Before Using Scale
1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Remove the isolator tab from the battery compartment – without opening
the battery cover at the bottom of the scale, gently pull out the isolator tab.
(In case the tab cannot be pulled out or if the display does not light up after the tab
is pulled, remove the screw from the battery cover and remove the cover. Gently
pull out the isolator tab. Ensure the battery is installed correctly. Replace the battery
cover and tighten the screw again.)
3. For best accuracy, place scale on tile or hardwood foor, rather than on uneven,
fexible or soft fooring (such as carpet).
4. Set switch on the bottom of the scale for measuring in pounds (lb.) or
kilograms (kg).
To Measure Weight
• Quickly and firmly tap center of the scale with foot to turn it on. The display lights up.
• Wait until “0.0” appears.
• Step onto the scale and stand still. You will see the display “000” flash for a few
seconds before your weight displays.
• Once you step off the scale, the scale will turn off automatically.
Note:
1. If you step on the scale before “0.0” appears, the scale will not function properly.
“Err” will appear.
2. If the scale is overloaded “Err” will appear.
3. “Lo” will appear if battery is low and needs to be replaced.
Facts You Should Know
Your Weight Watchers
®
scale is a precise measuring instrument that is most
accurate when weighing a stationary object. To ensure the most accurate
readings, always try to stand on the same area of the scale platform and
DO NOT MOVE
. Should the weight on the scale exceed the scale’s capacity,
you may see an error message “Err.”
Electronic sensors are sensitive. Be careful not to drop or jar the scale. Place it
gently onto floor surface, and store where it will be protected from impact.
The scale is an electronic instrument and should never be submerged in water.
Clean with damp cloth and/or glass cleaner.
Certain weather conditions can cause an electrostatic discharge when you step
on your scale, causing it to temporarily malfunction. Open battery door, remove
battery, then insert battery again. If scale still does not work, replace battery.
Battery Replacement
In the event that the scale batteries need to be replaced (display shows “Lo”),
remove the screw from the battery cover on the bottom of the scale and remove
the cover. Replace the old batteries with 3 new AAA alkaline batteries. Clean the
battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Ensure
the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity, then replace the battery
cover and tighten the screw again. Remove used batteries promptly.
Dispose of
the old batteries properly. Do not attempt to open the scale or to remove
any components. Servicing should be done by qualified technicians only.
See warranty information.
Important Information Concerning Weight Management
Your scale is the best tool for monitoring weight. While not the only measure of
weight loss, scales are the most popular method used to gauge weight-loss success.
A scale measures the sum of your total body weight.
Body weight fluctuates during the day, and from day to day, depending on a
variety of factors.
• Salt and carbohydrate intake can affect the body’s water retention.
• A large meal adds weight and can cause water retention.
• Dehydration from exercise, illness, or low fluid intake can result in weight loss.
• Muscle is also a factor. Heavy-duty resistance training can build muscle,
which can affect weight.
• The menstrual cycle can cause temporary weight gains and losses.
When You’re Losing Weight
It’s important not to put too much stock in the exact number on the scale, because
it can and will vary. This is especially true when you’re dieting. Small weight gains
and losses are common as your body adjusts to fewer calories and more exercise.
Your scale is a valuable tool when used to track weight over a period of weeks and
months. Be aware that different scales often give different results. The scale at your
doctor’s office may show one weight, and your scale at home another. So don’t get
too caught up with a single number.
Don’t Overdo It!
A surefire way to get overly concerned with your weight is to weigh yourself too often.
Weigh yourself no more than once a week when you’re dieting. Though it’s hard to
stick to this pattern, it’s the best way to prevent unnecessary concern with normal
weight fluctuations, which are unrelated to your weight-loss efforts. Regardless of
your weighing habits, it’s important that you’re consistent.
Here are 5 rules for effectively monitoring your weight – weigh yourself:
• Once a week, on the same day
• In the same place
of the week
• Wearing the same clothes
• At the same time of day
• Using the same scale
To keep track of your weight, record only one number for the week.
This will give you a clear picture of any trend your weight is following.
When You’re Maintaining Weight
Fluctuations in day-to-day weight tend to be smaller when weight is stable, so a more
frequent weigh-in pattern is helpful. To maintain a stable weight:
• Weigh yourself more often than once a week.
• Use the “5-pound rule” – research shows that people who keep weight within
a 5-pound range are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight over the
long term.
While a scale can be a useful tool on your weight-loss journey, it’s not in
and of itself a program for losing weight. Come to a meeting and learn from
us the best way to lose and maintain weight. Call 1-800-651-6000 or go to
WeightWatchers.com to find a meeting near you.
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