IEC 60335-2-31 Figure 102 Range Hood Heating Performance Test Equipment for Temperature Rise
The Range Hood Heating Performance Test Equipment is a dedicated laboratory testing system developed for evaluating the heating performance and temperature rise behavior of range hoods, cooker hoods and other motor-operated cooking fume extraction appliances.
The system creates a controlled cooking-heating environment using a multi-burner heating platform and a simulated test corner. Temperature measurement points are distributed across the test panels to monitor the thermal conditions generated during operation.
The equipment is designed with reference to the heating test requirements of IEC 60335-2-31, including the test arrangement described in Chapter 11 and Figure 102.
It is particularly suitable for electrical appliance manufacturers, range hood manufacturers, safety testing laboratories, certification laboratories, R&D departments and third-party testing organizations.
Key Features
Designed for IEC 60335-2-31 Heating Tests
The test system is developed around the heating test configuration specified in IEC 60335-2-31 and provides a dedicated test environment for range hood and cooking appliance safety evaluation.
The current IEC 60335-2-31:2024 edition is the sixth edition and includes updated requirements related to heating-test installation and accessible surface temperature limits.
Six-Burner Heating Configuration
The system incorporates six electric heating burners to reproduce the heat load generated by cooking appliances.
The heating configuration includes:
- 3 × 2 kW rear burners
- 3 × 1.5 kW front burners
- Total heating capacity: approximately 10.5 kW
German EGO heating elements are used to provide stable heating performance and long-term laboratory operation.
Distributed Temperature Measurement
A dedicated test corner is equipped with temperature measurement points on the side and rear panels.
The measurement points are arranged in a 100 × 100 mm grid, allowing the laboratory to monitor temperature distribution during the heating test.
The configuration includes:
- 54 measurement points on the side panel
- 81 measurement points on the rear panel
- Total: 135 temperature measurement points
This configuration provides a practical solution for temperature rise measurement and thermal performance evaluation.
K-Type Thermocouple Measurement
The equipment uses fine-diameter K-type thermocouple wires for temperature measurement.
The thermocouple wires have a diameter of less than 0.3 mm and are connected through terminal blocks for convenient laboratory wiring and measurement.
OMEGA K-type thermocouple wire is used in the standard configuration.
Integrated Test Corner
Instead of using separate fixtures to construct the testing environment, the system integrates the heating platform and test corner into one laboratory testing station.
This helps laboratories achieve:
- Consistent test positioning
- Repeatable heating conditions
- Organized temperature measurement
- Easier installation
- More efficient routine testing

Technical Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| Applicable Standard |
IEC 60335-2-31 figure 102 |
| Test Application |
Range hood heating performance / temperature rise testing |
| Test Objects |
Range hoods, cooker hoods, cooking fume extraction appliances |
| Rated Supply |
220 V, 50 Hz |
| Approx. Equipment Power |
10.5 kW |
| Number of Burners |
6 |
| Rear Burner Power |
3 × 2 kW |
| Front Burner Power |
3 × 1.5 kW |
| Heating Element |
German EGO heating elements |
| Side Test Panel |
Approx. 800 × 1200 mm |
| Rear Test Panel |
Approx. 1200 × 1200 mm |
| Side Panel Temperature Points |
54 points (9 × 6) |
| Rear Panel Temperature Points |
81 points (9 × 9) |
| Total Temperature Points |
135 |
| Measurement Point Arrangement |
100 × 100 mm grid |
| Temperature Measurement Sheet |
Brass |
| Brass Sheet Diameter |
15 mm |
| Brass Sheet Thickness |
1 mm |
| Thermocouple Type |
K-Type |
| Thermocouple Diameter |
< 0.3 mm |
| Thermocouple Connection |
Terminal block |
| Overall Dimensions |
Approx. 1200 × 800 × 2000 mm |
Typical Applications
The IEC 60335-2-31 heating performance test system can be used in a variety of professional testing environments.
Range Hood Manufacturers
For product development, design verification and production quality control of:
- Kitchen range hoods
- Cooker hoods
- Kitchen exhaust appliances
- Cooking fume extraction systems
Electrical Safety Laboratories
Suitable for laboratories performing:
- Heating tests
- Temperature rise tests
- Thermal safety evaluation
- Electrical appliance safety testing
Certification & Compliance Laboratories
The system can support testing activities related to IEC 60335 household appliance safety requirements and customer-specific certification programs.
R&D Departments
Useful for thermal design verification during the development of new kitchen ventilation and cooking fume extraction appliances.