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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
GB 5296.2-2008
ICS 13. 120; ICS 97
A 12
NATIONAL STANDARD
OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Replacing GB 5296.2-1999
Instructions for Use of Products of
Consumer Interest — Part 2. Household
and Similar Electrical Appliances
ISSUED ON. NOVEMBER 13, 2008
IMPLEMENTED ON. MAY 1, 2009
Jointly Issued by. The General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of
China;
The Standardization Administration Committee of the
People's Republic of China
Table of Contents
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 ... 12
7 BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF COMPILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ... 12
8 DURABILITY OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ... 13
REFERENCES AND ORIGINAL CHINESE DOCUMENTS ... 15
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
similar contents;
— Change contents in 6.3. “Information provided with the product”; “provide basic
requirements and precautions included in paper instructions for use” and “other
non-paper media (such as optical discs and corporate websites) contents”.
This Part shall be used in combination with GB 5296.1 “Instructions for Use of Products
of Consumer Interest — Part 1. General Principles”.
This Part was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical
Committee on Services of Standardization Administration of China.
Chief drafting organizations of this Part. China National Institute of Standardization,
China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute, Haier Group, Hisense Group,
Little Swan Co., Ltd., Midea Group, Panasonic Corporation of China and Philips (China) Co.,
Ltd.
Chief drafting staffs of this Part. Zuo Peilan, Zhu Yan, Wang Shichuan, Wang Haijun,
Liu Zhixu, Wang Yali, Chen Ziliang, Xu Fenming, and Cao Zhenwei.
The previous editions of the standard replaced by this Part are as follows.
— GB 5296.2-1987
— GB 5296.2-1999.
Instructions for Use of Products of
Consumer Interest — Part 2. Household
and Similar Electrical Appliances
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)
GB 4706.1 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Part 1. General
Requirements
design.
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.
5.1.2 Product model number
Products shall indicate the model number.
5.1.3 Product safety indexes
Product shall be indicated with the technical requirements and specifications of the
applicable safety standards.
5.1.4 Graphical symbols
To help users to identify and comprehend, all graphical symbols marked on the product
shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 5465.2, GB/T 16273.1, and other relevant
standards.
5.1.5 Safety warnings
There shall be safety warnings, when misuse of a product may easily damage the product
itself or may endanger human bodies or property. Indication of safety warning shall comply
with the provisions of GB 5296.1-1997.
5.1.6 Manufacturer name
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.
5.2.8 Production license number
For products that are subject to management of production licensing, the package shall
indicate valid production license number.
5.2.9 Product standard number
Products that are manufactured and sold domestically shall indicate the number of the
implemented national standard, professional standard or enterprise standard.
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
specif...