taurus 990724 Effortless LCD Kitchen Scale User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- taurus
Table of Contents
EFFORTLESS LCD KITCHEN SCALE
Model: 990724
User Manual
990724 Effortless LCD Kitchen Scale
Dear customer
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a Taurus brand product. Thanks to its
technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest
quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be
assured.
Parts description
A) LCD readout display
B) Power button/tate button
C) Unit switch button
Safety advice and warnings!
Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep
them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions
could lead to an accident. Clean all the arts of the product that will be in
contact with food, as indicated in the cleaning section, before use.
2.1. Use or working environment:
2.1.1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons 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
hazardsinvolved.
2.1.2. This appliance is not a toy. Children should besupervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
2.1.3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they
are supervised.
2.1.4. Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on thefloor, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it hasa leak.
2.1.5. Avoid all contact with the liquid that could be released from the
battery. In case of contact with eyes, wash them thoroughly and seek medical
advice. The liquid spilled from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
2.1.6. Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as cooking plates, gas
burners, ovens or similar.
2.1.7. Place the appliance on a horizontal, hard, rigid, flat, stable surface
that is free from vibrations. Avoiding any contact of the weighing area with
walls or other objects not to be weighed. Otherwise, it will not show the
right weight.
2.2. Use and care:
2.2.1. Do not overload the appliance’s weight capacity.
2.2.2. Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are not going to use it
for some time.
2.2.3. This appliance is for household use only, not professional, industrial
use.
2.2.4. This appliance isn’t valid for trade. Store this appliance out of reach
of children and/or persons with physical, sensory or reduced mental or lack of
experience and knowledge.
2.3. Service:
Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee
and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Instructions for use
3.1. To insert or replace the battery:
3.1.1. On the base of the scale, gently remove the battery cover before
use. 3.1.2. Take out the used battery with aid of a sharp object to replace
with the new battery. 3.1.3. Place the battery cover back on.
3.2. Unit conversion:
The scale is with three weighing modes. To measure different items, users can
select required weighing mode by touching the “UNIT” button to convert the
desired weighing mode, weight mode, milk volume mode or water volume mode. At
the left corner of the LCD screen, it shows the status of the weighing modes.
See above LCD Display functions.
3.3. Product functions:
Operation:
Before use, place the scale on a solid, level surface. Place any container or
bowl on the scale before use/operation.| Gently press the to turn on the
scale.
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The screen will display when the scale power on.| Wait until the “0” is shown
on the display.
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Place the item to be weighed on the scale (or in a bow if required). LCD will
show this reading.| After weighing press the but-ton to turn off the scale. Or
leave thescale and it will automatically poweroff within 2 minutes.
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This display will show a negative value (see LCD functions) if a weight has
been removed from the scale.
Touch the automatically gener-ated button to clear the negative value, the
display will show “0” again.|
Error indication:
The “Lo” symbol on the display indicates that the battery power is running low. “Err” symbol on the display indicates that the scale is overloaded. Please stop using to avoid possible damage to the product. This symbol on the display indicates that the scale is not stable for weighing. Please follow operation instructions for usage.
Care and maintenance
• Place the scale on a solid level surface before use.
• Avoid hitting or dropping the scale otherwise damage may occur.
• Do not overload the scale or put heavy things on the scale when not in use.|
• Treat the scale with care as it is a highly precise electronic instrument.
• Do not immerse this product in water or any other liquid. Please keep the
surface dry.
• Clean the scale with a soft damp cloth, do not use chemicals or harsh
abrasives.
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• If the scale is not to be used for long periods, it’s recommended to remove
the battery to avoid damage to the scale due to possible battery leakage.
• Keep the battery out of children’s reach.| • Do not mix old and new
batteries, with different compositions or of different brands in order to
prevent possible leakage or explosion.
• Do not heat or deform the batteries or throw into a fire.
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• Waste batteries should not be disposed of with household waste.
• Please check with your local authority for battery recycling adivce.| Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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Recycling
6.1. These electrical products, cables, batteries, packaging, and the manual,
should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper recycling, please
take these products to your nearest Creative Housewares office where they will
be accepted for recycling free of charge.
6.2. Alternatively, please contact your local authority or household waste
disposal service for further details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Correct product disposal saves resources and prevents negative effects on
human health and the environment.
Thank you for purchasing a Taurus product. Taurus guarantees that your product
has been thoroughly inspected and tested before being dispatched and is free
from mechanical and electrical defects and complies with the applicable safety
standards.
With every Taurus product purchased you get a 2 year warranty as detailed in
the terms and conditions below.
First Year – 1 Year Retail Warranty:
Should defects due to faulty parts or workmanship develop, under normal
domestic use, within 12 months from the original date of purchase please
return the product to the store from where it was purchased for a refund or
replacement.
Second Year – 1 Year Extended Warranty
Taurus takes pride in their product quality and therefore offer an extended 12
month warranty over and above the 1 Year Retail Warranty. Should defects due
to faulty material or workmanship develop, under normal domestic use, after
the 12 month period and within 24 months from the original date of purchase,
please return the product postage pre-paid to Taurus for repair.
Taurus will repair the product free of charge and return it to you directly.
Taurus will replace a product with a similar product in the same or better
condition, if the repair cannot be conducted for whatever reason.
NB: The 1 Year Extended Warranty is only valid for customers who have
registered their warranty online at www.taurusappliances.co.za within the
first year after making their purchase. See overleaf for details and
instructions.
Before returning your product, check the following:
Your household mains supply socket is in good condition, working and switched
on.
The mains supply circuit is not overloaded (White trip switch on your DB board
is off).
You have read the trouble shooting guide in your Instructions for Use.
All accessories and parts are present.
The following conditions apply:
Please ensure you retain your receipt as this must be presented when making a
claim under the terms of the guarantee. It is impossible to determine the
guarantee period without proof of purchase, so please keep this in a safe
place. (NB. Your guarantee can be scanned onto the Taurus web site for safe
storage – see reverse side for details.)
If a refund or exchange is required the product must be complete with all
accessories, parts and packaging. Missing parts will render the guarantee
void.
Upon receipt of your appliance, check it for any transport damage to ensure it
is safe for use. Return it to the store as soon as possible for exchange if
damaged. The guarantee is void if products are damaged after use, so please do
not use the damaged product.
Your product is designed for normal domestic household use. Failure to read
and comply with the instructions for use, cleaning and maintenance will render
your guarantee void, so please read these instructions carefully to ensure
your safety, and to get the most effective use from the product. (e.g. not
removing lime scale; water deposits; insect infestation, and/or burnt
products)
Any abuse, negligent, improper or accidental use or care will render the
guarantee void and Creative Housewares (Pty) Ltd will not be liable for any
loss or damage. Any attempted repair, or replacement of unauthorised parts
will render the guarantee void, so please contact an authorised service centre
or service agent for any service or repair requirements.
NB: The guarantee on replaced products will be from the original date of
purchase and not from when the date replacement was made.
All repairs carry a 3 month guarantee even if this falls outside of the 2 year
guarantee period.
Taurus will attempt to conduct repairs within reasonable time in line with
industry standards but cannot be held responsible or liable for any
circumstances not under
our control.
Repairs Out of the Warranty Period
If service or repair becomes necessary outside the warranty period, this
service is still available however all transport/postage, spares and labour
costs will be for the customers’ account. All chargeable repairs will require
the customers’ written acceptance of the quote. Once the go-ahead has been
received Taurus will undertake to conduct the repair within a reasonable time
and maintain the condition of the product as received. All repairs are
guaranteed for 3 months from the date of the repair.
For any service, enquiries and complaints please contact our Customer Care on
086 111 5006 or e-mail help@creativehousewares.co.za from 08h00 to 15h00
Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Please also note that the company
is normally closed for 2 weeks around Christmas and New Year. Please send all
prod-ucts for repair postage pre-paid to one of the service centres listed on
the back of this page.
ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Why register your warranty?
We at Taurus pride ourselves on bringing premium quality appliances to market,
and as a commitment to this level of quality we offer a 2 year warranty (1
Year Retail + 1 Year Extended) on all of our products. We often hear that our
customers lose their receipts and can therefore no longer claim if they have a
problem. To take advantage of the 1 Year Extended Warranty you will need to
register your warranty online within the first year of purchase in order to
make a valid claim. Now you can register your product, upload your warranty
online, never have to worry about losing your receipt again and enjoy the
benefit of your 2 year warranty.
Added Benefits
In addition to providing you with an online profile of your registered
products we will also provide a host of value added benefits:
- Incentives and competitions for registered users
- New recipes or ideas for your products
- New product developments – be the first to get the latest appliances
- Special offers on promotional items
How to Register your Online Warranty?
STEP 1 Create your user profile:
If you haven’t done so already, simply visit
www.taurusappliances.co.za, click on the
“Product Registration” link and follow the easy instructions. You will receive
a username and password once registered. This will give you access to your
user profile.
STEP 2 Pick a registration method:
DESKTOP/LAPTOP
- Open your internet browser and visit www.taurusappliances.co.za
- Click on the “Registration” link and login using your user name and password.
- Click on “Register your products and upload receipts” and follow the easy instructions.
- Scan and upload your receipt.
SMART PHONE/TABLET
- Scan the QR code above or visit www.taurusappliances.co.za
- Click on the “Registration” link and login using your user name and password.
- Click on “Register your products and upload receipts” and follow the easy instructions.
- Scan or take a photo and upload your receipt.
Notes:
- The online warranty system is a safe storage facility for your receipt.
- You will be required to register on the Taurus website. You will receive a username and password once registered. This will give you access to your profile.
- From your profile you will be able to load products that you have purchased. In order to successfully register your warranty you will need to scan and upload yourreceipt to us.
- All instructions on how to load your products are available inside your profile.
- Please note that you must check that your receipt has been uploaded correctly. Creative Housewares cannot be held responsible for files not received.
- For assistance with registration please email: marketing@creativehousewares.co.za.
NB: Your 1 year extended warranty is only valid if your product is registered online within the first year after purchasing your Taurus product. Failure to register your product on-line within the first year will render the extended warranty as void.
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References
- Quality Household Appliances | Home, Garden, Tools & Kitchen | Creative Housewares
- Taurus Domestic Appliances | Taurus