ETEKCITY EK5250 User manual

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Questions or Concerns? [email protected] • [phone]
Digital Kitchen Scale
Model: EK5250

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Thank you for purchasing the
Digital Kitchen Scale by Etekcity.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team
at [e-mail]. We hope you enjoy your
new digital kitchen scale!

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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Specifications
Increments
Safety Information
Function Diagram
Digital Display
Setup
Scale Operation
• Measurement
• Tare Function
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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1 x Digital Kitchen Scale
1 x Plastic Bowl
2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries (Pre-Installed)
1 x Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Increments
Package Contents
Weight Capacity 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL
Units oz / lb:oz / fl’oz (water/milk) /
g / mL (water/milk)
Auto-Off 120 seconds
Battery 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Dimensions Scale 8.4 x 6.7 x 1.3 in /
21.4 x 16.9 x 3.3 cm
Bowl 8.9 x 7.1 x 1.7 in /
22.5 x 18.1 x 4.2 cm
Measurement
Unit Item Weight Increment
g< 1000 g 0.1 g
1000–5000 g 1 g
oz < 35 oz 0.01 oz
35–176 oz 0.05 oz

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Safety Information
Scale
Batteries
• Do not exceed the 11 lb / 5000 g weight
capacity, as this will damage the scale.
An error indicator will appear on the LCD
display if the limit is exceeded.
• Do not immerse the scale in water or
any liquid. If liquid is spilled on the digital
display or buttons, immediately wipe the
scale dry with a soft cloth to avoid internal
damage.
• Handle with care. This scale is not intended
for commercial or heavy-duty use.
• Keep the scale in a cool, dry place. Avoid
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• If the low battery indicator (“ ”) appears
on the display, replace the batteries.
• If the scale is not in use for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to
conserve battery life and extend the
lifetime of the scale.
To avoid damage to this scale, please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in
this manual.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
exposure to damp environments or
extreme temperatures.
• Household use only.

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Function Diagram
A. Bowl
B. Digital Scale
C. Weighing Surface
D. Unit Switching Button
E. Digital Display
F. Power/TARE Button
G. Battery Compartment
H. Anti-Skid Padding
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B
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Note: Do not put the plastic
bowl in a dishwasher.

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Digital Display Setup
1. Remove rubber pieces around the scale before
using.
2. Open the battery compartment on the underside
of the scale.
3. Remove the insulation strip to activate the
batteries. [Figure 1.1]
4. Replace the battery cover.
5. Press to turn on the scale.
Figure 1.1
AAA batteries
A. Tare Function
B. Weight Measurement
C. Negative Weight Value
D. Weighing Mode
E. Measurement Unit
A
C
D
B
E
AAA
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Scale Operation
• For accurate results, always place the scale on a
hard, dry, flat surface, and keep the scale away
from dirt, dust, vibration, wind, air currents, and
electromagnetic interference.
• When you turn on the scale, choose units, or use
the tare function, always wait for the scale to
read “ ” before attempting measurement.
Tips 1. Press to turn on the scale. Press UNIT to
select your desired measuring unit, which will
show at the top of the display.
a. Weight: Choose between grams (“g”) or both
pounds and ounces (“lb:oz”).
b. Volume: Scale measures in milliliters (“mL”)
and fluid ounces (“’oz”). Select the water
( ) or milk ( ) option. [Figure 2.1]
Measurement
Note: If you’re using the bowl or another container to
hold the items or liquid you’re measuring, first place
the empty container on the scale. Press to tare the
container’s weight (see Tare Function, page 8)
2. Gently place your item on the scale. The display
will show the weight or volume.
3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the
scale.
Note:
• To reset the scale, remove all weight from the platform
and press .
• To conserve battery power, the scale will automatically
turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Figure 2.1
Water Milk Solid

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Maintenance
• Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the surface of
the scale, followed by a dry, soft cloth to wipe
away any moisture.
• You can use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dust off the
scale.
• Do not wash the plastic bowl in the dishwasher.
Hand wash only.
Figure 3.3
1. Place the bowl on the scale. The display will
show the bowl’s weight. [Figure 3.1]
2. Press . The display will show “ ” again.
[Figure 3.2]
Whenever you measure items or liquids inside
the included bowl, you can use the tare function
to remove the bowl’s weight from the final
measurement. You can also use other containers in
place of the bowl.
Tare Function
Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2
3. Place liquid or items in the bowl. The scale will
measure the liquid or items without including
the weight of the bowl. [Figure 3.3]
4. When you’re done, reset the scale by removing
all weight and pressing again.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
LCD display shows “ ”. Battery power is low. Install 2 new 1.5V AAA batteries.
Scale does not turn on.
Batteries may not be properly installed. Insert batteries under the correct
polarity as marked in battery compartment.
Battery power is low. Install 2 new 1.5V AAA batteries.
Display shows “ ”. Maximum weight capacity has been exceeded. Remove items from scale to
avoid damage.
Reading is inaccurate.
Scale may not be level. Place scale on a level surface.
Reset the scale’s tare measurement, making sure it reads “0” before
measuring (see Tare Function, page 8).
If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (page 12).

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Warranty Information
Product Name Digital Kitchen Scale
Model EK5250
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you
record your order ID and date of purchase.
Order ID
Date of Purchase
Terms & Policy
Etekcity Corporation (“Etekcity”) warrants this product
to the original purchaser to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and
conditions, for a period of 2 years from the date of
original purchase.
Etekcity agrees, at our option during the warranty
period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship
or furnish an equal product in exchange without charge,
subject to verication of the defect or malfunction and
proof of the date of purchase.
There is no other express warranty. This warranty
does not apply:
• If the product has been modied from its original
condition;
• If the product has not been used in accordance with
directions and instructions in the user manual;
• To damages or defects caused by accident, abuse,
misuse or improper or inadequate maintenance;
• To damages or defects caused by service or repair of
the product performed by an unauthorized service
provider or by anyone other than Etekcity;
• To damages or defects occurring during commercial
use, rental use, or any use for which the product is
not intended;
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of the
product.
Etekcity will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages in connection with the use of
the product covered by this warranty.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer
purchaser of the product and is not transferable to any
subsequent owner of the product regardless of whether
the product is transferred during the specied term of
the warranty.

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This warranty does not extend to products purchased
from unauthorized sellers. Etekcity’s warranty extends
only to products purchased from authorized sellers
that are subject to Etekcity’s quality controls and have
agreed to follow its quality controls.
All implied warranties are limited to the period of this
limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
If you discover that your product is defective within the
specied warranty period, please contact Customer
Support via [e-mail]. DO NOT dispose of
your product before contacting us. Once our Customer
Support Team has approved your request, please return
the product with a copy of the invoice and order ID.
Every Etekcity product automatically includes a 2-year
warranty. To make the customer support process quick
and easy, register your product online at
www.etekcity.com/warranty.
This warranty is made by:
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806

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Customer Support
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support
Team.
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Email: [email protected]
Toll-Free: [phone]
Support Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST/PDT
*Please have your invoice and order ID ready before
contacting Customer Support.

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