IKEA HILDEGUN Pot Holder Blue Potholder Instructions

: June 12, 2024
: Ikea

Table of Contents

IKEA HILDEGUN Pot Holder Blue Potholder
Product Usage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the potholder be used with wet hands?

IKEA HILDEGUN Pot Holder Blue Potholder

Product Specifications

Designation: Potholder for private use
Risk Category: II
Size: One size
Protection Level: Contact heat level 1
Testing Standards: EN ISO 21420:2020, EN 407:2020, EU Regulation 2016/425, UK Regulation 2019 S1696 Schedule 35 Regulation 38

Product Usage Instructions

Intended Use

The potholder is designed for protection against thermal risks (contact heat) when handling hot items from domestic hobs. It should only be used in dry conditions. Inspect the potholder before each use and replace if damaged.

Standards Compliance

The potholder complies with EN ISO 21420:2020 and EN 407:2020 for protection against contact heat at performance level 1.

Limitations

The potholder provides palm protection only.
It is suitable only for removing hot items from the hob.
Avoid contact with naked flames and fire.

Cleaning Instructions

The potholder can be cleaned following the provided care instructions for up to 5 cycles. The product’s lifetime also depends on proper usage, care, and storage.

Notified Bodies

EU Notified Body: INTERTEK ITALIA SPA

UK Approved Body: ITS Testing Services (UK) Ltd, Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WD, Approved Body no AB0362

Declaration of Conformity

To view the Declaration of Conformity, visit IKEA.com, search for your article number, and find the document under Assembly & documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the potholder be used with wet hands?

A: No, the potholder should only be used in dry conditions.

Q: How do I know when to replace the potholder?

A: Inspect the potholder before each use. If you notice any damage, replace it immediately.

Q: Is the potholder suitable for use with open flames?

A: No, keep the potholder away from naked flames and fire.

This potholder has been tested in accordance with EN ISO 21420: 2020, EN 407: 2020, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and UK 2019 S1696 Schedule 35 Regulation 38.

Designation

Potholder for private use, Risk category II as per Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and UK 2019 S1696 Schedule 35 Regulation 38.

Use

The potholder is designed to be used for protection against thermal risks (contact heat) associated with removing hot items off the hobs of the types usually used in domestic environment.
The potholder is intended to be used in dry condition.
Potholder should be inspected prior to each use and damaged potholders should be replaced.

Size
One size.

Relevant applicable European standards
This potholder is designed to offer protection against contact heat, at performance level 1, and complies with relevant requirements in EN ISO 21420: 2020 and EN 407: 2020.

Limited flame spread: X
Contact heat: 1
Convective heat: X
Radiant heat: X
Small splashes of molten: X
Large quantities of molten: X
X is used for tests that where not tested.

Performance levels

Contact heat: performance level 1 (threshold time minimum 15 s when exposed to a temperature of 100°C). The potholder is not specifically designed to offer protection for burning behaviour, convective heat, and radiant heat, small splashes of molten metal and large quantities of molten metal.

Limitations

This potholder is designed to offer palm protection only.
Only suitable for taking hot items off the hob.
Keep away from naked flame and fire.

Number of cleaning cycles
The acceptable number of cleaning cycles following the provided care instructions: 5. The stated acceptable number of cleaning cycles is not the only factor related to the lifetime of the product. The lifetime also depend on usage, care, storage, etc.

Notified body
EU: INTERTEK ITALIA SPA Via Guido Miglioli, 2/A – 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI) – Italia (2575)

Approved body
UK: ITS Testing Services (UK) Ltd, Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WD, Approved Body no AB0362.
To view the Declaration of Conformity for this product go to IKEA.com, search your article number and find the document under “Assembly & documents”.