This International Standard applies to microwave ovens for household use. It also applies to
combination microwave ovens.
This standard defines the main performance characteristics of household microwave ovens
which are of interest to the user and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics.
NOTE 1 This standard does not deal with:
– ovens which cannot accept a load having a diameter of ≥200 mm;
– safety requirements (see IEC 60335-2-25 [1]* and IEC 60335-2-90 [2]).
NOTE 2 This standard does not apply to ovens incorporating conventional heating means only (see IEC 60350) [3].