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10 USING YOUR POWER MONITOR
Measure the Consumption of a
Single Appliance with Tare
Note: Tare mode works in both Cost and Power views. Total consumption is
not affected by Tare mode.
STEP | ACTION/PRESS | DISPLAY |
Note - If another appliance, like a sump pump or refrigerator compressor turns on while in Tare mode, your measurement will not be accurate.
Press the tare Button.
Turn on the appliance you wish to measure.
The tare indicator is displayed in the top row and, after a few more minutes, the values displayed represent the energy currently consumed by that particular appliance.
The display updates every 30 seconds.
Press the tare button to return to normal mode.
The minimum power value the display can show is 0.1 kW (100 Watts). Therefore, you might not be able to measure the consumption of a
Now, the Black & Decker Power Monitor is ready to work for you.
Feedback on your electricity consumption will help you change your energy habits, resulting in lower electricity bills. Many households have saved up to 20% off their electricity bills by using the Power Monitor (see www.blackanddecker.com for more information on these studies).
We recommend these steps after Power Monitor setup:
1.Use the TARE feature to measure the consumption of major appliances.
2.Show the device and your electricity bill to your children. Teach them how much it costs to use the dishwasher, take a long shower, or leave lights on. You will experience the greatest savings when your children learn along with you.
3.Place the Digital Display in a central location, such as the kitchen, where every member of the family will see it and keep their energy consumption
4.Make your home more energy efficient by sealing thermal leaks, adding insulation, and replacing inefficient appliances. You can learn more about
Typical power consumption for some household appliances:
Television | 150 | W |
Microwave | W | |
Toaster | 1000 | W |
Hot water heater | 4000 | W |
Central air conditioner | ||
My Appliances Cost:
Air conditioner/heat pump | __________ $/hr | |
Electric hot water heater for bath or shower | __________ $/hr | |
Dishwasher (note if | __________ $/hr | |
Electric stove | __________ $/hr | |
Microwave | __________ $/hr | |
Coffee maker | __________ $/hr | |
Clothes washer | __________ $/hr | |
Electric clothes dryer | __________ $/hr | |
Dehumidifier | __________ $/hr | |
Humidifier | __________ $/hr | |
Pool pump | __________ | $/hr |
Other Electrical Appliances: |
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____________________________________ | __________ $/hr | |
____________________________________ | __________ $/hr | |
____________________________________ | __________ $/hr | |
____________________________________ | __________ | $/hr |
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