This International Standard deals with the safety of electric ironers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 volt for single-phase appliances and 480 volt for other appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples of appliances within the scope of this Standard are ironing presses for one-person operation; mangles; rotary ironers for one-person operation; trouser presses.