User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 5KG DISTINCTIONS KITCHEN SCALES

[. . . ] 5 Replace the battery compartment cover. 7 Switch on ­ if nothing happens, you've put the batteries in the wrong way round. There's no harm done, just swap them over. 8 Sit the scale on a stable, level surface. [. . . ] 25 Don't put old batteries in a fire or incinerator. 26 Don't recharge batteries unless they're designed to be recharged. 27 Don't put old batteries out with your normal household rubbish. They must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Your local authority will have arrangements for their disposal. 4 care and maintenance 28 Clean the outside surfaces of the scale with a damp cloth. 29 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. 30 Don't put the scale in water or any other liquid. 31 Don't put the bowl supplied with the scale in a dishwasher. keyhole slot 32 You may use the keyhole slot to hang the scale up, out of the way, when not in use. error messages (page 2) 33 If you see the low battery message, replace the batteries. 34 If the overload message shows, reduce the load. 35 The negative weight sign will show when you remove something from the scale. 36 If the negative weight sign shows while weighing, something may be under the edge of the scale, interfering with it. 37 Interference from radio sources like mobile phones or microwave ovens may cause erratic operation. Switch off and move the scale. recipes We've got a couple of spare pages, so here are a few simple recipes. classic Victoria sponge cake 100g butter/margarine 100g caster sugar 2 large eggs 100g self raising flour 1 drop vanilla essence Grease two 180mm (7 inch) straight sided sandwich tins and line the bases with buttered greaseproof paper. Beat the butter at medium to high speed till light and fluffy. Reduce speed, and gradually add the eggs, then the vanilla. Gradually add the flour, and turn the mixer up to medium speed once the ingredients start to incorporate. Divide the mixture equally between the tins and level the surfaces. Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes, then cool on a wire rack. 5 basic biscuits 100g plain flour 100g self raising flour 100g butter 150g caster sugar 1 medium egg 1 tsp vanilla essence Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence till light, pale and fluffy. Add the egg, then beat till everything has combined. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the batteries and replace them if necessary. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]