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professional scale
operations manual
The instructions in this operation manual apply to the little guy
professional scale. You have purchased a quality precision weighing
scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this
operation manual prior to using the scale.
Model – LG-30A
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Summary of Contents for Little Guy LG-30A
- Page 1 The instructions in this operation manual apply to the little guy professional scale. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Let’s start ................4 What's included in the box? ........4 Battery ..............4 Operating environment ............5 Learn about the scale ............6 Scale overview ............6 Display window ............7 Operating the scale .............. 8 Powering on and off ..........8 Tare Weight ............. -
Page 4: Let's Start
1 Let’s start What's included in the box? 1. Digital smart coffee scale with timer. 2. Operations manual. 3. USB charging cable. 4. Heat resistant pad. Battery • Please charge the scale before first use. • You can charge the battery by plugging the provided USB cable into any power supply such as a computer, a wall A/C via USB power adapter, or a DC via... -
Page 5: Operating Environment
2 Operating environment This scale is intended for indoor use. Select a workplace that is stable, vibration-free, and horizontal. Do not locate the scale near any equipment/instrument which contains magnets. Avoid places where room temperatures are unstable. Room temperature above 40 degrees Celsius or below 15 degrees Celsius may result in weighing inaccuracy. -
Page 6: Learn About The Scale
3 Learn about the scale Scale overview Charging socket (type C) Weighing platform Function key (3) M ON/OFF key (4) and reset Display window... -
Page 7: Display Window
Display window Timing display area. Up to 9 minutes 59 seconds. Weighing display area. Unit display – g (grams). Water Drop Symbol (D) Battery indicator. Flashes when charging. 4 level power display. Key tones on pressing the Sound keys and notification tone every 60 seconds... -
Page 8: Operating The Scale
4 Operating the scale Powering on and off • Powering on. Short Press ON/OFF key (4) to turn the scale on. The scale will power up and display. • The scale when then indicate it is ready to use by displaying. •... -
Page 9: Operating Modes
5 Operating modes There are 3 modes of operation in the scale. NORMAL MODE, ESPRESSO MODE and FILTER MODE. To move between modes, Double Tap the ON/OFF key (4) . The Water Drop Symbol (D) will indicate the mode of operation. 1. -
Page 10: Normal Scale Mode
NORMAL SCALE MODE Water Drop Symbol (D) off. The scale behaves as a normal scale. • Short Press the ON/OFF key (4) to turn the scale on. The scale will power up and display and then • The scale is now ready for use in NORMAL MODE. -
Page 11: Espresso Mode
ESPRESSO MODE Water Drop Symbol (D) flashing. This mode is designed for baristas who would like to measure the time of the shot starting from the first few drops of coffee in the cup. When a stable weight is detected (espresso cup), the scale will perform the auto-tare operation. - Page 12 • Once in the NORMAL MODE Double Tap the ON/OFF key (4) to enter ESPRESSO MODE. The Water Drop Symbol (D) will begin flashing. • In the ESPRESSO MODE, when the scale detects that the object on the scale plate is greater than 9g, it will TARE automatically.
- Page 13 Tips for beginners. An espresso recipe consists of dose, yield, and time. Using a scale and measuring these elements in a recipe will help you replicate a great shot and quickly troubleshoot when issues arise. The espresso dose is how much ground coffee you are putting into our basket.
- Page 14 Time ties everything together - the total number of seconds a shot takes. Aim for your shot to pull between 25 and 30 seconds. Please note: In ESPRESSO MODE there will be a difference between the shot clock timer on your espresso machine and the time indicated on the scale.
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Page 15: Filter Mode
FILTER MODE Water Drop Symbol (D) steady. When the scale detects the flow of coffee, the timer starts. The timer will stop when you REMOVE the jug from the scale. • Short Press the ON/OFF key (4) to turn the scale on. •... - Page 16 • The display will flash 3 times to indicate the scale is initiating for filter mode. • The scale will then indicate it is ready by displaying. Tips for beginners. Before you start with your coffee, place the filter paper in the jug and pour a little water onto the filter paper - then discard the water that comes through.
- Page 17 about twice the weight of the coffee. The timer will begin automatically when the coffee droplets are detected within a range of 0.5 – 9g. Wait for 30 to 40 seconds. This allows for the coffee to bloom. Valid data will only be recorded when the timing is greater than 38 seconds.
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Page 18: Other Functions
Other functions 5.4.1 In both NORMAL SCALE MODE and FILTER MODE, at any time during the brewing process - Short Press the Function key (3) M to pause or start the timer. 5.4.2 Long Press the Function key (3) M for 3 seconds to reset the timer. - Page 19 5.4.6 Scale is not on a stable base. The following error code will be displayed. Turning the sound on and off. 5.4.7 During power up - whilst the scale is displaying - Double Tap the Function key (3) M. Short Press the Function key (3) M again to toggle the sound on and off.
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Page 20: Calibrating The Scale
6 Calibrating the scale Regularly calibrate your scale to maintain accuracy. • Whilst in the NORMAL MODE, Long Press the Function key (3) M down for 3 seconds ("CAL" will be displayed). • Short Press the Function key (3) M again and 100.0 will flash on the screen. - Page 21 Whilst in the NORMAL MODE, Long Press the Function key (3) M down for 3 seconds ("CAL" will be displayed). • Short Press the Function key (3) M again and 100.0 will flash on the screen. • Short Press the Function key (3) M again and 3000.0 will flash on the screen.
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Page 22: Specifications
7 Specifications the little guy professional Product name scale Model LG30-A Response time 20 ms Capacity 0.1g - 3kg Readability 0.1 g Measuring Units grams Material ABS silicone Display LED top, touch sensitive 1200 mAh rechargeable Power battery with up to 12-hour... -
Page 23: Disclaimer Notice And Cautions
8 Disclaimer notice and cautions • Calibrate your scale using a calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class) – we recommend M1. You can purchase a calibration weight online from lovethelittleguy.com. • A scale can be no more accurate than standard masses to which it has been compared. - Page 24 mishandled. Always charge in or on a fire-proof surface. Never leave batteries charging unattended. Stop using the battery if you notice strong odours, colour change, extreme heat, change in shape, leaking or unusual sounds (for example popping or hissing). Don’t touch leaking or damaged batteries (use gloves) and clean up any spilled material carefully.
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Page 25: Warranty
9 Warranty For full warranty conditions please refer to lovethelittleguy.com/pages/warranty The little guy is owned and operated by the Kaffeina Group Pty Ltd (Kaffeina). Kaffeina guarantees the little guy products are warranted against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for twelve months domestic use, (three months commercial use) from date of purchase. -
Page 26: Contact Details
10 Contact details If failure or fault occurs, contact our Customer Service Centre via email: support@lovethelittleguy.com in writing: the little guy C/O Kaffeina Group Pty. Ltd. 3 Dairy Drive Coburg North VIC 3058 AUSTRALIA Copyright. The operation manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. - Page 28 lovethelittleguy.com...