the description calls this scale "spill proof" . Anyone know what they mean? It would be extra nice if they meant that food like flour couldn't get down into the buttons.
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The two buttons have tight covers as does the "read-out". There are no cracks, like one would find on a typewriter, and, since I made bread and cookies using the scale, I can say a small spill is no problem. When I portion the dough for loaves I place a saucer on the scale with a piece of plastic wrap, zero the reading and proceed. Now my three loaves look the same. I have had no problem with the scale giving true weight measurements. I find using the gram scale to proportion the loaves easier than pounds.
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The lower section where the buttons are located has a solid clear cover, therefore no flour in the buttons. However, flour could get in the edge around the plastic - you would have to brush it out. I'm not sure why you wouldn't use a dish on the scale for something like that. You just put the bowl on, push the tare button to set the scale to zero and add what you are measuring to the bowl. This is a great scale. I've recommended it to others many times.
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I hope this helps. The top of the scale that holds the items you might want to weigh, goes over the weighing part. To me, if anything would overflow, it would run off onto the counter. I keep my things very clean, and if flour, or liquid would come in contact to the scale I would be cleaning before weighing in order to keep it nice. I have enjoyed my scale, and it is easy to use.
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as much as I love the idea of the scale - I would recommend STAY AWAY. The readings fluctuate and it gives a negative reading!!!!???? forwhat I weigh on it
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It vibrates only. I have to tap the side to get the flour to move through ...OR...just fill it 1/2 full.
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I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a mess.. Hope it helps. I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a... » Read More I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a mess.. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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There is no scale on the cup. There is a slotted hole where the milk comes out & it sort of closes when not in use. It doesn't necessarily leak when it's laid on it's side or held upside down. However, if it's shaken or thrown (like it is in my house!) it will leak slightly (sort of squirts out a bit). Is not a rushing leak though if that makes sense. I would recommend this product. I used for both of my kids.
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My scale has only written this when it is unstable, about 2 times. I make sure that the surface the scale is on is straight. no papers or anything keeping it unsettled. I start it up again sometimes or check the batteries. It is a great product and I wish you well.
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Because it's a conversion of what the WEIGHT of the flour should be. I bought a kitchen scale with a tare function and it is SO convenient. Put the bucket on the scale, tare it to zero and add the ingredients straight into the bucket, taring after each addition.
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It just slips past the cheese and runs out the bottom. I have only used it once and I think I over-pressed my Monterray Jack but won't know for a couple months. I have not yet figured out how to manage pressing without a guage. The press is quite beautiful and easy to clean. I like its low tech design but hope I haven't made a mistake in getting one without a guage.
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the frying pan has a bubbles texture each about the size of a small button or maybe bubble wrap pattern...I think it helps prevents stuff sticking to surface
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I have the same problem. The only way to get around this that I know of, is to first step on the scale, wait for the reading. Then step off and wait for It to reset, or It says ready. Then step on again and It should be correct. For some reason It is off by 4 or 5 pounds, the first time you use It after auto shutoff. I wonder If the manufacturer knows this ?
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Not sure what you are describing. To weigh something with a container.. I put the empty container on the scale TAP once on the left side "button" and it zeros out. Then add the ingredient amount needed to the container by weight. If you need to add a second ingredient by weight tap once again.. it will zero out.
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I've called them regarding their warranty. It is lifetime but it is also limited. For example, if it came in contact with water that would void the warranty. (I got mine sticky and washed it in the kitchen sink. After that my scale did not work but it also wasn't covered by the warranty.) Call them, they'll put in the id number from the bottom and tell you what is covered. The people I spoke to were very nice about it.
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I don't recall. I just wipe with Clorox wipes I don't place food directly on scale. It has a tare feature to weigh the container first then the food.
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There is no gauge on the cookie sheet itself or on the information sheet that's on the pan when it comes. It just says "professional-grade bakeware made of heavy gauge, solid, recycled aluminum". If you are trying to see if the pan "warps" or "buckles" in the oven, I've had one for a number of years and have never seen it do that. My husband says the rolled edges on all sides of the pan keep the cooking surface flat. Hope this answer is helpful to you. Helen
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Thanks for your thoughtful reply, however I already own a set of scales (have had for years) which measure in fluid ounces and was seeking to replace it as the buttons have become worn. It is the Salter 3003 Aquatronic Glass Electronic Kitchen Scale. I decided in the end to replace like with like. I understand what you are saying about weight / volume, but this scale seems to be able to do it at least good enough for cooking purposes, though I couldn't vouch for their accuracy. Thanks again though.
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Hi,I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. The scale was given as a gift so I asked the recipient who did not know but who said the scale was easy to clean.I would recommend contacting the company.I might also use a container to measure an item while subtracting the container's weight.Take care.Karen
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I use mine for one thing only - making coffee. So I'm not really getting anything on it other than a little water on the platform. The clean up for me is super easy, and the scale doesn't have nooks and crannies that would appear to build up debris.
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I encountered the same problems while weighing my supplements and nootropics. I just try to keep pressing on every few seconds. If that doesn't work, I click the button that changes the unit of measure until it goes back to grams again. I also try to weigh my stuff quickly as the scale does tend to turn off after a while even while weighing something. As for the stuff sticking to the scale, I don't know. Maybe I need to get small wax paper?