Snapshot Details
- Brand: Instant Pot
- Product Type: Electric Pressure Cooker
- Model Number: DUO MINI
- Total Pot Capacity [L]: 2.8
- Power Supply Type: AC
- Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C]: 109.3
- Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh]: 369.2
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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 Instant Pot - Product Type Electric Pressure Cooker
- Model Number DUO MINI
- Total Pot Capacity [L] 2.8
- Power Supply Type AC
- Manufacturer INSTANT BRANDS
- Warranty [months] 12
- Rated Input Voltage [V] 120
- Frequency [Hz] 60
- Power Factor [%] 99.92%
Heating
- Heating: Max Water Temperature [C] Maximum temperature of the steam/water inside the pot during the heating phase. 114.1
- Heating: Time to Reach Cooking Temperature [mins] Time required for the product to reach pressure cooking phase. 21.68
- Heating: Average Power Draw [W] Average power drawn by the product during the heating phase. 675.7
- Heating: Specific Energy Consumption [kJ/kg] 0.544
- 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. 70.9%
Pressure Cooking
- Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C] Average temperature of the steam/water inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase. 109.3
- Pressure Cooking: Average Pressure [kPa] Average pressure inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase 54.1
- Pressure Cooking: Temperature Range [C] 8.2
- Pressure Cooking: Average Power [W] Average power drawn by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 37.7
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). 9.40
- Saute: Max Saute Temperature [C] Maximum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 171.3
- Saute: Min Saute Temperature [C] Minimum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 150.4
- Saute: Temperature Stability [%] Percentage of time that the oil temperature was between 140-180°C (ideal sauté cooking temperature boundaries). 100%
- Saute: Average Power [W] 271.8
Energy Consumption
- Heating: Energy Consumption [Wh] 214.4
- Pressure Cooking: Energy Consumption Over 30 Minutes [Wh] Energy consumed by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 18.9
- 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. 135.9
- Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh] 369.2
Cool Down
- Average Cooling Rate [W] 35.4
- Cooling Rate per Surface Area [W/m2] 321.5
Low/High Voltage Performance
- Low Voltage: Is the product able to pressurize during low-voltage testing? [yes/no] No
- Low Voltage: Time to Pressurize [min] n/a
- Low Voltage: Average Saute Power [W] 235.3
- Low Voltage: Max Saute Temperature [C] 168.0
- 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] Yes
- External Workmanship [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Internal Workmanship [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Satisfactory
Circuitry
- Shock Hazard - Resistance [ohms] 0.4
- Shock Hazard [pass/fail] Pass
- Front Panel Quality [excellent/good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Circuitry Quality [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Satisfactory
- Notes About Circuitry Wires firmly attached. No sharp edges. Wires have fiber insulation. Fiber is a bit kinked going into one of the pressure switches, so has frayed a bit.
Exterior Temperature
- Maximum Handle Temperature [C] 46.3
- Handle Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Good
- Maximum Body Temperature [C] 108.6
- Body Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Poor
Tipping Test
- Tipping Angle [degrees] 36.2
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? No
- 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? No
- Notes About Operation N/A
Labeling and Documentation
- Is there safety labeling? Yes
- User Manual Rating Good
Sampling and Testing Information
- Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 1/26/2021
- Test Laboratory Name Colorado State University
Contact Information
- Company Contact info@instantpot.co.za
- Website instantpot.co.za
Awards
- Global LEAP Awards Finalist (2020)