2. While the scale is off, place the empty container on the scale platform. Turn
the scale on. The display will show "88888" then zero. The weight of the
container has been zeroed out.
4. The weight of additional ingredients may be tared out as well. For example,
if a recipe calls for
lb rice and
lb beans, place the rice into the bowl.
½
½
Once the correct amount of rice is weighed, press the “ -zero" button until
the display resets to zero. Add the
lb of beans. Both ingredients have
½
been accurately weighed in the same bowl.
3. Add the ingredient to be weighed. The weight of the ingredient alone will
display.
5. When weights have been tared out, the display will show a negative number
when the items are removed from the scale. To reset the scale back to zero
for a new measurement, press the " -zero" button until the display resets
to zero.
Backlight Feature
Your Famili scale is equipped with a convenient backlight feature. The backlight
will automatically light up for 5 seconds when a button is pressed or when there
is a change in weight, The backlight will then turn off to conserve battery power.
Precautions
1. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth. To remove stains, use
a mild soap. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh
cleaning agents, or sprays. Avoid contact with acids, such as citrus juices.
3. Although your scale is designed to be maintenance-free, it contains sensitive
electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment. Treat it with care to ensure the best
performance.
2. Do not tamper with the scale's internal components. Doing so will invalidate
the warranty on this unit and may cause damage. The scale contains no
user-serviceable parts.
Battery Installation
1. This scale operates on 2 "AAA" batteries (included). Remove any plastic
wrap from the batteries before proceeding. Always replace all batteries
at the same time; do not combine old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the scale.
3. Place the batteries into the battery compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols marked in the compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
5. Replace the batteries if "Lo" appears on the display, or the readings grow
dim or irregular.
Tare Operation
You may wish to weigh ingredients in a bowl or other container (not included).
I n t h i s c a s e , y o u w i l l n e e d t o t a r e , o r o ff s e t , t h e w e i g h t o f t h e b o w l s o t h a t
only the weight of the ingredients is displayed.
1. Choose a container that will safely balance on the platform without tipping
or falling. Do not use a heavy container, as this might reduce the maximum
capacity of the scale.
2
3
General Weighing Operation
1. Place the scale on a hard, level surface.
2. Press the "
" button to turn the scale on. The display first shows
-zero
"88888",
then zero when it is ready for use. If the display does not show zero, press the
"
" button to reset (tare) the scale to zero.
-zero
4. Place the item to be weighed on the center of the platform. The weight will
display. As you add weight, the weight displayed increases.
5. The scale will turn off automatically after 3 minutes if there is no change
in
weight, or after one minute when the weight is removed. Press " -zero"
to turn the scale off manually.
3. Your scale is set at the factory to weigh in pounds/ounces. To switch between
pounds/ounces (lb oz), grams (g), fluid ounces (fl:oz), and milliliters (ml), press
the “UNIT” button. Measuring liquid ingredients: The liquid measure feature
is suitable for all water based liquids, including wine, milk, stock, cream etc.
Note: Oils have a lower specific gravity, which will result in a volume reading
of approxi10%. If measuring oils by volume on this scale, please
adjust for this accordingly.
4. This scale is intended for home/consumer use only. It is not intended for
commercial or medical use.
