PW 4913 FA - Scale AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PW 4913 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 notes

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

• Children under the age of 6 years

• Individuals with symptoms of fever, oedemas or osteoporosis

• People undergoing dialysis treatment

• Those taking cardiovascular medication

• The device can bear a maximum body weight of 150 kg (330,7 lb.)! A larger weight can damage the device!

• Protect your children and keep any packaging parts (plastic bags, cardboard box, styropor, etc.) out of their reach. Overview of the Components 1 On/off switch 2 +/– Selection arrow keys 3 Storage button for personal values 4 Contact surfaces 5 Display Rear side 6 Battery Compartment 7Unit switch – kg, lb. Display 8 Memory location 9 Age (AGE) 10 Body size in cm 11 Percentage – body fat / body water / muscle mass 12Bone/body mass kg, lb. 13 Calorie requirement (kcal) 14 Body fat display BF 15 Body water display BW 16 Indication of muscle mass BM 17 Indication of bone mass 18 Male 19 Female 20 Child 21 Symbol ‘Athlete’ 22 Bar line display 23 Battery symbol 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:

• As a consumer you are required by law to return used (rechargeable) batteries.

• 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 Batteries The batteries are two long-life lithium cells. If the letters „ “ appear in the display this means that the batteries need replacing as follows:

• Open the cover of the battery compart- ment on the rear side of the scales.

• Replace the batteries with two cells of type “CR 2032”. Please ensure the correct polarity (see fl oor of battery compartment or printed symbol on the exterior).

• Close the lid of the battery compartment.

• Do not use different battery types or used and new batteries at the same time. Note: Do not dispose of batteries in the domestic waste. Please return used batteries to the relevant collection points or the shop where they were bought. Never throw batteries into a fire. Battery Compartment (on the back of the scales) The two batteries in the battery compartment were secured in place for transport with a foil. This prolongs the life of the batteries. Please remove this foil to prepare the scales for initial use. 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. PW_4913_Bed_Anl_A5_5.qxd 05.12.2006 13:06 Uhr Seite 5354

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: MemorySexHeightAge (AGE) 01 Male 170 cm (5`7.0“ ft. (feet)) 30 Memory locations: 16 Height setting:from 80 to 240 cm (2`7.5" - 7`10.5" ft.) Age: from 6 to 100 years Minimum weight: 2.0 kg Maximum weight: 150 kg (330,7lb.) Weight measurement acc.: 100 g steps Body fat gradation: 0.1% Body fat measurement range: 1,0%–60,0% Body water measurement range: 20,0%–75,0% Muscle mass measuring range:10,0% - 50,0% Guidelines – body fat percentage 6-11 11-13% 14-23% 24-27% >27% 9-11% 11-20% 21-24% >24% 12-15 12-15% 16-24% 24-29% >29% 7-9% 10-19% 20-23% >23% 16-39 17-20% 21-28% 29-33% >33% 10-12% 13-20% 21-25% >25% 40-60 20-24% 24-32% 33-37% >37% 13-15% 16-23% 24-29% >29% over 60 21-24% 25-35% 36-40% >40% 15-17% 18-26% 27-31% >31% Women Men Age (years) Under- weight Normal Slightly over- weight Over- weight Under- weight Normal Slightly over- weight Over- weight PW_4913_Bed_Anl_A5_5.qxd 05.12.2006 13:06 Uhr Seite 5455

Guideline for the body water, muscle and bone shares as percentages of the body mass and the calorie requirements to cover the daily requirement: Example for the calculation of the bone percentage: A man weighs 70 kg and is 35 years old. The determined bone mass is

12.6 kg (12.6 x 100 / 70 = 18%).

Athlete 16-50< 13%14-26%>26%< 3%4-17%>17% Women Men Age (years) under- weight/ thin normal over- weight/ fat under- weight/ thin normal over- weight/ fat 6-11 54-65% 24-34% 15-19% 1500-2000 56-67% 25-36% 15-19% 1600-2200 12-15 54-64% 28-38% 14-18% 2000-2400 58-69% 32-44% 15-19% 2200-2700 16-39 50-60% 32-38% 15-19% 2000 55-65% 38-44% 16-20% 2300 40-60 45-55% 30-36% 15-19% 1800 50-60% 36-42% 16-20% 2100 over 60 40-55% 29-35% 14-18% 1600 45-60% 34-40% 15-19% 1800 Athlete 16-50 52-64% 34-41% 15-19% 2600 58-70% 41-48% 16-20% 3000 Women Normal values Men Normal values Age (years) Water Muscles Bones Calories (kcal) Water Muscles Bones Calories (kcal) 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). 2.Switch on the scales by pressing lightly with your foot or toes on the glass surface. You may also push the ON button . “8888” appears in the display. 3.After a few seconds “0.0”kg (0.0 lb.) appears in the display (5). 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 2x, then your exact weight will be shown. When you step down from the scales, the

device switches off automatically after 10 seconds or you can push the ON button . 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 switch the scales on shortly push on the glass surface with your foot or foot tip or push the ON switch . Wait until 0.0 kg (0.0 lb.) appears in the display. Then, push thebutton to change to the programming mode. ‘SEt’ appears in the display, then ‘01’ (storage location) starts to flash, and the preset symbol for ‘male’ and the preset value for the height in cm (ft.) are shown. 2.Select a storage location using the -/+ but- tons. 3.Then push the button and the display changes to the next setting. 4.The symbol for ‘male’ flashes on the display. Use the -/+ buttons to select a setting (‘male’ or ‘female’). 5.Push the button again to change to the HEIGHT setting. The indication ‘170’ (5´7.0“) flashes. Use the -/+ buttons to select a value between 80 (2`7.5“) and 240 cm (7`10.5“). 6.Push the button again to change to the AGE setting. The indication ‘30’ flashes. Push one of the buttons – or + and hold it down to run up or down through the values in fast mode. Use the -/+ buttons to select a value between 6 and 100 years. If the age is set to a value under 16 years, a child’s face will be shown in the display next to the male/female symbol.

7. Push the button again – the set storage

location, sex, age and height values shown in the display flash for some seconds. If only the number of the storage location flashes, you have the following options: a. Push the button again to view all settings. b. To make any changes choose the storage location with the settings to be changed (flashing indication) and push the button. Proceed as described in steps 4 to 6. c. If you wait for more than 5 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 16 storage locations. The remaining 15 storage locati- ons 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 the scales on shortly push on the glass surface with your foot or foot tip or push the ON switch . The display will show ‘8888’. Use the -/+ buttons to select the storage location where your personal data is stored. 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 2 of the 4 contact surfaces. - The display initially shows the stored data including the storage location (flashing), body height, and sex, then, after some seconds, the display changes to the AGE. Then, the display shows 0.0 kg (0,0lb.). Athlete symbol This group includes persons who are doing sports for at least 10 hours per week and have a heart rate of about 60 beats/min or lower. Note: The guidelines do not cover professional sportsmen as, e.g., bodybuilders.

-If the display shows 0.0kg (0,0 lb.) and your age is set to a value be- tween 16 and 50 years, the ATHLETE symbol will light up after pushing the – button. - Now, step on the scales. - Wait until the measuring process is com- pleted (the weight indication flashes 2 x). - After a few seconds, the display will show your determined weight, your body fat percentage (symbol: ‘BF %’) followed by your body water percentage (symbol: ‘BW %’). The scales furthermore determines the muscle mass percentage (‘BM %’), the calorie requirement for the day (kcal), and the bone mass in kg/ lb. (Bone / kg (lb.)

- During the ‘Body Fat (BF %)’ indication, a bar is shown indication your status (LEAN – thin, LESS – slightly underweight, NORMAL – normal weight, MORE – slightly overweight, FAT – overweight). - The determined values will be shown in the LCD display 2x in the mentioned order, then the scales switch off automatically. 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

• Switching on: All segments light up simul- taneously. This is a check that the displays are working correctly.

• „0.0 kg/lb. The weight to be „: measured is too low. Correct operation is not possible.

• „Err“: The calculated body fat/ water percentage ranges beyond the upper or lower measuring limit. The measure- ment was aborted before the measuring process was ompleted or it was not possible to perform measuring.

• „0-LD“: The indication ‘0-LD’ means that the weight exceeds 150 kg. Do not exceed the device’s maximum load to prevent damages to the device and the sensors. - Place the scales on a flat and solid surface.

• „ “: 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 best time to weigh yourself is when you wake up in the morning.

• 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.

• Absolutely no need for maintenance.

• Do not load the appliance with more than 150 kg (330,7 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- PW_4913_Bed_Anl_A5_5.qxd 05.12.2006 13:06 Uhr Seite 57tage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regula- tions. Subject to technical changes without prior notice! 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. Technical data Model: PW 4913 FA Power supply: 2X 3V CR 2032 Min. / max. weight load: 2 kg–150 kg