Secure scale on the counter and press the power button on. Press UNIT to select desired unit measurement - grams or ounces. The display should be read ZERO (0).
Place bowl or plate on top the scale. The weight displayed is purely the weight of the dish. Press TARE to set it to ZERO. What this will do is disregard the weight of the bowl or plate. Now the scale is ready to measure your ingredient..
Place ingredient into your dishl until you reach the desired weight. If you wish to add and weigh another ingredient into the same dish, press TARE one more time to set it to ZERO. Add your next ingredient and weigh.