This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines for preparation or delivery of food, drinks and consumer products, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
– bulk tea or coffee brewing machines;
– cigarette vending machines;
– coffee grinders for use in areas open to the public;
– commercial liquid heaters;
– coffee makers with or without integrated coffee grinder;
– coffee makers with cooling systems;
– hot and cold beverage vending machines;
– hot water dispensers;
– ice cream and whipped cream dispensers;
– ice dispensers;
– newspaper, audio or video tape or disc vending machines;
– packaged food and drink vending machines;
– refrigerated merchandisers;
– appliances incorporating electrode-type liquid heaters.
Appliances can have more than one function.
Other standards can be applicable for some functions such as:
– refrigeration (IEC 60335-2-89);
– heating by microwaves (IEC 60335-2-90);
– professional ice cream makers (IEC 60335-2-118).

This standard also deals with the hygiene aspects of appliances.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by users and maintenance persons. However, in general, it does not take into account young children playing with the appliance.