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11 lb x 0.1 oz / 5000 g x 1 g
176 oz x 0.1 oz / 5 kg x 0.001 kg
Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Kitchen Scale.
Your Taylor® scale is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship. Please read this instruction manual
carefully before use. Keep these instructions handy for
future reference.
Digital Kitchen Scale
3844
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Battery Information
This scale operates on 2 – 3 volt CR2032 lithium batteries (installed). There is a
strip under the battery cover to prevent batteries draining in shipping. Please
remove the strip before continuing with these instructions. Also, some models
have a static cling label on the lens to prevent scratching. Please remove
before use.
Replace the batteries when the Low Battery icon “ ” appears on the upper left
side of the display, or the readings grow dim or irregular. To replace the batteries:
1. Use two 3 volt CR2032 lithium batteries.
2. Remove screw (or screws) from the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the scale and remove the cover.
3. Remove the old batteries from the compartment.
4. Place the new batteries with the “+” sign up into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw(s).
NOTE: Please recycle or dispose of batteries per local regulations.
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with all small items,
do not let children handle batteries. If swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in re. Batteries may explode or leak.
Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time.
General Weighing Operation
1. Place the scale on a hard, level surface.
2. Press the “q/TARE” button to turn the scale on. The display will turn on, then
shows zero when it is ready for use. If the display does not show zero, press
the “q/TARE” button to reset (tare) the scale to zero.
3. Your scale is set at the factory to weigh in pound/ounces. To switch between
pound/ounces (lb oz), kilograms (kg), grams (g), and ounces (oz), press the
“UNIT” button.
4. Place the item to be weighed on the center of the platform. The weight will
display. As you add weight, the weight displayed increases.
5. The scale will turn off automatically after approximately 1 minute of non-use
or if there is no change in weight after approximately 3 minutes. Press and
hold the “q/TARE” button to turn the scale off manually.
Tare Operation
You may wish to weigh ingredients in a bowl or other container (not included).
In this case, you will need to tare, or offset, the weight of the bowl so that only
the weight of the ingredients is displayed.
1. Choose a container that will safely balance on the platform without tipping
or falling. Do not use a heavy container, as this might reduce the maximum
capacity of the scale.
2. While the scale is off, place the empty container on the scale platform. Turn
the scale on. The display will turn on and then show zero. The weight of the
container has been zeroed out.
3. Add the ingredient to be weighed. The weight of the ingredient alone will
display.
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4. The weight of additional ingredients may be tared out as well. For
example, if a recipe calls for ½ lb rice and ½ lb beans, place the rice into
the bowl. Once the correct amount of rice is weighed, press the “q/TARE”
button. The scale resets to zero. Add the ½ lbs of beans. Both ingredients
have been accurately weighed in the same bowl.
5. When weights have been tared out, the display will show a negative
number
when the items are removed from the scale. To reset the scale
back to zero for a new measurement, press the “
q/TARE
” button. The
scale resets to zero.
Precautions
1. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth. To remove stains,
use a mild soap. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths,
harsh cleaning agents, or sprays.
2. Do not tamper with the scale’s internal components. Doing so will
invalidate the warranty on this unit and may cause damage. The scale
contains no user-serviceable parts.
3. Although your scale is designed to be maintenance-free, it contains
sensitive electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment. Treat it with care to
ensure the best performance.
4. This scale is intended for home/consumer use only. It is not intended for
commercial or medical use.
5. This scale is designed to read weights up to 11 lbs/5 kgs. To prevent
damage, do not place more than 11 lbs/5 kgs on it.
6. Do not store scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors from
some household products may affect the electronic components of your
scale. Do not store scale on its side.
7. This scale is an extremely sensitive weighing device. In order to prevent
run down of the batteries, do not store anything on the scale.
8. Do not dispose of batteries in re. Batteries may explode or leak. Remove
the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time.
Always replace all batteries at the same time; do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
9. Overload Warning: Should “O-Ld” appear on the display during a
weighing, this indicates that the maximum weighing capacity of the
scale has been exceeded. Remove the weight immediately; otherwise,
permanent damage could occur.
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship
(excluding batteries) for one (1) year for the original purchaser from date of retail
purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. If service is required, do
not return to retailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option),
please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid, along with store receipt showing
the date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to:
TAYLOR | 2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 USA
There are no expressed warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state. For additional product information, or warranty
information in Canada or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through www.taylorusa.com
©2019 Taylor, a division of Lifetime Brands Inc. All rights reserved.
Made to our exact specications in China.
Not legal for trade.
3844 10.19 WC
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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. 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.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the above referenced product has been tested according
to FCC requirements and 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.
Party issuing Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity &
Responsible party – U.S. Contact information:
Taylor
2311 W. 22nd Street, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Equipment:
Product Name: Kitchen Scale
Model No.: 3844
Trade Name: Taylor
