Tare Operation (Cont.)
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
been zeroed out. has
4. The weight of additional ingredients may be tared out as well. For example, if
recipe calls for ½ lb rice and ½ lb beans, place the rice into the bowl. Once a
correct amount of rice is weighed, press the “ -zero" button until the display the
to zero. Add the ½ lb of beans. Both ingredients have been accurately resets
the same bowl. weighed in
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.
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.
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. 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 -zero
off manually.
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UNLOCK
LOCK
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.
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.
3. Your scale is set at the factory to weigh in pounds/ounces. To switch to grams,
press the "UNIT" button.
General Lock Function
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.
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 when it is ready for use. If the display does not show zero, press the
" " button to reset (tare) the scale to zero.
-zero
-zero
Battery Installation
