Escali Pico PR500S Precision Kitchen Food Scale User Manual

Introduction

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your Escali Pico PR500S Precision Kitchen Food Scale. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device to ensure accurate measurements and extend product longevity.

Image: The Escali Pico PR500S Precision Kitchen Food Scale, a compact gray digital scale with an LCD display and control buttons.

Package Contents

Verify that all items are present upon unpacking:

• Escali Pico PR500S Precision Kitchen Food Scale
• 1 Lithium Ion battery (included)
• User Manual (this document)

Product Features

The Escali Pico PR500S scale is designed for precision and convenience:

• Compact Design: Ultra-compact for easy storage and portability.
• High Precision: Measures up to 500 grams with 0.1 gram readability.
• Display Hold: Freezes weight measurements on screen for large items.
• Parts Counting: Counts quantities of small items.
• Tare Feature: Resets the scale to zero to measure multiple items or subtract container weight.
• Automatic Shut-off: Conserves battery life by turning off after five minutes of inactivity.
• LCD Digital Display: Clear and easy-to-read display.

Image: Diagram illustrating the key features of the Escali Pico PR500S scale, including its pocket-sized design, parts counting, unit selection, easy-to-read display, tare feature, and audio control buttons.

Setup

Battery Installation

1. Locate the battery compartment on the underside of the scale.
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the included Lithium Ion battery, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
4. Close the battery compartment cover securely.

The scale is now ready for use.

Operating Instructions

Power On/Off

• To turn the scale ON, press the ON/ZERO button.
• To turn the scale OFF, press and hold the ON/ZERO button for a few seconds until the display turns off.

Unit Selection

The scale can measure in grams (g), ounces (oz), pounds (lb), and pounds + ounces (lb oz).

1. With the scale powered on, press the UNIT button.
2. Each press will cycle through the available units. Stop when your desired unit is displayed.

Image: Close-up of the scale's LCD display showing "0.00 lb oz", indicating the unit selection feature.

Tare Function

The Tare function allows you to subtract the weight of a container or to measure multiple ingredients consecutively.

1. Place an empty container on the scale platform.
2. Press the ON/ZERO button. The display will reset to zero.
3. Add the item(s) to be weighed into the container. The display will show only the net weight of the item(s).
4. Repeat step 2 to tare additional ingredients.

Parts Counting (PCS)

This feature allows you to count a large number of small, uniformly weighted items.

1. Place a known quantity of items (e.g., 10, 20, 50, or 100 pieces) on the scale.
2. Press and hold the PCS button until a number (e.g., "10", "20") flashes on the display.
3. Press the UNIT button to select the sample size that matches the number of items you placed on the scale.
4. Press the PCS button again to confirm. The display will now show the count of items.
5. You can now add more items, and the scale will display the total count.
6. To exit parts counting mode, press the PCS button.

Display Hold

The Display Hold feature allows you to view the weight of large items even if they obstruct the display.

1. Weigh an item.
2. Press the ON/ZERO button (or the button with the speaker icon, depending on model variation) briefly to activate the hold function. The display will show "HOLD" or a similar indicator.
3. Remove the item. The weight will remain on the display.
4. Press the button again to clear the held reading.

Image: The Escali Pico PR500S scale accurately weighing a bowl of powdered ingredients, surrounded by other bowls of spices.

Care and Maintenance

• Cleaning: Wipe the scale with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the scale in water or use abrasive cleaners.
• Storage: Store the scale in a cool, dry place. Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Battery: Remove the battery if the scale will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage.
• Handling: Handle the scale with care. Avoid dropping or subjecting it to strong impacts, as this can affect accuracy.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Model: PR500S
• Capacity: 500 grams (17.6 oz)
• Readability: 0.1 gram (0.005 oz)
• Units: Grams (g), Ounces (oz), Pounds (lb), Pounds + Ounces (lb oz)
• Display: LCD
• Power: 1 Lithium Ion battery (included)
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.75 x 1 inches
• Material: Plastic
• Color: Metallic (Gray)

Warranty and Support

The Escali Pico PR500S Precision Kitchen Food Scale comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty. For detailed warranty information, product support, or service inquiries, please contact Escali customer service.

Visit the official Escali website for contact details and further assistance: www.escali.com

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