Etekcity EK5150 - Digital Kitchen Scale with Bowl Manual

Package Contents

1 x EK5150 Digital Kitchen Scale
1 x Plastic Bowl
2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries (Pre-Installed)
1 x Quick Start Guide

Specifications

Function Diagram

1. Plastic Bowl
2. Digital Scale
3. Unit Button
4. Digital Display
5. Power/Tare Button
6. Battery Compartment
7. Anti-Skid Padding

Note: Do not put the plastic bowl in a dishwasher.

Digital Display

1. Tare Function
2. Weight Measurement
3. Negative Weight Value
4. Weighing Mode
5. Measurement Unit

Setup

1. Remove rubber pieces around the scale before using.
2. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the scale.
3. Remove the insulation strip. [Figure 1.1]
   
4. Replace the battery cover.
5. Press to turn on the scale.

Unit Operation

Tips

• For accurate results, always place the scale on a hard, dry, flat surface, and keep the scale away from dirt, dust, vibration, wind, air currents, and electromagnetic interference.
• When you turn on the scale, choose units, or use the tare function, always wait for the scale to read " " again before attempting measurement.

Measurement

1. Press to turn on the scale. Press UNIT to select your desired measuring unit, which will display at the top of the screen.
   1. Weight: Choose between grams ("g") or both pounds and ounces ("lb: oz").
   2. Volume: Scale measures in milliliters ("ml") and fluid ounces ("fl'oz"). Select water ( ) or milk ( ) options. [Figure 2.1]
      

Note: If you're using the bowl or another container to hold the items or liquid you're measuring, see Tare Function.

2. Gently place your item on the scale. The screen will display the weight or volume.
3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the scale.

Note:

• To reset the scale, remove all weight from the platform and press .
• To conserve battery power, the scale will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity.

Tare Function

Whenever you measure liquid or other items inside the included bowl, you can use the tare function to remove the bowl's weight from the final measurement. You can also use other containers in place of the bowl.

1. Press to turn on the scale.
2. Place the bowl on the scale. The screen will display the bowl's weight. [Figure 3.1]
   
3. Press. The screen will display " " again. [Figure 3.2]
4. Place liquid or items in the bowl. The scale will measure the liquid or items, without including the weight of the bowl. [Figure 3.3]
5. When you're done, reset the scale by removing all weight and pressing again.

Maintenance

• Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the surface of the scale, followed by a dry, soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture.
• You can use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dust off the scale.
• Do not wash the plastic bowl in the dishwasher. Hand wash only.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
LCD display shows " "	Batteries are running low.	Replace the batteries.
The unit does not turn on	Batteries are out of power.
	Batteries are not properly installed.	Insert batteries under the correct polarity as marked on battery compartment.
Display shows " "	Weight exceeds 5kg (11 lb).	Remove item from scale to protect its weight sensors. Use a different scale with a higher weight range.
Reading is inaccurate	Scale is not on a level surface.	Place scale on a level surface.
	Scale was not tared correctly.	Reset the scale's tare measurement, making sure it shows " " before measuring (see Tare Function).

If you still need help, please contact Customer Support (See below).

Safety Information

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To avoid damage to this scale, please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in this manual.

Product

• Do not exceed the 5 kg (11 lb) weight capacity as it will damage the scale. An error indicator will appear on the LCD display if the limit is exceeded.
• Do not immerse the scale in water or any liquid. If liquid is spilled on the digital display or buttons, immediately wipe the scale clean with a soft cloth to avoid internal damage.
• Handle with care. This scale is not intended for commercial or heavy-duty use.
• Keep the scale in a cool, dry environment. Avoid exposure to damp environments or extreme temperatures.

Batteries

• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• If the low battery indicator (" ") appears on the display, replace the batteries.
• If the scale is not in use for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to conserve battery life and extend the lifetime of the scale.

Customer Support

Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA

Email: support.eu@etekcity.com

* Please have your order ID number ready before contacting Customer Support.

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