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BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate / Energy expenditure)

Display Indications Meaning

The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) characterizes the energy

Self test (after inserting the batteries)

expenditure. The energy expenditure is used to describe the

for perfect functioning of the display

amount of energy in in KCAL that the body requires per day

during complete rest, at an indifference temperature (28-

Lo Battery is low

30 °C) and on an empty stomach for the maintenance of its

The weight lies above the allowed

function (e.g. while sleeping).

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maximum weight.

The percentage of body fat content

Reference values of the daily intake of kilocalories with-

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lies above or below the limits of the

out physical activities

measuring scale.

Women Men

Age

Weight

Weight

(Years)

KCAL

KCAL

Cleaning

(kg)

(kg)

6-17 50 1265 60 1620

CAUTION:

18-29 55 1298 65 1560

Do not immerse the balance in water: the electronic

30-49 60 1302 70 1561

components can be damaged.

50-69 60 1242 70 1505

Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

Clean the device with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure

The Body Mass Index (BMI) refers the body weight to the

that no humidity or waters seeps into the device!

square of the body height.

Use a commercially sold detergent or soap for cleaning.

BMI = Weight in kg: (body height in m x body height in m)

Dry the device well after cleaning with a dry and soft

cloth.

Example:

A woman weighs 55 kg and is 1.68 m tall. Her BMI is calcu-

lated as follows:

55 kg: (1.68 m x 1.68 m) ≈ 19.5 kg/m²

Normal weight

The value “square of the body height” is in no relation to the

body surface. The BMI is merely a rough reference value, as

it neither considers the build and gender, nor the individual

Disposal

composition of the body mass from the fat and muscle tissue

of a human.

Disposal of Batteries

Your appliance contains batteries. If these batteries are spent,

Reference values for the BMI

follow the instructions below:

Under-

Over-

Normal

Obese

CAUTION:

BMI

weight

weight

Batteries/rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of

< 18.5 18.5 - 25 25 - 30 > 30

with household waste!

Please note that the interpretation of the BMI indicates

The batteries must be removed from the appliance.

excess weight with very muscular bodies (bodybuilder). The

Take spent batteries to the appropriate collection point

reason for this is that the far above-average muscle mass is

or to a dealer.

not considered in the BMI formula.

Your town or local authority can provide information

about public collection points.

Display Error Messages

This symbol can be found on batteries/rechargeable batter-

ies which contain hazardous substances:

NOTE:

If an error message appears on the display, wait until the

Pb = contains lead

device is turned off. Turn it on again to restart the opera-

Cd = contains cadmium

tion. If the error display has not disappeared, take the

Hg = contains mercury

batteries out of the battery compartment for 10 seconds.

Li = contains lithium