- Electronic, high-capacity kitchen scale with measuring bowl from English manufacturer Salter
- For measuring loose ingredients like rice or shredded cheese; scale features a dishwasher- safe, oval bowl that scale fits inside for storage
- 1/2-inch LCD display measures in either metric and imperial systems quantities up to 11 pounds or 5 kilograms in 1/10-ounce and 1 gram increments respectively
- Silver and graphite build; add-and-weigh function; auto zero; low battery indicator; replaceable lithium batteries come installed
- Scale with bowl measures 8-2/3 by 5-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches; weighs 2 pounds shipped; Salter offers a 10-year guarantee on this product
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The craftsmen at English scale maker Salter, continue their long tradition of creating attractive yet functional scales and high standards of precision with this new electronic kitchen scale. Equipped with a handy bowl, this scale enables chefs to measure miniscule items, like jasmine rice or chopped walnuts, down to the last particle.
Crafted in silver and graphite, the scale features a multitude of convenient tools for enhanced versatility and user-friendliness. An add-and-weigh utility allows users to measure ingredients separately, while combining weights towards a recipe’s specifications or for a sensitive diet. The scale also features an auto zero function and low battery indicator to assist users. The LCD display presents measurements in clear, 1/2-inch digits and enables users to choose their preference between the metric or imperial system. The scale measures up to 11 pounds or 5 kilograms capacity, using increments of 1/10 ounce and 1 gram respectively for greater accuracy. The bowl is dishwasher- safe, and the scale fits inside the bowl for convenient storage. This scale comes equipped with replaceable lithium batteries and a ten-year guarantee from Salter. The scale measures 8-2/8 by 5-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches with the bowl, and weighs 2 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
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The extra precise model 5100, weighs in precise 1/10 ounce increments measuring both pounds and kilos up to a total of 5-pounds. It comes with a clear weighing bowl, but can be used directly onto the platform or will adjust for use of the bowl. The scale fits inside the bowl for easy storage and has a built in handle for easy carrying. It has an add n weigh feature for convenience of adding individual ingredients using the same bowl while its on the scale, an auto shut off and auto zero feature, an easy to read display, long life lithium battery and 10 year warranty.
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102 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A pretty good scale with a few gotchas,
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This review is from: Salter 5100 5-Pound Extra Precise Electronic Kitchen Scale, Satin Silver (Kitchen)
I bought this scale with hopes that it would be great but no real information in advance except the manufacturers information. Right away, I found some things to like and some things not to like and I hope these help you decide.First, the GOOD: The scale was very attractive and took up very little space on the countertop. It seemed fast and responsive and the "weigh and add" feature came in handy on a number of occasions. It turns itself off after a short period which saves the battery life and the bowl that it includes is generous enough for most use. Additionally, the ability to zero the scale quickly was quite handy when using my own dishes as the base container for weighing ingredients. Now the BAD: The scale oftens turns off too quickly when using the "weigh and add" feature. I think it is something like 2 minutes, which I assumed would be plenty when I started using it, but I frequently would end up going back to the scale after digging something out of the fridge and finding it had turned off and I would have to reweigh everything. This probably a problem with any of the scales that turn off automatically and I wouldn't give up the auto off feature, but it would be nice if they either had even more time before turning off or let the user adjust the time individually. The bowl that fits on top of the unit does not attach in any way, it just rests there. This means that it is very easy to knock it off when moving the scale or adding ingredients with any significant weight to them. The reason this is so annoying is because they put the lcd so close the the weighting platform on the scale. What happens is that if you want to use your own plate instead of the included bowl on the weighing platform, you can't see the display. LAME. You can put your plate ON the bowl which creates enough space that you can see the display at an angle, but it is hardly optimal. PLUS with the bowl being unsecured, it easily tips over if the plate and food are not carefully balanced. This next complaint should be taken with a grain of salt as it is a self induced problem and I'm not sure it wouldn't have happened with any kitchen scale. My wife was cleaning the scale and ran water over it briefly. END OF SCALE!!! Nothing anywhere said it would be smart to run water over it, but nothing said plainly not to. I am suprised at how thorougly this ruined the scale, but after removing the batteries, letting it dry for a few days, it still wouldn't work. Then, I opened it up and dried any of the water that was still inside and it still didn't work. (Side note: You would be suprised at how little stuff is inside one of these scales...very simple) So, at least be warned, this little guy DOES NOT LIKE WATER. Like I said, you can blame the user for that one. I did not knock the rating more than a small amount for it breaking, although it was irritating. I think overall, it was a good scale, but not a great one and the asthetics came before the funtionality. I am buying a new scale today, but will not be purchasing this one again. At the least, I will be getting one with a larger platform (this one's platform is really quite small without the bowl) and with a display that is farther from the platform and so can accommodate a plate without obscuring the readout. Good luck with your scale shopping, I hope this helps your search.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok for the price,
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This review is from: Salter 5100 5-Pound Extra Precise Electronic Kitchen Scale, Satin Silver (Kitchen)
I got this for my Baking class for culinary school. It's good not having to use the old-fashioned balance scale but it has ups and downs. Good things are that it's lightweight, moderately priced, and comes with a bowl. I wouldn't recommend this for heavy duty bakers or for someone who will use it every day--the surface is too small to put other containers/measuring apprati but then I haven't seen an electric scale with a wide surface except for the commercial ones you see in supermarkets. Oh, I almost forgot--I use it to weigh my pet hamsters and rat--another good use besides for baking.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
6 month review - still fine,
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This review is from: Salter 5100 5-Pound Extra Precise Electronic Kitchen Scale, Satin Silver (Kitchen)
I have used this scale for 6 months to measure coffee beans before I roast them. It has done fine. The auto shut-off is annoying, but not unbearable. The shape of the weighing tray works great for loose objects like my coffee beans.
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