Z29852B - Balances de cuisine SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Z29852B SILVERCREST

Introduction Before assembling and using the device for the first time, take time to familiarise yourself with the product first. Read the following assembly instructions and safety instructions carefully. Only use the product as described and for the designated areas of application. Please keep these instructions in a safe place. If you hand this product on to a third party, you must also pass on all documents relating to the product.

Proper Use This appliance is designed to weigh household quantities of foods. The digital kitchen scale measures the weight of non-aggressive, non-corrosive and non-abrasive liquids or solids. It is not intended for weighing medication or prohibited materials. Any use other than that described above or any modification of the product is not permissible and will result in damage. Misuse may also result in other life-threat- ening risks and injury. The product is for private use only and is not intended for medical or commercial use.

Description of Parts

Mode setting button (Weight ◂ Milk ◂ Water)

Battery compartment cover clip

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment cover extension

2 notches on the edge of the battery compart- ment opening

Battery isolating strip LC display:

“g” = weight unit indication (gram)

“lb:oz”= weight unit indication (pound: ounce)

“–” = sign over “Water” = measuring water volume mode (ml or fl’oz water)

“–” = sign over “Milk” = measuring milk volume mode (ml or fl’oz milk)

“–” = sign over “Weight” = weighing mode (gram or lb:oz)

“0” icon = zero weight (bottom left corner of the LC display)

“–” icon = negative value (left side of LC display)

“T” icon = tare weight (top left corner of the LC display)

Technical Data Weighing range: 0.1 oz - 11 lb (pounds) / 1 g - 5 kg (kilograms) Graduation: 0.1 oz / 1 g Battery: 1 x 3 V Lithium battery (CR2032 Lithium round cells / included)

and keep it pressed for three seconds. Supply Scope After unpacking the delivery, please check immediately that it contains all parts and that the appliance is in perfect condition. 1 x digital kitchen scale 1 x weighing bowl 1 x lithium battery (pre-installed inside the battery case) 1 x operating manual

Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions

DREN! Never leave children unattended with packaging mate- rials or the product. There is oth- erwise a risk of fatal injury by suffocation. Always keep children away from the product. This is not a toy. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities 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 hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 5 kg

INJURY! Do not ex- ceed the 5 kg capacity of the scale. This could damage the product. Do not expose the product to – extreme temperatures, – strong vibrations, – heavy mechanical loads, – direct sunlight, – magnetic fields, – moisture. These can damage the product. This appliance has delicate elec- tronic components. This means that if it is placed near an object that transmits radio signals, it could cause interference. This could be, for example, mobile telephones, walkie talkies, CB radios, remote controls and mi- crowaves. If the display indicates a problem, move such objects 96498_silv_Digitale_Kuechenwaage_Content_GB_IE_FI_SE_DK.indd 6 19.11.13 08:217 GB/IE Safety Instructions away from it. Electromagnetic interference / high-frequency emissions can lead to the appliance failing. In cases of the appliance failing to work remove the battery for a short while and then replace it. Do this as described in the “Re- placing the battery“ section. Check the product for damage before use. Never use a dam- aged product. Never open the housing of the product. This can result in injury and damage to the product. Repairs must be carried out by an electrician only. Do not allow anyone inexperi- enced to use the product. Make sure that anyone intending to use the product has read the op- erating manual and is capable of operating the product safely. Place the product on a solid, horizontal and flat surface. FOOD-SAFE! This prod- uct has no adverse effect on taste or smell. (Weighing bowl) Not suitable for micro- waves! The product is not suita- ble for dishwasher. Battery Safety Instructions DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around. There is a risk of children or animals swal- lowing them. Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is swal- lowed. EXPLOSION HAZ- ARD! Never recharge, short-circuit and / or open batter- ies. This can cause them to over- heat, burn or burst. Never throw batteries into fire or water. The batteries may explode. Avoid extreme conditions and temperatures which can affect batteries, e. g. heaters. Other- wise there is an increased risk of leakage. Check regularly that the battery is not leaking. Leaked or damaged batteries can cause chemical burns if they come into contact with the skin; in such cases you must wear suitable protective gloves. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes if fluid has leaked from the battery. In 96498_silv_Digitale_Kuechenwaage_Content_GB_IE_FI_SE_DK.indd 7 19.11.13 08:218 GB/IE Safety Instructions / Getting started the event of contact with battery acid, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor immediately. Remove light dirt from the bat- tery and product contacts with a dry, non-fluffing cloth before inserting the batteries. Remove the battery from the product if it is not in use for any length of time. Make sure that the polarity is correct when you insert the battery . This is indicated in the battery com- partment. The battery can other- wise explode. Insert the battery with care. The product can otherwise be damaged. Please do not dispose of used batteries in your household waste but take them to a desig- nated collection depot for special waste.

1. Open the battery compartment

under the scale by pushing the clip

on the battery compartment cover

towards the battery compartment and lift up the cover.

2. Remove the battery isolating strip

from under the battery metal contact to which it is attached.

3. Place the battery compartment cover

back on the battery compartment

. Ensure that the two extensions

on the battery compartment cover

fit into the two notches

on the edge of the battery compartment opening when the cover is closed. Press the battery compartment cover

firmly on to the battery compartment

until you hear it engage.

Replacing the battery

1. Switch off the scale. Press and hold down the

2. Open the battery compartment

3. Remove the exhausted batteries from the battery

by pressing the black bat- tery locking tab

. The battery is automatically released from the battery embedding case

Ensure that you do not exert too much force on the contact

, otherwise it could be damaged by over-bending as the battery is lifted. Remove the battery from the battery embedding case

4. Insert a new battery into the battery embedding

. Make sure you fit the battery the right way round (polarity). The “+”- side must face upwards. The metal contact

presses battery into position.

5. Close the battery compartment

for the units of weight can be found on the bottom of the kitchen scale. By simply pressing the button the units of measure change between metric (g, ml) and imperial (lb:oz, fl’oz). Note: – If the units of weight are set to metric (g) then the units of volume will be automatically shown as ml. 96498_silv_Digitale_Kuechenwaage_Content_GB_IE_FI_SE_DK.indd 8 19.11.13 08:219 GB/IE Getting started – If the units of weight are set to imperial (lb:oz) then the units of volume will be automatically shown as fl’oz. – The standard unit of weight is g.

Weighing Note: The kitchen scale

always starts from 0 g / 0:0.0 lb:oz

is pressed. If you place the weighing bowl

on to the kitchen scale

before switching on, it will also start from 0 g / 0:0.0 lb:oz

If you place the weighing bowl

on the kitchen scale

after it has been switched on, then the display will show the weight of the weighing bowl

j Place the kitchen scale on a solid, flat surface. j Press the On / Off / Zero button

to switch on the kitchen scale

j Wait until the LC display

stops and stabilizes on 0 g

which will be the mode the kitchen scale was in when it was last switched off. j Press the mode setting button

to set the kitchen scale to the normal weigh- ing mode

j If necessary select the units of weight in advance by pressing the g / lb:oz unit conversion button

the bottom of the kitchen scale before you start weighing. j When you have selected the units of weight press and hold down the On / Off / Zero button

for 3 seconds to switch off the kitchen scale

j Stand the kitchen scale

on a hard, flat table surface. Place the weighing bowl

on the weighing platform

to switch on the kitchen scale in the normal weighing mode. j Wait until all the segments of the LC display

have illuminated and the kitchen scale has stabilized at 0 g

j Place the substance to be weighed into the weighing bowl

to start the weighing process. The LC display

shows the weight of the sub- stance in the weighing bowl in the selected unit of weight. Note: The kitchen scale works without the weighing bowl

in the same way. Simply follow and repeat the above steps without the weighing bowl

Weigh and add The kitchen scale

allows you to carry out con- secutive weighings without emptying the weighing bowl

between weighings. j Place the weighing bowl

on the weighing platform

to switch on the kitchen scale

j Wait until the LC display

, which will be the mode the kitchen scale was in when it was last switched off. j Press the mode button

to set the scale to weighing mode

(preset to g or lb:oz). j Place the substance to be weighed into the weighing bowl

to start the weighing process. The LC display

shows the weight of the first substance placed in the weighing bowl. j Press the On / Off / Zero button

to reset the LC display

to zero. j You can add further substances into the weighing bowl in the same way and pressing the On / Off / Zero button

between each new substance. 96498_silv_Digitale_Kuechenwaage_Content_GB_IE_FI_SE_DK.indd 9 19.11.13 08:2110 GB/IE Getting started Note for zero or tare setting: a) If the total weight of all the substances already placed on the kitchen scale including the weighing bowl is less than 200 g, then the LC display

the bottom left corner. This means that the kitchen scale has been reset to zero = the remaining weight capacity of the kitchen scale remains between 5000 and 5200 g. b) If the total weight of all the substances already placed on the kitchen scale including the weighing bowl is more than 200 g, then the LC dis- play

will show the “T” icon

instead in the top left corner. This means that the kitchen scale is in tare mode = the remaining weight capacity of the kitchen scale is 5000 g minus the weight of substances already placed on the kitchen scale.

Removing part of the weight from the kitchen scale j Place the weighing bowl

on the weighing platform

to switch on the kitchen scale

j Wait until the LC display

stops and stabilizes on 0 g

, which will be the mode the kitchen scale was in when it was last switched off. j Press the mode button

to set the weighing mode

(preset to g or lb:oz). j Place the substance to be weighed into the weighing bowl

to start the weighing process. The LC display

shows the weight of the first substance placed in the weighing bowl. j Press the On / Off / Zero button

to reset the LC display

to zero. j Now remove the desired amount of substance from weighing bowl

shows the weight of the substance removed from the weighing bowl as a negative value.

Automatic or manual switch-off j The kitchen scale switches itself off automatically if it has not been used for 2 minutes. j Press the On / Off / Zero button

for longer than 3 seconds to switch off the kitchen scale.

to switch on the kitchen scale

j Wait until the LC display

stops and stabilizes on 0 g

which will be the mode the kitchen scale was in when it was last switched off. j Press the mode button

appears as the volume mode with the units as ml or fl’oz. j Place a container for liquid or the weighing bowl

on the weighing platform

to set the LC display

to zero (0 ml or 0.0 fl’oz). Pour milk or water (as selected previously) into the container. j The LC display

now automatically shows the volume of liquid poured into the container, either in ml or in fl’oz, depending on the setting. j Then press the mode button

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indicates “Err” and does not change. The maximum capacity of the kitchen scale

5 kg / 11 lb has been exceeded. j Remove the food from the kitchen scale

j Switch the kitchen scale

off and then back on again. j Reduce the amount of food and weigh it in several steps. The LCD readout

indicates “Lo”. The battery is empty.

Replace the battery as described in the “Replacing the battery” chapter. It is not possible to switch the kitchen scale

on. The battery may be empty. j Replace the battery as described in the “Replacing the battery” chapter. j If it is still not possible to switch the kitchen scale

on, please contact a specialist. Troubleshooting / Cleaning / Disposal / Warranty

Cleaning j Clean the product with a slightly dampened, non-fluffing cloth. To remove more stubborn dirt, you can also dampen the cloth with a weak soap solution. j Do not use chemical cleaners, scouring agents or sharp objects for cleaning. These can damage the product. j Never immerse the product in water or other liquids. This can damage the product.

Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities. Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product. To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority. Faulty or used batteries must be recycled in accordance with Directive 2006 / 66 / EC. Please return the batteries and / or the device to the avail- able collection points.