by Salter
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There’s something pleasantly uncomplicated about a mechanical scale, with no buttons to push or batteries to replace. This classic kitchen model comes with a detachable clear plastic weighing container measuring 8-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 3 inches, generous enough to hold more than six cups of liquid or a pound of bulky dried pasta. To use, simply position the container on top of the scale and turn the knob on the back until the dial needle registers zero. Add and weigh food as needed. Resetting to zero after each ingredient is added enables an entire recipe to be combined in one bowl. If acidic or strongly colored foods such as oranges, curries, and tomatoes are to be weighed, it’s a good idea to line the container with plastic wrap first to prevent discoloration. The container is dishwasher-safe, but should not be used in a microwave. The 5-inch dial shows both imperial and metric, in 1-ounce increments up to 11 pounds, and 25-gram increments up to 5 kilograms. For convenient storage, the 7-by-4-by-5-1/2-inch scale fits neatly inside the plastic container. Salter covers the scale with a 10-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
This high capacity 11-pound mechanical kitchen scale has a large clear dishwasher safe bowl, perfect for recipes that require many ingredients. It has a heavy duty steel mechanism that weighs in 1ounce 25 gram increments for impressive precision and comes with a 10 year warranty. Easy to store, the scale fits neatly inside the bowl.