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.
238402
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.
238403
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.
238404
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
329316
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?
832414
Out of the box, the scale is set to pounds. To switch units, there is a button under the scale that you press to toggle from kilograms, stones, and pounds. On an older model, there is a three position switch instead. If the button doesn't work, then maybe you got water into the space around the button and the insides got damaged or rusted. This happened to me with a scale of a different brand. The EatSmart scale has taller legs so water damage may be less likely to happen.
258104
I've also never had the top come off of the scale. I use it daily so if it were an issue I would have seen it by now.
629172
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
794090
Eatsmart suggests that you not move the scale any more than necessary. After each move, the scale must recalibrate itself. Therefore, I would think that storing on it's side could lead to possible calibration problems in the future.
1994439
There is a small button on the back of the scale. Looks like a tiny reset button.
2167951
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.
1867028
It is most likely a FRN Nylon scale rather than G-10. Description mistakes happen. You will find it slightly more "slick" than a G-10 scale.
358482
It has all sorts of helpful markings, and unfortunately all of them on the inside. As I recently learned, this does indeed cause a problem, although not so much with the mixing but with pouring out the contents. It's a very small cup, for very small amounts, and having to waste some of it in the crooks and crannies of those markings is a tad frustrating. They're great for craft/painting projects, but you wouldn't want to use them to measure anything requiring scientific or medical preciseness.
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I think sometimes the problem is in the paddles. I have had a couple of loaves turn out a bit strange, and usually the reason was that the paddles weren't locked down properly. One time I used too much of a heavy flour with not enough liquid (when experimenting with my own recipe), so that can cause problems as well. Otherwise, everything else has turned out perfectly.
431051
Sounds like you have a faulty scale...I suggest returning it for replacement. This has never happened with mine.
2167954
The top of the scale cleans up nicely with just a damp washcloth; however, the thing I think is neat is the "zero" function - you can put a plate or bowl on the scale and zero the weight. Then weigh your food into the plate or bowl, and this keeps the scale clean.
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yes. However, I don't own one anymore. I sent it back. The recipes where all messed up, and won't get another until they correct that issue. For example in the 1/2 lb recipe calls for 3 cups of flour. really??
1904051
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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My wife bought one. What a piece of crap. It cooked the stuffed chicken OK, maybe a little too quick, but we ate it. But when it came to cleaning it, she scrubbed the "non stick" surface with a normal scrubby, and the surface came off. Looking at the surface it looks like it's just spray paint. Then we looked at the top of the unit and it had bubbled the paint. We're shipping it back tomorrow.
199401
The one I got didn't work. When I was chopping up veg's, and adding them bit by bit to the bowl sitting on the scale, it turned off in the middle of it, even though there was only a few seconds delay between adding things to the bowl. Then I tried pressing buttons and I wasn't able to get the weight back. It came back as 0. So I returned that scale and bought another of the same model, and it did the same thing.