1.1 This specification covers commercial microwave ovens. These ovens use ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic radiation in the approved industrial, scientific, and medical bands to defrost, heat, and cook food.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not include all types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes of the commodities indicated by the titles of the specification, or that are commercially available, but is intended to cover the types, sizes, groups, styles, and classes that are suitable for general requirements.
1.3 Oven Selection And Application—Prior to the use of the classifications given in
4.1, the user agency should ensure they are not restricted by some aspect of the microwave oven design such as a weight or external dimension limitation that would prevent the unrestricted use of the classifications given in
4.1.
1.4 Microwave Oven Availability—Although
4.1 lists a wide range of sizes, classes, groups, and styles for commercial types of ovens, not all combinations are available.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 11, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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ANSI/UL 923 Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances*, 2024-04-21 Update
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ASTM F1360-17 history
2024ASTM F1360-24 Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
2023ASTM F1360-17(2023) Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
2017ASTM F1360-17 Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
2006ASTM F1360-06(2012) Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
2006ASTM F1360-06 Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric
1999ASTM F1360-93(1999) Standard Specification for Ovens, Microwave, Electric