PW 4916 FA - Scale AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PW 4916 FA AEG

General Safety Instructions

• Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.

• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.

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

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions“. Special safety instructions for this device

• The body fat scales are not suitable for the following people:

• Children under 10 and adults over 80

• Individuals with symptoms of fever, oedemas or osteoporosis

• People undergoing dialysis treatment

• Those taking cardiovascular medication

• People with a pulse of less than 60 beats a minute

• The device can bear a maximum body weight of 180 kg (396.8 lb./28:34 st:lb) ! A larger weight can damage the device! Overview of the Components 1 Display 2 Contact surfaces 3 ▼ DOWN button for selection (decrease) 4 ▲ UP button for selection (increase) 5 ■ SET Storage button for personal values 6 ON/OFF button Rear side 7 Battery Compartment 8 Unit switch KG, LB, ST Display 9 Body size in cm/ft:in 10 Percentage – body fat / body water / muscle mass 11 Body mass kg, st: lb. 12 Body fat display fat 13 Body water display TBW 14 Display “weight status“ 15 Female 16 Memory location 17 Male 18 Indication of muscle mass 19 Age (age) 20 Indication of mass Notes on Handling Batteries

• Keep batteries away from children. They are not a toy!

• Never throw batteries into a fire or immerse in water.

• When inserting a battery, ensure the correct polarity.

• Do not open the batteries by force.

• Avoid contact with metallic objects. (Rings, nails, screws et cetera.) There is a danger of short-circuiting!

• As a result of a short-circuit batteries may heat up considerably or even catch fire. This may result in burns.

• For your own safety the battery poles should be covered with adhesive strips during transport.

• If a battery leaks do not rub the liquid into your eyes or mucous membranes. If hands come into contact with the liquid they should be washed thoroughly and eyes rinsed out with clear water; if symptoms persist please consult a doctor.

• Used batteries should not be disposed of in the normal domestic waste. Please return old batteries to an appropriate connection point. Germany:

• You can return your old (rechargeable) batteries free of charge where they were bought, as well as at the local public collection points in your town. The following symbols are to be found on (rechargeable) batteries containing harmful substances: Pb = contains lead Cd = contains cadmium Hg = contains mercury Li = contains lithium Inserting the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment (7) on the

back. 2.Insert 3 batteries of type AM4 „AAA“ 1.5V. Please ensure that the polarity is correct (see the floor of the battery compartment)! 3.Close the battery compartment again. 4.If the device is not used for a prolonged period of time, please take the batteries out in order to prevent leakage of battery acid. 5.Different battery types or new and used batteries must not be used together. 6.If the display (1) shows ”LO“ for low batte- ry during the use of the device, replace the batteries. Information for body fat measurement People who use a heart pacemaker or another type of medical implant with electronic components are advised not to use these scales, as otherwise the performance of the implant may be impaired or endangered. The device functions correctly if your feet are bare and dry and if you are in standing position. The basic principle of these scales is measure- ment of the electrical impedance of the body. The scales send a weak, imperceptible electrical signal through your body in order to determine the current values. Under normal circumstances the signal is completely harm- less! Nevertheless you should read our special safety instructions! The measurement is known as “biometric impedance analysis“ (BIA), a factor which is associated with the body fat and body water ratio and which is subject to other biological aspects (age, sex, height). There are heavy people with a well-balanced relation between fat and muscular mass and there are apparently slender people with substantially higher body fat values. Fat is a factor that contributes to burdening the body and, in particular, the circulatory system. The checks of both values (fat and weight) are hence a basic prerequisite for health and fitness. Body Fat Body fat is an important part of the body. Fat plays an important role in your body ranging from the protection of joints with its reserve of vitamins to the regulation of the body temperature. The goal is not to reduce drastically the quantity of fat in your body, but to reach and maintain a balanced relation between the muscular mass and the fat mass. Attention! Batteries do not belong in your usual house- hold rubbish. Please dispose of old batte- ries at proper collecting points or at your dealer. Warning! Do not expose batteries to high temperatu- res or direct sunlight. Never throw batteries into a fire. Danger of explosion! PW_4916_Bed_Anl_A5_3.qxd 09.10.2007 17:06 Uhr Seite 4849

The significance of water for our health The human organism consists of approximately 55-60% water, with this quantity varying according to age and sex. Water has a number of tasks to fulfi l in the body: It is a building block of our cells. This means that all cells in the body, whether these are skin, gland, muscle, brain or other cells, can only function if they receive enough water. It is a solvent for important substances in our organism. It is a means of transport for nutrients, the body’s own substances and metabolic products. Please see the table of guideline values for the reference value for your fitness profi le. It shows that there is a relation between the body fat values and your age and sex. Always bear in mind that, as in the case of the water balance in your body, also the share of fat is subject to great variations. Therefore, weigh yourself always at the same hour of the day to obtain a comparable value. The results of the analysis of the body fat and body water ratio are only reference values. They are not recommended for use for medical purposes. You should always consult your doctor if you have any questions about medical treatment or a diet to achieve your normal weight. Technical Features Memory presets: Memory Sex Height Age(age) 01 Male 170 cm (5`6`` ft:in (feet)) 25 Memory locations: 10 Height setting: from 100 to 220 cm (3`3 `` - 7`2`` ft:in) Age: from 10 to 80 years Minimum weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb. / 0, 1 st:lb) Maximum weight: 180 kg (396.8 lb. / 28:34 st:lb) Weight measurement acc.: 100 g steps Body fat gradation: 0.1% Body water ratio: 0.1 % Permissible operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F

Attention: Owing to great variations in the level of body fat it is diffi cult to obtain a reference value. On average for adult men the best time for the measurement is between 6 and 8 o‘clock p.m. because the level of body fat is very constant during this period! Putting into service Simple Weighing Function Position the balance on a hard, flat surface (avoid carpets). Uneven floors lead to imprecise readings.

1. With the switch next to the battery com-

partment you may choose between the settings ‘kg’, ‘lb.’ (pound) and ‘st:’(lb. (Stone)). 2.Switch on the scales by applying pressure to one of the contact surfaces (2) with your foot and/or toe. The display will show: PO (flashing), ”male“, age 25, then the display will chan- ge to the preset height. Then it shows ”0.0“kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb). 3.Now stand with both feet on the contact surfaces of the scales. Spread your weight out evenly and wait while the scales calculate your weight. 4.The indication on the display initially flashes 3x, then your exact weight will be shown. When you step off the scales, they will turn off automatically after approx. 8 seconds. Programming your personal data Attention: Carry out the following opera- tions one after the other and within a few seconds or the device will automatically interrupt the programming mode!

1. To turn the weighing scales on, press

down the ON/OFF switch (6). The display will show: PO (flashing), ”male“, age 25, then the display will change to the preset height. Then it shows ”0.0“kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb). 2.Wait until 0.0 kg (0.0 lb./ 0: 0 st:(lb.)) appears in the display. Attention: - If the display shows ”OL“ (overload), the weight exceeds 180 kg. - If the display shows 0.0 kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb) or - - - - during weighing, you stepped on the scales too early. The self-testing of the scales had not been 10-15 <57% 57-67% >67% 28-38% <58% 58-72% >72% 32-44% 16-30 <47% 47-57% >57% 32-38% <53% 53-67% >67% 38-44% 31-60 <42% 42-52% >52% 30-36% <47% 47-61% >61% 36-42% 61-80 <37% 37-47% >42% 29-35% <42% 42-56% >56% 34-40% Women Body water Men Age (years) Low Normal High Normal Low Normal High Normal Muscle Body water Muscle Guide values for the body water and muscle mass ratio in percent Guideline for the bone weight in kg. <45 kg 45-60 kg >45 kg <60 kg 60-75 kg >75 kg

completed. The display will turn off. 3.Then, push the ■ SET button (5) to chan- ge to the programming mode. The P0 signal (memory location) then flashes on the display and the pre-set symbol for ‘male’ and the pre-set height in cm (ft:in) is displayed. 4.Select a storage location using the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN buttons (3/4). 5.Then push the ■ SET button and the dis- play changes to the next setting. 6.The symbol for ‘male’ flashes on the display. Use the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN buttons to select a setting (‘male’ or ‘female’).

7. Push the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN button again to

change to the HEIGHT setting. The indica- tion ‘170’ (5`6`` ft:in) flashes. Use the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN buttons to select a value between 100 (3`3 `` ft:in) and 220 cm (7`2``ft:in). 8.Push the ■ SET button again to change to the age setting. The indication ‘25’ flashes. Push one of the buttons ▼ DOWN or ▲ UP and hold it down to run up or down through the values in fast mode. Use the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN buttons to select a value between 10 and 80 years. 9.If you press the ■ SET button again, the “personal” memory space, the gender, the age and the preset height will flash for a few seconds on the display. Then the dis- play shows 0.0 kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb). You can now weigh yourself or you have the following other possibilities: a. Push the ■ SET button again to view all settings. b. If you like to make some changes, press the ■ SET button and proceed as described in the points 4-6. c. If you wait for more than 6 seconds without any action, the scales will switch themselves off. Your personal data is now stored in the selected storage location. There is an overall number of 10 storage locations. The remaining 9 storage locations can be used to store also the personal data of other members of your family or other users of these scales. Determination of the body and bone mass, and the body fat, muscle and body water percentages First, enter your personal data in one of the storage locations available. To switch on the scales, press the ON/OFF button and wait until 0.0 kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb) is shown in the display. After this, the display will show the settings last adjusted (e.g. memory location 03). Press the ■ SET button (memory location number is flashing) and select your memory location on which your data is stored with the ▲ UP/▼ DOWN buttons. - The display will first show the stored data, such as memory location number (flas- hing), your gender and your age (age); then, after a few seconds, the display will skip to your height. Then the display shows 0.0 kg (0.0 lb., 0: 0 st:lb). Note: Measuring is only possible with bare feet. If required, wipe the contact surfaces clean to enhance conductibility. Put each of your bare feet on 1 of the 2 contact surfaces. - Now, step on the scales. - Please wait until the measuring process has been completed. This is indicated by a treadmill with o o o o. - After a few seconds, the display will show your determined weight (Fig. 3), your body fat percentage (symbol: ‘fat %’) (Fig. 4) follo- wed by your body water percentage (symbol: ‘TBW %’) (Fig. 5). In addition, the scales will determine the muscle mass ratio (” %“) (Fig. 6) and the bone weight in kg (/kg)(Fig. 7). - While the display shows body fat (fat %) and body water percentage ratio (TBW %), the following is slotted in: It shows the range you are in (Underfat – underweight, Healthy – normal, Overfat – slight over- weight, Obese – corpulent). - The determined values will be shown in the LCD display 3x in the mentioned order, then the scales switch off automatically. PW_4916_Bed_Anl_A5_3.qxd 09.10.2007 17:06 Uhr Seite 5152

Display and Error Messages General If an error message (Err) appears in the dis- play please wait until the scales switch off. Then switch them on again to continue using them. For a complete reset remove the battery for a moment and then reconnect it. Messages

• 0.0 kg, 0.0 lb., The weight to be 0: 0 st:lb: measured is too low. Correct operation is not possible.

• „Err2“: The calculated body fat/ water percentage ranges beyond the upper or lower measuring limit.

• „Err2“: The measurement was aborted before the measur- ing process was completed or it was not possible to perform measuring.

• „Err“: The indication ‘Err’ (Error) means that the weight exceeds 180 kg. Do not exceed the device’s maxi- mum load to prevent damages to the device and the sensors. - Place the scales on a flat and solid surface.

• „LO“: The battery charge is too low. Usage and care tips

• Weigh yourself without any clothes or shoes on before meals and always at the same hour of the day.

• The balance rounds off weight to the closest 100 g.

• If you weigh yourself twice and two diffe- rent values are given, it means that your weight is comprised between both values.

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

• Remove the batteries if the scales will not be used for a longer period of time.

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

• Do not load the appliance with more than 180 kg (396,8 lb. / 28,34 st:lb) to avoid damaging the device. Cleaning

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

• Do not use abrasive detergents! These can damage the casing of the device!

• Use a commercially sold detergent or soap for cleaning.

• Dry the device well after cleaning with a dry and soft cloth. This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low vol- tage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regula- tions. Subject to technical changes without prior notice! Technical data Model: PW 4916 FA Power supply: 3 x 1.5 V, Typ AAA, LR03, AM4 Min. / max. weight load: 0.5 kg (1,1 lb. / 0,1 st:lb) – 180 kg (396,8 lb. / 28:34 st:lb) Net weight of the scales: 1.85 kg PW_4916_Bed_Anl_A5_3.qxd 09.10.2007 17:06 Uhr Seite 5253

Guarantee The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt). During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eli- minated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee ser- vices do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee! Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out. If you wish to make a claim under the guaran- tee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt. Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid! The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering. After the expiry of the guarantee After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs. Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Use the collection points provided for the disposal of electric appliances to dispose of electric appliances that you do not use any more. 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 reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. PW_4916_Bed_Anl_A5_3.qxd 09.10.2007 17:06 Uhr Seite 5354

(Obese) 10-15 <57% 57-67% >67% 28-38% <58% 58-72% >72% 32-44% 16-30 <47% 47-57% >57% 32-38% <53% 53-67% >67% 38-44% 31-60 <42% 42-52% >52% 30-36% <47% 47-61% >61% 36-42% 61-80 <37% 37-47% >42% 29-35% <42% 42-56% >56% 34-40%