11lb Digital Light Energy Scale
Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® digital kitchen scale. Your Taylor® scale is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship. Please read this instruction manual carefully before use.
Keep these instructions handy for future reference.
This scale operates on light energy. An eco-friendly, battery-free solution to your cooking needs.
Its innovative design harnesses both natural (sun) light and artificial light (light bulbs), providing
consistent performance while reducing waste and energy consumption.
Activating the Power Panel
1. Once the scale is exposed to a light source a blinking SUN icon will show on the display.
NOTE: There is no battery backup so the scale must have a light source for use.
2. The scale charges fully with only 90 seconds of light. Press the “ ” button to turn on the scale
and again to power off the scale after use.
General Weighing Operation
1. Place the scale on a hard, level surface.
2. Press the “ ” button to turn the scale on. The display will turn on and show zero when it is
ready for use. If the display does not show zero, press the “tare” button. The scale will reset
3. Your scale weighs in pounds/ounces (lb oz), grams (g), fluid ounces (fl oz) and milliliters (mL).
Press the UNIT button on the top of the scale to change the units of measurement.
4. Place the item to be weighed on the center of the platform. The weight will display. As you
add weight, the weight displayed increases.
5. The scale will turn off automatically within 2 minutes of non-use or if there is no change in
weight. To turn the scale off manually, press and hold the “ ” button until the scale turns off.
You may wish to weigh ingredients in a bowl or other container (not included). In this case, you
will need to tare, or offset, the weight of the bowl so that only the weight of the ingredients is
1. Choose a container that will safely balance on the platform without tipping or falling. Do not
use a heavy container, as this might reduce the maximum capacity of the scale.
2. While the scale is off, place the empty container on the scale platform. Turn the scale on. The
display will turn on and then show zero. The weight of the container has been zeroed out.
3. Add the ingredient to be weighed. The weight of the ingredient alone will display.
IN AN EFFORT TO BE KINDER TO THE PLANET, THIS
SCALE IS PRODUCED WITH 10% RECYCLED COFFEE
HUSKS KEEPING THEM OUT OF LANDFILLS. THE –
APPEARANCE OF THE SCALE WILL BE VARIED.
