Snapshot Details
- Brand: Aufla
- Product Type: Electric Pressure Cooker
- Model Number: ASC-3L
- Total Pot Capacity [L]: 3
- Power Supply Type: AC
- Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C]: 106
- Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh]: 350.9
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Product Information
- Brand
Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Aufla - Product Type Electric Pressure Cooker
- Model Number ASC-3L
- Total Pot Capacity [L] 3
- Power Supply Type AC
- Manufacturer Atvantic Electronics Pvt Ltd
- Warranty [months] 24
- Rated Input Voltage [V] 230
- Frequency [Hz] 50
- Power Factor [%] 99.94%
Heating
- Heating: Max Water Temperature [C] Maximum temperature of the steam/water inside the pot during the heating phase. 108.0
- Heating: Time to Reach Cooking Temperature [mins] Time required for the product to reach pressure cooking phase. 16.41
- Heating: Average Power Draw [W] Average power drawn by the product during the heating phase. 758.4
- Heating: Specific Energy Consumption [kJ/kg] 0.464
- Heating: Thermal Efficiency from 30C to 90C [%] Efficiency of converting electrical energy into heat, measured in the cooking water from 30-90C during the heating phase. 75.6%
Pressure Cooking
- Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C] Average temperature of the steam/water inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase. 106
- Pressure Cooking: Average Pressure [kPa] Average pressure inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase 40.0
- Pressure Cooking: Temperature Range [C] 2.9
- Pressure Cooking: Average Power [W] Average power drawn by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 55.4
Saute Cooking
- Saute: Time to Heat [mins] Time required for the oil to reach steady-state sauté cooking phase (note: not all products reached 140°C minimum effective temperature required for sauté cooking). 5.01
- Saute: Max Saute Temperature [C] Maximum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 153.0
- Saute: Min Saute Temperature [C] Minimum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 112.6
- Saute: Temperature Stability [%] Percentage of time that the oil temperature was between 140-180°C (ideal sauté cooking temperature boundaries). 80%
- Saute: Average Power [W] 259.9
Energy Consumption
- Heating: Energy Consumption [Wh] 193.2
- Pressure Cooking: Energy Consumption Over 30 Minutes [Wh] Energy consumed by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 27.7
- Saute: Energy Consumption Over 30 Minutes [Wh] Energy consumed by the product during the sauté cooking phase as calculated by the average power draw during the 30-minute test. 129.9
- Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh] 350.9
Cool Down
- Average Cooling Rate [W] 36.7
- Cooling Rate per Surface Area [W/m2] 316.0
Low/High Voltage Performance
- Low Voltage: Is the product able to pressurize during low-voltage testing? [yes/no] Yes
- Low Voltage: Time to Pressurize [min] 33.92
- Low Voltage: Average Saute Power [W] 232.9
- Low Voltage: Max Saute Temperature [C] 154.7
- High Voltage: Could the product operate at nominal voltage after high-voltage test? [yes/no] Yes
Quality
- Ingress Protection Rating S-2
- Boil-Over Protection [yes/partial/no] Yes
- Interior Spill Protection [yes/partial/no] No
- External Workmanship [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Needs Improvement
- Internal Workmanship [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Satisfactory
Circuitry
- Shock Hazard - Resistance [ohms] 1.0
- Shock Hazard [pass/fail] Pass
- Front Panel Quality [excellent/good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Circuitry Quality [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Notes About Circuitry Wires firmly attached and have fiber insulation. No sharp edges. The wires going to the thermostat have an extra protective covering, but one side is not long enough to protect the wire from the edge.
Exterior Temperature
- Maximum Handle Temperature [C] 43.6
- Handle Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Maximum Body Temperature [C] 93.3
- Body Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Poor
Tipping Test
- Tipping Angle [degrees] 37.9
Safety Mechanisms
- Lid Lock Yes
- Automatic Pressure Control Yes
- Manual Pressure Release Valve Yes
- Spring-Loaded Pressure Relief No
- Thermal Fuse Yes
- Anti-Clog Device Yes
Safety Device Test
- Is there a safety device separate from the pressure control device? Yes
- Is it possible to fit lid incorrectly? Yes
- Does device prevent opening at pressure > 4 kPa? Yes
- Are there multiple safety devices that successfully released pressure before it surpassed 300 kPa? Yes
- Notes About Safety Device Test N/A
Usability
- Is there a visual or acoustic signal to indicate operation? Yes
- Does the manual decompression device effectively discharge steam? Yes
- Is steam release device hazardous to user? Yes
- Notes About Operation Lid handle has a steam release button in addition to the pressure release valve. There is no indication of which position the steam vent should be in to retain or release steam. Pressure release device is in close proximity to exposed metal of lid. User may burn hand on lid when operating pressure release device.
Labeling and Documentation
- Is there safety labeling? Yes
- User Manual Rating Satisfactory
Sampling and Testing Information
- Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 1/26/2021
- Test Laboratory Name Colorado State University
Contact Information
- Company Contact yashparmar@aufla.in
- Website aufla.in
Awards
- Global LEAP Awards No