- HOBART World Scale
World Scale 
Maintenance 5-4 
Error Messages 
Your World Scale has a series of Error Messages which show up 
on your screen as symbols. If your Console displays one of the 
first three errors below, contact your local Hobart Service Office. 
Possible System 
Problems 
If the scale does not function as described, or the steps below do 
not resolve the problem, contact your local Hobart Service Office 
for recalibration, service or repair. 
Problem  Possible Cause  Action/Solution 
When I press the 
Display Test key, the 
system does not 
respond. 
You may not have power to the system.  Verify that the batteries are functioning 
properly. 
When I press 
[ZERO(→0←)], the 
system does not go 
back to zero. 
There may be weight on the Weighing 
Platter. 
You may have a Tare entered. 
Make sure nothing is touching the 
Weighing Platter. 
No display at Power-
Up. 
Connection to the power supply may be 
loose or not functioning properly. 
Check the batteries to be sure they are 
installed properly and/or are functioning 
properly. 
Weight not displayed.    Be sure nothing touches the Weighing 
Platter. 
Make sure the Weighing Platter is on the 
scale properly. 
Weighing 
inconsistency. 
  Make sure the scale is level and that nothing 
is touching the sides or bottom of the 
Weighing Platter. 










