MWA-04 - Scale MPM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Kitchen Scale
Brand	MPM
Model	MWA-04
Dimensions (W x D x H)	20 x 15 x 2 cm
Weight	300 g
Power Supply	2 x AAA batteries (not included)
Maximum Capacity	5 kg
Precision	1 g
Display	LCD screen with backlight
Units of Measurement	g, kg, lb, oz, ml, fl.oz
Tare Function	Yes, with auto-zero
Auto-Off	Yes, after 60 seconds of inactivity
Platform Material	Tempered glass
Overload Indicator	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes
Cleaning	Wipe with a damp cloth; avoid immersion
Storage	Store in a dry place at room temperature
Safety Features	Auto-off, overload protection, non-slip feet
Spare Parts Availability	Batteries are standard; other parts contact MPM

Frequently Asked Questions - MWA-04 MPM

How do I turn on the MPM MWA-04 scale?

Press the ON/OFF button located on the front of the scale. The display will light up and show 0.

How do I switch between units (g, kg, lb, oz)?

Press the UNIT button repeatedly to cycle through g, kg, lb:oz, and oz. The selected unit will appear on the screen.

Does the scale have a tare function?

Yes. Place a container on the scale, press the TARE button to zero the weight, then add ingredients. The display shows only the net weight.

What is the maximum weight the MWA-04 can measure?

The maximum capacity is 5 kg (11 lb). Do not exceed this limit to avoid damage.

How do I clean the scale?

Wipe the glass platform and body with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water or use abrasive cleaners.

Why does the scale show an error message?

Common errors: overload (display shows 'Err'), low battery (display shows 'Lo'), or unstable surface. Check the load or replace batteries.

How often should I replace the batteries?

Battery life depends on use. When the low battery indicator appears, replace both AAA batteries. Turn off the scale when not in use to conserve power.

Can I use the scale for liquids?

Yes, using the ml or fl.oz unit setting. Place a container, tare, then pour liquid. The scale converts weight to volume assuming water density.

Is the scale accurate?

The MWA-04 has a precision of 1 g and is suitable for most kitchen tasks. For best accuracy, calibrate using a known weight if needed (see manual).

How do I store the scale when not in use?

Keep the scale in a cool, dry place. Remove batteries if storing for extended periods to prevent leakage.

USER MANUAL MWA-04 MPM

Read carefully this manual before using the appliance for the first time.

▶ Maximum load 180 kg

The scale is powered by three 1,5V (AAA) batteries and operates at low and safe voltage.

Do not use the appliance for the purposes different than it was designed for.

Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids.

This product is intended for use with static load.

The glass elements must be protected against breakage by impact, shock or dropping.

Do not use the appliance if it is damaged - return the appliance for repair to an authorized service centre.

- Clean the scale with a slightly damp cloth, do not allow the water to enter the appliance. Do not use chemical cleaning agents. The part of glass contacting with metal must be kept away from water or any other liquids.

The scale shall be stored in a cool and dry place, avoid damp and hot places.

If the measurement results are not displayed properly check the connection terminals of the battery.

This product has been designed for domestic use only.

Do not use the appliance outdoors.

- When moving or when not in use the scale should be in a horizontal position. Hold the scale by the glass plate only.

The scale is intended only for weighing people.

The scale must be handled with care - it is a precision instrument. Do not throw it, nor jump on it.

If the scale is not used for a longer time, remove the batteries from the compartment. Otherwise, they may spill inside the appliance and cause irreparable damage.

Weigh yourself using the same scale placed on the same surface.

Always place the scale on a hard, flat, clean and dry surface. Uneven surface may influence the measurement result - the best weighing accuracy is ensured when the scale is placed on a hard and flat surface.

The measurement result is rounded up or down to 0,1 kg/0,2 lb/1/4 lb.

The scale's surface should be dry to avoid the risk of slipping.

This appliance is not intended for use by children under 8 years of age and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without supervision.

- Store the appliance out of reach of children under 8 years of age.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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 as there is a danger of suffocation!

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

The scale has been designed for precise measurement of the increase or decrease in body weight, the percentage of body fat, bone tissue and water content in the body, as well as BMI and BMR indices in a given period. If used under normal conditions, the appliance should serve for many years.

It is intended for individuals aged between 6-100 years, with a height between 80-220cm (2'8"-7'2").

The scale ensures correct measurement only at ambient temperatures between 0-40°C (32°F-104°F) and at a relative humidity below 85%.

The body fat measurement function is not intended for professional athletes, body-builders, pregnant women. Pregnant women should use the “weigh measurement” function.

The scale has been designed for domestic use, it has not been officially adjusted and is not suitable for medical or commercial use.

NOTE! The scale may not be used by individuals with cardiac pacemakers or other medical implants with electronic components. In case of doubts regarding your health condition, please consult your doctor.

The appliance calculates the body composition using bioimpedance (BIA) and is based on the measurement of the ratio of body weight to the mass of water contained in the body, taking into account other biological data (body weight, age and sex).

Safe, low-level electric signals pass through the body via the contact plates situated on the glass plate of the appliance. The signal easily flows through the fluids in the muscles and other body tissues, when passing through the fatty tissue it encounters resistance as it contains small amounts of fluids. This resistance is called impedance.

The scale is powered by three 1,5V (AAA) batteries. The battery is located in the battery compartment. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the appliance. When replacing the battery check if it is properly fitted and observe proper polarity.

After inserting the batteries, you can change the factory settings for the units of measure, ie. kg and cm and lb/st:lb/ft:in, using the keys (6) ▲ or (8) ▼.

The additional function keys of the scale are located on the glass plate.

After setting the appropriate units, if weighing is not performed, the scale will switch off automatically after approx. 8 seconds.

To change the settings for the units of measure you should:

1. Turn on the scale by pressing gently the glass plate with your finger of foot.
2. Press the key (6) or (8), until you see the desired unit. The unit of height changes automatically.

1. glass plate
2. electronic display
3. non-slip feet
4. contact plates
5. battery compartment

Function keys

1. increase/select value
2. set/confirm value
3. decrease/select value

DISPLAY - SYMBOLS

Indication on the display Meaning
Age Age
	Measurement of muscles mass
	Measurement of bones mass
	Man
[0AW3]	Woman
P0-P9 Data memory
cm (ft:in) Height
% Percentage values of fat, water, muscles mass
kg (lb/st:lb) Body mass
fat Fat content
TBW Water content
BMI Body mass index
KCAL The minimum daily calorie intake index (BMR).
Underfat/ Healthy/ Overfat/ Obese Underfat/ Healthy/ Overfat/ Obese

USING THE APPLIANCE - WEIGHING

1. Place the scale on a hard, stable and flat surface (not on a carpet, nor other soft surfaces).
2. If batteries are properly installed, the scale is ready to use. Stand on it and measure the weight.
3. When standing on the scale the body weight should be evenly distributed. Stand still for a moment. When the weight is measured correctly, the result appears on the display twice.
4. After getting off the scale, when weighing is completed, the scale will switch off automatically after approx. 8 seconds.
5. Scale shows mass above 5 kg.

STORING PERSONAL DATA IN THE SCALE MEMORY

The scale may store the data of up to 10 users.

At the stage of programming you should enter the data within a few seconds. Otherwise the appliance automatically

cancels data entry.

To enter personal data, follow the instructions below.

1. Switch on the scale by pressing the key (7). The memory location number (P0) starts to flash. Confirm the selection by pressing the key (6) or select other memory location (P1-P9) by pressing the key (6) or (8). When press the key (7) to move to the next step of programming.

2. The sex indication starts to flash, use the key (6) ▲ or (8) ▼ select. Then press the key (7) to confirm the selection and move to the next step of programming.

3. The height indication starts to flash, use the key (6) ▲ or (8) ▼ to select. Press the key (7) to confirm the selection.

4. The age indication starts to flash, use the key (6) ▲ or (8) ▼ enter your age. Then press the key (7) to confirm the selection.

5. The symbol “----” will be displayed for a short time meaning that the data entry mode is on. Next you will see the memory location, sex and weight symbol „0.0 kg”(0.0 lb / 0: 0 st:lb), now you may perform the measurement (see BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS pt. 3).

If weighing is not performed, the scale will switch off automatically after approx. 6 seconds.

After the parameters are set in the memory, you may always go back to settings by pressing the key ■ (7) and re-set the parameters.

BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS

On the basis of personal data entered (sex, age, height) and measurements performed, the appliance, in addition to the weight, displays the following parameters: the percentage of body fat, bone tissue and water content in the body, as well as BMI and BMR indices.

PERFORMING BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS

1. Switch on the scale by pressing the key (7).
2. Select the programme number to the assigned user (P0-P9)
3. When the display shows "0.0", the user should stand barefoot on the scale with the feet in parallel and stand still for a moment. Each foot must touch the metal contact plate.
4. When the weight indication starts to flash, you will see the symbol □□□□ indicating that the body fat measurement is in progress. Do not get off the scale until the measurement is completed.
5. After a few seconds you will see the following results:
   √ Body weight in kg (lb/st:lb)
   Percentage of body fat % (fat) and the evaluation (Underfat/ Healthy/ Overfat/ Obese) together with colour indication, where:

6. orange light indicates low level of body fat, green light - correct level, red light - high level of body fat.
   √ Percentage of water % (TBW)
   √ Percentage of muscle tissue
   √ Bone weight in kg (lb / st: lb)
   √ Basal metabolic rate, which is the daily calorie requirement (KCAL)
   √ Body mass index (BMI)

7. Then the result will appear several times and the scale will switch off automatically.

RESULTS TABLE

The data given in tables are for guidance only. Before changing your diet and exercise programme, consult your doctor.

THE CONTENT OF FAT IN THE BODY

The fat tissue is an essential component of the body. The fat plays very important and useful roles in the body and is essential for its proper functioning. It lines the most important inner organs, gives a feeling of satiety, provides a protective barrier against heat loss, supplies the body with vitamins, and of course provides energy. It is not, therefore, intended to radically reduce the body fat, but to achieve and maintain the balance between the amount of muscle tissue and fat tissue.

The reference values of body fat expressed as a percentage
Age Woman Man
	Underfat	Optimum	Overfat	Obesity	Underfat	Optimum	Overfat	Obesity
<39	<21	21.1-33	33.1-39	<39	<8	8.1-20	20.1-25	<25
40-59	<23	23.1-34	34.1-40	<40	<11	11.1-22	22.1-28	<28
<59	<24	24.1-36	36.1-42	<42	<13	13.1-25	25.1-30	<30

WATER CONTENT IN THE BODY

Water is the most important single component of body weight. Water represents more than half of the total weight and almost two thirds of the weight of the body (muscle) tissue. Water plays many important roles in the human body. All cells in the body - the skin, glands, muscles, brain or any other, may function properly only when the body is supplied with sufficient amount of water. Water also plays an important role in regulating body temperature, particularly through sweating.

The reference values of water content expressed as a percentage
Sex	Woman			Man
Age	Low	Normal	High	Low	Normal	High
10-15	<57	57.1-67	<67	<58	58.1-72	<72
16-30	<47	47.1-57	<57	<53	53.1-67	<67
31-60	<42	42.1-52	<52	<47	47.1-61	<61
61-80	<37	37.1-47	<47	<42	42.1-56	<56

The knowledge of the level of fat and water in the body can provide some kind of guidance when adjusting the diet, exercise programme and fluid intake and thus can contribute to the improvement of heath condition. The results of water measurement depend on the proportion of fat and muscles in the body. If the proportion of fat is high or the proportion of muscles is low, the results of water measurement may be low. Please note that the measurements of body weight, fat and water content provide useful information to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

THE AMOUNT OF MUSCLE TISSUE IN THE BODY

This function indicates the amount of muscle tissue in the body. The muscle mass includes skeletal muscles, smooth muscles (such as heart muscle and gastrointestinal tract muscles) and the water contained in these muscles.

The proportion of muscle tissue in the body expressed as a percentage
Age	Woman	Man
	Optimum	Optimum
6-100	<34	<40

Along with the increase in muscle mass, increases the demand for energy which helps to reduce the body fat and weight.

THE AMOUNT OF BONE TISSUE IN THE BODY

The weight of our bones depends on the body composition, physical activity, health condition. We should remember that physical activity strengthens the bones. This, however, is not a big change and in fact we do not feel this on a daily basis or when measuring the body composition. In this kind of measurements it is an additional information about the total weight of our body.

An estimate of bone mass in the body (kg)
	Woman Man
Weight	<45 kg	45-60 kg	>60 kg	<60 kg	60-75 kg	>75kg
Mass of bone tissue	1.8 kg	2.2 kg	2.5 kg	2.5 kg	2.9 kg	3.2 kg

An accurate estimate of bone mass is impossible in case of individuals who suffer from osteoporosis or low bone density due to advanced age, young age, pregnancy, hormonal treatment.

THE DAILY CALORIE INTAKE INDEX (BMR).

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is an estimate of the amount of energy (measured in calories) consumed by the body during rest to ensure the proper functioning of the body. This continuous operation consumes about 60-70% of calories and includes heart beat, respiration and maintenance of body temperature. The BMR index in influences by a number of factors, including age, weight, height, sex, diet and lifestyle.

The reference values of daily calorie requirement (without physical activity)
Age Women Men
(years) 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

The table provides sample values for body weight according to age.

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Body mass index (BMI) is the ratio of weight to height and is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults. This scale can calculate Your BMI. BMI categories are given in the table below.

The reference values for BMI
BMI category	BMI value Meaning
<18.5	Underweight
18.6 – 24.9	Normal
25 – 29.9	Overweight
>30	Obesity

NOTES ON USE

Note! Do not exceed the maximum capacity - 180 kilograms/396 pounds/28 st. The "Err" message will be shown on the display when the scale is overloaded. The "Lo" message will be shown on the display when the batteries need to be replaced. Used batteries should be removed immediately from the appliance and replaced with new ones. Be aware of the environment and do not dispose of batteries to the household waste bins. Before disposing of or taking the appliance to a recycling centre, be sure to remove the batteries from the battery compartment. Used batteries must be disposed of at appropriate collection points.

Always use the same type of batteries.

If the scale is not used for a longer time, remove the batteries from the compartment.

Do not place any objects that could unnecessarily overload its sensors.

The "Err2" message will be shown on the display in case of measurement error. In such a case repeat the measurement.

The measurement error will also be shown when the percentage value of body fat is between 3% or over 50%.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the scale with a slightly damp cloth. Do not immerse in water. Do not use chemical and abrasive cleaning agents. Do not use wire brush or any other abrasive objects. After cleaning set aside to dry completely.

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical parameters are indicated on the product nameplate.

Weighing range: from 180 kg/396 lb/28 st

Graduation: every 0,1 kg/0,2 lb/1/4 lb

Graduation of body fat: 0.1%

Graduation of water content in the body: 0.1%

Memory capacity: 10 persons

Electronic display: 86 mm (3,4")

NOTE! MPM agd S.A. reserves its right to modify the technical data.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT (waste electrical and electronic equipment)

This symbol on the product indicates that the product, after its lifetime, should not be disposed with other household wastes. To avoid harmful influence on the environment and human health due to uncontrolled waste disposal, dispose the waste device to the service point of waste household appliances or report collecting it from home. In order to obtain detailed information about the location and how to dispose the waste electrical and electronic equipment in a safe way, contact your retailer or local Department of

Environmental Protection. Do not dispose the device with other municipal waste

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

We wish you satisfaction from using the product and invite you to check a wide range of other MPM appliances