This specification applies to solid and radiant electric hotplates intended for operation at low voltage in household electric ranges. It includes provisions relating to construction and finish, minimum performance requirements and standard methods of testing.
Griddle hotplates which are intended solely for the surface cooking of food by direct contact are excluded from this specification.
For the purpose of this specification hotplates are defined as 'boiling hotplates' and 'griller hotplates' (grill-boiler plates) depending on their function (for definitions see Clauses 1.3.5 and 1.3.6 respectively).