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Kitchen Scale
User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the
Kitchen Scale by Etekcity.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our
helpful Customer Support Team at support@etekcity.com.
We hope you enjoy your new kitchen scale!
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Specications
Models
EKS-C193-WUS, EKS-C193-KUS,
EKS-C193-GUS, EKS-C193-PUS
Weight Capacity 176 oz / 11 lb / 5,000 g / 5,000 mL
Units
oz / lb:oz / ’oz (water/milk) /
g / mL (water/milk)
Increments 0.05 oz / 1 g / 1 mL
Auto-Off 180 seconds
Battery 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Dimensions 7.2 x 5.7 x 0.7 in / 182 x 145 x 17.8 mm
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Scale
Important Safety Information
• DO NOT exceed the 11 lb / 5,000 g weight capacity, as this will
damage the scale. An error indicator (“EEEE”) will appear on the
LCD display if the limit is exceeded.
• DO NOT immerse the scale in water or any liquid. If liquid is spilled
on the digital display or buttons, immediately wipe the scale clean
with a soft cloth to avoid internal damage.
• Handle with care. This scale is not intended for commercial or
heavy-duty use.
• Keep the scale in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to damp
environments or extreme temperatures.
• Household use only.
To avoid damage to this scale, please read and follow all
instructions and safety guidelines in this manual.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Operation
General Operation
1. Place the scale on a hard, dry, at surface.
2. Press Z/T/ON/OFF to turn on the scale. Make sure the display shows “0.00”.
[Figure 1.2]
3. Press UNIT to select your desired measuring unit, which will show on the
right of the display.
4. Place your item on the scale.
5. Wait for the reading on the display to stabilize. [Figure 1.3]
6. Press and hold Z/T/ON/OFF for 2 seconds to turn off the scale.
[Figure 1.2]
[Figure 1.3]
Note:
• For accurate results, always place the scale on a hard, dry, at surface, and keep
the scale away from dirt, dust, vibrations, wind, air currents, and electromagnetic
interference.
• When you turn on the scale, choose units, or use the Tare function, wait for the scale
to read “0.00” before measuring.
• To save battery power, the scale will turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity.
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1. Press Z/T/ON/OFF to turn on the scale. Make sure the display shows “0.00”.
2. Press UNIT to select your desired measuring unit, which will show on the
right of the display.
3. Place the container on the scale.
4. Wait for the reading on the display to stabilize. The display will show the
container’s weight.
5. Press Z/T/ON/OFF to tare the weight of the container. The display should
now show “0.00”. [Figure 1.4]
6. Place the liquid or items in the container. The scale will measure the
contents without including the weight of the container. [Figure 1.5]
7. When you’re done, reset the scale by removing all weight and pressing
Z/T/ON/OFF again.
Whenever you measure items inside a container, you can use the Tare function to
remove the container’s weight from the nal measurement.
Zero / Tare Function
[Figure 1.4]
[Figure 1.5]
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Troubleshooting
If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support
(see page 16).
Problem Possible Solution
Scale does not
turn on
Remove the plastic strip from the battery
compartment.
Replace the batteries (see page 11).
Make sure the batteries are inserted with
the correct polarity as marked in the battery
compartment.
Reading is
inaccurate
Place the scale on a hard, dry, at surface, and
keep the scale away from dirt, dust, vibrations,
wind, air currents, and electromagnetic
interference.
Make sure the screen displays “0.00” before
measuring (see Zero / Tare Function, page 10).
Remove the batteries for 45 seconds, then
replace them to reset the scale.
Display shows
“EEEE”
Item exceeds weight capacity. Remove item from
scale to protect its weight sensors. Use a different
scale with a higher weight range.
Display shows “Lo”
Battery power is low. Replace the batteries
(see page 11).
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement – Part 15
FCC SDOC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ETEKCITY Corporation hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with FCC
requirements.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our Web site,
accessible from www.etekcity.com.
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Warranty Information
TERMS & POLICY
Etekcity Corporation (“Etekcity”) warrants this product to the original
purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under
normal use and conditions, for a period of 2 years from the date of original
purchase.
Etekcity agrees, at our option during the warranty period, to repair any defect
in material or workmanship or furnish an equal product in exchange without
charge, subject to verication of the defect or malfunction and proof of the
date of purchase.
There is no other express warranty. This warranty does not apply:
• If the product has been modied from its original condition;
• If the product has not been used in accordance with directions and
instructions in the user manual;
• To damages or defects caused by accident, abuse, misuse or improper
or inadequate maintenance;
• To damages or defects caused by service or repair of the product
performed by an unauthorized service provider or by anyone other than
Etekcity;
Product Kitchen Scale
Model
EKS- C193-WUS, EKS- C193-KUS,
EKS-C193-GUS, EKS-C193-PUS
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your order ID and
date of purchase.
Order ID
Date of Purchase
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• To damages or defects occurring during commercial use, rental use, or
any use for which the product is not intended;
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of the product.
Etekcity will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in
connection with the use of the product covered by this warranty.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser of the product
and is not transferable to any subsequent owner of the product regardless of
whether the product is transferred during the specied term of the warranty.
This warranty does not extend to products purchased from unauthorized
sellers. Etekcity’s warranty extends only to products purchased from
authorized sellers that are subject to Etekcity’s quality controls and have
agreed to follow its quality controls.
All implied warranties are limited to the period of this limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
If you discover that your product is defective within the specied warranty
period, please contact Customer Support via support@etekcity.com.
DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us. Once our Customer
Support Team has approved your request, please return the product with a
copy of the invoice and order ID.
Every Etekcity product automatically includes a 2-year warranty. To make the
customer support process quick and easy, register your product online at
www.etekcity.com/warranty.
This warranty is made by:
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
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Customer Support
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team.
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Email: support@etekcity.com
Toll-Free: (855) 686-3835
Support Hours
Mon–Fri,
9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT
*Please have your order invoice and order ID ready before contacting
Customer Support.
