Acu-Rite 948 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Digital Kitchen Scale

model 00948

CONTENTS

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

Customer Support .................. 2

Features & Benets ................. 3

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

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

Set the 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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Package Contents

1. Scale

2. Measuring bowl

3. Instruction Manual

Customer Support

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product available and contact us in any of the following ways:

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24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com

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2

Features & Benets

TOP

DISPLAY

5 76

15

1

14 13 12

32 4

TOP

1. ON/OFF ZERO Button

Powers the scale ON or
OFF, and used for Tare
function.

2. Display

3. Measuring Bowl

4. MODE Button

Toggle between weight,
milk and water weighing
modes.

DISPLAY

5. Tare Indicator

6. Minus Indicator

Weight of item(s)
removed from the scale.

7. Current Weight

8

8. Weight Units Grams (g)

9

9. Weight Units Milliliters

10
11

(ml)

10. Weight Units Fluid

Ounces ('oz)

11. Weight Units Pounds/

Ounces (lb:oz)

12. Indicates Water
Weighing Mode is
Selected

13. Indicates Milk
Weighing Mode is
Selected

14. Indicates Standard
Weighing Mode is
Selected

15. Zero Indicator

3

SETUP

CR2032

+

Install or Replace Battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Pull the plastic tab below the battery (if applicable) to remove it and discard
the tab.

3. Insert 1 x 3V CR2032 lithium battery into the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Remove

2

Plastic Tab

CR2032

+

Install Battery

3

1 x 3V CR2032
lithium battery

Remove

1

Battery Cover

Set the Measurement Units

While you are weighing an item, press the Unit Conversion button, located
on the bottom of the scale, to toggle between grams/milliliters (g/ml) and
pounds/ounces (lb/ oz).

4

OPERATION

Using the Scale

Measure Weight

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

2. Press the "ON/OFF ZERO" button.

3. Wait for the display to show "0".

4. Press the "MODE" button to toggle between weighing modes*.
Weighing modes include: WEIGHT (default), WATER and MILK

5. Place item(s) or liquid to be weighed into bowl or directly on the scale.

6. Weight or volume will be shown on the display.

*It is important to select the correct mode because different items have

varying densities.

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 0.2kg/0.4lb), 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 scale.

2. Without removing the item(s), press "ON/OFF ZERO" button to reset
display to "0".

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 still in place, add the next item to the scale. The

display will now show the weight of that item.

5. Press "ON/OFF ZERO" to view the combined weight of the two items.

6. Press "ON/OFF ZERO" again to reset the display to "0".

7. Repeat these steps (4-6) until all items have been added.

Minus Function

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

1. Add item(s) to the scale.

2. Total weight will be shown on the display.

3. Press "ON/OFF ZERO" button to reset the display to "0".

4. Remove an item.

5. Value shown on the display with the with the Minus Function indicator (–)
indicates the weight of the removed item.

5

6.

Press "ON/OFF ZERO" button to view the total weight of any remaining
items on the scale.

7. Repeat these steps (4-6) as needed.

Warning Messages

Replace battery (see page 4).

Maximum capacity has been exceeded. Remove
items to prevent damage.

Power the Scale ON/OFF

The scale will automatically power off when the display shows "0" or the
same weight for 2 minutes. Press "ON/OFF ZERO" to power the scale on. To
power off manually, press "ON/OFF ZERO" when the display is showing "0".
Press and HOLD "ON/OFF ZERO" for 3 seconds if a weight is showing on the
display.

Storage

The scale should be stored in a cool, dry place.

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

3V CR2032 lithium battery

7

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