Appliances aren't tested to Part 15.
Excerpt:
Section 15.103 Exempted devices.
The following devices are subject only to the general conditions of
operation in Sections 15.5 and
15.29 and are exempt from the specific technical standards and other
requirements contained in this Part.
The operator of the exempted device shall be required to stop operating the
device upon a finding by the
Commission or its representative that the device is causing harmful
interference. Operation shall not
resume until the condition causing the harmful interference has been
corrected. Although not mandatory,
it is strongly recommended that the manufacturer of an exempted device
endeavor to have the device
meet the specific technical standards in this Part.
(a) A digital device utilized exclusively in any transportation vehicle
including motor vehicles and
aircraft.
(b) A digital device used exclusively as an electronic control or power
system utilized by a public
utility or in an industrial plant. The term public utility includes
equipment only to the extent that it is in a
dedicated building or large room owned or leased by the utility and does
not extend to equipment installed
in a subscriber's facility.
(c) A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical
test equipment.
**(d) A digital device utilized exclusively in an appliance, e.g.,
microwave oven, dishwasher, clothes
dryer, air conditioner (central or window), etc.**
Most states have what is called an implied warranty of serviceability. That
is, if a business sells an item, it is warranteed suitable for the use and
the environment for which it is marketed. This may motivate a
manufacturer to make corrections when radio interference is caused; an
appliance that cannot legally be used because it interferes with radio or
television receivers is unsuitable for use where those are found.
Disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer, I'm in EMI - and this is not legal advice,
just discussion.
Cortland
KA5S
> [Original Message]
> From: Kelly Johnson <n6kj.kelly@gmail.com>
> To: <rfi@contesting.com>
> Date: 2/11/2005 12:38:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [RFI] Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine RFI update
>
> I think this is incorrect. It is my understanding that the washer
> manufacturer must meet Part 15 emission standards. If the washer
> meets Part 15 emission standards, yet it still causes interference
> then the owner of the washer is responsible for complying with Part 15
> "usage" regulations. I don't believe Part 15 requires the washer
> manufacturer to fix OR replace anything (even if it is under warranty)
> that meets the emission standards. This is the "dirty secret" about
> Part 15. The CONSUMER is responsible for eliminating interference,
> not the manufacturer (assuming the device meets emission standards).
> We all know that the emission standards are sufficiently "loose" that
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