TECHWOOD TPA-523 User manual

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DIGITAL KITCHEN SCALE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and household
or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins or
other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused by
incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑This device can be used by children aged 8 years and older
and adults, with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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❑This device is not a toy, do not leave small children or people
with disabilities to play with.
❑Cleaning and maintenance must not be made by children
without supervision.
❑In order to ensure children ‘s safety, please keep all packaging
(plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance
and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there are
visible signs of damage.
❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
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Installing or replacing batteries
If 1 X 3V DC Lithium battery (CR-2032) is required, it is provided with the unit.
Remove the guard before installation. Install the battery with + on the top.
If 2 x LR3 or LR6 (AAA / AA) batteries are required, they are not supplied with the
unit. Purchase the corresponding battery type, Remove the protection before setting
up. Respect the polarity.
● Open and remove the housing cover.
● Remove (if necessary) the used battery (s).
● Place the new battery (s) in the battery compartment.
● Close the cover.
TO KNOW IT’S APPARATUS
1. Tare
2. Zero
3. Negative sign
4. Mode function : Weight, Water, Milk
(See logos bellow)
5. Unit weight : kg / lb : oz
(kilogram or pound or ounce)
6. Volume unit : ml (millilitre)
7. Volume Unit : fl: oz (liquid ounce)
8. Unit of weight: Lb / Oz
(pound / ounce
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KEYS FUNCTIONS
Each pulse changes the unit display.
(This key is often on the back of the device)
Each pulse changes the working mode.
(Weight => Water => milk)
On / Off, Reset, Tare.
CONVERSION OF UNITS
Each time the unit key is pressed, it goes from g to Lb then back.
Note: If the scale has two units of metric system, gram (g) and pound (Ib : Oz),
• By choosing grams as the unit of weight, the default volume unit will be Millilitre
(ml).
• By choosing pound as the unit of weight, the default unit of volume will be Fluid
ounce (Fl-oz).
MODE FUNCTION
Each time the Mode key is pressed, the unit changes :
1 Weight => 2 Water => 3 Milk => return to weighing by weight.
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USE
Before using the product for the first time, clean it with neutral detergent and a damp
cloth or sponge.
Rinse, & dry it.
ZERO BUTTON FUNCTIONS
-On / Off
Ensure the scale is well placed on a flat surface and lightly press the “Zero”
button.
Note : The scale will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of no use.
-Tare Function
Place a bowl on the scale. The screen shows the weight of the bowl.
Press the "Zero" button. The number "0" appears on the display.
Note : For weighing without the bowl, remove the bowl and press "Zero".
To add an ingredient, after the 1st weighing, Leave the bowl on the scale and
press "Zero" again ; The unit will reset to 0 allowing to add the desired ingredient.
If necessary, to add other ingredients, press "Zero" again.
-Overload
The scale will display “Err” symbol (Error) if loads on the scale plate exceed the
max weight allowed.
-Battery
The scale will display “Lo” symbol if it the battery is discharged. If so, replace the
scale battery.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
-Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
-The parts in contact with food like plate, bowl, forks, Spatula etc. can be washed in
hot water with sponge and soft detergent or put in the dishwasher.
-Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid !
-Never use gritting, of metal brush or another cutting object.
-Do not use abrasive cleaners.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place.
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GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase of
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift box).
Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair, can be
carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve any
extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to your
retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 1 x 3V DC battery CR-2032 (provided)
Capacity 5Kg
Possible Unity g, ml, livre (lb), Oz, fl : Oz.
Made in PRC
The characteristics can change without prior notice.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(Destruction of batteries)
• Open the battery compartment and retrieve the battery.
- THE BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE THE UNIT IS GIVEN TO REBUS.
- BATTERY CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM AND / OR LITHIUM AND / OR
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE, THE BATTERY MUST BE ELIMINATED IN A SAFE
WAY.
DO NOT THROW IN A TRASH CAN, BUT GIVE IN CENTRE OF WASTE.
This apparatus satisfied EC directives, it was controlled according to all the
European current directives, like: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
This apparatus was designed and manufactured in respect of the last safety
regulations and technical specifications.
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A-107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous-bois – France
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