L15 - Kitchen scales CASO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL L15 CASO

1 General Thank you for purchasing the kitchen scale L 15. Please read this manual carefully before using your new scale to familiarize yourself with all its features. In the following pages, you’ll learn to properly care for and safely operate your scale, helping it to perform at peak efficiency for years to come.

1.1 Use of this manual

This manual provides important information on the initial setup, safe operation, intended use, care and cleaning of the scale. Please store this manual in a safe place near the scale for easy reference

Please pay special attention to the following alerts and notices found throughout the manual: DANGER This alert indicates a potentially dangerous situation If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to possible injury or death ► Observe the instructions in this alert to avoid life-threatening situations and/or personal injury WARNING This alert indicates a possible dangerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries ► Observe the instructions in this alert to avoid personal injury ATTENTION This alert indicates a possible dangerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries ► Observe the instructions in this alert to avoid personal injury PLEASE NOTE This notice precedes additional tips and helpful information that will help you get the most out of your appliance3

1.3 Limitation of liability

All the technical information, data and notices with regard to the installation, operation and care are completely up-to-date at the time of printing and are compiled to the best of our knowledge and belief, taking our past experience and findings into consideration. No claims can be derived from the information provided, the illustrations or descriptions in this manual. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages arising as a result of the following: Non-observance of the manual Uses for non-intended purposes Improper repairs Technical alterations, modifications of the device Use of unauthorized spare parts Modifications of the device are not recommended and are not covered by the guarantee. All translations are carried out to the best of our knowledge. We do not assume any liability for translation errors, not even if the translation was carried out by us or on our instructions. The original German text remains solely binding.

1.4 Copyright protection

This document is copyright protected. Braukmann GmbH reserves all the rights, including those for photomechanical reproduction, duplication and distribution using special processes (e.g. data processing, data carriers, data networks), even partially. Subject to content and technical changes. 2 Safety This chapter provides you with important safety notices when handling the device. The device corresponds with the required safety regulations. Improper use can result in personal or property damages.

This device is only intended for non-commercial use indoors, in sheltered and enclosed spaces for weighing food. Uses for a different purpose or for a purpose which exceeds this description are considered incompatible with the intended or designated use. Warning Danger due to unintended use! Failure to operate this unit only as intended can be dangerous ► Use the device exclusively for its intended use. ► Follow all of the instructions in the instruction manual Claims of all kinds due to damages resulting from unintended uses are excluded. The User bears the sole risk.4

2.2 General Safety information

Please note Please observe the following general safety rules to prevent possible injury ► Examine the device for any damages prior to using it. Do not use the unit if it appears damaged ► This appliance can be used by children aged 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 hazards involved. ► Children shall not play with the appliance. ► Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. ► Only customer service departments authorized by the manufacturer may carry out repairs on the device during the guarantee period, as otherwise the guarantee entitlements will be null and void in the event of any subsequent damages. ► Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Only such parts will guarantee that the safety requirements are fulfilled. ► Do not drop or jump on the scale. This will cause damages 3 Getting Started This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.

3.1 Packaging Safety information

Warning Packaging materials are not toys and should be disposed of properly! ► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials due to risk of suffocation

The kitchen scale L 15 includes the following components: Kitchen scale L 15 Instruction Manual Please note ► Examine the shipment to ensure the unit and manual are included and inspect the unit for any visible damage ► Immediately notify the carrier and/or supplier about any incomplete shipment or damages as a result of inadequate packaging or mishandling

Carefully remove the packaging material and unit from the carton.5

3.4 Disposal of the packaging

Caso believes in the importance of recycling and has selected packaging materials that not only protect your unit from damage during transit, but can be recycled to minimize ecological impact. Recycling the packaging materials preserves raw materials and reduces waste. Take any packaging materials that are no longer required to a recycling collection point for proper disposal. Please note ► If possible, keep the original packaging for the device for the duration of the guarantee period in the event a return in necessary

In order to ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the setup location must fulfil the following prerequisites: The device must be set up on a firm, flat and horizontal surface with sufficient load- bearing capacity for the scale and the maximum weight of the food that should be weighed. Choose the setup location where children cannot reach the scale Do not set up the device in a hot, wet or extremely damp environment or near flammable material.

The rating plate with the performance data can be founded on the back of the device 4 Operation and Handling This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:

Open the battery cover and put in four batteries (1,5V/ AA).

4.2 Replacing the batteries

When the battery is low, the LED screen will show the following error “Lo”, Open the battery cover and replace the existing batteries with new batteries. Pay attention to correct polarity.6

: 1. Press to change between g, kg : g, lb: oz and oz.

2. To activate HOLD-Function

press until “H-ON” will be displayed. On/ Off of TARE-Function.

Place the scale on a hard & flat surface. Press the button, the display will show 0. Place the food on the scale surface and the weight of the food will appear on the display.

Place an empty container on the scale. The LED display will now show the weight of the container. Press the button on the right side of the scale and the LED shows zero “0” and clears the weight of container. Next put the food into the container on the scale. The weight of the food only will appear on the display. Remove the food and the container and the scale will show the negative weight. Press the button and the LED shows zero again. If weight of container is not cleared, you have to deactivate the HOLD-function first by pressing button until „H-OFF“ is displayed. Then start using tare function again.7

Use the HOLD-Function when you want to weigh larger quantities that could cover the display. To activate HOLD-Function press until “H-ON” will be displayed. Put the food on the scale surface and weight of food will be shown. A beep will sound and the weight will be locked. The weight will be shown even if you remove the food from the scale. You can delete the saved weight, with: - Press button - Place next food on the scale (with weight of at least 5 g)

4.4.4 Changing from grams to ounces

Press to change between g, kg : g, lb: oz and oz.

The scale turns off when you press for more than 2 seconds. Without any operation the scale will automatically turn off after 60 seconds.

4.4.6 Over Load Indicator

When the scale is overloaded the display will show the error code “EEEE“ 5 Cleaning and Maintenance This chapter provides important information on properly cleaning and maintaining your scale.

5.1 Safety information

Attention Please observe the following safety notices, before cleaning the scale : ► Clean the unit after every use. Failure to clean the unit regularly can lead to potential malfunctions, as well as safety and health risks.8 Attention ► Never immerse the scale into water or other liquid ► Do not put it in the dishwasher. ► If moisture penetrates the unit’s housing, it can damage the electronic components. Please ensure that no moisture enters the device. ► Do not use any hard or abrasive cleaning agents ► Do not attempt to scrape off stubborn grime with hard or abrasive tools

Housing and display Wipe the housing and the display with a damp cloth or sponge and mild dish soap.

5.3 Disposal of the Old Device

To protect the environment, it’s important to dispose of old electronic devices properly. Do not place your old unit in the non-recyclable waste under any circumstances Please note ► Please take your old unit to the nearest recycling center for safe disposal ► Until it can disposed of properly, store your old unit away from children 6 Warranty (USA) We provide a 12 month guarantee for this product, commencing from the date of sale, for faults which are attributable to production or material faults. The guarantee does not include damages, which were incurred as a result of improper handling or use, as well as malfunctions which only have a minor effect on the function or the value of the device. Consumables, transit damages, inasmuch as we are not responsible for these, as well as damages, which were incurred as a result of any repairs that were not performed by us, are also excluded from the guarantee entitlements. This device is designed for use in domestic situations and has the appropriate performance levels. Any use in commercial situations is only covered under the guarantee to the extent that it would be comparable with the stresses of being used in a domestic situation. It is not intended for any additional, commercial use. In the event of justified complaints, we will repair the faulty device at our discretion or replace it with a trouble-free device. Any pending faults must be reported within 14 days of delivery. All further claims are excluded. To enforce a guarantee claim, please contact us prior to returning the device (always provide us with proof of purchase): North American Importer: Frieling USA, Inc. Fort Mill, SC Phone: 800-827-2582 or 803-548-2000 www.frieling.com9

7 Warranty (Europe) We provide a 24 month guarantee for this product, commencing from the date of sale, for faults which are attributable to production or material faults. Your legal guarantee entitlements in accordance with § 439 ff. BGB-E remain unaffected by this. The guarantee does not include damages, which were incurred as a result of improper handling or use, as well as malfunctions which only have a minor effect on the function or the value of the device. Consumables, transit damages, inasmuch as we are not responsible for these, as well as damages, which were incurred as a result of any repairs that were not performed by us, are also excluded from the guarantee entitlements. This device is designed for use in domestic situations and has the appropriate performance levels. Any use in commercial situations is only covered under the guarantee to the extent that it would be comparable with the stresses of being used in a domestic situation. It is not intended for any additional, commercial use. In the event of justified complaints, we will repair the faulty device at our discretion or replace it with a trouble-free device. Any pending faults must be reported within 14 days of delivery. All further claims are excluded. To enforce a guarantee claim, please contact us prior to returning the device (always provide us with proof of purchase). Braukmann GmbH Raiffeisenstraße 9 D-59757 Arnsberg Service-Hotline International: Tel.: +49 (0) 29 32 / 80 55 4 – 99 Fax: +49 (0) 29 32 / 80 55 4 – 77 eMail: kundenservice@caso-germany.de Internet: www.caso-germany.de