AcuRite 4016MB Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Digital Kitchen Scale

model 4016MB

CONTENTS

Package Contents .................. 2

Features & Benets................. 3

Setup .................................... 4

Install or Replace Battery........ 4

Set Measurement Units........... 4

Using the Scale...................... 5

Troubleshooting ..................... 7

Care & Maintenance.............. 7

Specications......................... 7

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.

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Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best
possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety
and retain it for future reference.

Package Contents

1. Scale

2. Instruction Manual

2

Features & Benets

1 2 3

TOP

TOP

5

4

BACK

7

DISPLAY

8 9 10 11 12

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6

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Weight Milk Water

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fl'oz-

lb:oz

1. Weighing Area

2. Display

3. MODE Button

Press and release to change
measurement mode.

ZERO

4.

Button

ON/OFF

BACK

5. Battery Compartment

6. Integrated Hang Hole

For wall mount storage.

7. Unit Button

Press to toggle between
Metric and Imperial
measurement units.

DISPLAY

8. Tare Indicator

9. Minus Indicator

Indicates weight of
item(s) removed from
the scale.

10. Current Weight

11. Weight Units

Grams (g)

12. Volume Units

Milliliters (ml)

13. Volume Units

Fluid Ounces (fl'oz)

14. Weight Units

Pounds/Ounces (lb:oz)

15. Water Mode Indicator

16. Milk Mode Indicator

17. Weight Mode Indicator

18. Zero Indicator

18 17 16 15 14 13

3

SETUP

Install Battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Remove insulated sheet between battery and metal terminal inside the
battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Replace Battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 1 x CR2032 lithium battery into the battery compartment, as shown.
Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Remove

1

Battery Cover

•

CR2032

+

Install Battery

2

1 x CR2032
lithium battery

Set Measurement Units

Press and release the UNIT button, located on the bottom the scale to toggle
between Metric and Imperial measurement units.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON-CELL BATTERY. IF SWALLOWED, IT~

COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IN JUST 2 HOURS.

SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF INGESTED.

4

~

POISON

OPERATION

Using the Scale

Weight Mode

The scale's default mode is set to weigh solid items. Volume Mode, used
for weighing liquids, allows you to choose between WATER or MILK modes
because milk is denser than water.

1. Place the scale on a at, stable surface.

2. Press the

3. Wait until the display shows zeroes.

4. Conrm that the scale is in Weight Mode. If not, press and release the

ZERO

button to power on the scale.

ON/OFF

"MODE" button until the Weight Mode Indicator appears on the display.

5. Place item(s) to be weighed onto the weighing area of the scale (see Care

and Maintenance section for specics regarding placing food on the scale).

6. Weight will be shown on the display.

Volume Mode

1. Place the scale on a at, stable surface.

2. Press the

3. Wait until the display shows zeroes.

4. Conrm that the scale is in Volume Mode. If not, press and release the

"MODE" button until the Milk or Water Mode Indicator is shown on the
display.

5. Place a container onto the weighing area of the scale.

6. Press the

liquid into the container.

7. Volume will be shown on the display.

ZERO

button to power on the scale.

ON/OFF

ZERO

button to zero or tare the weight of the container, then pour

ON/OFF

Zero & Tare Functions

To measure items as they are added, use the Zero and Tare Functions. If the

weight of the items being measured is below 4% of the scale’s capacity (less

than 200 g/7.05 oz), the Zero function is used. If the weight of the items

exceeds 4% of the scale’s capacity, the Tare function is used.

1. Place the rst item(s) on the weighing area of the scale to take the

measurement of the items.

2. Without removing the item(s), press the

3. Depending on the weight of the item(s), you will see the Zero indicator

"O" or the Tare indicator "T" on the display.

4. With the rst item(s) still in place, add the next item to the surface of the

scale. The display will now show the weight of that item.

5. Press the

ZERO

button again to reset the display to 0.

ON/OFF

5

ZERO

button to reset the display to 0.

ON/OFF

6. Repeat steps (4 & 5) until all items have been added.

7. Remove all items from the weighing area to view the combined weight of

all items.
Note: Adhere to the maximum weight capacity of the scale.

Minus Function

If you add multiple items to the scale at one time to get a total weight, you can
identify the value of a single item or ingredient by using the Minus Function:

1. Place the item(s) on the weighing area of the scale to take the measurement

of the items.

2. Press the

3. Remove an item.

4. The display shows the weight of the removed item with the Minus Function

Indicator (negative value is shown on the display).

5. Repeat steps as needed.

ZERO

button to reset display to 0.

ON/OFF

Warning Messages

Replace battery (see page 4).

Lo

Maximum capacity has been exceeded. Remove

f,-,-

items to prevent damage.

Power the Unit ON/OFF

The scale will automatically power off when the display shows 0 or the same
weight for 2 minutes. Press the
manually, press the

ZERO

the

button for 3 seconds if a weight is shown on the display.

ON/OFF

ZERO

button when the LCD is showing 0, or press and hold

ON/OFF

ZERO

button to power the scale on. To power off

ON/OFF

Storage

The scale can stored on a level surface or can be hung by using the integrated
hang hole.

6

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Display screen

not working

• Check that the battery is installed correctly. Battery
may need to be replaced.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.

Care & Maintenance

Store in a dry location at room temperature. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
DO NOT immerse in water or use caustic cleaners or abrasives. All parts
should be wiped clean immediately after direct contact with foods. Avoid

contact with acids and citrus juices. Use the scale on a hard, at surface. DO

NOT strike, shake or drop the scale. Scale is not designed for commercial use.

Specications

MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY

POWER

5 kg / 11 lb
1 x CR2032 lithium battery

7

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