8.2 Switching on the scales / measuring weight, BMI,
recommended calorie intake and body fat, water, bone and
muscle percentages
You must first enter your personal data before performing these measurements. Please pay particular
attention to the section "Entering or changing personal data". Proceed as follows to perform the
measurement:
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Briefly step on the scales to switch them on.
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Press the SET (3) button to enter diagnostic mode.
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Press the ▲ button (2) and ▼ button (4) to select the desired user profile memory (19).
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Stand barefoot on the tread (5) and make sure that you are standing on the electrodes (6).
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The user profile memory (19) flashes several times. The age and body height set are displayed
one after the other before the measurement of body weight begins. After the body weight is
displayed flashing, measurement of the other values begins. Stay on the electrodes (6) until
measurement is complete. During the weighing and measurement process, try to stay as still as
possible to ensure an accurate result.
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Once the measurement is completed, your body weight and BMI (12) are displayed. Please
note the following table to interpret the BMI (12).
Weights classification for adult people by BMI (according to WHO, as of 2008)
Category
Severe underweight
Underweight
Light underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese Class I
Obese Class II
Obese Class III
BMI (kg/m²)
< 16
16 – 16.9
17 – 18.4
18,5 – 24.9
25 – 29.9
30 – 34.9
35 – 39.9
≥ 40
SilverCrest SPWD 180 I1
Body weight
Underweight
Normal weight
Obese
Obese
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