Conair Weight Watchers WW77WC Instructions For Use Manual

Weight and Body Fat - How does it work?

While body fat can be measured in many ways, the method used in your scale is bioelec­trical impedance. This indirect method of determining body fat starts when a safe and
very low electrical current is sent through the lower half of the body. The electrical current
flows more quickly through water and muscle than it will through bone and fat. The scale
measures the speed of the current. Based on this number, the scale estimates body fat
using a multi-step, mathematical formula.

Is it accurate?

Measurements of body fat tend to fluctuate a lot more than simple weighing, and dif­ferent methods of estimating body fat yield very different results. Just as different scales
give different results, different body fat analyzers can provide very different body fat
estimates. Even with the same scale the numbers will vary because:

• Weight loss tends to produce substantial, continuous, and unpredictable changes
in body water content. Because body fat analysis is determined by water content in the
body, results can vary considerably from day to day.

• Hydration status affects body fat results. If you’ve just worked out, there is less water
for the electrical current to flow through. This may result in a higher body fat result. In
the same way, if you measure your body fat after drinking a lot of fluid, it may appear
that body fat is lower than it really is.

• Skin temperature can have an influence also. Measuring body fat in warm humid
weather when skin is moist will yield a different result than if skin is cold and dry.

• As with weight, it is better to track trends over time than to use individual daily results,
when your goal is to change body composition.

• Results may not be accurate for persons under the age of 16, or persons with an
elevated body temperature, diabetes or other health conditions.

What you need to know!

• Percent body fat refers to the number of pounds of fat divided by your total body
weight and multiplied by 100.

• During weight loss, percent body fat doesn’t appear to be reduced as quickly as
expected because total weight loss and total body fat are decreasing at the same time
(for a more detailed explanation, see next section).

• Weight loss in the form of body fat and lean tissue (muscle) is common, and is
normal.

• To minimize the loss of lean tissue, include regular physical activity, especially strength
training, in your weight loss plan.

Fitness Levels

In order to make your body fat and body water readings more accurate, we have added
“fitness level” to the data you program into the scale. People who are very athletic are
of a different body type than the standard adult body type due to differences in muscle
mass and body water levels. When you choose your fitness level, it is important to be
honest: the more accurate the data you program, the more accurate your measurements
will be. Also, progress one mode at a time (for instance, do not jump from fitness level 1
directly to level 3). And give yourself at least 2 months of consistent activity at one level
before you change to the next.

Set Fitness Level

• The fitness icon will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to select one among Fit1, Fit2, Fit3, Fit4, or Fit5

The categories can be summarized as below:

Fit1: Obese
Fit2: Overweight
Fit3: Physical activity limited, less than twice a week, less than
20 minutes each time.
Fit4: Moderate daily exercise, 20 minute workouts, less than
20 minutes each time.
Fit5: Highly active, with a healthy diet. Has developed a range of flexibility,
endurance, and strength over an extended period of time.

• Press SET button to save fitness level.

Most people should initially set the scale to fitness level 3. After two months, as you
gradually make exercise a more integral part of your lifestyle, you can move to fitness
level 4. As you continue to increase your activity level and consistently engage in vigorous
physical activity, switch to fitness level 5.

Why do I lose weight but my body fat doesn’t change much?

• Remember that your Weight Watcher body fat monitor is showing your body fat as
a percentage, not as an absolute number of pounds. At the beginning of a weight
loss program, a person may weigh 200 lb and show 30% body fat, equaling
60 lb of fat (30% of 200 lb = 60 lb). A few weeks later, the same person may have
lost a substantial amount of weight. Weight is now at 180 lb, yet body fat is still at
30%. Why? Did that person not lose any fat? Yes, he/she did. At 180 lb with 30%
body fat, the person now has 54 lb of body fat (30% of 180 lb = 54 lb), meaning that
6 lb of the total 20 lb lost were fat. So, do not be overly concerned if your percentage
of body fat does not change despite the fact that you are losing weight. Remember,
to minimize the loss of lean tissue, include regular physical activity, especially strength
training, in your weight loss plan.

Make the most of it!

To summarize, make the most of the body fat analysis feature by:

• Tracking change over time and not day to day.

• Using the same scale as much as possible.

• Being extra-consistent in the time of day, day of the week, time before or after food
and fluid consumption, before or after exercise, etc., when measuring body fat
composition.

Always keep in mind that you know your body best. The following ranges of
Body Fat Percentages are offered as guides:

Healthy Range
of Body Fat
Percentage

Body Water/Hydration Levels - What you need to know

According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001), the percentage of body water
should lie within the following ranges:

Women: 50-55%
Men: 60-65%
Children: 65-75%

While a scale/body fat monitor can be a useful tool on your weight-loss journey,
it’s not in and of itself a program for losing weight. Studies show that people
lose three times more weight on Weight Watchers than they do on their own.*

Bone Mass - What Is It?

Bone is a living, growing tissue. During youth, your body makes new bone tissue faster
than it breaks down older bone. In young adulthood, bone mass is at its peak; after that,
bone loss starts to outpace bone growth, and bone mass decreases. But it’s a long and
a very slow process that can be slowed down even more through calcium-rich diets and
weight-bearing exercise.

Who should monitor bone mass?

Most people have no need to monitor bone mass, but certain groups – postmenopausal
women, men and women with certain diseases, and anyone who takes medications that
affect bone tissue might want to watch for any decrease in bone mass.

How to monitor bone mass at home

Program your Weight Watcher Scale and watch as built-in BIA technology measures bone
mass every time you weigh yourself.

Typical ranges for bone mass:

Men: 6.5-8.5% Women: 5-7%
The bone mass reading is to be used as a guide only. Watch for trends over time and
contact your healthcare provider for a more detailed explanation of the readings, and
with any questions or concerns.

Age Female Males

18-39 21-32% 8-19%
40-59 23-33% 11-21%
60-79 24-35% 13-24%

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*Heshka S, et al. Two-Year Randomized Controlled Study of Self-Help Weight Loss vs. A Structured Commercial Program.
The FASEB Journal 2001; 15(4):A623

©2006 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved. Weight Watchers is the
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Weight Watchers

bathroom scale

Congratulations! By purchasing this

Weight Watchers Scale, you’ve made the first step

toward taking control of your weight. To get the
greatest benefit from your purchase, please read

this entire brochure before using your scale.

Model #WW77WC

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, which includes bone,
muscle, fat, and water.

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.
We generally recommend weighing 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:

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.

Before Using Scale

1. Set switch on the base of scale to measure in kg (kilograms) or lb (pounds).

2. Set scale on floor. Surface must be level for accurate operation and safety.

Customizing Your
Weight Watchers® Body Fat Monitor

1. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate digital display.

2. Wait for “0.0” to appear in display window.

3. You are now ready to input your personal data. Firmly press the SET button located
below the display.

Enter User Number

• P-01 will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to select your individual user number
(Four user numbers available: P-01 through P-4).

• When selected user number appears in display, press SET
button to save user number.

• The scale is now ready for you to enter your height.

Set Height

• “Ht” (height) will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to scroll to your height measurement.

• Press SET button to save height.

• The scale is now ready for you to enter your age.

Set Age

• “Age” will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to scroll to your age.

• Press SET button to save age.

• The scale is now ready for you to enter your gender.

Set Gender

• The gender icons will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to select male or female icon.

• Press SET button to save gender.

• This scale is now ready for you to enter the fitness mode.

Set Fitness Level

• The fitness icon will flash in display window.

• Press UP or DOWN arrows to scroll to your fitness level (refer to fitness level section
in “Weight and Body Fat” section for complete instructions.

4. Your personal data has now been entered and stored. User number will display for
2 seconds, height for 2 seconds, age and fitness level for another 2 seconds each, to
confirm the programming. If any of these data points were set incorrectly, just go
through the customization steps (1–3) again. The scale is now ready for you to weigh
yourself and read body fat and body water measurements.

Using Your Weight Watchers® Body Fat Monitor

Precautions for Use
CAUTION! Use of this device by persons with any electrical implant such as a
heart pacemaker, or by pregnant women, is not recommended.

1. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate digital display.

2. Wait for “0.0” to appear in display window.

3. Firmly press the USER button located below the display several times until your user
number appears. Note: The scale will automatically scroll through your customized
data, then “0.0” will be displayed.

4. Step onto the scale BAREFOOT, making sure the balls of your feet cover both
metal plates.

5. Weight will be displayed for 3 seconds. Remain on scale without moving!
Body Fat %:
Then “bf%” shows for 2 seconds followed by body fat percentage for
3 seconds.
Body Water %:
Then, “H2O%” shows for 2 seconds followed with body water
percentage for 3 seconds.
Bone Mass %:
The “B” and bone mass percentage shows for 3 seconds. The screen scrolls auto­ matically twice from body fat percentage, body water percentage and bone mass
percentage and then display times out.

Using The Weight-Only Mode

For weight-only mode, no personal data entry is necessary.

1. Place scale on a flat, level surface.

2. Choose pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg) by switching the conversion switch

3. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate (88:8.8 appears).

4. Wait for “0.0” to appear in display window.

5. Step onto scale. Weight measurement will appear in display window.

Facts You Should Know

Your Weight Watchers scale is a precise measuring instrument that is most accurate
when weighing a stationary object. To ensure readings that are 99% accurate, 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.

In the unlikely event that the scale battery needs to be replaced (display shows “LO”), lift
the snap-on battery cover on the bottom of the scale and replace the old battery with
a 9V lithium battery. Dispose of the old battery properly. Do not attempt to open

the scale or to remove any components. Servicing should be done by qualified
technicians only. See warranty information below.

• Once a week, on the same day of
the week

• At the same time of day

• In the same place

• Wearing the same clothes

• Using the same scale

LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY

Conair will repair or replace, at our option, your appliance free of charge for 120 months
from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials.

To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service
centre, together with your sales slip and $7.50 for postage and handling.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 120 MONTH
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from province to province.