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1.1 These requirements cover portable electric coffee makers, percolators, coffee urns, and other brewing-type appliances rated at a nominal 120 V, for use inaccordance with the National Electrical Code.
1.2 In addition to coffee makers, this Standard covers tea pots, water kettles, carafes, soup warmers, and other similar appliances in which liquid is heated to greaterthan 115F (46C), and are lifted and tilted to dispense the liquid in normal service.
1.3 These requirements do not cover coffee-making-type appliances with capacities of more than 250 oz (7.4 L), appliances intended for outdoor use, or appliancesthat are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.
1.4 In the following text, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment coming within its scope (percolators, and the like) will be so identified by a specificreference in that requirement to the type of equipment involved. In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understoodthat the requirement applies to all of the types of equipment covered by the Standard.
1.5 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, andthat involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements tomaintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflictwith specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformancewith the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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Edition: 5th Published: 01/01/1996 Number of Pages: 96