Black+Decker SK550, Manual

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Squeeze the tab and the battery compartment cover (7)
to get access to the batteries.
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Insert four new alkaline AAA batteries (8), make sure to
match the (+) positive and the (-) negative terminals
correctly.
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Close the battery compartment cover (7) and to lock it in
position.
Use
Switching on and off (fig. A)
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Press the on/off button (4) to switch the appliance on.
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Press the on/off button again to switch the appliance off.
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In addition, the appliance is fitted with an auto shut-off
function, which automatically switches off the appliance
after approximately two minutes.
Setting the tare weight
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Switch the appliance on as described above.
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Press the tare button (5) to set the reading on the LCD
display (6) to zero.
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When using the bowl (1), first put the empty bowl on the
scale and press the tare button (5) to set the reading on
the LCD display (6) to zero.
Setting the weighing unit
The weighing unit can be set to grams (g), kilograms (kg),
ounces (oz) or pounds and ounces (lb -oz).
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With the appliance turned on, keep pressing the tare
button (5) until the required units are shown on the LCD
display (6).
Weighing
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Place the scale on a flat even surface.
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Place the product to be weighed on the scale and read
off the weight on the LCD display (6).
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When using the bowl (1), first correct the tare as
described above. Put the product to be weighed in the
bowl, place the bowl on the scale and read off the
weight.
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If the weight exceeds the maximum capacity, the
display will show “o-Ld”. To prevent damage to the
appliance, immediately remove the weight from the
scale.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
Warning! Before cleaning or maintenance, switch the
appliance off.
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To clean the appliance, use only a mild soap and a
damp cloth.
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Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Warning! Do not immerse any part of the appliance in water
or any other liquid.
Checking and replacing the batteries
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Periodically open the battery compartment cover (7)
and check the batteries for corrosion.
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If the LCD display (6) shows “Lo”, the batteries are
discharged and must be replaced.
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Replace the batteries as described above in the section
“Assembly”.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions
given in the section “Protecting the environment”.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your appliance
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to
you, think of the protection of the environment.
Black & Decker repair agents will accept old
Black & Decker tools and ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.
Batteries
At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
discard batteries with due care for our
environment. Remove the batteries as described
above.
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Place the batteries in suitable packaging to ensure that
the terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take the
batteries to a local recycling station.