INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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KITCHEN SCALE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
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BALANCE DE CUISINE
MANUAL DE USO
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BÁSCULA DE COCINA
Important information for the user
Informations importantes pour l’utilisateur
Información importante para el usuario
Instructions / Instructions / Instrucciones
Description / Description / Descripción
Use / Usage / Uso
Cleaning and maintenance / Nettoyage et entretien / Limpieza y mantenimiento
Safety instructions / Directives de sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad
Information / Informations / Información
Advice / Conseil / Recomendaciones
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing one of our appliances. Our products are unique because they combine
iconic style with innovative technical solutions. They match perfectly with other products in our range and work
equally well as a standalone design objects in your kitchen. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance! Best
regards.
Cher client, merci beaucoup pour votre achat. Nos produits sont uniques car ils combinent une forte recherche
esthétique avec une conception technique innovante. Ils sont coordonnés avec d’autres produits de la gamme et
peuvent constituer des éléments d’ameublement et de design. En espérant que vous pourrez apprécier pleinement
votre nouvel appareil électroménager, nous vous adressons nos meilleures salutations.
Estimado cliente, le damos las gracias por su compra. Nuestros productos son únicos porque combinan una notable
búsqueda estética con un diseño técnico innovador. Se combinan con otros productos de la gama y se pueden utilizar
como elementos de decoración y diseño. Le deseamos que pueda apreciar plenamente su nuevo electrodoméstico.
Le enviamos nuestros saludos más cordiales.
SMEG S.p.A.
Model: KSC01
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not
followed precisely, a re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout
this manual and on the appliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always
obey all safety messages.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential
hazards that can result in severe personal injury or death.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used
with the safety alert symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious
hazards. It means you could be killed or seriously injured if you
do not immediately follow the instructions. WARNING means
you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are not
followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.
WARNING
• This appliance is intended for residential use only.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused
by improper use of this appliance.
• This appliance complies with current safety regulations.
Improper use can result in personal injury and material
damage.
• Read all the instructions before installing or using the
appliance for the rst time.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and
pass them on to any future user.
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The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, on how to avoid
the risk of injury and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all codes and ordinances in force.
WARNING: For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of re or explosion and to prevent
property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors, liquids or materials
near this or any other appliance.
NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in
manufactured (mobile) homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).
DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.
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1 Instructions
This user manual is an integral
part of the appliance and must
therefore be kept in its entirety and
in an accessible place for the whole
working life of the appliance.
1.1 Intended use
• Only use the appliance indoors.
• This appliance is intended for
household use and similar
applications such as:
‐staff kitchen areas in shops,
ofces and other working
environments
‐bed and breakfast facilities /
farm accommodation
‐by guests in hotels, motels
and other residential
accommodations
• Any other use, for example in
restaurants, coffee bars and coffee
shops is considered improper.
• It must only be used for weighing
solid and/or liquid food and
cooking ingredients. Do not use
the appliance for anything other
than its intended use.
• This appliance may be used
by people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities
(including children over the age
of 8), only if they are supervised
by adults or have been trained on
how to use the appliance safely
and have understood the dangers
associated with its use.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children younger than 8.
• Cleaning and maintenance may
be carried out by children who are
at least 8 years old only if they are
supervised by an adult.
1.2 General safety instructions
• Do not immerse the appliance,
power cord or base in water or
any other type of liquid.
• Do not use the appliance if it has
been dropped or damaged.
• Do not recharge the appliance if
the power cord is damaged.
• Never wash the appliance in the
dishwasher.
• Do not position the appliance
above hot surfaces, cooktop
burners, or inside a hot oven.
Keep the appliance away from
heat sources or steam.
• In the event of a fault, or if the power
cable is damaged, the appliance
must only be repaired by a qualied
technician or an authorized
technical support center.
• Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, personal injury,
or damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
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• Any modications to the appliance
will invalidate the warranty.
• The appliance must only be
powered at safety extra low
voltage in accordance with the
marking on the appliance.
• This appliance contains batteries
that are only replaceable by an
authorized Service Center.
1.2.1 Battery safety
The supply terminals must not
short-circuited.
If a battery or cell leaks, do not allow
the liquid to come in contact with
the skin or eyes. If contact occurs,
wash the affected area with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
Secondary cells and batteries need
to be charged before use. After
long periods of storage, the cells or
batteries may need to be charged
and discharged several times to
achieve maximum performance.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• Do not crush, puncture,
disassemble or otherwise
damage batteries.
• Do not store above 60°C.
• Do not dispose of used batteries
with household waste.
• Do not expose the batteries to
heat or re as they may explode.
• When the batteries are
exhausted, dispose of the product
at a local recycling center. Contact
your local government ofces for
further details.
This product is tted with a 3.7V
1200 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
battery (non-removable).
1.3 Caution
• Do not touch or handle the
appliance with wet hands.
• Store the appliance in a dry place.
Avoid exposing the appliance
to harmful weather conditions
such as rain, humidity, freezing
temperatures etc.
• Place the appliance on a at,
stable surface to ensure correct
weighing.
• Place the food to be weighed
on the removable container
provided. Place the container
gently upon the scale to avoid
damaging it. Failure to follow the
above instructions may void the
warranty.
• Do not subject the product to
strong impacts, which could
damage it.
• Empty the container after
weighing the ingredients. Do not
use the appliance as a surface to
place things on.
• Do not leave the product in an
extremely hot environment as
this may cause an explosion or
ammable liquid or gas to leak
from the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to
extremely low air pressure as
this may cause an explosion or
leakage of ammable liquid or
gas.
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1.4 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines any
liability for damage to persons or
property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than
the one envisaged
• Not having read the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to comply with the safety
instructions
Keep these instructions in a
safe place. If the appliance
is passed on to another
user, it must always be
accompanied by these
instructions.
These instructions can also be
downloaded from the Smeg website
at “www.smeg.com”.
1.5 Disposal
This appliance must be
disposed of separately
from other waste (Directive
2012/19/EU).
• The appliance does not contain
substances in quantities sufcient
to be considered hazardous to
health and the environment,
in accordance with current
European directives.
• Old electrical appliances must
not be disposed of together with
household waste! To comply with
current legislation, old appliances,
on reaching the end of their useful
lives, should be taken to a disposal
facility where they can be sorted.
The relevant local authorities or
their waste disposal operators
can provide further information.
• Take these packing materials to
the appropriate recycling center.
To help protect the environment,
please dispose of this product
carefully at the end of its useful
life and do not dispose of it with
household waste. Contact your local
government ofces for information
on disposal / recycling centers and
opening hours.
Faulty or used batteries/
rechargeable batteries should
be recycled in accordance with
Directive 2023/1542/EC and its
amendments. Please return the
batteries/rechargeable batteries
and/or the product to the available
collection points.
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Fire hazard:
• Do not position the
appliance above hot
surfaces, cooktop burners,
or inside a hot oven.
Danger of suffocation:
• Do not leave the
packaging or any part of
it unattended.
• Do not allow children to
play with the packaging
bags.
Risk of injury:
• Improper use of the
appliance can cause
personal injury.
Danger of electrocution:
• Use only approved USB
chargers.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Avoid spilling liquids onto
the power plug and base.
• Failure to follow these
instructions could cause
damage, injury or
electrical shock.
• Disconnect the power
cord from the electrical
system.
Environmental damage due to the
incorrect disposal of batteries!
Batteries must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.
They may contain toxic heavy metals
and are subject to hazardous waste
treatment rules and regulations.
The chemical symbols for heavy
metals are as follows:
Cd = cadmium
Hg = mercury
Pb = lead
Therefore, you should dispose
of used batteries at your local
collection point.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Description
2 Description of the product
2.1 Description of the scale (Fig. A)
1) Base
2) Plastic outer bowl
3) Stainless steel inner bowl (removable)
4) USB charging port
5) ON/OFF switch
6) Unit of measure selector
7) LED display
8) ON/Tare selector
2.2 Description of the display
(Fig. B)
9) Battery charge status indicator.
10) Displays the weight.
11) Displays the unit of measurement set.
12) Overload indicator. “Err” appears
on the display when the maximum
weighing capacity of the scale has
been exceeded.
13) Unstable indicator. “UnSt” appears on
the display when the scale is turned on
and the load cell detects an unstable
weight.
14) Low battery indicator. The icon on the
display remains on steadily when the
battery charge is less than 30%.
15) Low battery indicator. The icon ashes
on the display when the battery level is
less than 10%. Charge the battery.
Charging the battery
The battery can be charged by connecting
the USB cable to a USB charger or a USB
wall socket.
• Insert the charging cable into the USB-C
port on the rear.
• Insert the other end into an approved
USB charger.
The battery icon ashes on the display
during charging and becomes steady
when charging is complete. The scale also
charges when the button (5) is in the OFF
position.
The scale can be used while the battery is
charging.
If the scale switches to stand-by mode,
press the ON (8) button: a 0 will appear on
the display and the battery icon will start
ashing.
When the battery is fully charged, make
sure you disconnect it from the power
supply to prevent over-charging and to
prolong battery life.
We recommend using a standard
USB charger - 5V/2A.
It takes four hours to fully charge
the battery.
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Description
Display view
Display view
Grams
Capacity: 2 - 5000 g
Resolution: 1 g
Milliliters
Capacity: 2 - 5000 ml
Resolution: 1 ml
Ib oz
Capacity: 0.1 - 11 lb
Resolution: 0.1 oz
Fl. oz
Capacity: 0.1 - 176 . oz
Resolution: 0.1 . oz
The factory setting for the unit of measurement is grams.
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Use
3 Use
3.1 Before rst use
• Do not subject the scale to shocks: handle
with care.
• In order to work correctly, the scale should
be placed on a at, stable surface.
• Clean the scale with a damp cloth,
avoiding using solvents and abrasives.
Do not immerse in water.
Parts that may come into contact
with food are made of materials
that comply with the provisions of
the laws in force.
3.2 Operation (Fig. C-D)
• Place the scale on a stable horizontal
surface.
• Switch the scale on using the ON/OFF
switch on the rear.
• The display and the LEDs of the two
buttons light up. Wait until the display
indicates 0: the scale is now ready for
use.
• Press the “UNIT” button to select the
required unit of measure.
The selected unit of measurement
is stored in stand-by mode.
General weighing
• Place the ingredient to be weighed into
the bowl.
• Wait until the value on the display
stabilizes.
• The weight displayed will increase or
decrease according to the amount of the
ingredients added or removed.
• To switch off the scale, press and hold the
“TARE” button for a few seconds.
Tare function
• Press and release the “TARE” button at
any time to reset the display.
• Add the ingredients to be weighed.
• Press the ”TARE” button again to zero
the scale each time you wish to add an
ingredient.
• When you remove the ingredients,
including the bowl, a negative value will
appear on the display. Press “TARE” to
reset the scale again.
During weighing, the scale will
automatically go into stand-by
mode after 3 minutes of inactivity.
If 0 is displayed, the scale will
automatically turn off after
1 minute of inactivity.
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Cleaning and maintenance
4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Cleaning the surfaces
Clean the surfaces regularly to keep the
appliance in good condition.
Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and
then dry thoroughly with a soft dishcloth or
a microber cloth.
The removable stainless steel bowl can be
washed in a dishwasher.
Improper use: Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder products, stain
removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or
sharp metal scrapers.
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What to do if...
Problem Cause Solution
The display does not turn
on
The power switch is in the
OFF position
Switch the device on
The product is discharged
Connect the charging cable
to a charger and wait for the
device to charge fully
The product is faulty Contact a Service Center
The product does not
charge
The charging cable is not
plugged in correctly
Remove the cable and insert
it into the USB-C port
The battery charger is faulty
Only use certied 5V 2A
battery chargers
The charging cable is faulty Contact a Service Center
The tare cannot be set
The product is not on a at
surface
Always use the scale on a
at, level surface
The sensors are not stable
Make sure that the scale is
stationary and level when
setting the tare
It is not possible to read
the measurement on the
display
Faulty back lighting Contact a Service Center
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What to do if...
Problem Cause Solution
The scale is not stable
The rubber feet are
incorrectly positioned
Make sure that the rubber
feet have been mounted
correctly
“Err” appears on the
display when the device is
switched on
The initial tare weight has
not been set
Press the ”TARE” button
again
The scale is not level
Make sure that the scale is
on a level surface
Maximum out-of-range
weight 5000 g
Do not place a weight
greater than the maximum
capacity of the scale
(5000 g) to avoid damage to
the scale sensor
Maximum weight reached
less than 5000 g
The scale was not on a
stable horizontal surface
when it was switched on.
Switch off the scale on using
the ON/OFF button on the
back. Place the scale on a
stable horizontal surface
and switch it on again.
If the problem persists, contact your local Service Center.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary for the improvement of its products
without prior notice. The illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual are therefore not binding and are
merely indicative.
Le fabricant se réserve la faculté d’apporter, sans préavis, toutes les modications qu’il jugera utiles pour l’amélioration
de ses produits. Les illustrations et les descriptions gurant dans ce manuel ne sont pas contraignantes et n’ont
qu’une valeur indicative.
El fabricante se reserva el derecho a aportar sin aviso previo todas las modicaciones que considere útiles para la
mejora de sus propios productos. Las ilustraciones y las descripciones contenidas en este manual no son vinculantes
y tienen solo valor indicativo.
