Calculated Industries KitchenCalc Pro User Manual

User's Guide — 1
INTRODUCING THE KITCHENCALC PRO
The KitchenCalc Pro is an easy-to-use recipe scaling and conversion
calculator designed specifically for professional chefs, caterers and
home cooks. With the push of a few buttons, it will help you cook or
bake with precision. You no longer have to estimate ingredient quan-
tities or waste time or money due to measuring errors.
The KitchenCalc Pro is a handy calculator for every kitchen—
a “must have” for every serious cook!
Features:
 Automatic recipe scaling
 Automatic portion scaling
 Cooking unit keys (e.g., tbsp, tsp, cups, etc.)
 Operates in fractions (e.g., 1/3 cup)
 Quick cooking/volume unit conversions
 Weight conversions
 Temperature conversions
 Easy math with cooking units
 Displays “kitchen-fractions”
 Built-in, audible timer that counts up or down
 Also works as a regular calculator

Calculated Industries KitchenCalc Pro Specifications

General

Category	Calculator
Model	KitchenCalc Pro
Type	Kitchen Calculator
Display	LCD
Power Source	Battery
Functions	Unit Conversions
Warranty	1 year

Summary

Introducing the KitchenCalc Pro

Getting Started

Key Definitions

Defines essential keys and their functions for operation.

Basic Operation Keys

Explains fundamental keys like On/Clear, Off, Recall, Digits, Percent, Arithmetic.

Cooking Unit Keys

Details keys for entering and converting common cooking units.

2nd Functions - Additional Conversion Units

Lists secondary functions for various unit conversions.

Recipe Scaling Keys

Explains keys for adjusting recipe ingredient quantities.

Entering Cooking Units

Basic Math with Cooking Units

Demonstrates performing arithmetic operations with cooking units.

Displaying Fractions

Actual vs. Kitchen Fractions

Lists specific fractions displayed by the calculator for measurement.

Basic Math Fraction Display

Shows how to view actual and kitchen fractions in basic calculations.

Conversion Fraction Display

Illustrates viewing actual and kitchen fractions during unit conversions.

Cooking Unit Conversions

Converting Fractions to Decimals

Explains converting between fractional and decimal values for units.

Temperature Conversions

Details converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Using the Timer

Timer Operation Modes

Instructions for count up/down, pausing, clearing, and exiting timer modes.

Using Calculator While Timing

How to use calculator functions simultaneously with the timer.

Timer Alarm and Auto Shut-Off

Covers audible alarms, reminders, and automatic power-off functions for the timer.

Recipe Scaling Examples

Changing the Number of Servings

Guide to adjust ingredients when changing the number of servings.

Increasing No. of Servings

Example of scaling a recipe to yield more servings.

Increasing Number of Dozen

Example of scaling a recipe for a larger number of dozens.

Decreasing No. of Servings

Example of scaling a recipe to yield fewer servings.

Changing the Portion Size

Increasing Portion Size

Adjusting ingredient amounts for larger individual portions.

Decreasing Portion Size

Adjusting ingredient amounts for smaller individual portions.

Changing Both Serving & Portion Size

Decreasing Servings & Increasing Portion

Adjusting ingredients for fewer servings and larger portion sizes.

Appendix

Errors and Reset

Explains error messages and how to reset the calculator.

Accuracy and Battery Information

Covers calculation accuracy, battery type, and life.

Warranty

Warranty Repair Service (U.S.A.)

Details warranty period, coverage, and claims process in the USA.

Non-Warranty and International Repair

Information on repair services outside warranty and internationally.