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
½
lb rice and
½
lb beans, place the rice into the bowl. Once the correct amount
of rice is weighed, press the “ -zero" button until the display resets to zero. Add the
½
lb of beans. Both ingredients have 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 Accuweight 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.
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 "88888", then
-zero
zero when it is ready for use. If the display does not show zero, press the "
" button
-zero
to reset (tare) the scale to zero.
3. Your scale is set at the factory to weigh in pounds/ounces. To switch to grams, press the
"UNIT" button.
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 "
" to turn the scale off manually.
- zero
Tare Operation
You may wish to weigh ingredients in a bowl or other container (not included). In this case,
you will need to tare, or offset, the weight of the bowl so that 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
UNLOCK
LOCK
General Lock Function
The “ ” symbol will light up when the lock switch on the back of the scale is on LOCK
position. Move to UNLOCK position to have the scale resume work.
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.
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.
4. This scale is intended for home/consumer use only. It is not intended for commercial or
medical use.
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.
5. This scale is designed to read weights up to 11 lbs/5 kgs. To prevent damage, do not
place more than 11 lbs/5 kgs on it.
6. Do not store scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors from some household
products may affect the electronic components of your scale. Do not store scale on its
side.
