This is the fourth edition of CAN/CSA-E60335-2-6, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances, which is an adoption, with Canadian deviations, of the identically titled IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Standard 60335-2-6 (sixth edition, 2014-02). It supersedes the previous edition published in 2013 as CAN/CSA-E60335-2-6 (adopted IEC 60335-2-6:2002+A1:2004+A2:2008).

This International Standard deals with the safety of stationary electric cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances.

This International Standard also includes some requirements for ovens that are intended to be used on board ships.

NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are

• griddles;
• grills;
• induction hobs;
• induction wok elements;
• pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens;
• steam ovens.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; children playing with the appliance.