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Snapshot Details

  • Brand: Sayona
  • Product Type: Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Model Number: SPC 100
  • Total Pot Capacity [L]: 6
  • Power Supply Type: AC
  • Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C]: 110.8
  • Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh]: 679.4
Product Information
  • Brand tooltip Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Sayona
  • Product Type Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Model Number SPC 100
  • Total Pot Capacity [L] 6
  • Power Supply Type AC
  • Manufacturer Ninja group of companies
  • Warranty [months] 12
  • Rated Input Voltage [V] 230
  • Frequency [Hz] 50-60
  • Power Factor [%] 99.96%
Heating
  • Heating: Max Water Temperature [C] tooltip Maximum temperature of the steam/water inside the pot during the heating phase. 113.1
  • Heating: Time to Reach Cooking Temperature [mins] tooltip Time required for the product to reach pressure cooking phase. 24.11
  • Heating: Average Power Draw [W] tooltip Average power drawn by the product during the heating phase. 1033.3
  • Heating: Specific Energy Consumption [kJ/kg] 0.476
  • Heating: Thermal Efficiency from 30C to 90C [%] tooltip Efficiency of converting electrical energy into heat, measured in the cooking water from 30-90C during the heating phase. 79.3%
Pressure Cooking
  • Pressure Cooking: Average Temperature [C] tooltip Average temperature of the steam/water inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase. 110.8
  • Pressure Cooking: Average Pressure [kPa] tooltip Average pressure inside the cooking pot during the pressure cooking phase 61.5
  • Pressure Cooking: Temperature Range [C] 5.2
  • Pressure Cooking: Average Power [W] tooltip Average power drawn by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 92.9
Saute Cooking
  • Saute: Time to Heat [mins] tooltip 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). 7.70
  • Saute: Max Saute Temperature [C] tooltip Maximum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 198.6
  • Saute: Min Saute Temperature [C] tooltip Minimum temperature of the oil inside the cooking pot during the sauté cooking phase. 157.9
  • Saute: Temperature Stability [%] tooltip Percentage of time that the oil temperature was between 140-180°C (ideal sauté cooking temperature boundaries). 53%
  • Saute: Average Power [W] 472.9
Energy Consumption
  • Heating: Energy Consumption [Wh] 396.5
  • Pressure Cooking: Energy Consumption Over 30 Minutes [Wh] tooltip Energy consumed by the product during the pressure cooking phase. 46.4
  • Saute: Energy Consumption Over 30 Minutes [Wh] tooltip Energy consumed by the product during the sauté cooking phase as calculated by the average power draw during the 30-minute test. 236.5
  • Total Energy Consumption per Cooking Session [Wh] 679.4
Cool Down
  • Average Cooling Rate [W] 59.9
  • Cooling Rate per Surface Area [W/m2] 322.3
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] 49.93
  • Low Voltage: Average Saute Power [W] 420.6
  • Low Voltage: Max Saute Temperature [C] 185.8
  • 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] 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] Good
  • Notes About Circuitry Wires firmly attached. No sharp edges. All wires have fiber coating.
Exterior Temperature
  • Maximum Handle Temperature [C] 54
  • Handle Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Satisfactory
  • Maximum Body Temperature [C] 107.5
  • Body Temperature Rating [good/satisfactory/needs improvement/poor] Poor
Tipping Test
  • Tipping Angle [degrees] 38.7
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 The manual indicates a thermal fuse is present, but it is not visible without disassembly of cooker. There is a secondary pressure switch but it is unclear what would activate it.
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 johnmaina@scode.co.ke
  • Website scode.co.ke
Awards
  • Global LEAP Awards Finalist (2020)