Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epms40 Operating Instructions

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Contents of Pre-Programs
DEEP
Brief knead to 
loosen neck and 
between the 
shoulder bladesSoft shiatsu 
and kneading 
to loosen back 
and lower back
Knead to fully 
loosen neck and 
between the 
shoulder bladesKnead and tap 
to fully loosen 
back and lower 
backGentle knead to 
relax neck and 
between 
shoulder bladesGentle knead 
to relax lower 
backKnead all over 
to finish
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QUICK (8 min.)
Brief knead to 
loosen neck and 
between the 
shoulder bladesSoft shiatsu 
and kneading 
to loosen back 
and lower backKnead 
concentrated to 
fully loosen neck 
and shouldersKnead 
concentrated 
to fully loosen 
lower backKnead all over 
to finish
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RELAX
Gentle knead 
all over to 
slowly loosenKnead at a 
slightly higher 
speed to 
loosen neck 
and shouldersKnead at a 
slightly higher 
speed to 
loosen lower 
backKnead at a 
gradually 
reducing speed 
to loosen neck 
and shouldersGentle knead 
to loosen 
lower back
Super gentle 
knead for 
relaxationGentle knead 
all over to 
finish
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REFRESH
Tap and knead 
all over to 
stimulate 
rhythmically Fast knead to 
loosen all overWeakening 
stimulation at 
gradually 
reducing speedGentle knead 
for temporary 
relaxationTap and 
knead all over 
to stimulate 
rhythmicallyHigher speed 
for higher 
intensity of 
stimulationStimulate by 
tapping and 
kneading all 
over to finish
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* The time which takes on “kneading all over to finish” depends on individual’s height and setting intensity level of the massage.
Details regarding the program (The figures are images of the respective operations.)
SOFT SHIATSUKNEADTAP
Gentle compressing action for left and 
right alternately. Deep kneading action.
Tapping action for right and left 
alternately.
 GENERAL CONTENT OF MASSAGE PROGRAMS 
						

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Problem
Cause and Remedy
Motor Noises
It sounds and feels like the massage heads are straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth.
There is operational noise of kneading or tapping actions.
There is a creaking noise when the massage heads are in operation.
There is a rattling sound when the massage heads move up or down.
The belt can be heard rotating.
The motor groans when it comes under load.
There is clunking or grinding sound when the massage heads move in and out.
There is operational noise when applying air pressure.
There is a noise of discharging air.
There is a slipping sound when you sit back.
There is a rubbing sound produced by the massage heads rubbing on the seat fabric.
Leg/foot massage section rattles.
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These sounds are perfectly normal and will not have any effect on the operation of the unit.
The massage heads stop during operation. 
When excessive force is applied to the massage heads during operation, in the interests of safety the massage heads may 
stop moving.
If all markings and buttons on the controller start to flash, which is extremely unusual, turn off the power switch, wait for 
approximately 10 seconds and then turn the power switch on again. If the massage heads stop again, position yourself so 
that your back is not completely in contact with the backrest.
The massage heads do not come up to the shoulder or neck.
If your head or your back does not contact the backrest, the shoulder position may be detected as lower than the actual 
position during the shoulder checking operation. Sit on the seat in the deepest position and put your head on the backrest, 
and then repeat the oper ations again from the star

t.   (See Page 15.)
The height of the left and right massage heads is different.
An alternating tapping method is employed, which means that this phenomenon will naturally occur.
There is nothing wrong with the unit. 
The unit will not operate at all. Upper body (neck to lower back) massage
Calf and sole massage
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The power cord has been disconnected.  
(See Page 12.)
The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
A menu selection button or 
 button hasn’t been pressed after pressing .
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Leg/foot massage section cannot be ejected.
Check that the bottom of the leg/foot massage section is not caught on a rug or other object.
Check that the leg/foot massage section has not been caught in the fabric at the front of the seat.
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Sometimes the power won’t turn on when 
 is pressed again when a massage has finished.
Approximately 5 seconds are required for program termination after a massage finishes. Wait at least 5 seconds once all 
movement has stopped before pressing 
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The unit has been damaged.
Stop using the unit immediately.
The power cord or power plug is abnormally hot.
Stop using the unit immediately.
 See Caution No. 4 and 11 on page 3. 
						

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Error display
Error displayExplanations
If the shoulder position cannot be correctly determined, this error message is displayed and 
operations are terminated. If this error occurs even if you are seated, press 
, then sit back 
all the way to the backrest and operate from the start again.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with internal communication.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with the massage mechanism.
*   Please contact an authorized service center. 
Service and maintenance will be more efficient if the error number is communicated when contacting.