AEG pw 5661 fa: English

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English

The method of measurement is referred to as “bioelectric

3. The setting AGE will flash. Select your age by pressing

impedance analysis” (BIA), a factor which is based on the re-

or button. Confirm your entry by pressing SET.

lationship between body weight and associated body water

4. The height setting will flash. Select your height by press-

percentages as well as on other biological data (age, gender,

ing or button. Confirm your entry by pressing SET.

body weight).

5. Then you see the symbol of the gender and the previous-

ly selected weight indication (0.0 kg / 0.0 lb / 0:00 St:lb) on

the display.

Use

You now have the following options:

NOTE:

• Press the SET button repeatedly to display the settings

• The buttons are touch buttons. Touch the buttons

again or to change them.

lightly with a finger to execute the function.

• You can set further preset locations. Proceed as described

• The scales are factory set with the units “kg” and “cm”.

above.

• You can immediately start measuring.

To change the settings to “lb” or “St:lb”as well as “

“,

proceed as follows:

Measurement and Analysis

1. Turn on the scales by light pressure with the foot onto the

Record your personal data in the memory.

weighing surface.

2. Repeatedly press the

button until the desired weight

NOTE:

unit is displayed. The unit for the height also automati-

• The analysis scale will only work correctly when you are

cally changes.

standing on the contact surfaces barefoot and with

slightly moistened foot soles, if possible. Completely

Weighing Function

dry foot soles can lead to unsatisfactory results as they

1. Place the scale on a hard, flat surface (avoid carpets). An

have a conductivity that is too low.

uneven floor contributes to inaccurate measurements.

• If necessary wipe the contact surfaces to improve

2. Stand on the scales with both feet. The device switches

results.

on automatically.

• Due to the signicant uctuation of body fat, it is dif-

3. Distribute your weight equally and wait for the scale to

ficult to attain a standard value. On average the optimal

determine your weight.

testing time is between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m, since the

4. The digits on the display will flash before your exact

body fat remains very consistent during this period of

weight will be shown.

time.

• In order to extend the battery life, the device will auto-

1. Press the SET button. Use the

/ button to select

matically turn off 12 seconds after you have stepped off

the stored position at which your data is saved. The loca-

the scale.

tion flashes for approx. 3 seconds. Then the symbol of

• If there is no weight determination while “0.0” is shown,

the gender and the previously selected weight indication

the scale will shut off automatically after 12 seconds.

(0.0 kg / 0.0 lb / 0:00 St:lb) appear.

2. Stand on the contact surfaces (5) of the scales with both

Saving Personal Data

feet.

3. Firstly your weight will flash on the display. The analysis

NOTE:

starts after the display has stopped flashing. Remain on

• The scale has default values that you can change, as

the scales until the last display (KCAL) has appeared.

described below.

The following results are displayed one after the other:

• Carry out the following steps in sequence and within a

few seconds. Otherwise, the device will automatically

1. The body fat proportion in % (FAT) and the rating

cancel input mode.

2. The proportion of body fluid % (WATER)

• Holding one of the buttons (

/ ) pressed for ap-

3. The proportion of muscle mass in % (MUSCLE)

prox. 2 seconds selects fast mode.

4. The bone weight in % (BONE)

5. The basal metabolic rate of the daily energy require-

1. Press the button SET. The memory location selected last

ment in KCAL

flashes on the display (for example P0). Confirm the set-

ting by pressing SET or select another memory space by

Afterwards the determined data will be shown repeatedly.

pressing the

/ button. Then press SET to go to the

Then the scale will automatically turn off.

next setting.

2. The symbol for “male” or “female” will flash. Confirm

the setting by pressing SET or use the

/ button to

choose the symbol for your gender. Then press SET to

go to the next setting.

English

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Water has to fulfill several tasks within the body:

Assessment of the Results

• It is the building block of our cells. That means that all the

There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage

cells in our body, whether skin cells, gland cells, muscle

between fat and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim

cells, brain cells or others, are functional only if they con-

persons with significantly high body fat values. Fat is a factor

tain enough water.

that puts serious strain on the body, in particular the cardio-

• It is a solvent for important substances in our body.

vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values (fat and

• It is a means of conveyance for nutrients, the body’s own

weight) is a prerequisite for health and fitness.

substances and metabolic products.

Reference values for your fitness profile can be seen in the

Body Fat

benchmark table. It shows the dependency of body fat data

Body fat is an important component of the body. From

on age and gender. Always pay attention to your body’s

protecting the joints as a vitamin repository to regulating the

water balance, which, as well as the fat level, undergoes

body temperature, fat plays a vital role in the body. Thus the

strong fluctuations throughout the day. Therefore, to obtain

goal is not to radically reduce the proportion of body fat, but

consistent data, always measure at the same time of day.

rather to achieve and maintain a healthy balance between

muscle and fat.

The calculated results of the body fat and water level should

only be considered as reference values. They are not recom-

The Importance of Water for our Health

mended to be used for medical purposes. Please always con-

sult a doctor if you have questions about a medical treatment

Approximately fifty-five to sixty percent of the human body

or a diet in order to achieve a normal body weight.

consist of water, depending on age and gender in varying

amounts.

Guideline values for body fat and body water content as a percentage (approximate figures)

Age

Women Men

(Years)

Body fat Body water Body fat Body water

4.0 – 20.5 66.0 – 54.7 4.0 – 15.5 66.0 – 58.1 Underweight

206 – 25.0 54.6 – 51.6 15.6 – 20.0 58.0 – 55.0 Normal

< = 30

25.1 – 30.5 51.5 – 47.8 20.1 – 24.5 54.9 – 51.9 Overweight

30.6 – 80.0 47.7 – 13.8 24.6 – 80.0 51.8 – 13.8 Obese

4.0 – 25.0 66.0 – 51.6 4.0 – 19.5 66.0 – 55.4 Underweight

25.1 – 30.0 51.5 – 48.1 19.1 – 24.0 55.3 – 52.3 Normal

> 30

30.1 – 35.0 48.0 – 44.7 24.1 – 28.5 52.2 – 49.2 Overweight

35.1 – 80.0 44.6 – 13.8 28.6 – 80.0 49.1 – 13.8 Obese

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate / Energy expenditure)

Display Error Messages

The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) characterizes the energy

expenditure. The energy expenditure is used to describe the

NOTE:

amount of energy in KCAL that the body requires per day

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

during complete rest, at an indifference temperature

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

(28-30 °C) and on an empty stomach for the maintenance of

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

its function (e.g. while sleeping).

batteries out of the battery compartment for 10 seconds.

Reference values of the daily intake of kilocalories with-

Display Indications Meaning

out physical activities

Women Men

Self test (after inserting the batteries)

Age

Weight

Weight

for perfect functioning of the display

(Years)

KCAL

KCAL

(kg)

(kg)

Battery is low

6-17 50 1265 60 1620

The weight lies above the allowed

18-29 55 1298 65 1560

maximum weight.

30-49 60 1302 70 1561

The body fat percentage is above the

50-69 60 1242 70 1505

limit value of the measuring range.

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Display Indications Meaning

The body fat percentage is below the

limit value of the measuring range.

An error has occurred during the fat

Disposal

analysis.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equip-

Cleaning

ment in the domestic waste.

CAUTION:

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

• Do not immerse the balance in water: the electronic

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

components can be damaged.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

the environment and human health.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutili-

• Clean the device with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure

sation of electrical and electronic equipment.

that no humidity or waters seeps into the device!

• Use a commercially sold detergent or soap for cleaning.

Information concerning where the equipment can be dis-

• Dry the device well after cleaning with a dry and soft

posed of can be obtained from your local authority.

cloth.