IEC 60350-2:2011 defines methods for measuring the performance of electric hobs for household use. Appliances covered by this standard may be built-in or for placing on a working surface or the floor. The hob can also be a part of a cooking range. This standard defines the main performance characteristics of these appliances which are of interest to the user and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics. This standard does not specify requirements for performance. This first edition of IEC 60350-2 is related to IEC 60350:1999 which shall be separated in two parts: one part for cooking ranges, ovens and steam ovens and the other part for hobs. This part 2 of IEC 60350 covers hobs, and IEC 60350-1 covers ovens.