Black & Decker Sk5500 Instruction Manual

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English

Intended use

Your Black & Decker kitchen scale has been designed for
weighing food and food products. This product is intended
for household use only.

Important safeguards

Warning! When using battery-powered appliances,
basic safety precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage.

X Read this entire manual carefully before using the

appliance.

X The intended use is described in this manual. The use

of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of material damage.

X Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

X Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources.
X Do not use the appliance near flammable materials.
X Do not use the appliance outdoors.
X Always protect the appliance from water or excessive

humidity.

X Do not overload the appliance.
X Do not use the appliance at ambient temperatures

below 10 °C or above 30 °C.

Safety of others

X This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been give supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

X Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

After use

X Remove the batteries when the appliance is not going to

be used for a longer period of time.

X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

X Before use, check the appliance for damaged or

defective parts. Check for breakage of parts and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.

X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or

replaced by an authorised repair agent.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety
Warning! To avoid the risk of short circuiting, do not

immerse the appliance or the batteries in water or other
liquid. Do not allow the scale to get wet.

X Use only the correct type of battery for the appliance

(see technical data).

X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
X The electronic components inside the appliance may be

affected by other devices used in close proximity, such
as mobile phones or microwave ovens. If this happens,
the display will show erroneous data. To remedy this,
either switch the interfering device off, or move the
appliance away from it.

Labels on tool

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

Do not allow the scale to get wet.

Treat the scale with care.

Do not place food or food products to be weighed
on the edge of the scale.

Always use the scale on an even, flat surface

Overview

This appliance includes some or all of the following features.

1. Bowl

2. Scale platform

3. Scale body

4. On/off button

5. Tare button

6. LCD Display

7. Battery compartment cover

8. Batteries

Assembly

Installing the batteries (fig. B)
Warning! Use AAA size batteries only. Use alkaline

batteries only.

X Turn the scale upside down to get access to the battery

compartment cover (7).

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X Squeeze the tab and the battery compartment cover (7)

to get access to the batteries.

X Insert four new alkaline AAA batteries (8), make sure to

match the (+) positive and the (-) negative terminals
correctly.

X Close the battery compartment cover (7) and to lock it in

position.

Use

Switching on and off (fig. A)

X Press the on/off button (4) to switch the appliance on.
X Press the on/off button again to switch the appliance off.
X In addition, the appliance is fitted with an auto shut-off

function, which automatically switches off the appliance
after approximately two minutes.

Setting the tare weight

X Switch the appliance on as described above.
X Press the tare button (5) to set the reading on the LCD

display (6) to zero.

X When using the bowl (1), first put the empty bowl on the

scale and press the tare button (5) to set the reading on
the LCD display (6) to zero.

Setting the weighing unit

The weighing unit can be set to grams (g), kilograms (kg),
ounces (oz) or pounds and ounces (lb -oz).

X With the appliance turned on, keep pressing the tare

button (5) until the required units are shown on the LCD
display (6).

Weighing

X Place the scale on a flat even surface.
X Place the product to be weighed on the scale and read

off the weight on the LCD display (6).

X When using the bowl (1), first correct the tare as

described above. Put the product to be weighed in the
bowl, place the bowl on the scale and read off the
weight.

X If the weight exceeds the maximum capacity, the

display will show “o-Ld”. To prevent damage to the
appliance, immediately remove the weight from the
scale.

Cleaning, maintenance and storage

Warning! Before cleaning or maintenance, switch the

appliance off.

X To clean the appliance, use only a mild soap and a

damp cloth.

X Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Warning! Do not immerse any part of the appliance in water
or any other liquid.

Checking and replacing the batteries

X Periodically open the battery compartment cover (7)

and check the batteries for corrosion.

X If the LCD display (6) shows “Lo”, the batteries are

discharged and must be replaced.

X Replace the batteries as described above in the section

“Assembly”.

X When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions

given in the section “Protecting the environment”.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your appliance
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to
you, think of the protection of the environment.
Black & Decker repair agents will accept old
Black & Decker tools and ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Batteries

At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
discard batteries with due care for our
environment. Remove the batteries as described

above.

X Place the batteries in suitable packaging to ensure that

the terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take the
batteries to a local recycling station.

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Technical data

SK550

Voltage Vdc 6
Batteries Type 4 x AAA
Weighing Capacity kg 5
Weighing units g, kg, oz, lb &oz
Graduation 1g, 1kg, 1oz, 1lb
Weight kg 0.53

EC declaration of conformity

SK550

Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:

EN5081, EN55014

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer

Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham

DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

13-08-2007

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement
is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory
rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the European
Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker
guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to
make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:

X The product has been used for trade, professional or

hire purposes.

X The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
X The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents.

X Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service
staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after­sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to

register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up
to date on new products and special offers. Further
information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.

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ITALIANO

Italiano

Uso previsto

La bilancia da cucina Black & Decker è stata progettata per
pesare alimenti di ogni tipo. Questo prodotto è destinato per
uso domestico.

Misure di sicurezza importanti

Attenzione! Quando si usano elettrodomestici
alimentati a batteria, osservare sempre le normali
precauzioni di sicurezza per ridurre il rischio di
incendio, di perdita di liquido dalle batterie, di lesioni
personali e di danni materiali.

X Leggere attentamente il presente manuale nella sua

totalità, prima di usare l'elettrodomestico.

X L’uso previsto è descritto nel presente manuale. Se

questo elettrodomestico viene usato con accessori o
per usi diversi da quelli raccomandati nel presente
manuale d'uso, sussiste il rischio di danneggiarlo.

X Conservare il presente manuale per futura

consultazione.

Utilizzo dell'elettrodomestico

X Non appoggiare l’elettrodomestico su fonti di calore o

nelle loro vicinanze.

X Non usare l’elettrodomestico vicino a materiali

infiammabili.

X Non usare l’elettrodomestico all’aperto.
X Proteggere sempre l’elettrodomestico dall’ingresso di

acqua o da un’umidità eccessiva.

X Non sovraccaricare l’elettrodomestico.
X Non usare l’elettrodomestico a temperature ambiente

inferiori a 10 °C o superiori a 30 °C.

Sicurezza altrui

X Questo elettrodomestico non è stato progettato per

impiego da parte di persone (o bambini) portatrici di
handicap fisici, psichici o sensoriali o che non abbiano
la dovuta esperienza o conoscenza, a meno che non
siano seguite o opportunamente istruite sul suo impiego
da parte di una persona responsabile della loro
sicurezza.

X Controllare che i bambini non giochino con

l'elettrodomestico.

Dopo l'impiego

X Togliere le batterie quando l’elettrodomestico non deve

essere usato per un periodo di tempo prolungato.

X Quando non viene usato, riporre l’elettrodomestico in un

luogo asciutto. Gli elettrodomestici non devono essere
riposti alla portata dei bambini.

Ispezione e riparazioni

X Prima dell’impiego, controllare che l’elettrodomestico

non sia danneggiato e non presenti parti difettose.
Controllare che non vi siano parti rotte o altre condizioni
che potrebbero avere ripercussioni sulle prestazioni.

X Non usare l'elettrodomestico se alcune parti sono

danneggiate o difettose.

X Far riparare o sostituire le parti danneggiate o difettose

da un tecnico autorizzato.

X Non tentare di smontare o sostituire qualsiasi parte ad

eccezione di quelle specificate nel presente manuale.

Sicurezza elettrica
Attenzione! Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche, non

immergere l’elettrodomestico o le batterie in acqua o in
liquidi di alcun tipo. Evitare che l’elettrodomestico si bagni.

X Usare solo il corretto tipo di batterie (vedere i dati

tecnici).

X Non tentare mai di ricaricare batterie non ricaricabili.
X La presenza di telefoni cellulari o di forni a microonde

nelle immediate vicinanze di questo elettrodomestico,
può avere delle ripercussioni sui componenti elettronici
al suo interno. In tali circostanze, vengono visualizzati
dati errati. Per ovviare questo inconveniente, spegnere
il dispositivo che causa interferenze, oppure allontanare
l’elettrodomestico.

Etichette sull’elettroutensile

Sull’elettroutensile appaiono i seguenti pittogrammi:

Evitare che l’elettrodomestico si bagni.

Trattare con cura la bilancia.

Non appoggiare alimenti da pesare sul bordo della
bilancia.

Appoggiare sempre la bilancia su di una superficie
piana e a livello.

Rassegna

Si indicano di seguito le caratteristiche di cui questo
elettrodomestico è dotato:

1. Contenitore

2. Piatto

3. Base

4. Pulsante di accensione

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