Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epms40 Operating Instructions

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To Customize
To adjust program intensity
Press the – + adjustment buttons.
Content of display
Intensity 123
Adjustment
To use the leg/foot massage simultaneously
Press the  button.
(See page 23.)
To change the content of the massage
With Self Program, you cannot set a massage longer than the massage time you first set. 
If you set a short time by mistake, end the massage, and then press the 
 button again and enter new settings.
To select a different program from Self Program
Press the  button, and select a different program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 18.)
To change to Pre-Programs
Press the  button and select a program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 15.)
To change to Manual operation
Press the  button.
Action will start immediately.
(See page 21.)
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English USING MANUAL OPERATION
 See Caution No. 5 on page 2.
Press the  button.
1  The operation to check you are seated (tapping around shoulders) will begin.
Caution
Keep your head on the backrest 
until the massage begins.
Otherwise an error message 
(U10) is displayed and operations 
are terminated.
2  When the unit has confirmed that you are seated, 6 types of action including Soft Shiatsu, 
Knead and Tap are performed sequentially.

1
Knead upwards 4Tap
2
Soft shiatsu 5Upward knead and tap
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Knead downwards 6Downward knead and tap
[Display during massage]
Massage Operation Display
The operations change automatically.
When the same spot has been massaged continuously for 5 minutes, the massage position is automatically moved 
upwards by around 1.2 in. (3 cm).
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To Customize
To adjust the position
Press  or  to adjust.
Each press moves the massage heads 
approximately 0.6 in. (1.5 cm).
When you hold down the button, the operation 
will continue until you release it.
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Flashing indicates the approximate current 
position.
To adjust program intensity
Press the – + adjustment buttons.
Content of 
display
Intensity 123
Adjustment
To continue exclusively with a single operation such as Soft Shiatsu or Knead
Press the  button during an operation to continue the same operation only.
To change the operation, press the  button again. The operations will then change automatically in 
sequence.
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To use the leg/foot massage simultaneously
Press the  button.
(See page 23.)
To change the content of the massage
To change to Self Program
Press the  button and select a program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 18.)
To change to Pre-Programs
Press the  button and select a program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 15.) 
						

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English USING LEG/FOOT MASSAGE FOR CALVES AND SOLES
Press the  button.
The leg/foot massage begins.
Press the  button again to end the massage. 
When you are using leg/foot massage only, terminate the 
massage using the 
 button.
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To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot massage
Press the leg/foot massage buttons  to adjust 
the intensity.
Content of  display
Intensity 1
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Leg/foot massage duration
To use leg/foot massage only:  The massage lasts for approximately 15 minutes.
To combine with upper body massage:  When the upper body massage ends, the leg/foot massage ends 
simultaneously.
Operations of leg/foot massage
Calf
Calves will be compressed by pressing against from both 
sides.Sole
Foot will be compressed from bottom using the air.  
						

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 AFTER COMPLETING THE MASSAGE
Timer function
The massage will complete automatically approximately 15 minutes after the start 
of operations.
Interrupting the massage
Press the 
 button.
The massage heads move to the retracted position.
If you experience any problems
Press the 
 button.
All operations will stop immediately.
Get off the unit carefully to prevent the unit from tipping over.
Returning to the lounger state
 See Caution No. 14 and 15 on page 3.
1  Store away the leg/foot massage section.
Check for obstructions in the storage section.
Push the leg/foot massage section under the seat with your hands.
Continue pushing firmly until you hear a click as it locks.
2 Put the backrest cushion in place.
Disconnecting the power
 See Danger No. 1 on page 1, Caution No. 2 on page 2, and No. 8 on page 3.
1 Slide the power switch to the “off” position.
2 Turn the lock switch key to the “lock” position 
and remove it.
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3 Remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
4 The lock switch key must be stored out of the reach of 
children.3
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English CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
 See Danger No. 1 on page 1.
Seat Fabric
1  Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild detergent and 
thoroughly wrung out.
Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Use water or a mild detergent and brush on areas where the seat 
fabric is particularly soiled.
Be careful not to brush the fabric too much to avoid damage.
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Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly 
wrung out.
4   Allo

w the unit to dry naturally.
Plastic Area
1 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out.
Make sure to wring tightly before wiping the controller.
3 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
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You can remove the backrest cushion cover and back pad for washing.
Backrest cushion coverBack pad
How to wash
Cautions for washing
To hand wash (avoid machine washing)
Wash the backrest cushion cover with the zippers closed.
1 Immerse the cover in water of no more than 86 °F (30 °C), and wash by 
pushing down gently.
Caution:   Use a mild detergent. Detergents including bleaching agents will bleach the cover. 
Do not use such detergents.
2 Rinse well.
3  Gently squeeze out the water.
Caution:   Do not squeeze the cover tightly as this may damage the fabric or stretch the fiber.
4 Gently stretch and hang dry in the shade.
Caution:   Drying in direct sunlight may cause the fabric to shrink and the color to fade, and 
should therefore be avoided.
After washing the cover, you can iron it to eliminate fold marks.
(Caution regarding use of iron)
Back pad Backrest cushion cover
Pass a steam iron over the cover to shape.
(Do not allow the iron to touch the fabric directly.)Place the iron on the fabric, and use a medium 
temperature with an upper limit of 302 °F (150 °C).
To dry clean
At the cleaners, ask for dry cleaning (petroleum based) and make it clear that tumble drying should not be used. 
						

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EnglishFITTING AND REMOVING THE BACKREST 
CUSHION COVER AND BACK PAD
Removing
Backrest cushion cover
Unfasten the rear zipper and remove the cushion.
Back pad
1 Unfasten the zippers (3 locations).
2  Unfasten the velcro fastener in the bottom section of the seat, and remove the back pad.
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Fitting
Backrest cushion cover
1 Check the vertical and horizontal orientation of 
the cushion.Side view
Front
Downward
Slight concave
Narrower at end
2  Fold the cushion forwards and insert it into the 
zipper opening.
When the cushion is fully 
inserted, hold the top corners 
of the cover and shake it up 
and down a few times.
Front
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Close the zipper.
4  To ensure the cushion is equally distributed within the cover, pat the front and rear of the 
cover a few times.
Back pad
Make sure that the leg/foot massage lock release strap is exposed.
1  Close the zippers located to the sides of the 
seat (2 locations).
2   Pull the co

ver over the corners of the cushion 
on the seat, and, while gently pulling forward 
on the cover, fasten the velcro fastener located 
at the bottom section of the seat.
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Fasten the zipper located at the top section of 
the back pad.
4   Push the zipper co

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English USING AS A LOUNGER
1  Put the backrest cushion in place.
The backrest cushion has a predetermined orientation.
Front
Downward
Slight concave
Narrower at end
2  The leg/foot massage section should be 
stored away.
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When wrinkles and sags are noticeable in the backrest cushion or back pad
Backrest cushion cover
Pat the front and rear a few times.
This will distribute the cushion more evenly and reduce 
amount of wrinkles.
Back pad
1  Wrinkles in the back pad: Gently rub 
towards the edges.
2   Seat wrinkles:

 Unfasten the velcro fastener, 
and then refasten while pulling forward on 
the fabric.
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*   During use, the fabric may stretch slightly, making it easier for wrinkles to form. 
If fold marks are noticeable, iron the cover. (See page 26.)