PW 4908 FA - Scale AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PW 4908 FA AEG

• 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 desi- gned 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. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately. Do not put it in water.

• Never leave the appliance unsupervised. To protect children from the dangers posed by electrical appliances, make sure that the cable is hanging low and that children do not have access to the appliance.

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

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

• Use only original spare parts.

• 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 10 and adults over 85

• Individuals with symptoms of fever, oedemas or osteoporosis

• People undergoing dialysis treatment

• Those taking cardiovascular medication

• Sportsmen and women who do more than 5 hours of intense sporting activity a day

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

• The device can bear a maximum body weight of 180 kg! A larger weight can damage the device!

• Protect your ´children and keep any packaging parts (plastic bags, cardboard box, sty- ropor, etc.) out of their reach.

• Please hold the scales at the glass pane only as the plastic part is not suitable to serve as a handle.

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 58Overview of the Components 1 ▲/▼ Selection arrow keys 2 On/off switch 3 Set Storage button for personal values 4 Contact surfaces 5 Display 6 Body size in cm 7 Percentage – FAT body fat / TBW body water 8Age 9 Body weight in kg 10 Body fat display 11 Body water display 12 Memory location 13 Female 14 Male 15 Battery Compartment Batteries The batteries are two long-life lithium cells. If the letters “LO” appear in the display this means that the batteries need replacing as follows:

• Open the cover of the battery compartment on the rear side of the scales by pulling the lever in OPEN direction.

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

• Close the lid of the battery compartment. 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.

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 59Information 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 measurement of the electrical impedance of the body. The scales send a weak, impercep- tible electrical signal through your body in order to determine the current values. Under normal circumstances the signal is completely harmless! Nevertheless you should read our spezial safety instructions! The measurement is known as “biometric impedance analy- sis“ (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. Te 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 tempe- rature. 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. The signifi cance 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 fi tness 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.

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 60Technical Features Memory presets: Memory locations: 10 Height setting: from 75 to 225 cm Age: from 10 to 85 years Minimum weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) Maximum weight: 180.9 kg (398.8 lb) Weight measurement acc.: 100 g steps Body fat gradation: 0.1% Body fat measurement range: 5 – 50 % Body water measurement range: 20 – 70 % Guidelines – body fat percentage Guidelines – body water percentage

Memory Sex Height Age P0 Male 165cm 25 10-16 <18% 18-28% 29-35% >35% <10% 10-18% 19-23% >23% 17-39 <20% 20-32% 33-38% >38% <12% 12-20% 21-25% >25% 40-55 <23% 23-35% 36-41% >41% <13% 13-21% 22-26% >26% 56-85 <24% 24-36% 37-42% >42% <14% 14-22% 23-27% >27% Women Men Age (years) Under- weight Normal Slightly over- weight Over- weight Under- weight Normal Slightly over- weight Over- weight 10-16 <57% 57-67% >67% <58% 58-72% >72% 17-39 <47% 47-57% >57% <53% 53-67% >67% 40-55 <42% 42-52% >52% <47% 47-61% >61% 56-85 <37% 37-47% >42% <42% 42-56% >56% Women Men Age (years) Low Normal High Low Normal High PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 61Guideline chart – optimum weight (kg/lb (pound)) Attention: Owing to great variations in the level of body fat it is diffi cult to obtain a referen- ce 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, fl at surface (avoid carpets). Uneven floors lead to impreci- se readings.

1. With the switch in the battery compartment you can select between the settings

2. Switch on the scales by pressing lightly with your foot or toes on the glass surface.

Note: “88888” 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 (4) 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 .

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 62Programming your personal data Attention: Carry out the following operations one after the other and within a few seconds or the device will automatically interrupt the programming mode!

1. Push the ON button to change to the programming mode. On the display (5), the

indication ‘P0’ (storage location) flashes.

2. Select a memory location with the ▲/▼ arrow keys.

3. Then push the Set button to start programming mode.

4. A female (13) or male (14) symbol fl ashes in the display. Use the ▲/▼ arrow keys to

select a setting. Push the Set button again to change to the AGE menu. The indication ‘25’ flashes. Push one of the arrow buttons and hold it down to run up or down through the numbers quickly.

5. Use the arrow keys ▲/▼ to select a value between 10 and 85 years.

6. Push the Set button again to change to the HEIGHT menu. The indication ‘165’ flashes.

Use the ▲/▼ arrow buttons to select a value between 75 and 225 cm.

7. Pushing the Set button again will cause the storage location, sex, age and height ente-

red to be displayed for a few seconds, then the indication changes to ‘0.0’kg.

8. Now you can weigh yourself or push the Set button again to change back to the

‘Storage Location’ indication. There, you can choose between two possibilities: a. Push the Set 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 Set button. Proceed as described in steps 4 to 6. 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 weight, body fat and body water percentage First, enter your personal data in one of the storage locations available. To switch the scales on use your foot to push the glass pane down and keep it pushed. The display shows ‘888888’, then the storage locations are shown in ascending order. Select the storage location where your data has been stored and let go of the glass pane. 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 will now show your stored data and then changes to ‘0.0’kg (‘0.0’lb). Now, keep your position on the scales.

• At fi rst your weight is shown in the display.

• Within a few seconds the scales calculate your body fat and body water ratio automati- cally. Wait until the measuring process is completed (the weight indication flashes 2x).

• The display then shows your body fat percentage (“FAT %” symbol), followed by the body water percentage (“TBW %” symbol).

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 63• Then the LCD display alternates five times between the values for the body fat and the body water percentage before switching off automatically. Display and Error Messages General If an error message (Err) appears in the display please wait until the scales switch off. Then switch them o 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 simultaneously. This is a check that the displays are working correctly.

• „------„: The scales are not positioned correctly or the weight to be measured is too low. Correct operation is not possible. Place the scales on a flat and solid surface.

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

• „EEEE„: The indication ‘EEEE’ means that the weight exceeds 180 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.

• „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 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 different 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 180 kg (398,8 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.

PW_4908_Bed_Anl4.qxd 30.05.2006 9:33 Uhr Seite 64• 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 voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations. 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 itsaccessories ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free ofcharge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do notentail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a newguarantee! 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 claimunder the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to yourdealer together with the receipt. Defects to consumablesor 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! 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 dis- pose 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 4908 FA Power supply:2X 3V CR 2032 Min. / max. weight load:2 kg/4,4 Ib – 180,9 kg/398,8 Ib