PW 5661 FA - Scale AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PW 5661 FA AEG

• The device is designed exclusively for private and not for commercial use.

• Only use the device for the intended purpose.

• Do not use a damaged device.

• Keep away from heat, direct sunlight, damp (never im- merse in liquids) and sharp edges.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions”. Symbols in these Instructions for Use Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos- sible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. Children

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation!

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do not play with the device. Special Safety Instructions For This Machine

If the weighing surface is damp or if there are water drops on it, first wipe it dry, as there is a risk of slipping. CAUTION:

• Handle the balance with care, as it is a precise measur- ing instrument. Do not drop it or jump on it.

• Do not load the appliance with more than 180 kg (396.8 lb, 28: 3½ st:lb) to avoid damaging the device.

• If the scales are carried or not going to be used, please store them only in a horizontal position.

• The body fat analysis scale is not suitable for the following persons: - Children under 10 years and adults over 85 years - Persons with symptoms of fever, oedema, or osteo- porosis - Persons undergoing treatment for dialysis - Persons who use a pacemaker - Persons who take cardiovascular medication - Pregnant women - Sportspersons who perform over 5 hours of intensive sporting activities each day - Persons with a heartbeat lower than 60 beats/minuteEnglish

Inserting the Batteries (Batteries not included)

1. Open the battery compartment on the underside.

2. Insert 2 batteries of type AAA/R03. Please ensure that the

polarity is correct (see the loor of the battery compart- ment)!

3. Close the battery compartment again.

“ appears on the display, replace the batteries. CAUTION:

• Batteries can leak and lose battery acid. Remove the batteries if the device is not to be used for long periods of time.

• Different battery types or new and used batteries must not be used together.

• Batteries are not to be disposed of together with domestic wastes. Dispose of the used batteries at the relevant collection bin or at your dealer’s.

• Do not expose the batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight.

Percentage – body fat / body water / muscle mass / Bone weight Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Rating: underweight – normal weight – overweight – obese KCAL Basal metabolic rate of the daily en- ergy requirement in kilocalories (BMR) Technical Data Model: ............................................................................PW 5661 FA Power supply: ..................2 Batteries 1.5 V Type “AAA” / “R03” Net weight of device .............................................approx. 1.87 kg Memory capacity: ........................................................................... 10 Mass alignment: ........... from 75 to 225 cm (2‘5½“ – 7‘4½“ ft:in) Age: .................................................................... from 10 to 85 years Minimum weight: ..........................from 2.0 kg (4.4 lb / 0:05 st:lb) Maximum weight: .........................180 kg (396.8 lb / 28: 3½ st:lb) Weight measurement unit: .. 100 g (0.2 lb / ¼ st:lb) increments Body fat measurement unit: ...................................................0.1 % Body fluid graduation: ............................................................ 0.1 % Recommended operating environment: Temperature ................................... 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Relative air humidity: ..................................................... < 85 % Body fat measuring range: ..............................................0 - 46,4 % Body water measuring range: ..............................37.8 % - 66.0 % Muscle mass measuring range: ............................20.0 % - 56.0 % Bone weight measuring range: .............................. 2.0 % - 20.0 % The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations. Information about the Analysis Scale

Do not use the scales if you use a pacemaker or another medical implant with electronic components. The function of the implant may be impaired by the measurement. The main principle of this device is based on the measure- ment of the electric impedance within the human body. In order to determine the actual body data, the device leads a weak, unnoticeable electric signal through your body. The signal is generally safe! However, please read our special safety instructions!English

The method of measurement is referred to as “bioelectric impedance analysis” (BIA), a factor which is based on the re- lationship between body weight and associated body water percentages as well as on other biological data (age, gender, body weight). Use NOTE:

• The buttons are touch buttons. Touch the buttons lightly with a finger to execute the function.

• The scales are factory set with the units “kg” and “cm”. To change the settings to “lb” or “St:lb”as well as “

1. Turn on the scales by light pressure with the foot onto the

2. Repeatedly press the

button until the desired weight unit is displayed. The unit for the height also automati- cally changes. Weighing Function

1. Place the scale on a hard, flat surface (avoid carpets). An

uneven floor contributes to inaccurate measurements.

2. Stand on the scales with both feet. The device switches

3. Distribute your weight equally and wait for the scale to

determine your weight.

4. The digits on the display will flash before your exact

weight will be shown.

• In order to extend the battery life, the device will auto- matically turn off 12 seconds after you have stepped off the scale.

• If there is no weight determination while “0.0” is shown, the scale will shut off automatically after 12 seconds. Saving Personal Data NOTE:

• The scale has default values that you can change, as described below.

• Carry out the following steps in sequence and within a few seconds. Otherwise, the device will automatically cancel input mode.

• Holding one of the buttons ( / ) pressed for ap- prox. 2 seconds selects fast mode.

1. Press the button SET. The memory location selected last

flashes on the display (for example P0). Confirm the set- ting by pressing SET or select another memory space by pressing the / button. Then press SET to go to the next setting.

2. The symbol for “male” or “female” will flash. Confirm

the setting by pressing SET or use the / button to choose the symbol for your gender. Then press SET to go to the next setting.

3. The setting AGE will flash. Select your age by pressing

or button. Confirm your entry by pressing SET.

4. The height setting will flash. Select your height by press-

ing or button. Confirm your entry by pressing SET.

5. Then you see the symbol of the gender and the previous-

ly selected weight indication (0.0 kg / 0.0 lb / 0:00 St:lb) on the display. You now have the following options:

• Press the SET button repeatedly to display the settings again or to change them.

• You can set further preset locations. Proceed as described above.

• You can immediately start measuring. Measurement and Analysis Record your personal data in the memory. NOTE:

• The analysis scale will only work correctly when you are standing on the contact surfaces barefoot and with slightly moistened foot soles, if possible. Completely dry foot soles can lead to unsatisfactory results as they have a conductivity that is too low.

• If necessary wipe the contact surfaces to improve results.

• Due to the signicant uctuation of body fat, it is dif- ficult to attain a standard value. On average the optimal testing time is between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m, since the body fat remains very consistent during this period of time.

1. Press the SET button. Use the

/ button to select the stored position at which your data is saved. The loca- tion flashes for approx. 3 seconds. Then the symbol of the gender and the previously selected weight indication (0.0 kg / 0.0 lb / 0:00 St:lb) appear.

2. Stand on the contact surfaces (5) of the scales with both

3. Firstly your weight will flash on the display. The analysis

starts after the display has stopped flashing. Remain on the scales until the last display (KCAL) has appeared. The following results are displayed one after the other:

1. The body fat proportion in % (FAT) and the rating

2. The proportion of body fluid % (WATER)

3. The proportion of muscle mass in % (MUSCLE)

4. The bone weight in % (BONE)

5. The basal metabolic rate of the daily energy require-

ment in KCAL Afterwards the determined data will be shown repeatedly. Then the scale will automatically turn off.English

Assessment of the Results There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage between fat and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim persons with significantly high body fat values. Fat is a factor that puts serious strain on the body, in particular the cardio- vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values (fat and weight) is a prerequisite for health and fitness. Body Fat Body fat is an important component of the body. From protecting the joints as a vitamin repository to regulating the body temperature, fat plays a vital role in the body. Thus the goal is not to radically reduce the proportion of body fat, but rather to achieve and maintain a healthy balance between muscle and fat. The Importance of Water for our Health Approximately fifty-five to sixty percent of the human body consist of water, depending on age and gender in varying amounts. Water has to fulfill several tasks within the body:

• It is the building block of our cells. That means that all the cells in our body, whether skin cells, gland cells, muscle cells, brain cells or others, are functional only if they con- tain enough water.

• It is a solvent for important substances in our body.

• It is a means of conveyance for nutrients, the body’s own substances and metabolic products. Reference values for your fitness profile can be seen in the benchmark table. It shows the dependency of body fat data on age and gender. Always pay attention to your body’s water balance, which, as well as the fat level, undergoes strong fluctuations throughout the day. Therefore, to obtain consistent data, always measure at the same time of day. The calculated results of the body fat and water level should only be considered as reference values. They are not recom- mended to be used for medical purposes. Please always con- sult a doctor if you have questions about a medical treatment or a diet in order to achieve a normal body weight. Guideline values for body fat and body water content as a percentage (approximate figures) Age (Years) Women Men Body fat Body water Body fat Body water < = 30

4.0 – 20.5 66.0 – 54.7 4.0 – 15.5 66.0 – 58.1 Underweight

4.0 – 25.0 66.0 – 51.6 4.0 – 19.5 66.0 – 55.4 Underweight

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate / Energy expenditure) The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) characterizes the energy expenditure. The energy expenditure is used to describe the amount of energy in KCAL that the body requires per day during complete rest, at an indifference temperature (28-30 °C) and on an empty stomach for the maintenance of its function (e.g. while sleeping). Reference values of the daily intake of kilocalories with- out physical activities Age (Years) Women Men Weight (kg) KCAL Weight (kg) KCAL 6-17 50 1265 60 1620 18-29 55 1298 65 1560 30-49 60 1302 70 1561 50-69 60 1242 70 1505 Display Error Messages NOTE: If an error message appears on the display, wait until the device is turned off. Turn it on again to restart the opera- tion. If the error display has not disappeared, take the batteries out of the battery compartment for 10 seconds. Display Indications Meaning Self test (after inserting the batteries) for perfect functioning of the display Battery is low The weight lies above the allowed maximum weight. The body fat percentage is above the limit value of the measuring range.English

Display Indications Meaning The body fat percentage is below the limit value of the measuring range. An error has occurred during the fat analysis. Cleaning CAUTION:

• Do not immerse the balance in water: the electronic components can be damaged.

• Clean the device with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure that no humidity or waters seeps into the device!

• Use a commercially sold detergent or soap for cleaning.

• Dry the device well after cleaning with a dry and soft cloth. Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equip- ment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutili- sation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be dis- posed of can be obtained from your local authority.Język polski