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GB 5296.2-2008[GB/T 5296.2-2008] Instructions for use of products of consumer interest -- Part 2: Household and similar electrical appliances (English PDF)

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Issued by

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China

Level / Type

National · Mandatory

Issue date

November 13, 2008

Implementation date

May 1, 2009

Scope

GB 5296.2-2008 ([GB/T 5296.2-2008] Instructions for use of products of consumer interest -- Part 2: Household and similar electrical appliances) is available as an English-translated PDF.

GB 5296.2-2008 — This Part of GB 5296 specifies basic principles, basic requirements, labeling information, and labeling requirements for instructions for use of household and similar electrical appliances.

This Part applies to the compilation of instructions for use of household and similar electrical appliances.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

Classification: A 12

Issued by: The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China

FOREWORD...3
1 SCOPE...5
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES...5
3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS...6
4 BASIC PRINCIPLES...6
5 CONTENTS OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...7
6 FORMS OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...11
7 BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF COMPILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...12
8 DURABILITY OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...13

Foreword

5.1.4, 5.2.3, and 5.3.12, which are among the regulatory technical elements in this

Part of GB 5296 are recommendatory, and the rest are mandatory.

GB 5296 is divided into 7 parts under the title of "Instructions for Use of Products of

Consumer Interest".

— Part 1.General Principles

— Part 2.Household and similar electrical appliances

— Part 3.General labeling for cosmetics

— Part 4.Textiles and apparel

— Part 5.Toys

— Part 6.Furniture

— Part 7.Sports equipment

This Part is Part 2 of GB 5296.

This Part constitutes a second revision of GB 5296.2-1987 based on the provisions of

GB 5296.1-1997 "Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest — Part 1.General

Principles". This Part replaces GB 5296.2-1999 from the date of implementation.

The main differences between this Part and previous version are as follows.

— Add Chapter 3 "Terms and Definitions";

— Add the following contents to 4.1."The basic contents and general requirements of

the instructions shall comply with the provisions of GB 5296.1."

— "Main technical specifications of the product" was changed into "Product safety

norms" (4.1.3 of previous version, 5.1.3 of this Part);

— Delete "Product quality test compliance certificate" and "Product safety verification"

(4.1.7 of previous version, 4.1.8 of this Part);

— Change "producer" to "manufacturer" (4.1.6, 4.2.7 and 4.3.9 of previous version,

5.1.6, 5.2.7 and 5.3.9 of this Part);

— Change "Graphical markings" to "Storage and transportation markings" (4.2.5 of

previous version, 5.2.5 of this Part);

— The following clauses to "Precaution labeling shall consider the following" was

added in 5.3.6."Products that have safety expiration requirements shall be clearly

labeled with the product safe use period in the form of a safety warning;" and

"Environmental pollution resulting from improper handling or disposal" and other

1 Scope

This Part of GB 5296 specifies basic principles, basic requirements, labeling information,

and labeling requirements for instructions for use of household and similar electrical

appliances.

This Part applies to the compilation of instructions for use of household and similar

electrical appliances.

2 Normative References

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference by this

Part, constitute provisions of this Part of GB 5296.For dated references, subsequent

amendments or revisions do not apply to this Part. However, parties who enter into

agreements based on this Part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the

most recent edition of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the

latest edition of the normative document referred to applies to this Part.

GB/T 191 Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods (GB/T 191-2008, ISO 780.1997,

MOD)

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purpose of this Part of GB 52996, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1 Household and similar electrical appliances

Electrical devices used by non-professionals in households, residences, and places with

similar purposes.

3.2 Instructions for use

Information conveyed to users on how to use the product correctly and safely and on

relevant functions, basic properties, and characteristics of the product. They are generally

presented in the form of instructions, label, or nameplate etc.

4 Basic Principles

4.1 Instructions for use are an integral part of the delivered product. The basic contents and

general requirements of the instructions shall comply with the specifications of GB 5296.1.

4.3 Information contained in instructions for use shall be concise, accurate, easy-read and

easy-understood.

4.4 Instructions for use shall guide users to use the product safely and correctly, so as to avoid

accidents; reduce product failure and damage; and place and maintain the product properly.

5 Contents of Instructions for Use

The contents of instructions for use shall not only comply with the provisions of chapter,

but also comply with those specified in GB 4706 (all parts) and relevant product standards.

5.1 Contents indicated on the product

5.1.1 Product name

Products shall indicate the name and indicate the true attributes.

Product name shall be consistent as the name specified in implemented national

standards or professional standards and enterprise standards.

5.1.6 Manufacturer name

Domestic manufactured products shall be clearly indicated with the legally registered

name of the manufacturer of the product.

5.1.7 Production date

Products shall indicate the production date or production batch number of the product.

Products with a safe-use-period shall indicate so.

5.2 Contents indicated on product sales packages

5.2.1 Product name

The product package shall indicate the name and shall be consistent with the indication

on the product (see 5.1.1.).

5.2.7 Name and address of manufacturer

Products that are manufactured and sold domestically shall indicate the legally registered

name and address of the manufacturer.

Imported product may not be required to indicate the name of original manufacturer.

However, imported products shall indicate the place of origin (country or region) and the

legally registered name and address in China of the agent or importer or seller.

5.3 Contents indicated by instructions

5.3.1 Product name

Instructions shall indicate the name.

5.3.2 Product model number

Instructions shall indicate the product model number. When the instructions are

share-used among the products of same-series, different model names and different

specifications, the differences among them shall be indicated in an appropriate manner.

5.3.6 Cautions

Caution markings shall be ensured to fulfill the objective of catching user's attention. In

order to help user to comprehend conveniently, diagram method may be adopted. When the

issue is related to safety, indication of safety warning shall comply with the provisions of

5.1.5.

5.3.7 Care and maintenance

The instructions shall provide product knowledge of care and maintenance. It shall in

detail indicate the possible failures that might occur during the usage; the methods to avoid

failure; and failure assessment, inspection, and repair.

Indication of care and maintenance shall consider following contents.

5.3.9 Name and address of manufacturer

Products that are manufactured and sold domestically shall indicate the legally registered

name and address of the manufacturer.

Imported product may not be required to indicate the name of original manufacturer.

However, imported products shall indicate the place of origin (country or region) and the

legally registered name and address in China of the agent or importer or seller.

6 Forms of Instructions for Use

6.1 Instructions for use directly imprinted on, adhered to, or permanently fixed onto the

product

6.3 Information material accompanying the product, including.

7 Basic Requirements of compiling Instructions for Use

7.1 Text

7.1.1 The Chinese used in instructions for use shall be standard Chinese characters.

7.2 Figures and tables

7.2.1 Figures and tables in instructions for use shall correspond to the text description. Figures

and tables shall be indicated in sequence with sequential numbers or arrows.

7.3 Graphical symbols

Graphical symbols and markings that appear in instructions for use shall comply with the

provisions of the relevant standards. Text in the instructions for use shall be used to explain

their meanings when necessary.

7.4 Table of contents

7.4.1 When instructions for use are longer than one page, each page shall be numbered. A

table of contents shall be compiled when instructions for use contain large number of chapters

and clauses.

7.5 Word requirements

To facilitate reading and recognition by users, the words used in instructions for use shall

be clear.

8 Durability of Instructions for Use

8.1 The text, markings, and graphical symbols of instructions for use shall remain clear and

eye-catching throughout the usage life cycle of the product.

8.3 Instructions for use shall ensure that it is not damaged from the repeated-reading by the

user throughout the usage life cycle of the product.

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Referenced standards

Normative references

GB 5296 · ISO 780.1997

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