Full Description

The requirements in this standard cover solid-state control devices used in household electric ranges. Thes e requirement s supplement and, in some cases, amend therequirements in the Standard for Household Electri c Ranges, UL 858, and the Standard for Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment, UL 873.

These requirements cover a solid-state control that performs any of the following functions:

--a) Controls cooktop heating elements.

--b) Controls oven normal operating temperatures.

--c) Controls oven self-cleaning cycle operating temperatures.

--d) Controls oven self-cleaning cycle door lock system.

--e) Controls required signal lights or audible alarms.

--f) Serves as a temperature-limiting control for any of the functions noted in (a) ? (e).

--g) Controls a function needed so that the appliance complies with a specific requirement in the Standard for Household Electric Ranges, UL 858.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the Standard was developed, and thatinvolves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determinednecessary to mai ntain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard.

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Edition: 2nd Published: 01/01/1995