direct
contact with the horizontal loading surfaces and
The freezer or “three star” cabinet shall be equipped
vertical surfaces except in the following cases.
with test packages and “M” packages in accordance
with the following storage plan. a) When the vertical surface is the inner surface
of a door, the stacks shall be loaded as follows:
13.1.2 Storage plan
— if there is a marked load limit line, the
The freezer or “three star” cabinet shall be filled packages shall be loaded up to that line
with as many test packages as it can hold, the test [see Figure 10 a)];
packages having previously been brought to a
temperature approximately equal to the — if there is no load limit line but a natural
classification temperature of the compartment or load limit, the packages shall be loaded up to
section. that limit [see Figure 10 b)];
NOTE 5 Internal doors, edges of shelves, baskets or flaps
The following conditions shall be met. are considered natural load limits.
13.1.2.1 On each horizontal surface intended for — if the manufacturer claims the whole
storage, the largest possible number of stacks of volume of the compartment as storage volume,
test packages having a base of 100 mm × 200 mm the packages shall be loaded to within 15 mm
shall be made using 1 kg from the inner vertical surface of the door or
packages (50 mm ×100 mm × 200 mm) laid flat any projection from the door; in that case,
(i.e. with the face having the largest dimensions packages may overhang the front edge of any
horizontal). shelf [see Figure 10 c) and Figure 10 d)].
When an “M” package (500 g b) When the intersection of a horizontal loading
and 50 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm) has to be placed surface and a vertical surface is radiused, the
in a stack, it shall also be placed flat, side by side bottom package of any stack shall be placed in
with another 500 g package, with the exception of direct contact with the horizontal loading surface,
door shelves (see 13.1.2.7). and the remainder of the stacks shall project
The loading may, if necessary, be completed by beyond the bottom package so as to be in contact
stacks having a base of 100 mm × 100 mm made with the vertical surface [see Figure 10 e)
with 500 g packages laid flat, and then finally by to Figure 10 h)].
stacks having a base of 50 mm × 100 mm with 125 g 13.1.2.4 If a subdivision is provided specifically for
packages also laid flat. making and storing ice and is not removable
Four 125 g packages may be replaced by one 500 g without the use of tools, the ice trays shall be filled
package placed vertically. with water, the contents frozen and placed in
13.1.2.2 The height of the stacks shall be such that position before the compartment is loaded with test
the vertical clearance between the upper edge of the packages; otherwise, the ice trays and the
highest package and the load limit, the shelf or the subdivisions shall be removed and the whole
horizontal surface situated immediately above is compartment loaded with packages.
not greater than 25 mm, and there is no physical
contact between the highest package and that shelf
or horizontal surface.

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13.1.2.5 Free air spaces of 15 mm minimum 14.1 Procedure


(calculated from the nominal dimensions of the test 14.1.1 Ambient temperature
packages), as far as possible equal, shall be left
between adjacent stacks of test packages. The ambient temperature shall be
The use of spacers to maintain free air spaces + 25 °C for class SN and N appliances
between stacks of test packages is permissible + 32 °C for class ST and T appliances
provided that the spacers are of the smallest and shall be controlled within the tolerances
possible cross-section and of the lowest possible specified in 8.1.1.
thermal conductivity and are placed in such a way
that they do not significantly interfere with normal 14.1.2 Relative humidity
air circulation. The relative humidity shall be such that the dew
13.1.2.6 “M” packages shall be placed where the point is
highest temperatures are expected (for examples, + 19 °C ± 0,5 K for class SN and N appliances
see Figure 11). These places may be different for the + 27 °C ± 0,5 K for class ST and T appliances.
storage temperatures, energy consumption and
14.1.3 Preparation of the appliance
temperature rise tests.
13.1.2.7 Door shelves, sections and compartments The setting(s) of the thermostat(s) and other
shall also be loaded with as many packages as controls (flaps, etc.), if any, the installation and the
possible. Packages shall be placed in such a position loading of the appliance shall be the same as for the
that the free air spaces between the packages and energy-consumption test.
the inner surface of the door and between the If anti-condensation heaters are provided which can
packages and the retainer are equal. In the case of be switched on and off by the user, they shall not be
door shelves and compartments, the packages may, switched on. If, however, the requirement of the
if necessary, be placed on end. However, 125 g second paragraph of 5.3 is not fulfilled, the test shall
packages shall only be placed flat. Spacers may be be repeated with the anti-condensation heaters
used to maintain the stability of the stacks switched on.
(see 13.1.2.5). 14.1.4 Test period
13.1.3 Measurements After stable operating conditions have been

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For the appropriate ambient temperature, the attained, all external surfaces of the cabinet shall be
thermostat(s) and other controls, if any, shall be carefully wiped dry with a clean cloth and the test
adjusted, as necessary, to a position which is likely continued for a period of 24 h.
to give storage temperatures (see 8.5) which comply 14.2 Observations
with 6.2.1, after stable operating conditions
During the test period, external surface areas
(see 3.4.8) have been attained.
exhibiting fog, droplets or running water shall be
13.2 Test report outlined and designated with the letters F, D and R,
The test report shall contain at least the following respectively (see 14.3).
information: 14.3 Expression of results and test report
a) the ambient temperature; A coded sketch shall be made showing the maximum
b) the setting(s) of thermostat(s) and other area and degree of condensation appearing during
controls, if any (if designed for adjustment by the the test on all surfaces; the code shown in Figure 5
user); shall be used.
c) a sketch of the loading arrangement in the The test report shall also indicate the duration of
freezer or “three star” cabinet showing the the period of observation and shall state whether
locations of the “M” packages and the location of any manual switch provided for anti-condensation
the “M” package with the highest maximum heaters was switched on or off.
temperature in each cabinet and in any “two star”
section;
d) the value(s) of the highest maximum
temperature(s).

14 Water vapour condensation test


The purpose of this test is to determine the extent of
condensation of water on the external surface of the
cabinet under specified ambient conditions.

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15.2.2 Determination of the energy


consumption
The energy consumption shall be determined either
at one of the characteristic temperatures or by
interpolation from the results of two tests. When
interpolation is used, the temperature obtained
from one of the two tests shall be warmer than the
characteristic temperature, and the temperature
obtained from the other of the two tests shall be
colder than the characteristic temperature, within
the limits of ± 2 K.
The temperature variation from the
Figure 5 — Condensation code above-mentioned characteristic temperature used
as the basis for the energy consumption
15 Energy-consumption test determination shall be within the limits of ± 2 K.
In the case of two tests the results shall be
The purpose of this test is to check the energy
interpolated (for an example, see Figure 6).
consumption of appliances under specified test
conditions. 15.3 Test report
NOTE 6 In some countries, a different method of measuring The value of the energy consumption shall be
energy consumption is required by law (see Annex A). calculated from the measured value for a period of
15.1 Procedure exactly 24 h.
15.1.1 Ambient temperature7) The energy consumption of electrically operated
appliances shall be expressed in kilowatt hours
The ambient temperature shall be
per 24 h (kW·h/24 h), to two decimal places.
+ 25 °C for class SN, N and ST appliances
The report shall mention whether the declared
+ 32 °C for class T appliances energy consumption, if any, meets the requirements
and shall be controlled within the tolerances of 6.2.3.
specified in 8.1.1.
15.1.2 Preparation of the appliance 16 Temperature rise test (if applicable)
The appliance shall be installed and loaded as for The purpose of this test is to check the time for the
the storage temperature test (see 8.3 and 13.1). temperature rise of test packages in freezers and
“three star” cabinets under specified test conditions.
15.2 Measurements
16.1 Procedure
The energy consumption (electrical, gas or any
other) shall be measured during the test period 16.1.1 Ambient temperature8)
(see 8.7). The ambient temperature shall be
In the case of cyclic operation, the initial and final + 25 °C for class SN, N and ST appliances
values shall be read immediately after the cut-out of + 32 °C for class T appliances
the thermostat.
and shall be controlled within the tolerances
The measurement of energy consumption shall be specified in 8.1.1.
carried out under storage conditions with all
compartments simultaneously being in operation. 16.1.2 Preparation of the appliance
15.2.1 General temperature conditions The appliance shall be prepared, stabilized and
loaded as for the energy-consumption test
The energy consumption is that which is obtained (see clause 15).
when all the storage temperature conditions (if
applicable) in accordance with Table 2 are met 16.1.3 Setting of control devices
simultaneously, and which gives the lowest energy Thermostats and other controls (flaps, etc.), if any,
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consumption. shall be set as for the energy-consumption test.

7)
See Annex A for particular conditions.
8)
See Annex A for particular conditions.

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Figure 6 — Example of the determination of energy consumption by interpolation (see 15.2.2)


If the energy consumption was determined by 17.1 Procedure
interpolation from the results of two tests, the 17.1.1 Ambient temperature
settings shall be those which gave the colder
temperatures used for the interpolation. The ambient temperature shall be
16.2 Test period and measurements + 25 °C for class SN, N and ST appliances
+ 32 °C for class T appliances
Immediately after the end of a control cycle of the
refrigerating system of the appliance, the power and shall be controlled within the tolerances
supply to the appliance shall be cut off. specified in 8.1.1.
The period of time shall be noted from the moment 17.1.2 Preparation of the appliance
when the temperature of the warmest “M” package The appliance shall be installed according to 8.1.3.
(excluding those in the “two star” section)
The empty appliance should be set up and operated
reaches – 18 °C to the moment when any one of the
for at least 24 h to reach equilibrium, as for the
“M” packages first reaches – 9 °C.
preparation for the storage temperature test
16.3 Test report (see 13.1.1).
The test report shall contain the following 17.1.3 Loading of the appliance
information:
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The freezer shall be loaded with test packages and


a) the ambient temperature; “M” packages to form a ballast load, the mass of
b) the time for the temperature rise from – 18 °C packages used being related to the total storage
to – 9 °C; volume of the appliance [excluding any “two star”
c) whether the declared temperature rise time, if section(s)] according to one of the three cases given
any, meets the requirements of 6.2.4. in Table 4.

17 Freezing test (only for freezers)


The purpose of this test is to check the freezing
capacity under specified test conditions.

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Table 4 — Mass of test packages The conditions for loading described in the storage
Storage volume of
plan (see 13.1.2) — with the exception of the total
Mass of test packages
freezer excluding “two quantity of test packages and the space for the light
star” section(s), V load — shall be fulfilled.
litres kg/100 l of V
17.1.4 Operating conditions of the freezer
V u 50 As many packages as
possible consistent with the 17.1.4.1 Starting conditions
storage plan (see 13.1.2), The loaded appliance is left to run until stable
but leaving space to operating conditions are reached. The thermostat
accommodate the light load setting or the setting of other control devices should
(see 17.1.4.3) be approximately the same as for the
50 < V u 100 40 energy-consumption test (see clause 15).
V > 100 25 After stable operating conditions have been
attained, the temperature shall be the following:
If it is not possible to accommodate the light load in a) the highest maximum temperature of “M”
the remaining space, the ballast load shall be packages in the ballast load of the freezer shall
reduced as necessary to 80 %, 60 % or 40 % of the be u – 18 °C (but as close as possible to – 18 °C);
values specified in Table 4.
b) t** u – 12 °C but as close as possible to – 12 °C;
If the manufacturer’s instructions indicate that
In some circumstances it may not be necessary to
there is a separate section for freezing food, this
section shall be used for the light load only. carry out the stabilization specified here before the
stabilization specified in 17.1.4.2.
In all cases the space left to accommodate the light
load shall not exceed the higher value of the two 17.1.4.2 Setting of control devices
following possibilities: Instructions given by the manufacturer shall be
a) 30 % of the total storage volume of the freezer; taken into account; changes of setting of manually
operated controls are not permitted after the
b) 3 l/kg of light load.
introduction of the light load to the end of the
“M” packages shall be uniformly distributed freezing process.
throughout the ballast load, their minimum number
17.1.4.2.1 First possibility
being determined by the higher value of the two
following possibilities: The freezer is controlled by a thermostat designed
a) four points; for adjustment by the user and, possibly, with a
switch for continuous running.
b) one point per 15 kg of load.
After stable operating conditions in accordance with
Additionally, door shelves and door containers, if 17.1.4.1 have been attained, the freezer shall be set
any, within the compartment(s) (or cabinet) shall be in operation on continuous running or, if this is not
loaded with two “M” packages, unless there is space possible, the thermostat shall be set for the lowest
for only one package and then one “M” package shall temperature. The appliance shall be left in
be used. operation for 24 h, or in accordance with the
Any “two star” section within the freezer shall be manufacturer’s instructions if a longer or shorter
fully loaded with test packages and “M” packages as period is specified. The procedure described
for the storage test (see 13.1.2). in 17.1.4.3 shall then be carried out in accordance
The test packages and the “M” packages shall be with the manufacturer’s instructions.
previously brought to a temperature approximately 17.1.4.2.2 Second possibility
equal to – 18 °C.
The freezer is controlled by a thermostat and fitted
The ballast load packages shall be laid flat and with a timer which sets the freezer on continuous
distributed uniformly within the freezer, the space running and which reverts to thermostatic
for the introduction of the light load (see 17.1.4.3) operation when the set time has elapsed (the timer
being left empty. Manufacturer’s instructions which may be graduated in terms of mass of food to be
are not in conflict with the requirements of this frozen instead of in terms of duration).
International Standard shall also be taken into
After stable operating conditions in accordance with
account. If the manufacturer has given no
17.1.4.1 have been attained, the timer shall be set in
instructions, the packages shall be distributed
evenly throughout the freezer, with as many operation and the procedure described in 17.1.4.3
packages as possible in direct contact with cooled shall be carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
surfaces, and leaving space for the light load.

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17.1.4.2.3 Third possibility 17.1.4.3.1 First possibility


If the freezer does not correspond to either of the If this temperature is reached in a time
above two possibilities, the procedure described in between 22 h and 26 h, the mass which would be
17.1.4.3 shall be carried out in accordance with the frozen in 24 h shall be determined from the actual
manufacturer’s instructions after the appliance has freezing time by proportional calculation.
reached stable operating conditions in accordance The test result shall be accepted only if (as
with 17.1.4.1. Any devices for temperature applicable according to the type of appliance):
regulation (thermostats, flaps, etc.) shall be set in
a) the maximum temperature of any of the “M”
accordance with these instructions.
packages of the ballast load remains equal to or
If there are no special instructions, the procedure colder than – 15 °C; at the end of the test the
described in 17.1.4.3 shall be carried out after the maximum temperature of the warmest “M”
appliance has reached stable operating conditions in package of the ballast load shall be equal to or
accordance with the temperature requirements colder than – 18 °C;
of 17.1.4.1.
b) the maximum temperature of the warmest “M”
17.1.4.3 Freezing of the light load package in any separate compartment which is
After the conditions according to 17.1.4.2 have been not used for ballast in accordance with 17.1.3
attained, the light load shall be introduced. remains equal to or colder than – 18 °C;
The light load corresponds to the value stated by the c) the maximum temperature of the warmest “M”
manufacturer as that which can be frozen in 24 h package in any “two star” section remains equal
and is made up of test packages which have to or colder than – 9 °C.
previously been brought to a temperature At the end of the test, the maximum temperature of
of + 25 °C ± 1 K for class SN, N and ST freezers and the warmest “M” package in any “two star” section
to a temperature of + 32 °C ± 1 K for class T shall be equal to or colder than – 12 °C.
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freezers. If there is a separate section within the


17.1.4.3.2 Second possibility
freezer, the light load shall be put into this section
unless otherwise indicated in the instructions for If the actual freezing time is less than 22 h or more
use. than 26 h and/or the conditions of 17.1.4.3.1 a) to c)
are not fulfilled, further test(s) shall be carried out,
The light load packages shall be placed flat, and
if possible with more favourable setting of control
positioned taking into account the manufacturer’s
devices (see 17.1.4.2) — but still maintaining the
instructions and the requirements of the loading
temperature limits in accordance
plan (see 13.1.2). If no instructions are given, the
with 17.1.4.1 — on the assumption that better
largest possible number of packages shall be placed
results can be expected.
in such a way that they will be frozen as rapidly as
possible. The use of spacers between adjacent stacks Otherwise, the test shall be repeated with a
of packages is permitted, but other methods are not different load.
permitted. 17.1.4.3.3 Third possibility
The light load shall not be placed in physical contact If the actual freezing time is less than 22 h and the
with the ballast load. conditions of 17.1.4.3.1 a) to c) are fulfilled, but
“M” packages shall be uniformly distributed using a larger light load these conditions cannot be
throughout this light load; their minimum number fulfilled, the actual load for which the conditions are
shall be determined by the higher value of the two met shall be considered (without any proportional
following possibilities: calculation) to be the mass which can be frozen
a) two points; in 24 h.
b) one point per 3 kg of load. 17.2 Test report
The temperatures of the “M” packages in the ballast The test report shall contain the following
load and in the light load shall be recorded, together information:
with those of the “M” packages in the other a) the mass, in kilograms, of the ballast load;
compartment(s), if any (see 17.1.3), until the b) the mass, in kilograms, of the light load;
arithmetic mean of the instantaneous temperatures
of all the “M” packages in the light load c) the freezing time, in hours, of the light load;
reaches – 18 °C. The time necessary for reaching d) the freezing capacity, in kilograms, determined
this temperature shall be noted. during the light load freezing test;

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e) the warmest temperature measured in the “M” c) the class (extended temperate — SN,
packages in the ballast load stored during the temperate — N, subtropical — ST, tropical — T);
light load freezing test together with the warmest d) the rated total gross volume, either in cubic
temperature measured in the “M” packages in decimetres or in litres;
any “three star” cabinet or “two star” section;
e) the rated total storage volume, either in cubic
f) the settings of all temperature control devices, decimetres or in litres, together with the rated
including the timer, if any; storage volume of the freezer or of the “three star”
g) the loading plan for the appliance showing the cabinet and any “two star” sections, as applicable,
location of the “M” packages and the location of and the star classification;
the warmest “M” package(s); f) the rated freezing capacity, in kilograms, if
h) if the freezer is fitted with a device intended to applicable.
set it in continuous operation when freezing and Example of designation
then to revert to thermostatic operation
Two-door compressor-type freezer, class N, total
automatically, the time which elapsed before the
gross volume 400 dm3, total storage
freezer reverted to thermostatically controlled
volume 360 dm3, including 8 dm3 “two star”
operation;
volume, freezing capacity 20 kg.
i) whether the declared freezing capacity meets
the requirements of 6.2.2. 20 Marking
18 Final test report 20.1 Rating plate

The final test report shall comprise the Each appliance shall have, on one or several
measurements and test results of the following: securely fastened rating plates, the following
information marked in a permanent and legible
a) the overall dimensions (see 3.3.3); manner, either preferably readily visible in normal
b) the overall space required in use (see 3.3.4); use or when the appliance is away from a wall or
c) the total gross volume (see 3.3.5.3 and 7.2.1); after the removal, without any tool, of a flap or
d) the storage volume(s) (see 3.3.5.5, 7.2.3 grille;
and 7.2.4); a) the indication “frozen food storage cabinet” or
“food freezer”;
e) the total storage volume (see 3.3.5.7 and 7.2.2);
b) the trademark or name of the manufacturer or
f) the storage shelf area (see 3.3.6.2 and 7.3);
responsible vendor;
g) airtightness of door(s) or lid(s) (see clause 9);
c) the model designation;
h) opening force test of door(s) or lid(s)
(see clause 10); d) the serial number and/or date of manufacture,
which may be coded;
i) durability test (see clause 11);
e) the rated gross storage volume, either in cubic
j) mechanical strength test (see clause 12); decimetres or in litres;
k) storage temperature(s) test (see clause 13); f) the rated storage volume, either in cubic
l) water vapour condensation test (see clause 14); decimetres or in litres, of the following:
m) energy-consumption test (see clause 15); — the freezer and “three star” cabinet
n) temperature rise test, if applicable (excluding any “two star” section therein),
(see clause 16); — the “two star” section(s), if any, within the
o) freezing test, if applicable (see clause 17). freezer and “three star” cabinet;
g) the symbol of the class (SN, N, ST or T);
19 Designation h) the designation and mass, in grams, of the
Freezers and “three star” cabinets shall be refrigerant (see ISO 817);
designated according to i) all information relating to the energy source,
a) the kind (for example single door or double including those laid down by safety regulations;
door, freezer, “three star” cabinet, etc.); j) the rated freezing capacity, in kilograms (only
b) the operating principle: for freezers).
— compression or absorption, and Items b) to d) (necessary for service) shall be visible
— if absorption, the energy source(s) when the appliance is in its position for normal use.
(electricity, gas or liquid fuel); The manufacturer is free to show any other
information considered desirable.
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20.2 Identification of freezers 20.3 Identification of “three star” cabinets and


Freezers shall be identified by a symbol placed on “two star” sections
their front, doors or lids, conforming to that shown “Three star” cabinets (or compartments) shall be
in Figure 7 and defined as follows: a rectangular identified by a symbol, placed on either front, doors
frame enclosing a large six-pointed star followed by or lids. Six-pointed stars within a frame with curved
the symbol for a “three star” cabinet. sides, as shown in Figure 8, shall be used for the
If the exterior of the appliance is intended to be identification on the cabinet and compartment as
decorated by the purchaser, and the symbol would specified in 3.1.1 and 3.2.
then be hidden, the symbol shall be placed on the If the exterior of the appliance is intended to be
appropriate compartment inside the appliance. decorated by the purchaser, and the symbol would
In the case of a “two star” section in a frozen food then be hidden, the symbol shall be placed on the
storage cabinet or freezer, the standard symbol of appropriate compartment inside the appliance.
two stars shall also appear close to the standard The symbol shall not make use of more than two
symbol of three/four stars wherever it appears. colours or exhibit more than two contrasting surface
finishes. (For the purpose of this requirement, white
and black are considered as colours.) There shall be
no marking or decoration anywhere on the
appliance which could be confused with the star
identification symbols.
20.4 Load limit line(s)
The load limits of storage volume shall be indicated
in a conspicuous and indelible fashion by a load
Figure 7 — Identification symbol for freezers limit line or lines in the form shown in Figure 9.
(for further details, see Figure 14)
It is recommended that the manufacturer should
The dimensions shall be such that the height of the avoid, as far as possible, the provision of storage
large star is equal to the height of the curved frame spaces outside the load limits and outside any “two
at its midpoint (the long axis of the frame being star” sections (see 7.2.4).
horizontal). No load limit line is necessary if, within the gross
The symbol shall not make use of more than two volume of any cabinet which is suitable for “three
colours or exhibit more than two contrasting surface star” storage
finishes. The colour (or the surface finish) of the — no space is acknowledged as being unsuitable
large star shall be different from that of the three for storage (as defined in 3.1.1), or
other stars. (For the purpose of this requirement, — the load limits are determined by the
white and black are considered as colours.) There particular construction (e.g. baskets, containers,
shall be no marking or decoration anywhere on the flaps, etc.) or
appliance which could be confused with the freezer
identification symbol. — the load limits are determined by natural load
limits (see Figure 10 and Figure 11) and the
loading conditions are specially described in the
instructions for use.
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Figure 8 — Identification symbols for “three star” cabinets and “two star” sections
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NOTE Dimensions are given for information. They may be reduced while maintaining the same proportions but shall
not be less than half the values shown.

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Figure 9 — Marking of load limit

21 Technical and advertising k) the rated storage shelf area, measured in


literature accordance with 7.3;
Whenever technical and advertising literature is l) the rated storage volume, measured in
supplied, it should contain the characteristics stated accordance with 7.2.
in clause 19 and if, additionally, it contains all or
some of the following data, such data shall be in
22 Instructions for use and
accordance with this International Standard: maintenance
a) the name of manufacturer or responsible Every appliance shall be accompanied on delivery
vendor; by instructions for its use and maintenance, in the
b) the model designation; language of the country where it is for sale. These
instructions shall include, in particular, information
c) the range of ambient temperature of the class as to
(SN, N, ST or T) for which the appliance is
designed; a) the installation requirements (best location,
levelling, connection — if required — for defrost
d) the overall space required in use (see 3.3.4), water, connections to energy source);
with sketches showing the appliance with the
means of access open and closed; b) the overall space required in use (see 3.3.4),
with sketches showing the appliance with the
e) for appliances which are intended to be means of access open and closed;
built-in, the recess dimensions, together with any
additional ventilation requirements; c) for appliances which are intended to be
built-in, the recess dimensions together with any
f) the direction of opening of the door(s), and additional ventilation requirements;
whether reversible;
d) the operating conditions (starting and stopping
g) the rated energy consumption (see clause 15), procedures);
with a reference to the ambient temperature at
which the value was measured; e) the instructions for use of the various controls
[such as thermostat(s), indicator lights and air
h) the temperature rise time, measured in circulation];
accordance with clause 16, if applicable;
i) the rated freezing capacity, measured in
accordance with clause 17, if applicable;
j) the percentage running time, measured in
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f) the limit values of the range of ambient k) the need not to exceed the storage time(s)
temperature for which the appliance is designed recommended by the food manufacturers for
and the fact that the internal temperatures may commercially quick frozen food in freezers and
be affected by such factors as the location of the “three star” cabinets;
appliance, ambient temperature and the l) the precautions necessary to prevent an undue
frequency of door opening; if appropriate, a rise in temperature of the frozen food while
warning shall be given that the setting of the defrosting the appliance, such as wrapping the
thermostat or other temperature control devices frozen food in several thicknesses of newspaper;
might have to be varied to allow for these factors;
m) the fact that a rise of temperature of the frozen
g) the care required for best performance, such as: food during defrosting may shorten the storage
1) loading the appliance (especially when the life;
storage volume of the freezer or “three star” n) the care required with regard to frozen food in
cabinet is smaller than the corresponding storage in the event of an extended non-running

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gross volume and when no load limit lines of the appliance (interruption of power supply or
exist), failure of the refrigerating system);
2) the use of baskets and, where appropriate, a o) the action to be taken when the appliance is
warning on the risk of poor performance when switched off and taken out of service temporarily
the baskets are not used, or for an extended period, for example, emptied,
3) the arrangement of food for storage and for defrosted, cleaned and dried, and the door(s) or
freezing, where applicable, including, in lid(s) propped ajar;
particular, advice that food to be frozen shall p) the necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with
not be placed in direct contact with food in locks and keys, the keys should be kept out of the
storage and, if appropriate, that it may be reach of children and not in the vicinity of the
necessary to reduce the quantity to be frozen if appliance, in order to prevent children from being
freezing every day is anticipated; locked inside.
h) the maintenance and cleaning of the appliance;
i) defrosting;
j) the fact that effervescent drinks should not be
stored in freezers or in “three star” cabinets, and
that some products such as water ices should not
be consumed too cold;

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Figure 10 — Examples of storage plan (see 13.1.2)

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Figure 10 — Examples of storage plan (see 13.1.2) (concluded)


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Figure 11 — Examples of positioning of “M” packages

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Figure 11 — Examples of positioning of “M” packages (continued)

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Figure 11 — Examples of positioning of “M” packages (concluded)

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Figure 12 — Examples of determination of the dimensions for calculating the area


of a shelf (see 7.3.1)

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Figure 12 — Examples of determination of the dimensions for calculating the area of a shelf
(see 7.3.1) (concluded)

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Figure 13 — Examples of determination of seen dimensions for calculating the area of a basket
(see 7.3.1.6 and 7.3.1.7)

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NOTE Dimensions are given for information; they may be reduced, while maintaining the same proportions, but the symbol
height shall not be less than 5 mm (see ISO 7000).
Figure 14 — Details of identification symbol for freezer compartments

NOTE Dimensions are given for information; they may be reduced, while maintaining the same proportions, but the symbol
height shall not be less than 5 mm.
Figure 15 — Details of identification symbols for “three star” compartments

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NOTE The cross hatching shows the gross volume.


Figure 16 — Example of the determination of gross volume

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NOTE The volumes marked a, b, c, d, e and f should be deducted from the gross volume (see 7.2.2).
a) Example one
Figure 17 — Examples of the determination of storage volume

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NOTE The volumes marked a, b, d, f, g, h and j shall be deducted from the gross volume (see 7.2.3).
b) Example two
Figure 17 — Examples of the determination of storage volume (concluded)

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Figure 18 — Determination of volumes of shelves and partitions

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Annex A (informative) Annex B (informative)


Particular conditions for various Bibliography
countries [1] ISO 3055:1985, Kitchen equipment —
A.1 USA and Canada Coordinating sizes.
In USA and Canada, the following standards are [2] ISO 5731:1978, Kitchen equipment — Limit of
respectively applied size.
ANSI/AHAM HRF-1-1979 [3] ISO 5732:1978, Kitchen equipment — Sizes of
CAN/CSA-C300-M91 openings for built-in appliances.
The standards are similar but result in different [4] ISO 7000:1989, Graphical symbols for use on
energy-consumption values. The following points equipment — Index and synopsis.
are essential differences from clause 15 of this [5] ISO 7371:1995, Household refrigerating

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International Standard. appliances — Refrigerators with or without
A.1.1 Ambient temperature low-temperature compartment — Characteristics
and test methods.
The test is carried out at 32,2 °C ± 0,5 K for all
appliances. [6] ISO 8187:1991, Household refrigerating
appliances — Refrigerator-freezers —
A.1.2 Preparation of the appliance for test Characteristics and test methods.
The appliance is tested with 75 % of maximum load [7] ISO 8561:1995, Household frost-free
of test packages. refrigerating appliances — Refrigerators,
The temperatures are measured using refrigerator-freezers, frozen food storage cabinets
thermocouples in the centre of a test package. and food freezers cooled by internal forced air
A.1.3 Storage temperature circulation — Characteristics and test methods.
The average storage temperature of food freezer [8] IEC 335-1:1976, Safety of household and similar
cabinets and frozen food storage cabinets electrical appliances — Part 1: General
is u – 17,8 °C. requirements.
A.1.4 Determination of energy consumption [9] ANSI/AHAM HRF-1:1979, Household
refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers, and
The energy consumption is the result by
household freezers.
interpolation of two tests with different thermostat
settings to obtain the reference temperature [10] CAN/CSA-C300-M91, Capacity Measurement
of – 17,8 °C, or by maximum thermostat setting if and Energy Consumption Test Methods for
measured temperatures do not reach – 17,8 °C. Refrigerators, Combination Refrigerator-Freezers
and Freezers.
A.1.5 Correction factor
[11] EN 153:1990, Methods of measuring the energy
When declaring the energy consumption, a
consumption of electric mains operated household
correction factor is used.
refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food
A.2 Europe freezers and their combinations, together with
In the following European countries (Austria, associated characteristics.
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom) the energy
consumption of appliances with a rated voltage
of 220 V or more is measured at a voltage
of 220 V ± 1 %, 50 Hz ± 1 % in accordance with
EN 153.
Moreover, the energy-consumption test,
temperature rise test and freezing test are made at
an ambient temperature of 25 °C for all climate
classes (SN, N, ST, T).

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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their relevant
European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

Publication Year Title EN Year


ISO 534 1988 Paper and board — Determination of thickness and apparent EN 20534 1993
bulk density or apparent sheet density
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