SILVERCREST SKWE 5 A1 Kitchen Scale Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: SILVERCREST

SILVERCREST SKWE 5 A1 Kitchen Scale

SILVERCREST-SKWE-5-A1-Kitchen-Scale-product

Product Information

The Kitchen Scales (SKWE 5 A1) is a high-quality product suitable for weighing and adding household quantities of food and for short-term measurement and temperature display in dry indoor rooms. It is intended exclusively for use in domestic households and not for commercial or industrial use. The product comes with operating instructions containing important information about safety, usage, and disposal. The package includes the appliance and batteries.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the product, read and familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions provided in the manual.
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment located at the bottom of the product. Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly based on the polarity indicated.
Place the scales on a flat and stable surface.
To turn on the scales, press the ON/OFF button (C) located on top of the product. The scales will display “0.0” and be ready for use.
Press the UNIT button (A) to select your preferred unit of measurement (grams, ounces, pounds, or milliliters).
To reset the scales to zero, press the TARE button (B) before weighing your ingredients.
Place your ingredients on the scales and wait for the weight to stabilize before taking note of the reading. The maximum weight capacity is 5kg/11lb.
To turn off the scales, press and hold the ON/OFF button (C) until the display turns off.
After use, clean the scales with a damp cloth and store in a dry place.

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the specified range of applications. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use

This appliance is suitable for weighing and adding household quantities of food, as well as for short-term measurement and temperature display in dry indoor rooms. It is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. Not for commercial or industrial use!

Warnings and symbols used

The following warnings and symbols are used in these operating instructions, on the packaging and on the appliance (where applicable):

| DANGER! A warning with this symbol and the signal word “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
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| WARNING! A warning with this symbol and the signal word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
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CAUTION! A warning with this symbol and the signal word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in a minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

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ATTENTION! A warning with this symbol and the signal word “ATTENTION” indicates a potential situation which could result in property damage if not avoided.

| A note identiﬁes additional information that facilitates the use of the appliance.
| Wear protective gloves!
| Dishwasher-proof.
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| All of the parts of this appliance that come into contact with food are food-safe.
| Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Safety information

WARNING

Before use, check the appliance for visible external damage.
Do not operate an appliance that has been damaged or dropped.
Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation. Keep small children away from the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the tool safely and are aware of the potential risks.
Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy.
Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
Never open the appliance housing. There are no parts inside which require user maintenance. This could lead to injuries and damage to the appliance.
All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist companies or by the Customer Service department. Improper repairs may put the user at risk. They will also invalidate any warranty claims.

ATTENTION

Do not allow any liquids or moisture to get into the appliance.
Do not place anything on the scales when they are not in use.
Do not load the scales with more than 5 kg.
Protect the scales from impacts, moisture, dust, chemicals, extreme temperature fluctuations, and keep them away from heat sources (ovens, radiators).
Do not expose the scales to
- high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. mobile phones),
- severe vibrations,
- extreme mechanical stresses,
- or direct sunlight.
This appliance contains sensitive electronic components.
Therefore, it is possible that it may be disrupted by radio transmissions from other devices in the vicinity, such as mobile phones, two-way radios, remote controls, microwave ovens, etc. If there are any false readings on the display, remove these kinds of devices from the immediate vicinity of the scales.
Electromagnetic interference can lead to malfunctions. If this happens, remove the battery briefly and reinsert it.
Protect the appliance from electrostatic charges/discharges. These can impede the internal data exchange and lead to incorrect indications on the display.
Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Compliance with safety requirements can only be guaranteed if original replacement parts are used.

Safety instructions for handling batteries

WARNING: Mishandling batteries can cause fires, explosions, leakages of dangerous chemicals or other hazards!

Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Make sure that no one can swallow the batteries.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
Always use the stated battery type.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Remove rechargeable batteries from the appliance before recharging them.
Do not throw batteries into a fire or water.
Never expose batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
Never open or deform batteries.
Do not short-circuit the terminals.
Remove depleted batteries from the appliance and dispose of them safely.
Do not use different types of batteries together or mix new batteries with used batteries.
Always ensure that the batteries are installed in the appliance with the correctly aligned polarity.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries.
Check the condition of the batteries at regular intervals. Leaking batteries can cause injuries as well as damage to the appliance.
Always use protective gloves when handling leaking batteries! Clean the battery and appliance contacts with a dry cloth. Do not let the chemicals get into contact with your skin and mucous membranes, especially your eyes. In case of contact with chemicals, wash the affected area with plenty of water and immediately seek medical attention.

Package contents

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

Kitchen scales
Weighing bowl with non-slip ring
1x button cell, 3 V, CR 2032 (pre-installed)
Operating instructions

Note: Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage. If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective packaging or during transport, contact the customer service hotline (see section Service).

Appliance description

(See fold-out page for illustrations)

Fig. A

Hanger
Timer button
ON/OFF button
LC display
TARE/Set timer button
Weight units/Set timer button
Battery compartment
- Fig. B
Weighing bowl
8a Non-slip ring
- Fig. C
Weight display
Temperature display
Unit display
Negative weight symbol
Tare symbol
Timer display with alarm symbol Using the appliance

Note: Take the appliance out of the packaging and remove all packaging materials.

Turn the appliance over and place it on a soft mat to avoid scratching the surface.
Using a screwdriver, undo the screw of the battery compartment 7 on the back of the appliance.
Remove the cover of the battery compartment 7.
Remove the plastic strip from between the battery and the contacts by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow. You will hear a beep which indicates that the battery has been activated.
Close the cover of the battery compartment 7 and tighten the screw again.
- The appliance is now ready for use.

Operation

Weighing

Place the scales on a level, non-slip surface and make sure that they are completely horizontal.
Place the weighing bowl 8 on the scales.
Press the ON/OFF button 3to switch on the scales. You will hear a beep.
- Note: You can switch on the scales without the weighing bowl 8. Regardless of this, the weight display 9 always initially displays a value of 0. Depending on which weight unit is selected, this is shown as 0 g, 0:0.0 lb:oz or 0:00 oz. The ambient temperature in °C is also displayed. If you do not place the weighing bowl 8 onto the scales until after the scales have been switched on, the weight display 9 shows the weight of the weighing bowl 8. Press the button 5 to set the value back to 0. The weight display shows 0. The tare symbol e appears.
Set the weight unit with the button 6. Every time you touch it, the units display q switches to the next weight unit, in the following order: g > lb:oz > oz (grammes, pounds/ounces > ounces).
- ATTENTION: Do not load the scales with more than 5 kg (11 lbs or 176 oz) otherwise it could be irreparably damaged. In cases of doubt, first weigh heavy food using more sturdy scales.
Place the material you want to weigh into the weighing bowl 8. The LC display 4 shows the weight in the selected weight unit.

Adding & weighing (tare function)

If you want to weigh several different substances (e.g. various ingredients for a dough) in combination, you can set the scales to 0 each time before adding a further ingredient.

If you wish to reset the scales to 0 after the first measurement in order to measure the next ingredient, press the button 5. The weight display shows T 13. The tare symbol e appears.
Add the new ingredient to the weighing bowl 8. The new weight is displayed.
Repeat the process for each additional ingredient, but only until the maximum load of the appliance is reached.

Removing ingredients

You can also use the scales to weigh an amount you take out after the weighing process (for instance, if have added too much).

To do this, reset the scales to 0 by pressing the button 5. The weight display 9 shows T 13. The tare symbol e appears.
Remove the ingredient from the weighing bowl 8. The weight of the removed quantity is displayed as a negative weight. The symbol appears.
Press the button 5 again to reset the scales to 0. The tare symbol e disappears. The weight display 9 shows T 13 again.
You can now add or remove other quantities.

Setting the timer/alarm

You can also use the scales as a kitchen timer. You can set the time from 00:10 seconds to 99:50 minutes in steps of 10 seconds. The timer then counts down the time. To set the timer, proceed as follows:

Once the scales are switched on, press the Timer button 2. The alarm symbol appears on the timer display 14.
To set the time, press the button 5 (the value increases by 10 seconds each time) or the button 6 (the value decreases by 10 seconds each time).
Press the Timer button 2 to confirm the set time and start the countdown.
- Note: To stop the countdown prematurely, press the Timer button 2 again. Then press it one more time to reset the timer back to 00:00. The alarm symbol on the timer display r disappears.
After the set time has elapsed, you will hear an alarm and the alarm symbol on the timer display r flashes. The LC display 4 goes off. Press the button ON OFF 3 to switch on the appliance.

Displaying the room temperature

When the scales are switched on, the temperature display 0 shows the room temperature in °C.

Switching the scales off

The scales will switch off automatically after 90 seconds of inactivity.
To switch the scales off manually, press the ON/OFF button 3.

Changing the battery

If the battery is low, the message “ Lo ” appears on the LC display 4 to indicate that the battery needs to be changed. To do this, proceed as follows:

Open the battery compartment 7 as described in steps 1–3 of the section “Using the appliance”.
Remove the used battery from the appliance and replace it with a new one of the same type. The battery type is indicated below the cover of the battery compartment 7.
- Note: Make sure the +/- terminals are correctly aligned as indicated on the open battery compartment 7. The positive pole should face upwards.
Close the battery compartment 7 and tighten the screw again.

Cleaning

ATTENTION: Do not allow any liquids to get into the scales! This can cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning agents. These can corrode the surface and damage the appliance beyond repair.

Wipe off the scales with a damp cloth and then dry them with a lint-free cloth.
For stubborn soiling add a little mild detergent to the cloth. Wipe off any detergent residue using a cloth moistened with fresh water only.
Clean the weighing bowl 8 with the non-slip ring 8a in warm water with a little detergent, then rinse them with fresh water. Afterwards, dry them with a soft cloth.
The non-slip ring 8a on the bottom of the weighing bowl 8 can be removed to make cleaning easier. After cleaning, replace it by pressing it back into the groove on the bottom of the weighing bowl 8 without twisting or stretching it. If necessary, turn the anti-slip ring 180° if it is difficult to push in.
The weighing bowl 8 and the non-slip ring 8a can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Storage

For storage, you can hang the scales up somewhere handy using the hanger 1.

Troubleshooting

Malfunction	Cause	Remedy

The scales cannot be switched on.

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You have not removed the plastic strip in the battery compartment 7.
The battery is dead.

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Remove the plastic strip from the battery compartment 7.
**** Replace the battery.

The message (UU appears on the LC display 4.| You have exceeded the maximum weight of 5 kg (11 lbs or 176 oz).|

Remove the material from the scales.
Reduce the amount of material and weigh it in several steps.

The message (UU appears on the LC display 4 and cannot be reset.

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You have exceeded the maximum weight of 5 kg (11 lbs or 176 oz).

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Remove the material from the scales.
Switch the scales oﬀ and on again.
Reduce the amount of material and weigh it in several steps.

/R appears on the LC display 4.| The battery is weak.| Replace the battery.

If you cannot solve the problem using any of the solutions suggested above, please contact the Customer Service department.

Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

The adjacent symbol of a crossed-out dustbin means that this appliance is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive states that this appliance may not be disposed of in the normal household waste at the end of its useful life, but must be taken to specially set-up collection locations, recycling depots or disposal companies.
The disposal is free of charge for the user. Protect the environment and dispose of this appliance properly.
If your old appliance has stored any personal data, you are responsible for deleting it yourself before returning it.
If it is possible to do so without destroying the old appliance, remove the old batteries or rechargeable batteries before returning the appliance for disposal and take them to a separate collection point. In the case of permanently installed rechargeable batteries, you must indicate during disposal that the appliance contains a battery.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.

The product and its packaging are recyclable. They are subject to an extended manufacturer responsibility and will be collected separately.

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal, if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and cardboard, 80–98: composites.

Technical specifications

Power supply| 3 V

1 CR2032 button cell, lithium battery

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Nominal current| 10 mA
Max. measurement range| 5 kg (11 lb) (176 oz)
Weight increments| 1 g (0 lb:0.1 oz) (0.05 oz)
Temperature| 0°C–40°C in steps of 0.1°C
Capacity/usable volume of the weighing bowl 8| approx. 3.5 l/3.0 l

Warranty

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,

This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.
The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass.
The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed.
Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.
This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

Please have the till receipt and the item number (IAN) 497311_2204 available as proof of purchase.
You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com.
This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service (www.lidl- service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 497311_2204.