Unstable bathroom rug surfaces can cause errors with the Taylor digital scale.
The Taylor USA company understands that many weight-conscious people prefer to store and use the scale in the bathroom. In actuality, you can use its digital scales, most of which are battery-powered, anywhere in the home. Your weight measurements should show the same results, whether you use the scale in the bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. However, internal and external factors can affect the scale's ability to measure and display weight accurately. You can troubleshoot and fix some of the basic digital scale problems on your own, in the bathroom or any other room.
Initialization
Taylor USA ships scales for sale through local and online retailers across the country using various transportation methods. Product shipping can be a volatile and bumpy process that jostles and shakes the scale's internal components and may unseat some critical internal parts. You can reseat the scale by placing the it on a hard, uncarpeted surface. Lift and lightly place one foot on the scale. Remove your foot when the display screen shows zeros (000) or dashes (---). The scale automatically powers down. Initialization is complete and you can step on the scale, per usual, with two feet to measure your weight.
Error Codes
Most modern household digital appliances have automated self-diagnostics, and Taylor's bathroom scales follow suit. "ERR" means that there is an error with the scale, but the cause is usually not very serious. "Error 0" means there is an initialization issue. "Error 1" the scale is unstable; place the scale on a hard surface and avoid bathroom carpeting. "Error 2" means that the scale's weight limit has been reached. Read the instruction book for the maximum weight capacity. If the scale is newly purchased, consider returning it for a Taylor scale that supports higher body weights. Also, "Error 3" indicates that the sensors in the scale are spread out too wide to properly detect the weight of a very petite and lightweight person, who maybe has small feet; they should consider obtaining a slimmer, smaller Taylor scale on which the sensors won't be so far apart.
Battery Power
Many Taylor digital scales will flash "LO" or "BAT" on the display screen when the battery's power is too low. Refer to your scale's instruction book to learn the battery type and replace the battery before the scale goes completely blank. Also, if your Taylor scale uses voice announcements, you should proactively replace the battery when the volume and quality of the digital voice becomes soft or difficult to hear.
Hard Reset
Taylor identifies the following digital scale messages as unusual: "ERR2" "ERR," "0.0" or "Inaccurate Weight." These messages vary by model, but in most cases, you need to perform a hard reset on the scale. For most electronic devices hard reset means temporarily cutting the power. Flip your scale over and remove the battery. Turn the scale right-side up on the floor. Step on the scale with both feet for five seconds and then step off. Reinsert the battery in the underside. Lightly place one foot on the scale until zeros or dashes appear on the screen and then remove your foot. The scale automatically turns off, completing the hard reset.
Best Practices
To get consistent weighing from the digital scale, you have to use it in a consistent manner. Step on the scale in the same spot on every weigh-in. Temporarily undress and weigh yourself without clothing. Don't place the scale behind the bathroom door where it can get bumped, throwing off readings. Weigh yourself during the same time, every day, taking into account the activities of your digestive system.
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