Mellerware BODYMAX Manual De Instrucciones página 5

3.5. Calculate percentage body fat:
3.5.1. This appliance has the built-in option to
calculate the percentage of your body fat by using
bioelectrical impedance techniques.
3.5.2. This analysis measures the different conductiv-
ity between the muscle mass and body mass formed
by fat cells using very low-intensity electrical micro
current that runs through the lower members of the
body.
3.5.3. The percentage body weight is calculated using
the procedure described above and also involves the
following variables: height, age, gender and weight.
3.5.4. Optimum results according to standards gener-
ally applied to adults:
3.5.5. Men: 14 – 24%
3.5.6. Women: 20 – 30%
BODY FAT RANGES
Age 10-20 20-30
Underweight <10% <11%
Healthy 10-18% 11-19%
Overweight >18% >19%
Age 10-20 20-30
Underweight <15% <15%
Healthy 15-23% 15-23.5%
Overweight >23% >23%
• Any results below these indicators are considered
underweight and higher than these are considered
overweight.
• In the event of doubt, consult your doctor or phar-
macist for clarification.
System for measuring percentage body fat
• Gently press the surface of the scale with your foot
to switch it on.
• Use the up/down buttons to access the memory
code under which your personal data have already
been saved.
• Wait a few seconds until your personal data ap-
pears on screen briefly – Gender, age, height and
weight unit.
• Wait for the display to show "0,0kg" and then the
scale is ready for use.
• Place yourself in the centre of the platform avoid-
ing abrupt movements and without touching other
objects, until the appliance shows your weight.
• Do not move and the percentage body fat will be
displayed on screen.
• After stepping down the "Auto shutdown" system
will turn off automatically
Automatic disconnection function:
30-40 40-50 50-60 60-99
<13% <14% <15% <16%
13-21% 14-22% 15-23% 16-24%
>21% >22% >23% >24%
30-40 40-50 50-60 60-99
<17% <18% <19% <19%
17-25% 18-26% 19-27% 19-27%
>25% >26% >27% >27%
(Stand-by):
• In order to save energy, the appliance passes to
stand-by after few seconds if the user does not use it.
• To return to normal operation simply press lightly
on the weighing platform and wait for the screen to
show "0.0".
Once you have finished using the appliance:
• Remove the battery from the appliance if you are
not intending to use the appliance during an extended
period.
Special messages:
• The following messages can appear on the screen:
• EEEE: means that the appliance's capacity has
been exceeded
• Er: means that there's an error in the body fat
percentage measurement.
• Lo: means that the battery has to be changed/
recharged.
Cleaning:
• Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few
drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
• Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or
base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for
cleaning the appliance.
• Never submerge the appliance in water or any other
liquid or place it under running water.
Supplies:
Only the following type of supplies must be used with
the appliance (Fig. 4)
Battery type: 3V CR2032
These supplies are available in the majority of retail
stores.
Repair:
• Take the appliance to an authorised technical
support service if the product is damage or other
problems arise.
• Do not try to dismantle or repair as this may be
dangerous
• If the connection to the mains has been damaged,
it must be replaced by an authorised service