Scales not working properly - halving quantities.

[Tasty]

So my scales haven't been working properly for a few weeks now. In fact, they measure almost exactly half the amount. For example, if I put 500g worth of an ingredient in there, it says it's only 250g. Has anyone else had this?

I have cleaned the feet, extended cord out and checked for other obvious faults with no success. Actually it did very temporarily fix itself. I had contacted by consultant and have a form to hand it in for repairs but use it too much and so haven't got around to it yet. Just using regular scales for now. Can anyone shed any light on this?

[Cornish Cream]

Besides making sure your cord isn't touching anything and your counter top is clean and level Tasty I can't think of anything else.

[judydawn]

I have this problem from time to time Tasty but it seems to sort itself out.  I always weigh the MC before weighing anything to make sure it is behaving itself.  If it doesn't weigh the customary 25g (for some people it weighs 30g) I check the feet, move the machine and try again.  It's working well at the moment. 

[kezza]

That's a great tip JD about weighing the mc.  I never thought to do that, but will from now on.

[astarra]

Yep, I either weigh the MC (25-30gm) or the spatula (90gm) 

[Kimmyh]

I use Judy's tip. Works great every time.

[Bedlam]

Tasty maybe try switching it off at the power point for a minute. Sometimes it helps reset things. I always, well nearly always weigh my mc too.

[Tasty]

It's working! I gave it a good clean underneath and I think there was a frozen pea stuck to the bottom which may have been the culprit. I usually just lift the TMX and hold it while wiping the feet but this time I decided to put it on its back and do it properly and it worked!

[Cornish Cream]

That's great news that you fixed the problem Tasty.

[judydawn]

Something as simple as a pea, it certainly pays to check.   Good news Tasty.

[Aussie Brenda]

Great Tasty, I get a sick feeling when something seems wrong with Thermy.

[Bedlam]

Im am happy for you tasty. 

[goldfish]

It's working! I gave it a good clean underneath and I think there was a frozen pea stuck to the bottom which may have been the culprit. I usually just lift the TMX and hold it while wiping the feet but this time I decided to put it on its back and do it properly and it worked!

Excellent reminder, Tasty!! |Thank you!!

[cookie1]

Thanks Tasty. As GF said a good reminder to us all. I must give mine a good clean.

[CreamPuff63]

Oh dear, reminds me of the Princess and the Pea fairytale. Glad this story ended happily ever after