KENWOOD DS400 Weighing Scale Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: KENWOOD

Table of Contents

Safety
Battery installation
To select weighing units
To add and weigh
Care and cleaning
Service and Customer Care
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

DS400
DS401

instructions

Safety

Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
Remove all packaging and any labels.
Ensure the battery is fitted in the correct +/- orientation.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Exhausted and leaking batteries are to be removed from the appliance and safely disposed of in accordance with the local authority’s disposal
If the scale is to be stored unused for a long period of time, the battery should be removed.
Use 1 x CR2032 battery.
To install a new battery, unclip the battery cover on the underside of the scale by pushing the clip inwards and then lifting off. Remove the old battery and fit the replacement, then clip the battery cover back into place.
Do not subject the scale to excessive
Do not stand the scale near an oven or other direct source of heat.
Do not immerse the scale in water.
Important: The scale is for domestic use only.

Key

Weighing platform
‘Unit’ touchpad to select weighing units
Display
‘On/Zero’ touch pad
Clip for removing the battery cover
Battery compartment

Battery installation

Unclip the battery cover on the underside of the scale by pushing the clip inwards and then lifting it off. Remove the plastic film between the battery and its connector by pulling on the red tab 0, this will allow the unit to function. Note – During use, if the battery symbol ‘ Lo ‘ appears in the display, it means that battery power is low and the batteries should be replaced.

To weigh
Always place the scale on a dry and flat surface prior to weighing.
Press the `on/zero’ touchpad to switch on. When the display shows ‘0’, place the item to be weighed onto the platform. The weight will appear on the display.

Note:-

The scale will read ‘Err ‘ if it is trying to weigh above its

To select weighing units

After switching on the scale, press the ‘unit’ touchpad. Each time the touch pad is pressed the weighing unit displayed will alternate between g and lb oz.

To add and weigh

After the weight is displayed, press the `on/zero’ touchpad once and the display will flash twice and then return to ‘0’. Add the next ingredient and the weight of that ingredient will be displayed. This can be repeated until all the ingredients are weighed.

When removing an item from the scale during add and weigh, a ‘-‘ will appear in the display to represent a minus

Note:-

The maximum weighing capacity is 8 This is the total weight of all ingredients plus the weight of the container.
Do not overload the scale by exceeding the maximum weighing capacity of 8 kg as this may damage the weighing

Auto switch-off:
An automatic switch-off will occur if the scale shows the same weight reading for 3 minutes.

Manual switch off:
To conserve the battery power, switch off the scale when not in use. To do this, press and hold the ‘on/zero’ touchpad until the display disappears.

Care and cleaning

Wipe over the scale with a damp cloth, then dry Do not use abrasive or chemical agents to clean.
Always ensure the weighing platform is thoroughly clean before placing items directly on its surface.
When weighing do not place items on the edge of the weighing platform, always place them in the
Do not place hot food or hot containers such as saucepans onto the weighing platform.
Never cut food on the weighing platform as sharp implements such as knives will damage the surface.
Do not allow the scale to come into contact with strongly flavored/colored food or acids such as the zest from citrus fruits which could damage the surface of the
Do not expose the scale to any high electromagnetic fields such as a cordless portable phone, computer, etc as this will interfere with the functioning and accuracy of the
Do not use excessive force when pressing the touchpads and never use a sharp object to operate them.
This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Service and Customer Care

If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance visit kenwoodworld.com.
Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.
If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorized KENWOOD Service To find up-to-date details of your nearest authorized KENWOOD Service center visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.
Made in China.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection center or to a dealer providing this service.

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