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VI. Using the Tare Feature

You can use this scale’s tare feature to subtract the weight of an empty 

container or vessel to weigh only the contents. NOTE: The weight of 

the container will subtract from the available capacity. 

1.  Place the empty container or vessel on the weighing platform.
2.  Press the 

TARE 

key once. The display will then reset to zero. 

If the container is removed, its weight will be displayed as a 
negative number.

3. 

You may now fill the container with the quantity to be weighed. 

The display will show just the weight of the contents.

4.  To return to normal weight display (gross weight), remove any 

items from the weighing platform and press the

 TARE

 key again 

to re-zero the scale.

VII.  Changing the Unit of Measure

1.  Press the 

UNIT 

key to change the scale’s displayed unit of 

measure.

2.  If the scale is turned off then back on, it will default to the last 

unit used.

• 

Platform A:

 g (gram)   lb (pound)   oz (ounce)   ml (milliliter)    

fl.oz. (fluid ounce - US)

• 

Platform B:

 g (gram)   oz (ounce)   ozt (troy ounce)   dwt 

(pennyweight)   ct (carat)   gn (grain) 

VIII.  Calibration Adjustment (Advanced Users Only)
You do not need to perform calibration on this scale unless the 

scale is malfunctioning. 

Platform A and platform B require separate 

Summary of Contents for DK-5K

Page 1: ...DK 5K 5000g x 1g 1000g x 0 1g User Manual DK 5K Copyright 2013 American Weigh Scales Inc All rights reserved Rev 1 0...

Page 2: ...our scale in a clean dry location Dust dirt and moisture can accumulate on the weighing sensors and electronics causing inaccuracy or malfunction Keep the area around and under the scale clean Loose d...

Page 3: ...IT Key Press to change the weighing unit 4 ON OFF Key Press to turn the scale ON or OFF III Battery Installation 1 Before using the scale for the first time check the battery compartment and remove an...

Page 4: ...lays zero you are ready to weigh your items on the platform A V Platform B Operation Pull out Platform Max Weight 1000g This platform has a high resolution for weighing finer ingredients up to 1000g i...

Page 5: ...lay will show just the weight of the contents 4 To return to normal weight display gross weight remove any items from the weighing platform and press the TARE key again to re zero the scale VII Changi...

Page 6: ...the UNIT key then tap the ON OFF key to turn the scale on 4 Tap the UNIT key again the display will show CAL followed by the required calibration weight 5000g 5 Place the required calibration weight...

Page 7: ...Make sure that the display is set to the correct platform A or B XII Specifications DK 5K Platform A Capacity 5000g 176 4oz 5000ml 169fl oz 11lb Platform A Readability 1g 0 1oz 1ml 0 1fl oz 0 002lb P...

Page 8: ...DK 5K American Weigh Scales Inc Norcross GA 30092 U S A Made in China to our exact specifications and quality control...

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