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Title: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: past94x on November 14, 2014, 06:36:28 pm

My beloved TM is coming up to 3 years old and I'm still in love with it and use it almost every day, sometimes several times a day.
However, I have noticed today that it's scales are under reading. i.e. 220g on my kitchen scales weigh only 190g on the TM. I thought maybe my kitchen scales were at fault, but I weighed a pack of butter and it is definitely the TM scales at fault.
Is there anything I can do please?

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2014, 07:45:18 pm

Have you checked the TM's feet? There might be something wedged underneath them. Is the cable fully extended and not touching anything?

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 15, 2014, 12:04:05 am

I always weigh my MC before commencing a recipe - it should weigh between 25-30g.

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: bluebear_74 on November 15, 2014, 01:15:23 am

I've never thought of that CP! Sometimes I'll pre-weigh on my other scales other times using the TM if it's something you pour in right away. Im a little iffy with the TM scales because you could get different results depending on how the power cord is sitting.

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2014, 03:48:12 am

A few weeks ago mine was wonky with its weighing. I turned it on its side and gave the legs a good firm wipe over. It was fine then.

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2014, 04:25:17 am

Mine can be iffy at times too so I usually use my digital scales as they are always accurate - had them for donkey's years.

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: Bootobethin on November 15, 2014, 04:37:18 am

I do the same ad JD and put the thermomix bowl onto my digital scales if I want a really accurate weigh in.
I also weigh the MC before using the scales when the need for accuracy is less.

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: past94x on November 15, 2014, 04:05:03 pm

Thanks so very much ladies. I had completely forgotten about the feet and the importance of keeping them clean. Of course, after being reminded by you all, I gently turned the TM on it's side and, lo and behold, it's feet were grubby, to say the least (what an admission to have to make). Anyway, I cleaned them and, you're right, the scales are fine again. Thanks again so much.
I still cannot believe how much I love my TM - just made Tenina's citrus curd, and it's fabulous. So much so that I am going to make loads and put it in pretty little jars, and give them to my foodie friends for Christmas!

Title: Re: Inaccurate Scales?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2014, 04:11:03 pm

So pleased to hear that your scales are fine now Audrey. ;D
Citrus curd is always a wonderful gift to make for friends.