AHAM ER-2-2022 ✓ Most Recent

This standard establishes a uniform, repeatable procedure or standard method for evaluating the performance of household electric ranges as indicated in Section 2.

The standard methods provide a means to compare and evaluate different brands and models of household electric ranges regarding characteristics significant to product use.

The standard methods are not intended to inhibit improvement and innovation in product testing, design or performance.

This standard applies to household electric ranges: free-standing ranges equipped with surface units and one or more ovens; built-in combinations of surface units and one or more ovens; wall-mounted ovens with one or more ovens; built-in ovens with one or more ovens; and counter-mounted surface assemblies. Microwave oven performance is not included.

Hereinafter, the word "range" will apply to all the above types unless otherwise specified.