Microwave ovens.
Applicability.(a) The provisions of this standard are applicable to microwave ovens manufactured after October 6, 1971. DefinitionsMicrowave oven(b) —(1) means a device designed to heat, cook, or dry food through the application of electromagnetic energy at frequencies assigned by the Federal Communications Commission in the normal ISM heating bands ranging from 890 megahertz to 6,000 megahertz. As defined in this standard, “microwave ovens” are limited to those manufactured for use in homes, restaurants, food vending, or service establishments, on interstate carriers, and in similar facilities. Cavity(2) means that portion of the microwave oven in which food may be heated, cooked, or dried. Door(3) means the movable barrier which prevents access to the cavity during operation and whose function is to prevent emission of microwave energy from the passage or opening which provides access to the cavity. Safety interlock(4) means a device or system of devices which is intended to prevent generation of microwave energy when access to the cavity is possible. Service adjustments or service procedures(5) means those servicing methods prescribed by the manufacturer for a specific…