Salter1036 BKSSDR Digital Kitchen Scale – Cooking & Baking Scales for Food Weight, Stainless Steel Weighing Platform, 5KG Capacity, Tare Function, Large LCD Easy Read Display, Measure Liquids, Black

Our former, much trusted kitchen scale that we bought 18 years ago was getting a bit dated and needed to replace its batteries. My chef-de-cuisine however suggested to order a more up-to-date replacement scale, one a bit more efficient to store given the chronically limited storage space in our inner city house.Amazon offers you a very vast and wide range of kitchen scales. As you will have noticed, you can get digital sales from a little as £8, I’ve no doubt these will do their job fine as there is little differentiation in basic functionality between scales. However the look and size does differ. But more importantly THIS ONE IS REALLY USEFUL!In the end we ‘splashed out’ on this Salter-branded scale, the white variant. And paid a dizzying 200% premium above the price of the cheapest range scales. At least for that price the batteries were included. However feel quite good about the purchase. We were looking for one that was aesthetically pleasing, with a flat/slim design. And were not disappointed on most aspects. The first benefit is that most of your bowls will fit on this scale.However its mostly the ‘weigh’ feature that stands out; it allows you to measure multiple ingredients in the same bowl, without requiring you to wash up all the time. Just put your bowl on the pad before turning it on, as it will then start at zero. Alternatively set the scale back to zero with the ‘on’ button in the process of adding several ingredients, before you add further ingredient – this helps you to very accurately weigh the amount of added ingredient.I must say I’ve got mixed feeling about the scale’s appearance. It’s smaller than I expected. It’s flattish, rectangular shape and looks fairly stylish, at least more elegant than the cheapest scales. As such the scale fits well within our range of kitchen equipment. Its feels heavy and sturdy. And when you lift it, you can feel the mechanism at work. The stainless steel top is fine. At the same time the glossy plastic white cover of the rest of the scale looks good, but feels a little flimsy. I can see it being damaged or cracked over time so I wonder about durablity. Having said that, the manufactures advertises a 10 year guarantee.Furthermore there are only 2 buttons on the device, one for on/off and one for the type of measure you require. Now, the on/off button also doubles as the weight reset to zero which was a little fiddly at first.The scale is also quite versatile, and least more so than our previous one with a fixed bowl, as this one is also great for weighing our many Ebay parcels up to 5 kg where without accuracy you’re exposed to postage issues.All in all; despite the few issues, very pleased with the purchase & highly recommended

Design:The Salter 1036 Kitchen Scales look incredibly stylish and modern, which look great in my kitchen. I purchased these scales in black, however they are also available in Silver and White, if you prefer. These scales are very small and compact in size, so I can easily place mine in my kitchen cupboard, when I'm not using them. They are also very lightweight and feel very well made. So hopefully these scales will last for many years to come.Features:The Salter 1036 Kitchen Scales can weigh your ingredients in a range of different units, including pounds, ounces, grams, kilograms, fluid ounces, and millilitres. Its very easy to switch between the different units, just press the unit button on the scales. It will always go back to the last unit you used, when you use these scales again. Any measurements are shown on the LCD screen on the front, in an easy to read format. And the scales have a maximum weight capacity of 5kg/11lbs, if you wanted to know. One of the best things I love about these scales is that I can weigh everything in the same bowl, meaning less washing up for me. All I have to do is place the ingredients into the bowl, and when I have the right amount, press the zero button and it will put the weight back to zero, even with your ingredients still on the scales. And then you can just keep added ingredients and then putting the weight back to zero. These scale are powered by one one lithium CR2032 battery (included). The CR2032 batteries are not that expensive to replace, I think on Amazon, there about £4.00 for a pack. The battery on my scales has not ran out yet, so I can't comment on how long the batteries will last unfortunately. Also with these scales, there is a 15 year manufacturer guarantee. I seen another reviewer say you had to jump through hops to get a replacement though, however I wouldn't personally know as I have never asked the company for a replacement, and hopefully will never have too.Performance:The Salter 1036 Kitchen Scale came incredibly well packed, and feel very well made. It is also very easy to use. There is only two buttons on the front, so anyone should be able to use these scales with ease. Just simply turn the scales on by the on/off button (also zero button as well), place a bowl onto the scales, press the zero button, and then your ready to start weighing you ingredients. Its as simple as that. However if you need an instruction manual, there is one included, which opens up like a poster. The included instructions is very easy to follow and understand, with simple diagrams. As I mentioned before, you can weigh all your ingredients in the same bowl. So every time you want to weigh a new ingredient, just press the zero button and it will put the weight back to zero. So no more needing to weigh everything separately, which means less washing up for me to do afterwards. The scales seem very accurate when weighing different ingredients, and the display is very easy to read (even from afar) with fairly large numbers. The scales are also very easy to clean, as most of the time, they just require a quick wipe over with a soapy cloth.Overall I am incredibly happy with my purchase, and would highly recommend these scales to anyone.