Deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons. It includes those with a separate water reservoir or boiler with a capacity less than 5 l. It covers household use, use by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms. For ironers, see IEC 60335-2-44. This consolidated version consists of the fifth edition (2002), its amendment 1 (2004) and its amendment 2 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.