Varia AKU User manual

ELECTRONIC SCALE USER MANUAL
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Product Parameters: Description:
Product name AKU Electronic Scale
Material Aluminum alloy / silica gel.
Measuring range 0.3g-3100g.
Unit and division g: 0.3g-1999.9g, the division value is 0.1g; 2000-3100g,
division value 1g; Oz: division value is 0.01oz.
Auxiliary prompt Built-in buzzer.
Power supply Built in 1200mAh large capacity rechargeable lithium
battery.
Nominal value of battery 3.7V, voltage range: 3.3v-4.2v.
Charging mode 5V / 1A charging power supply, built-in USB type-C
interface charging cable.
Precautions in use
• It is forbidden to use a fast charging
power supply. It is recommended to use
5V, 1a-2a adapter for charging.
• Please place AKU on a level and
stable surface.
• Do not use during charging.
• Once the battery is fully charged ensure
to disconnect it from the power supply
to avoid over-charging and also in
order to prolong the battery life.
• The surface of the scale panel is
waterproof to prevent liquid from
entering the gap of the body and the
charging port.
• Do not submerge the scale in water.
• The internal structure of the equipment
is precise, and it is prohibited to
disassemble without permission.
• Do not place objects weighing more
than the maximum weighing value
of the product to avoid permanent
damage.
• Clean the weighing platform after
weighing. Do not place the objects on
the weighing tray for a extended period
of time.
• Please store the product in a dry, stable
and non corrosive environment.

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Product Overview:
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Weighing Platform Silicone Pad Power Button Tare Button LED Display USB-C Port On/Off Switch
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3 4
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Button Function Operation Description
ON/OFF/
TIME
Power On Press once to turn power on.
Power off Press twice to turn power off.
Start / pause /
clear the timer
In the time/weighing mode, short press to start
and pause the timer, and long press for 2 seconds
to clear the timer;
Maximum timing range: 99 minutes 59 seconds.
Confirm In the settings mode, press key briefly to confirm
the selection.
Button Function Operation Description
TARE
Return the
weight to zero
When weighing, press once to return the weight
to zero.
Unit switching Press twice to switch between “g” and “oz” units
of measurement.
Mode
switching
Press and hold key for 2 seconds to switch the
brewing mode one by one;
A. Full manual mode;
B. Automatic tare ( ) + manual timing mode;
C. Automatic tare ( ) , no timer is displayed; or
D. Automatic tare ( ∆ ) + automatic timing mode.
Setting mode In the weighing zeroing state, press it for more
than 6 times to enter the set setting mode, and
set the user calibration and automatic shutdown
time.
Functions

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Function Descriptions and Instructions:
Powering on the scale: To power on/off the scale, use the toggle switch located on
the rear on the grinder body next to the USB-C charging port.
A. Full manual mode:
In this mode, you can manually operate
the timer, manual weighing, tare and
other operations.
B. Automatic tare ( ) + manual timing mode:
In this mode, the water drop symbol is
on, the automatic peeling function is on,
and the timer can be started manually.
After the automatic peeling of the
placed container, the water flow is
detected and the weighing is started.
After the water flow stops, the final
weight is displayed.

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C. Automatic tare ( ), no timer is displayed:
In this mode, the timer is not displayed,
only the weight is displayed, and the
water drop symbol is on, which means
that the automatic taring function is
active.
After the container is placed and
the weight is stabilized, it will be
automatically zeroed. Weighing can be
started only when continuous water flow
is detected. When the water flow stops,
the current weight can be displayed.
D. Automatic tare ( ∆ ),+ automatic timing mode:
In this mode, the water drop symbol and
triangle symbol are both visible. This
signals that the automatic taring and
automatic timing function is activated.
After the weight/vessel is placed and is
stable, the weight will be automatically
zeroed. When the water flow is detected,
the timer will automatically start timing.
When the water flow stops, the timer will
also stop timing.

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Setting mode:
In this mode, users can set 100g calibration (c-2er0) and automatic shutdown time (sleep).
To enter the settings for your AKU scale make sure that your scale is placed onto a level
and stable surface and is in Mode A; must be set to grams and the scale must be zeroed.
A. 100g calibration:
To calibrate your AKU scale make sure that your scale is placed onto a level and stable
surface and press the tare button to zero the scale.
1. Press the tare key 6 times in a row and you will see the
following displayed on the screen.

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A. 100g calibration continued:
2. Next, press the power button once and “cel” + “1000.0g” will be displayed on the
screen. Press the tare button to cycle through the maximum capacity settings of
1000g, 2000g and 3000g.
3. Once you have selected the maximum capacity you wish to use, press the power
button once and “c-2ero” will flash after the calibration mode has been enabled and
then the display will show “PUT 100g”.
4. Place the 100g calibration weight in the centre of the scale.
5. When “PASS” is displayed on the screen, the calibration procedure
has been successful.

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B. Sleep timer setting:
1. Press the tare key 6 times in a row and you will see the
following displayed on the screen.
2. At this time, press the tare key to cycle the sleep timer options
between 5,10,20,30,60 or OFF.
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Battery level display:
When the battery symbol is fully displayed (three sections)
the battery charge
is above 80%.
When the battery symbol shows two sections,
the battery charge
is 50% - 80%.
3. To save this setting press and hold the power button until the following is displayed
on the screen.
B. Sleep timer setting continued:
Charging
• To charge the AKU Scale, plug the USB-C cable into the port located on
the back of the scale body and next to the on/off switch.
• When charging, the weighing function cannot be used.

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When the battery symbol displays one section,
the battery charge
is less than 50%.
The battery is
charging when the three battery symbols flash in sequence
from right to left.
When the battery is fully charged, all battery symbols flash
at the same time.
When “Lo” is-displayed on the screen,
battery is empty and
must be charged.
Battery level display continued:
When charging, the
weighing function
cannot be used.

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Warranty:
For 12 months after the original date of consumer purchase, Varia Brewing
Limited warrants this product against any defects caused by defective
material or workmanship.
Only the original user is covered by this warranty when a AKU Electronic
Scale is purchased from an authorized reseller, and when is fitted with the
factory standard parts.
To make a warranty claim, you will need the original sales receipt as proof
of purchase.
This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by the
following:
• An accident, misuse, neglect or ‘Act of God’.
• Using the incorrect form of current or voltage for charging.
• Using a non specified adapter or non complying USB-C plug.
• Improper maintenance or unauthorised repairs.
• Failure to adhere to all of the precautions in use outlined in this
document’s operating instructions.
Varia Brewing Limited will not be responsible for any material damage or
personal injury resulting from failure to adhere to the AKU Electronic Scale
Safety Operating Instructions detailed in this manual.
Please direct all warranty claims and enquiries to: [e-mail]
www.variabrewing.com