SAFETY AND SET-UP ________________________
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid damages due to
improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party,
than this instruction manual must also be handed
over.
The appliance is designed for domestic use
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only. Do not use the appliance for anything
other than its intended use, which is the mea-
surement of body weight.
Do not use the appliance on a carpet or rug.
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Always use the appliance on an even, hard
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floor. This ensures constant measurements.
Do not use the appliance with wet feet or
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when the glass surface is damp or wet.
Always make sure that the appliance does not
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tip over, as there is a risk of injury.
Never use the appliance outdoors.
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Do not continue to use the appliance if a
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malfunction occurs.
Do not continue to use the appliance, if it is
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dropped or if there are any cracks or chips on
the glass surface.
Do not place any objects on the glass sur-
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face.
Never jump on or off the appliance.
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If the appliance is being used in the bath-
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room, it should never come into contact with
water.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or
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in other liquids; do not hold it under running
water.
Do not expose the appliance to direct
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sunlight, high temperatures or constantly high
humidity.
Keep the appliance away from children.
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12 ENGLISH
The appliance should not be used by the fol-
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lowing persons, including children: those with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
and also those with a lack of experience and
knowledge. This does not apply to the latter
if they were instructed in the use of the appli-
ance or if they use it under the supervision of
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Never use the appliance if it is visibly dam-
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aged.
Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
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applicable safety standards, thus if the ap-
pliance is damaged, it must be repaired or
replaced by the dealer, a service centre or
a similarly qualified and authorized person
to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified
repair work may cause danger and risks for
the user.
Do not dismantle the appliance under any cir-
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cumstances. No warranty claims are accepted
for damages caused by improper handling.
To clean the appliance, please see details
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in the "Cleaning and Care" section. Dry the
appliance after cleaning it.
Never operate or place this appliance on
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or near to hot surfaces such as gas burner,
electric burner or heated oven.
Never use the appliance in or near to the
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places where combustible or inflammable
materials exist.
Do not overload this appliance.
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If this appliance functions improperly, try to
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reset it by removing the batteries for a short
time or replacing them.
Only use high quality batteries. Low quality
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batteries could leak and result in damages to
the appliance.