RNIB DK89 User manual

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Talking Measuring Jug
DK89
Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also
available in other formats.
General description
This talking measuring jug announces the measurements in imperial or metric in a
natural male English voice. The contents being measured are spoken either
automatically when poured into the jug or you can press a button for an
announcement. You can also convert readings between imperial and metric.
Orientation
The main unit is a solid plastic mould which incorporates the carry handle, the base for
the plastic jug, and the function buttons. The removable plastic jug is attached to the
base by placing it in position with the lip facing away from the unit and then clipping it
in place.
There are four operating buttons on the unit. The Speak button is located on top of the
handle and three further buttons are positioned on the side of the unit, with the handle
facing towards the right. From top to bottom these are: Zero,Units and Liquid. These
are now described in detail as follows:
Speak button: Press this button to hear the announcement of a measurement.
However, the unit will automatically speak the measurement when a liquid is poured
into the jug. If no button has been pressed within the previous 30 seconds the jug will
indicate the liquid being measured followed by the amount, otherwise only the amount
will be spoken.
Zero button: Used to reset the measurement to zero. This can be done when
measuring multiple ingredients. For example, if you have a recipe which requires you
to add a specific amount of milk to a cake mix then you could add the mix to the jug,
press Zero then measure the milk while adding it to the mix. This is known as a Tare
function.
Please note: The jug cannot read less than zero, so if you press the Zero button and
remove some of the contents it will continue to say “zero”. If you have used the Tare
function it is important to remember before taking new measurements to press the
Zero button again with the jug empty.

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Please note: It is recommended that this button be used to turn the jug on while it is
empty, particularly if it has not been used for some time. This will ensure that the zero
level is correctly set prior to making measurements.
The Zero button can also be used to adjust the volume of the announcements. If you
hold the button down the jug will keep saying “Zero” at three varying volumes until you
release it. The level you release the button at will be the selected volume.
Units button: Used to select the measurement units. You can measure in and convert
between Millilitres, Litres, Pints, Fluid Ounces, U.S. Pints and U.S. Fluid Ounces.
Press the button once to hear the current units. Pressing it again within two seconds
will change the units. A measurement is taken two seconds after the last button press.
Liquid button: Used to select between the different types of liquid from water, milk
and cooking oil. The vast majority of liquids you use in the kitchen will fall within these
selections. Water will be fine for wine, juices etc. milk will cover full, semi-skimmed or
skimmed and cooking oil will cover all types.
Press the button once to hear the current liquid. Press it again within two seconds to
change the liquid type. A measurement is taken two seconds after the last button
press.
The battery compartment is located underneath the handle. The battery cover has a
recessed clip which, when pushed in towards the handle releases it.
Getting started
Inserting/replacing the batteries
The unit is powered by one 9v PP3 battery. To insert the battery, simply remove the
cover on the base by pressing in the catch next to the battery cover. Attach the battery
to the connector (which is attached to a wire within the battery compartment), noting
the correct polarity, with the large hexagon terminal on the battery aligned with the
small round connector. Then ensure the small round terminal on the battery is aligned
to the large hexagon on the connector. Fit the battery into the compartment and then
replace the cover.
A replacement, alkaline PP3 battery is available from RNIB under product code CP17.
Please note: RNIB does not guarantee batteries.
Using the product
Please be aware that the most accurate readings will be obtained with the base
standing on a level worktop and that lifting it will degrade the accuracy.

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However, the jug can be used to measure while being hand held - under a tap for
instance. As the contents increase the reading will be spoken or can be requested at
any time by pressing the Speak button. The more the jug is tilted the less accurate its
readings will be - it may even say “Zero” if tipped far enough. If you wish to pour some
liquid from the jug it is important that you level it again before taking a reading - ignore
the announcements while the jug is tilted.
Ensure that the jug is firmly locked onto the base particularly before lifting or pouring.
The jug will turn itself off if no buttons have been pressed or any liquids added or
removed for 30 seconds. This is indicated by a short double beep sound. This is to
conserve battery power and does not mean you have to start again if you are in the
middle of measuring. Simply press the Speak button to wake the unit up with all the
readings stored. If you do not realise it has turned off and you add more liquid then you
will find that the jug will not speak the new weight automatically. Again, just press the
Speak button and you will hear the correctly measured new weight.
Be careful not to touch the jug while measuring, as doing so will reduce the accuracy.
User defined liquid
If you have a requirement to measure a very unusual type of liquid, perhaps a sauce or
soup, then there is the facility for a user defined liquid.
To use this option hold the Liquid button down for five seconds until the jug says:
“Empty jug then press zero”. Empty the jug and press the Zero button until it says: “Fill
the jug to calibration mark and press Liquid button”. If you feel inside the rear of the jug
you will feel a raised rib projecting up from the bottom of the jug to almost half way to
the top. This is the calibration mark. Add your liquid until it is level with the top edge of
this rib (970 millilitres), then press the Liquid button until the jug says: “User defined
liquid set up complete”.
You will now find that when you next use the Liquid button a User defined choice has
been added. This selection can be re-calibrated for a different liquid at any time by
repeating the above. If you want to remove the User defined liquid from the options
then, when asked to fill the jug to the calibration mark, just leave it empty and press the
Liquid button. The jug will understand that you no longer want to use this option and
will remove it until you re-calibrate it again with another liquid.
Please note that the base is not waterproof or microwave safe and should never
be placed in water or a microwave. It should be cleaned by wiping with a damp
cloth then dried. The jug itself is both dishwasher and microwave safe.
Technical specification
Contents: 2 Litres.

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Accuracy: 2%+20 Millilitres with jug level.
Battery: 1x 9v PP3 Alkaline.
Units: Millilitres, Litres, Pints, Fluid Ounces, U.S. Pints, U.S. Fluid Ounces.
Liquids: Water, Milk, Cooking Oil,
1x User defined.
How to contact RNIB
Phone number: 0303 123 9999
Textphone: 0845 758 5691
Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.
Email: [email protected]rg.uk
Web address: www.rnib.org.uk
Email for international customers: [e-mail]
Terms and conditions of sale
This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 12 months from the date of
purchase. If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly
from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance.
For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to
help us deal efficiently with your product return.
For hygiene reasons the Talking measuring jug is not returnable unless faulty.
You can request full terms and conditions from RNIB or view them online.
Registered Charity No. 226227
This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU legislation.
At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or manufacturer for free
of charge disposal. This is to comply with ‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).
Date: March 2014

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