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Do not stand any objects on the scales when not in use.
•
Protect the scales from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, drastic changes in temperature, electro-
magnetic fields and nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters). Do not press the buttons violently or
with pointed objects.
•
Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!
12. Disposal
Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of separately from the household waste. As a
consumer, you are legally obliged to return used batteries for proper disposal. You can hand in your used
batteries at public collection points in your district or sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold.
Note
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the scale with the batteries in the household waste at the
end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point.
Observe the local regulations for material disposal.
Dispose of the unit in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.
13. What if there are problems?
If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed.
Display
Cause
The maximum load capacity of 180 kg
EE
was exceeded.
The batteries are almost empty.
L
The electrical resistance between the
EE
electrodes and the sole of your foot is
too high (e.g. if you have tough callu-
ses).
The fat percentage is outside the
measurable range (less than 4% or gre-
ater than 55%).
No measurement possible
Possible errors
The scale was not activated before you stood on
it. If you step on the scale before "0.0 kg" is dis-
played, the scale will not work correctly.
The batteries in the scale are empty.
Incorrect weight measurement
Possible errors
Scale is on carpeting.
Incorrect zero point of scale.
Remedy
Do not load the unit with over 180 kg.
Replace the batteries.
Repeat the measurement barefoot. If
necessary, moisten the soles of your
feet slightly. If necessary, remove the
calluses from the soles of your feet.
Repeat the measurement barefoot or,
if necessary, moisten the soles of your
feet slightly.
Remedy
Activate the scale correctly (wait for "0.0 kg") and
repeat the measurement.
Replace the batteries.
Remedy
Place the scale on a level and solid surface.
Activate the scale,
wait approximately 4 seconds,
repeat measurement.
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