E Nutri-Weigh & Go Dietary computer scale

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1 E Nutri-Weigh & Go Dietary computer scale INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEE Please read this instruction manual before using the product for the first time.

2 E Nutri-Weigh & Go Dietary computer scale NUTRI-WEIGH & GO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS PAGE 1. GETTING STARTED 4 What is the NUTRI-WEIGH Dietary computer scale? Whether you are following a specific diet plan or simply aiming to eat more healthily, it is important to know the true nutritional value of the food you eat.the Salter NUTRI-WEIGH scale contains a comprehensive nutritional database for over 1400 foods. By simply placing a food item on the scale, you can quickly view its calorie content, fat content, GI value and so on.there are twelve nutritional values to view in total, as listed below.at the touch of a button, the convenient memory feature allows you to keep a record of your total nutritional intake throughout the day or week. The NUTRI-WEIGH can also be used as a conventional scale for everyday weighing and measuring. It is simple to use and fully equipped with Salters Aquatronic TM liquid measurement technology. Key Features Include: Comprehensive database containing over 1400 different foods Twelve nutritional categories: Calories Protein Carbohydrates Total sugars Total fat Saturated fat Fibre Sodium Cholesterol Net carbohydrates Percentage of calories from fat Glycemic Index (GI) Quick food search using word prompt text entry (No number codes to look up or memorize!) UK/US food database selector switch, making it easy to find foods that are common to each culture / country Memory feature, which allows you to record your nutritional intake for up to 7 days Aquatronic TM liquid measurement technology Imperial / metric conversion 50mm x 32mm LCD display panel Auto and manual switch off Capacity / resolution of 3kg x 1g / 7lb x 1/8oz / 3000ml x 1ml / 105floz x 1/8floz 3 AAA batteries, supplied with the scale for instant use. 2. BASIC WEIGHING 4 3. ADD & WEIGH 4 4. METRIC / IMPERIAL CONVERSION and AQUATRONIC TM FUNCTION 4 5. DISPLAYING NUTRITIONAL VALUES 5 6. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION: 5 A) ADDING A FOOD TO MEMORY - M+ 5 B) VIEWING THE MEMORY - MR 5 C) CLEARING ITEMS FROM MEMORY - MC 5 7. THE KEYPAD 6 8. POWER SAVE FEATURE 7 9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT CLEANING and CARE FURTHER INFORMATION 7 THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROFESSIONAL DIETARY ADVICE. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING A WEIGHT LOSS AND / OR EXERCISE PROGRAM.

3 1. GETTING STARTED 1. Insert 3 AAA batteries (supplied) into the battery compartment, ensuring the + and - terminals are the correct way round. 2. Slide the switch (on the underside of the scale) to select either UK or USA foods. 5. DISPLAYING NUTRITIONAL VALUES 1. Switch the scale on (by pressing the ON-OFF key) and wait for the display to show Press the FOOD key. 3. When the display screen prompts you to enter the food name, use the keypad to type the first few letters of the name of the food. 4. At this stage, only the first line of the food description can be seen on the screen. To see the full food description press one of the arrow keys. Continue to press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through a shortlist of foods on screen until you find the correct food. 5. When the correct food is displayed, press the ENTER key. 6. The screen will now show a 0 weight display. Place the food item on the scale platform and wait 2-3 seconds for a double beep, which indicates that the scale has calculated the nutritional content. 7. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view the nutritional values. TIP: You can add to or remove food from the platform at any time. Please allow the scale a couple of seconds to re-calculate the nutritional values.when it is ready you will hear a double beep and the screen will be prompt you to view the recalculated values. TIP: Pressing the CANCEL key allows you to cancel the current operation and return to the previous step. For further instructions on entering text, please refer to section 7.THE KEYPAD (page 6). 6. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 3. Place the NUTRI-WEIGH on a firm level surface, ready for use. Once the scale has calculated the nutritional content of your food, you can choose to add the nutritional values into memory.this will allow you to keep track of your nutritional intake throughout the day or week. 2.WEIGHING A) ADDING A FOOD TO MEMORY M+ 1. If using a bowl, place it on the platform before switching on. 2. Press the ON-OFF key to switch the scale on and wait for the display to show Place the item to be weighed on the platform. Follow the above instructions to step 7, then press the M+ (memory plus) key followed by the ENTER key. All the nutritional values for that food will be stored in memory. NOTE: A * symbol on the screen indicates that one or more nutritional values for that food are unavailable.you may wish to take this into account when assessing your total nutritional intake. 3.ADD & WEIGH B) VIEWING THE MEMORY - MR To weigh several ingredients or items together, press the ZERO key to reset the display to 0 between each item. To check the total values stored in memory, press the MR (memory recall) key, then use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view the various nutritional categories. NOTE: G.I. values cannot be totalled; therefore there is no display in the memory for total G.I. 4. METRIC / IMPERIAL CONVERSION and AQUATRONIC TM FUNCTION Use the MODE key as required to switch from grams (g) to pounds and ounces (lb:oz) - for weighing dry ingredients To milliliters (ml) and to fluid ounces (fl.oz) - for liquid measurement The Aquatronic TM liquid measure feature is suitable for all water based liquids, including wine, milk, stock, cream etc. C) CLEARING ITEMS FROM MEMORY - MC To clear the last item from memory, press the MC (memory clear) key.an arrow on the screen will indicate that the CLEAR LAST option is selected. Press the ENTER key to confirm. To clear all items from memory, press the MC key. Next press the DOWN arrow key once to select the CLEAR ALL option. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 4 NOTE: Oils have a lower specific gravity, which will result in a volume reading of approx +10%. If measuring oils by volume on this scale, please adjust for this accordingly. TIP: If you are using the memory function to add up your total nutritional intake over the course of the day; be sure to clear the memory each morning before inputting a new days food intake! If preferred, you can record your total nutritional intake for a longer period, up to a maximum of 7 days. The memory feature should only be used for a maximum of 7 days at a time. 5

4 8. POWER SAVE FEATURE To maximize battery life, the NUTRI-WEIGH has an auto-off feature that will operate if the scale has not been in use for 3 minutes. Data held in memory will not be lost when the scale switches off. TIP: To further extend battery life, you can switch off manually immediately after use by holding the ON-OFF key down for two seconds. 9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the batteries need replacing, the display will show a LOW BATTERY message. Use 3 AAA size batteries (choose alkaline for improved battery life). 10. CLEANING and CARE The NUTRI-WEIGH can be cleaned with a slightly damp (but not wet) cloth. DO NOT immerse the NUTRI-WEIGH in water or use chemical/abrasive cleaning agents. All plastic parts should be cleaned immediately after contact with fats, spices, vinegar and other strongly flavoured or coloured foods. Avoid direct contact with acids such as citrus fruits. Use the travel pouch to protect the NUTRI-WEIGH when it is not in use. The travel pouch is 100% polyester with a PVC lining. It may be washed by hand and dried flat, if required. 7.THE KEYPAD Each of the alphabet keys has three or four letters assigned to it. Press a key repeatedly to scroll through the letters in turn, stopping at the correct letter. Wait a second for the cursor ( ) to move forward before keying in the next letter. If you make a mistake, press DELETE to delete the last letter. If you key in a combination of letters which cannot be found in the database, the scale will beep and automatically delete the last letter, allowing you to try something else. (eg. if you key in TEJ, it will accept the T and the E, but when you enter the J it will beep and delete it, because there are no foods beginning TEJ) When searching for a particular food, you will need to enter the first few letters of the food name. 11. FURTHER INFORMATION Sources of Nutritional Data: i. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, R17 ii. International table of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2002 (Am J Clin Nutr 2002; 26:5-56) Net Carbohydrate = Carbohydrate - Fibre You may find it helpful to work through the following example, to look up canned salmon : 1. Switch the scale on, wait for a 0 display, then press the FOOD key. 2. Press the PQRS key four times to enter letter S. 3. When the cursor reappears in front of the S, press the ABC key once to enter the letter A. 4. Next press the JKL key three times to enter the letter L. 5. Then press the MNO key once to enter the letter M. 6. The top line of the display now shows SALMON FISH. 7. Use the DOWN arrow key to scroll through the shortlist of foods beginning SALM until you reach SALMON FISH PINK CANNED. 8. Press ENTER to confirm. (The screen will switch to a weight display, ready for you to weigh your salmon.) TIP: In general, it is quicker to find a food if you enter the most specific part of its description. For example, when looking for SWISS CHEESE, it is better to type SWISS than CHEESE, as there 6 are only a few items listed under SWISS but many listed under CHEESE. 7

5 GUARANTEE This product is intended for domestic use only. Salter Housewares Ltd. will repair or replace the product, or any part of this product, (excluding batteries) free of charge if within 10 years of the date of purchase, if it can be shown to have failed through defective workmanship or materials. This guarantee covers working parts that affect the function of the product. It does not cover cosmetic deterioration caused by fair wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse. Opening or taking apart the product or its components will void the guarantee. Claims under guarantee must be supported by proof of purchase and be returned carriage paid to Salter Housewares Ltd (or local Salter appointed agent if outside the UK). Care should be taken in packing the scale so that it is not damaged while in transit. This undertaking is in addition to a consumer's statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way. For UK Sales and Service contact: Salter Housewares Ltd, 211 Vale Road,Tonbridge, Kent,TN9 1SU, England. Helpline Tel No: +44 (0) Outside the UK contact your local Salter appointed agent. E FG 211 Vale Road,Tonbridge, Kent,TN9 1SU, England REF: SL2016