IEC 60311 applies to electric irons for household or similar use. The purpose of this document is to state and define the principal performance characteristics of electric irons for household or similar use which are of interest to the user and to describe the standard methods for measuring these characteristics. Electric irons covered by this standard include - dry irons; - steam irons; - vented steam irons with motor pump; - spray irons; - steam irons with separate water reservoir or boiler/generator having a capacity not exceeding 5 l. This document is concerned neither with safety nor with performance requirements.