Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid damages due to
improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party,
than this instruction manual must also be handed
over.
■ The appliance is designed for domestic use
only. Do not use the appliance for anything
other than its intended use, which is the measurement of body weight.
■ Do not use the appliance on a carpet or rug.
■ Always use the appliance on an even, hard
floor. This ensures constant measurements.
■ Do not use the appliance with wet feet or
when the glass surface is damp or wet.
■ Always make sure that the appliance does not
tip over, as there is a risk of injury.
■ Never use the appliance outdoors.
■ Do not continue to use the appliance if a
malfunction occurs.
■ Do not continue to use the appliance, if it is
dropped or if there are any cracks or chips on
the glass surface.
■ Do not place any objects on the glass sur-
face.
■ Never jump on or off the appliance.
■ If the appliance is being used in the bath-
room, it should never come into contact with
water.
■ Do not immerse the appliance in water or
in other liquids; do not hold it under running
water.
■ Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight, high temperatures or constantly high
humidity.
■ Keep the appliance away from children.
■ The appliance should not be used by the fol-
lowing persons, including children: those with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
and also those with a lack of experience and
knowledge. This does not apply to the latter
if they were instructed in the use of the appliance or if they use it under the supervision of
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
■ Never use the appliance if it is visibly dam-
aged.
■ Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
applicable safety standards, thus if the appliance is damaged, it must be repaired or
replaced by the dealer, a service centre or
a similarly qualified and authorized person
to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified
repair work may cause danger and risks for
the user.
■ Do not dismantle the appliance under any cir-
cumstances. No warranty claims are accepted
for damages caused by improper handling.
■ To clean the appliance, please see details
in the “Cleaning and Care” section. Dry the
appliance after cleaning it.
■ Never operate or place this appliance on
or near to hot surfaces such as gas burner,
electric burner or heated oven.
■ Never use the appliance in or near to the
places where combustible or inflammable
materials exist.
■ Do not overload this appliance.
■ If this appliance functions improperly, try to
reset it by removing the batteries for a short
time or replacing them.
■ Only use high quality batteries. Low quality
batteries could leak and result in damages to
the appliance.
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■ Extreme conditions like hot and highly humid
environment or improper use of this appliance
may cause the batteries to leak which may
cause personal injury. If the batteries leak,
remove them with a cloth and dispose of
them in accordance with the applicable laws.
Prevent battery acid from coming into contact
with skin and eyes. If battery acid comes
into contact with your eyes, flush your eyes
thoroughly with plenty of water and consult a
physician immediately. If battery acid comes
into contact with your skin, wash the affected
area with plenty of water and soap.
■ Batteries are very dangerous if swallowed.
Please keep the batteries and this appliance
away from children at all times. If a battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
■ The batteries should never be recharged or
reactivated in any way, nor should they be
thrown into a fire. Never allow the batteries to
come in contact with water.
■ If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, then remove the batteries.
The appliance can get damaged if they leak.
■ If your scale does not function properly,
replace all batteries.
■ Batteries should not be disposed of together
with the in household waste! Please dispose
of expired batteries in an environmentally
friendly way and according to the applicable
legal regulations.
■ Never use old and new batteries or batteries
of differing brands simultaneously.
■ Before disposing of the appliance, remove the
batteries.
■ When inserting batteries pay attention to the
polarity as indicated inside the battery compartment. Do not short-circuit the batteries.
■ The scale switches off automatically after 10
seconds once the measurement is complete.
■ When voltage of battery is down, the “Lo”
low battery warning will appear on the display. Replace the batteries with the new ones.
Caution
■ The PS 2010 is a product for your well-being.
It is not a medical product. No medical recommendations can be made on the basis of its
use or of the results displayed.
■ Your product is designed with complex algo-
rithms. Due to these algorithms, if an external
electromagnetic disturbance happens near
your device, it may affect your readings. In
such cases, first remove the electromagnetic
disturbance reason and repeat your measurement. Under extreme electromagnetic
disturbance, your device will protect itself and
enter into protection mode. To turn back to
normal running mode, remove and replace
the battery of the product after removing the
disturbance.
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AT A GLANCE ______________________________
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG Digital Body Weight Scale PS 2010.
Please read the following user notes carefully to
ensure you can enjoy your quality product from
GRUNDIG for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both
internal employees and suppliers,
as well as on the efficient use of
raw materials with continual
waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic each
year – and availability of at least 5 years for all
accessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
On the top
A
Glass surface
B
LCD (Liquid crystal display)
On the bottom
C
Sensors with anti-slip stands
D
Switch for changing between Metric and
Imperial measurements (kg/lb/st)
E
Battery compartment lid.
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OPERATION _______________________________
Preparation
Inserting / replacing the
batteries
This appliance runs on four 1.5V batteries
(AAA/UM4/R03). Always replace all of the
batteries at the same time.
1 Open the battery compartment lid E on the
bottom of the appliance by pressing and
pushing down on the arrow and removing the
battery compartment lid.
2 If necessary, remove the expired batteries first
and dispose of them in an environmentally
friendly way. Place four new 1.5V batteries
(AAA/UM4/R03) into the battery compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3 Close the lid of the battery compartment.
Make sure that it clicks into place.
Notes
■ Do not expose the batteries to extreme heat,
caused for example by direct sunlight, heaters
or fire.
■ If the battery is running low, the warning »Lo«
appears on the LCD display B. Insert four
new batteries immediately.
■ Remove the batteries if they are flat or when
you plan not to use the appliance for a long
period of time. The manufacturer accepts no
liability for damages caused by leaking batteries.
Determining the unit of weight
This appliance can display the weight in Imperial
(lb: pound, st:stone) and Metric (kg: kilogram)
units.
1 Set the desired unit of weight by continuously
pressing the button for changing between
Metric and Imperial units D.
Operation
1 Place the scale on a smooth flat surface.
2 Step carefully onto the glass surface A of the
scale and stand still for your weight measurement.
Notes:
■ Step onto the appliance gently with only the
left foot or the right foot, placing it on the
section of the glass surface. Make sure that
your foot remains at least 2 cm away from
the edge. Then place your other foot on and
position it in the same way on the other side of
the glass surface.
■ Position your body weight in the middle of the
appliance.
■ Your scale includes a comfortable auto on
function. It turns on automatically when you
step on it and the measured body weight appears on the display within 2-3 seconds only.
■ If your scale does not turn on automatically,
tap lightly on the glass surface A with your
foot once to activate it. »0.0« appears on the
LCD display B.
Environmental note
■ Batteries, including those which do not con-
tain heavy metal, should not be disposed with
domestic waste. Please dispose of old batteries in accordance with the legal regulations
which apply in your area.
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OPERATION _______________________________
3 Your body weight will be flashing on the LCD
display B.
– Wait until the indication of your weight
stops flashing.
4 After about 10 seconds the scale switches off
automatically.
Notes
■ The appliance has a self calibration facil-
ity. After every energizing, it performs self
calibration which may cause to measure your
weight inaccurately at your first 2 measurements.
■ If the batteries are low on charge, ”LO”
appears on the LCD display B. Replace the
batteries with the new ones.
■ The maximum load of the scale is180 kg. If
this is exceeded, “Err” appears on the LCD
display B. Step down from the glass surface
immediately.
■ If the LCD display shows a malfunction, reset
the scale. Remove the batteries, wait for 10
seconds and then insert them again.
■ The scale is equipped with an automatic off
function to preserve the battery. It switches
off automatically after 10 seconds once the
measurement is complete.
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INFORMATION ____________________________
Cleaning and care
Warning
■ Make sure to follow the safety instructions
carefully during cleaning.
1 Wait until the appliance turns off automati-
cally.
2 Use a damp soft cloth to clean the exterior of
the appliance.
Caution
■ Never use cleaning agents, alcohol, acetone,
petrol, solvents or abrasive cleaners, metal
objects, metal polish or hard brushes to clean
the appliance.
■ Never put the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
Note
■ Dry all parts carefully with a soft towel after
cleaning the appliance.
Storage
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
Make sure that the appliance is completely dry.
Store the appliance in a cool and dry place,
which is protected from moisture and direct
sunlight.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach
of children.
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when you will not be using the appliance
for a long period of time.
Environmental note
This product has been manufactured with highquality parts and materials which can be reused
and are suitable for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose the product
and batteries with normal domestic
waste at the end of its service life. Take
it to a collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in
the operating manual and on the packaging.
Please consult your local authorities to learn the
nearest collection point.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.
Technical data
This product conforms to the European
directives 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC.