Health o meter Weight Monitoring Scale - User's Manual (Model HDM585)

Keys and Icons

The scale features several buttons and display indicators:

• 1. Weight/Height Readout: Displays current weight or height.
• 2. Goal, BMI, difference in weight compared to goal, and change from previous reading: Shows your target weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), progress towards your goal, and the change from your last recorded weight.
• 3. Unit of Measure: Indicates whether the scale is set to Pounds (LB) or Kilograms (KG).
• 4. User number and memory indicator: Shows the active user profile (1-4) and memory status.
• 5. Information ready to be saved: A visual cue that data is prepared for storage.
• 6. Time/Date, start weight and difference in weight compared to previously saved weight: Displays the current time and date, your initial recorded weight for a profile, and the difference from that initial weight.
• 7. Progress tracking stars: Up to five stars are displayed to visually represent your progress towards your weight goal.
• 8. SET/SAVE button: Used to confirm selections or save data.
• 9. SCROLL/HISTORY button: Navigates through menus, review past records, or adjust values.
• 10. User buttons: Labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 for selecting user profiles.
• 11. Height displayed in feet and inches: Shows height in the imperial measurement system.
• 12. Height displayed in Centimeters: Shows height in the metric measurement system.

First Time Setup

Before using your scale, it needs to be set up:

Back of the Scale Setup

1. Unit Selection: Use the switch on the back of the scale to select your preferred unit of measure: Pounds (LB) or Kilograms (KG).
2. Placement: Place the scale on a flat, hard surface for maximum accuracy. Avoid soft surfaces like carpets.

Setting the Time and Date

1. Set Time: Press and hold the “SET/SAVE” button until the HOUR display blinks. Use the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button to select the desired HOUR, then press “SET/SAVE”. The MINUTES will blink. Use “SCROLL/HISTORY” to select MINUTES, then press “SET/SAVE”. Finally, use “SCROLL/HISTORY” to select AM/PM, and press “SET/SAVE” to confirm.
2. Set Date: Press and hold the “SET/SAVE” button until the MONTH display blinks. Use “SCROLL/HISTORY” to select the MONTH, then press “SET/SAVE”. The DAY will blink. Use “SCROLL/HISTORY” to select the DAY, then press “SET/SAVE”. The YEAR will blink. Use “SCROLL/HISTORY” to select the YEAR, then press “SET/SAVE” to complete date setup.

Programming/Resetting Your Profile

You can set up profiles for up to 4 users, including your height and weight goal.

1. Press and hold the desired USER button (1-4) until the height icon starts flashing.
2. Use the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button to select your HEIGHT in FEET (or CENTIMETERS if in KG mode), then press “SET/SAVE”.
3. Use the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button to select your HEIGHT in INCHES, then press “SET/SAVE”. The display will show “YES” blinking.
4. Use the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button to select “YES” to set a weight goal or “NO” to only track your weight. Press “SET/SAVE” to store your selection.
5. If you selected “YES”, enter your desired GOAL WEIGHT by scrolling with the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button for each digit, pressing “SET/SAVE” after each digit.
6. The display will flash “SAVED” twice, then calibrate to “0.0”. Your profile and goal (if set) are now saved and the scale is ready for use.

Using Your Weight Monitoring Scale

A. Monitoring Your Weight Over Time and Comparing It to Your Goal

1. Press one of the USER buttons (1-4). The display will show the current TIME and DATE, then calibrate ("- - -"), and finally show "0.0" with the selected unit (LB or KG).
2. Step onto the scale, distributing your weight evenly. Stand still while the scale takes readings. The display will cycle through up to three screens showing your CURRENT WEIGHT, BMI, and progress towards your GOAL.
3. Step off the scale and press the “SET/SAVE” button to save the reading. The scale will then display your STARTING WEIGHT and the TOTAL PROGRESS or WEIGHT LEFT TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

B. Monitoring Your Weight Over Time Without Setting Your Goal

1. Press one of the USER buttons (1-4). The display will show TIME and DATE, then calibrate ("- - -"), and show "0.0" with the selected unit (LB or KG).
2. Step onto the scale, distributing your weight evenly. Stand still while the scale takes readings. The display will show up to two screens with your CURRENT WEIGHT and BMI, and change from the previous reading.
3. Step off the scale and press the “SET/SAVE” button to save the reading.

C. Weighing Without Selecting a User Button

1. Tap the scale platform to wake it up. The scale will calibrate ("- - -") and display "0.0" with the selected unit (LB or KG).
2. Step onto the scale, distributing your weight evenly. Stand still. The display will flash "- - -" for approximately 3 seconds before showing your weight.
3. To save this reading (only if a user profile has been set): Step off the scale, press the desired USER button, then press the “SET/SAVE” button.

Reviewing Saved Records (History)

You can review past weight entries for each user:

1. Press the desired USER button (1-4).
2. Press the “SCROLL/HISTORY” button repeatedly to scroll through the saved records.

Each record typically displays two screens:

• First Screen: Shows the Memory Number, Current Weight, and the Date the reading was saved.
• Second Screen: Shows your Initial Weight, Total Progress (weight lost/gained), BMI, and the Difference from the previous reading.

Tracking Your Progress

The scale provides visual feedback on your progress towards your weight goal using stars:

• 1 Star: Achieved 20% of the difference between your start weight and goal weight.
• 2 Stars: Achieved 40% of the difference.
• 3 Stars: Achieved 60% of the difference.
• 4 Stars: Achieved 80% of the difference.
• 5 Stars: Achieved 100% of the difference (goal reached).

Resetting Data

Resetting an Individual User's History Data

This process erases all recorded data for a specific user. Your height and goal will need to be reprogrammed.

1. Press and hold both the “SET/SAVE” button and the desired USER button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The display will show “YES”.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm or cancel the reset. If confirmed, all history for that user will be erased, and you will be prompted to reset their profile.

Completely Resetting the Scale

This action erases all user profiles and historical data from the scale. All erased data cannot be recovered.

1. Ensure the scale's LCD display is turned off.
2. Turn the scale over.
3. Using a thin object like a pin, press the button located inside the small hole near the top of the scale for 3 seconds. The scale's memory will be completely reset.

Replacing the Batteries

The scale requires four (4) AA batteries. When the display shows "LO", it is time to replace the batteries.

Note: Removing the batteries will reset the Time and Date, but recorded data will remain unaffected.

1. Battery Replacement:
• a) Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale. Push the locking tab and pull the cover up.
• b) Use the tip of a pen to loosen each battery. Tilt the scale to allow the batteries to slide out.
• c) Insert four new AA batteries, pressing them firmly into their slots.
• d) Replace the battery cover.
• e) You will need to reset the Time and Date as described in the “Setting the Time and Date” section.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the following for common error messages:

• If "E" appears on the upper row of the display:
  • You may have stepped on the scale before it displayed "0.0".
  • The scale could not detect a stable weight. Ensure you stand still while weighing.
  • The load has exceeded the scale's capacity (400 lb / 182 kg).
• If "E" appears on the lower row of the display:
  • The calculated BMI is out of the measurable range (5 - 70).

Note: The display will turn off automatically after 20 seconds if no button is pressed.

It is normal for your weight to vary during the day and from one day to another.

Caring for Your Scale

Periodically wipe the scale surface with a DRY cloth to remove dust.

Important: Weight exceeding the capacity (400 lb / 182 kg) may damage your scale. This product is designed for personal use only and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The unit is not waterproof; avoid contact with excessive moisture.

Your Healthy Lifestyle

Achieving good health and fitness involves a balanced combination of proper eating and regular exercise. Neither dieting nor exercising alone yields the best results. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, set realistic fitness goals and manage your calorie intake.

While dieting can lead to weight loss, it can also result in the loss of beneficial muscle and bone tissue. A better approach is to reduce calorie intake by choosing more healthful foods and incorporating regular exercise to burn fat more effectively. Exercise not only makes you feel better by improving circulation and relieving stress, but it also speeds up your metabolism. Muscles burn fat both during activity and at rest.

How does extra weight affect my health?

Excess weight increases the risk of developing health problems such as:

• Type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease and stroke
• Certain types of cancer
• Sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep)

Consult your healthcare professional for more information.

Helpful Eating Tips

• Ensure no more than 30% of your daily calories come from fat, with no more than 10% from saturated fat.
• Never skip meals! Eat sensible portions at every meal and use small, low-calorie snacks between meals to manage hunger.
• Learn to read food labels and follow recommended serving sizes.
• Balance your calorie intake with your activity level. Eat less on low-activity days and more on days with rigorous exercise.
• Follow the USDA's Food Pyramid as a guide for a healthy, balanced eating plan.

Helpful Exercise Tips

• Set goals: Write down your short-term and long-term fitness objectives.
• Make exercise a habit: Choose a consistent time each day, even if it's just 30 minutes, and stick to it.
• Vary your workout routine to prevent boredom and maintain motivation.
• Recruit a friend: Exercising with a partner can help keep both of you motivated.

Note: This information is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or fitness professional. Please consult your physician before beginning any fitness program or weight/fat reduction program. Individual weight loss results may vary. Health o meter® is not responsible for individual results or claims made by third parties.

10 Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. ("Sunbeam") warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace the product or any defective component during the warranty period with new or remanufactured parts. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt as proof of purchase is required for warranty service. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify, or change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover:

• Normal wear of parts.
• Damage resulting from negligent use or misuse, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center.
• Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Limits on Sunbeam's Liability:

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied, or statutory warranty or condition. To the extent permitted by law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties. Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use, misuse, or inability to use the product, including incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages or loss of profits.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by province, state, or jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service:

For warranty questions or service, please call 1-800-672-5625 or visit www.healthometer.com for a convenient service center address.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc., located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

Please do not return this product to any of the addresses shown or to the place of purchase.

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