Salter 11-Pound Square Stainless-Steel Digital Kitchen Scale

by Salter

Product Features

• Cleanly-designed square scale weighs up to 11 pounds (5 kg)
• Hygienic stainless-steel platform resists stains and flavor carry-over
• Weigh directly on platform or use with a bowl
• Features add-and-weigh, auto shut-off, and auto zero
• 10-year warranty; includes long-life lithium battery

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000YWUW2
• Item model number: 1004
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,642 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Complementing kitchens with stainless steel appliances, this simple yet modern scale is so cleanly designed that the entire top surface is the weighing platform. Measuring 7-1/2 inches square by 1 inch in height, the slim scale slips neatly into a drawer or cupboard or even stores vertically—but it’s attractive enough to leave out on the counter. Food and other items can be weighed in a bowl or directly on the stainless-steel platform, which hygienically resists staining and flavor carry-over between weighings. The add-and-weigh function conveniently allows different ingredients to be added one after the other into the same bowl by pushing the on button in-between each ingredient. Measurements read digitally in precise 1/8-ounce increments for the first 5 pounds, then in 1/4-ounce increments up to 11 pounds. When switched to metric, the scale weighs in 2-gram increments up to 2 kilograms, then 5-gram increments up to 5 kilograms. Like all of Salter’s electronic kitchen scales, this one features a high precision strain-gauge weight sensing system, low battery indicator, and auto zero function. Salter includes two long-life lithium batteries and covers the scale with a 10-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Salter's model 1004 with its highly popular solid state styling, has a stainless steel surface that can be used with a bowl or weigh directly onto the platform plus the add n weigh feature. The surface is resistant to staining or flavor carry-over and has a large 11mm, easy to read LCD. With a 10 year warranty, long life lithium battery this scale has an Excellence in Housewares Award Winning Design.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good kitchen scale, not for precision weighing, July 10, 2006

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mcenut (North Salt Lake, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salter 11-Pound Square Stainless-Steel Digital Kitchen Scale (Kitchen)

Bought the Salter 1004 Digital Kitchen Scale a few months back and have used it to weigh everything from food to a pine wood derby car. While it's not accurate beyond one quarter of an ounce, it is accurate enough for weighing sliced carrots for a stir fry. So if you are looking for a scale to weigh gold dust, look at another model.

The auto zero function is by far the best loved feature of this scale. You place the bowl on the scale first, press the on button and then toss the food being weighed into the bowl. It couldn't be simpler and there is proprietary bowl that constantly needs cleaning before the next use.

The easy to clean stainless steel surface makes the scale something always ready for use. And the fact that you can store the scale vertically means it can be stored in that unused space between the wall and another kitchen appliance. Which saves tons of space on the kitchen counter without making the scale something so hard to get to it is never used.

While it's not the cheapest scale on the market, this feature rich model is well worth its price tag. Treat is with care and it will be the last kitchen scale you will ever need to buy.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good scale with some caveats, February 4, 2006

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meow (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salter 11-Pound Square Stainless-Steel Digital Kitchen Scale (Kitchen)

I bought this for the simple design, ability to store upright to save counter space, and the ease of switching between oz. and grams with a button on the front (unlike the Soehlne that was rated best by Cooks Illustrated). That said, the scale is so small that it's sometimes difficult to read the display. Also, it's not terribly accurate. If you want to test it, try weighing 10 quarters. They should total 2 oz. Mine read 1 3/4 oz. If you need super precision, this is not for you. I especially like the conversion between grams and oz. I use a lot of international recipes that use the metric system.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate weighing with ease., October 5, 2005

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J. Fisher (Arizona, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salter 11-Pound Square Stainless-Steel Digital Kitchen Scale (Kitchen)

I chose this Salter scale because the smooth surface allows for more room to weigh food. Also, there are no edges to impede the use of a bowl. I haven't been disappointed!! It is superslim, lightweight, and easy to clean. You can choose between grams and ounces, zero out when you are using a container, and it turns off automatically. My favorite feature is the ability to add or subtract food while weighing - perfect for ensuring that my portions are the right size!