A reviewer mentioned an auto-off feature. If I tare a tube, and need more than a few mins to load the sample, will the scale turn off, losing my tare?
1050702
Yes. It turns off really fast too. You have to work quickly to avoid this issue.
1050703
That is a distinct possibility. The auto-off feature is a bit irritating to work around. I'd recommend writing down the weight of the object you are taring to just in case.
1709726
Not had this happen. Did you place the bowl on the scale first, then tare to reach 0, then add food? My experience has been, once tared the bowl is out of the weighing process. You can add and subtract food and it doesn't register a negative number.
1227598
Display stays on for about 30 seconds after you step off. If you are moving around on the scale, you won't get accurate results; the scale might even shut off with excessive movement.
1874530
You have the option of programming the scale to turn off automatically or to stay on. I left the setting to shut off automatically; have not changed that; and have not had the scale turn off before I was ready for it to do so.
2191312
Yes, it auto shuts down after about 30 secs of inactivity... it's kind of a pain to keep poking the scale when I'm measuring stuff.
1940812
The scale is automatically calibrated to zero when the scale is turned on as long as it is on a flat level surface with nothing on the scale. If you are weighing items over and over again and somehow with nothing on it, it does not show zero, then you can hit the "tare" button and it will re-zero itself out.
265124
I have gotten much more than 2-3 minutes before auto shut off... Maybe 8-10 minutes? It stays on an exceptionally long time. Very helpful. This is an outstanding feature of this scale. Plus, if you require longer, you can use the included AC cord - I am not sure if it ever shuts off if it is plugged in. In either case, you don't have to worry that when you come back to it after doing something in the kitchen that you will have lost your readings.I use this scale every day, and am 100% happy with it.
122375
Though I have not tried that, I am going to guess no. I believe that the total capacity of this scale is 15 lbs, so when you place an object on the scale and then press the button for the tare feature, all the scale has done is reset the readout to zero...but it is still registering the weight of the container because it is still carrying the weight of the container. In other words, if you need a scale that will handle more than 15 lbs including the container, go ahead and buy one that will handle more weight.
1146072
I often leave my scale powered on until it turns itself off, and the weight (even measuring in grams) remains zero. A couple of ideas: 1. does your unit turn itself off after a minute or so? If not, that's probably a sign it is bad and should be replaced (for free IMO), 2. have you reset the tare by pressing the power button (not enough to turn it off) and seen the weight continue to increase? Again, just my opinion, but it sounds like MIRA should replace your unit for free, though I'm unsure how long you've had it, so that will factor in. Good luck.
1944709
Funny I don't see that on mine. .. only shows up if I remove a container after tare has been set. If you are seeing this with nothing on the scale, hit tare and see if it goes away. If not you may have a defective unit.
1225840
It's auto on and off. You place the scale on a hard (not carpet) surface and step on it. It turns on automatically. You have to make sure that there are batteries. It takes two of those circular batteries. The battery compartment is at the back of the scale frame.
1045269
It will stay set for grams... What ever weight measurment type you used when you turn it off will be teh one it starts up with. It also sets itself off if you don't use.. Good little unit.
665855
This scale shuts down about 2 mins after no input to change the display. I do not know how you use your scale but if you are weighing several items or hundreds of items on this scale it will not auto-shut off in the middle of your operation unless the battery is depleated. This scale has a low battery warning.
2004693
Yes, If you place your container on the scale and tap the power button it will Tare to 0. That is also listed as a feature in the product description (#3)
1854294
No, it turns off after few seconds.. You will have to take the weight off of the scale and weigh again in order to check the weight again.
2272339
Just push and hold for a second the right hand button, same as turning on the sca.A shortcut is to place the container on the scale ffirst, then push the on button, the scale will automatically start with the tare at zero.
1387439
I don't know exactly, but Ive had mi scale for a couple of years and I don't recall ever being annoyed because it timed out too soon. I think it is a great little scale, especially the pull-out feature which I use often,, like when I am measuring food on a plate.