ETEKCITY EK900Kitchen Scale 0 Series Digital User Manual

ETEKCITY EK900Kitchen Scale 0 Series Digital

Package Contents

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

Specifications

oz / lb:oz

Auto-Off| 120 seconds
Battery| 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries (Pre-Installed)
Dimensions| 207 x 166 x 34 mm / 8.1 x 6.5 x 1.3 in

Increments

g

| < 1000 g| 0.1 g
1000–5000 g| 1 g

oz

| < 35 oz| 0.01 oz
35–176 oz| 0.05 oz

Important Safety Information

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

Scale

• Do not exceed the 5000 g / 11 lb weight capacity, as this 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 spilt on the digital display or buttons, immediately wipe the scale dry 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 place. Avoid exposure to damp environments or extreme temperatures.
• Household use only.

Batteries

• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• If the low battery indicator “L0” 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.

Function Diagram

1. Unit Selection Button
2. LCD Display
3. Power/Tare Button
4. Anti-Skid Pads
5. Battery Compartment

LCD Display

1. Tare Mode
2. Milk
3. Water (Liquid)
4. Solids
5. Weight Value
6. Measurement Unit

Before First Use

The batteries are pre-installed in the scale.

1. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the scale.
2. Remove the plastic strip from the battery compartment. [Figure 1.1]
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
4. Turn the scale over again and place on a hard, dry, flat surface.
5. Press TARE to turn on the scale.

Using Your Scale

Note:

• For accurate results, always place the scale on a hard, dry, flat surface, and keep the scale away from dirt, dust, vibrations, wind, air currents, and electromagnetic interference.
• When you turn on the scale, choose units, or use the Tare function, wait for the display to read “ ” before measuring.

General Operation

1. Place the scale on a hard, dry, flat surface.
2. Press  to turn on the scale. Make sure the display reads “ ”. Press UNIT to select your desired measuring unit, which will show on the right of the display.
3. Place your item on the scale.
4. Wait for the reading on the display to stabilize.

Zero / Tare Function

When you measure items inside a container, you can use the Tare function to remove the container’s weight from the final measurement.

1. Press to turn on the scale. Make sure the display reads “ ”. If the screen does not display “ ” automatically, press to auto-adjust to zero.
2. Place the container on the center of the scale.
3. Wait for the reading on the display to stabilize. The display will
show the container’s weight.
4. Press  to tare the weight of the container. The screen should now display “  ”.
5. Place the liquid or items into the container. The scale will measure the contents without including the weight of the container. [Figure 2.1] 6. When you’re done, reset the scale by removing all weight and pressing again.

• Unit Conversion
  To change the unit of measurement, press UNIT until the display shows the desired unit of measurement.

• Automatic Power Off
  To save battery power, the scale will automatically power off after 120 seconds of inactivity.

• Manual Power Off
  Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the scale.

Replacing the Batteries

1. Turn the scale over and open the battery compartment.
2. Take out the used batteries and replace them with 2 new 1.5V AAA batteries.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Troubleshooting

Problem           Possible Solution

Scale does not turn on.| Open the battery compartment and remove the plastic strip.
Replace the batteries (see page 17).
Make sure the batteries are inserted under the correct polarity as marked in the battery compartment.
Reading is inaccurate.| Place the scale on a hard, dry, flat surface, and keep the scale away from dirt, dust, vibrations, wind, air currents, and electromagnetic interference.
Make sure the screen displays “     ” before measuring (see Zero / Tare Function , page 15).
Remove the batteries for 45 seconds, then replace them to reset the scale.

Problem           Possible Solution

Display shows “        ”| Item is too heavy. Remove item from scale to protect its weight sensors. Use a different scale with a higher weight range.
Display shows “   ”| Battery power is low. Replace the batteries (see page 17).

If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page 20).

Warranty Information

Terms & Policy

Etekcity Corporation warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service for 2 years, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period. Warranty lengths may vary between product categories. If you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team.

Customer Support

Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA
Email: [email protected]
*Please have your invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.

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