IEC TS 62835-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Electric toasters for household and similar use - Methods and measurements for improving accessibility. IEC/TS 62835:2015 provides accessibility recommendations and test methods intended to make toasters easier to use by older persons and persons with disabilities; it gives guidance for applying ISO/TR 22411 and ISO/IEC Guide 71 to toaster design and references IEC 60442 for related ergonomic aspects.

Abstract

IEC/TS 62835:2015 is a Technical Specification that documents recommended design features, measurements and test methods to improve the usability and accessibility of electric toasters for household and similar use. It focuses on user-centred characteristics and measurement procedures to support accessible design; it explicitly does not address safety requirements or professional (commercial) toasters.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (national catalogs note withdrawal or withdrawal-from-sale dates; see notes).
• Publication date: 29 April 2015.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 97.040.50 (Small kitchen appliances).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2015).
• Number of pages: 32 pages (PDF/publication).

Scope

The Technical Specification covers methods and measurements to evaluate and improve accessibility features of electric toasters intended for household and similar use. It provides ergonomic and anthropometric guidance and specific measurement/test procedures to assess controls, indicators, slot access, lever operation and other user interfaces so that products better meet the needs of older users and users with disabilities. The TS does not cover electrical safety requirements or toasters designed for professional/commercial catering use.

Key topics and requirements

• Accessibility recommendations for toaster design (controls, levers, slot access, grip, visual/tactile indicators).
• Measured test methods and procedures to quantify usability and ergonomic characteristics.
• Guidance to apply ISO/TR 22411 (ergonomics/data on anthropometry) and ISO/IEC Guide 71 (design for all) in the context of toasters.
• Notes on limits: the TS is informational for accessibility and does not replace safety standards (e.g., IEC 60335 series).

Typical use and users

Designers and manufacturers of small household kitchen appliances (product development and industrial design teams), standards committees, accessibility consultants, consumer advocates and test laboratories will use the TS to assess and improve the usability of toasters for older adults and people with disabilities. National standards bodies and procurement teams may also refer to it when preparing accessibility guidance or purchasing specifications.

Related standards

IEC/TS 62835:2015 references and is intended to be used alongside several other documents, including IEC 60442 (ergonomic data and symbols), ISO/TR 22411 (ergonomics data), ISO/IEC Guide 71 (guidance on standards and accessibility), and relevant parts of the IEC 60335 household appliances series; national normative references and related guidance (EN/ISO items) are often listed in adoption documents.

Keywords

toaster, electric toaster, accessibility, usability, ergonomic measurement, household appliances, anthropometry, older persons, persons with disabilities, test methods.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC/TS 62835:2015 is a Technical Specification from the IEC that provides methods and measurements aimed at improving the accessibility and usability of electric toasters for household and similar use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers accessibility recommendations, ergonomic guidance and specific test procedures to evaluate controls, indicators and user interfaces of toasters so they are easier to use by older people and people with disabilities; it does not address product safety or commercial toasters.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Product designers, appliance manufacturers, usability and accessibility specialists, test laboratories, standards committees and procurement/specification authors use the TS as guidance when designing or assessing consumer toasters.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC/TS 62835:2015 is listed as withdrawn in IEC catalogue entries. The IEC webstore shows a withdrawal date and various national bodies' catalogues also note it as withdrawn (dates recorded vary between national listings). Users should consult their national standards body for the currently applicable status in their country.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone Technical Specification focused on toasters but it is intended to be used in conjunction with broader ergonomic and appliance standards (for example ISO/TR 22411, ISO/IEC Guide 71, IEC 60442 and relevant parts of IEC 60335).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Accessibility, usability, toaster, household appliances, ergonomics, test methods, older persons, persons with disabilities.