The Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003

Scope U.K.

3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) and regulation 4, these Regulations apply to mains operated household electric ovens including ovens which are part of larger appliances.

(2) These Regulations do not apply to—

(a) ovens that can also use other energy sources;

(b) ovens (being ovens which do not fall within the scope of the harmonised standard) of a description set out in paragraph (3); or

(c) portable ovens, being appliances other than fixed appliances, having a mass of less than 18 kg, provided they are not designed for built-in installations.

(3) The ovens to which these Regulations do not apply pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) (ovens which do not fall within the scope of the harmonised standard) are ovens of the following descriptions—

(a) microwave ovens and microwave combination ovens;

(b) small cavity ovens, that is to say, ovens with the following dimensions related to useable volume:

(i) both width and depth less than 250mm; or

(ii) height less than 120mm; or

(c) ovens without adjustable temperature control.

(4) These Regulations apply to household electric ovens notwithstanding that they are sold or displayed for non-household use.

(5) A household electric oven to which these Regulations apply is referred to as a regulated household electric oven.

(6) These Regulations apply to the hot steam function of a regulated household electric oven (notwithstanding that the harmonised standard does not apply).