Panasonic EP-MS40 - Manuals

4 English GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a groundin...

5 English 1 Retracted Position of Massage Heads 2 Leg/foot massage lock release strap See page 11. 3 Seat 4 Leg/foot massage section Includes an air massage function. Calf section Sole section 5 Backrest Cushion 6 Back Pad 7 Backrest Includes integrated massage heads. • • • 8 Armrest 9 Specification...

6 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 8 10 9 7 5 6 Controller 1 Display This illustration is when all lamps are illuminated. 2 Off/On button Switches the controller on and off. 3 Menu selection buttons 4 Up/down/– + adjustment buttons 5 Quick Stop button Press this button to stop the massage immediately...

7 English SETTING UP THE UNIT Where to use the unit Depth approx. 42.5" (108 cm) Leg/foot massage sectionApprox. 15.7" (40 cm) Width approx. 27.5" (70 cm) Mat Area where the unit and leg/foot massage section touch the floor approx. 45.3" (115 cm) Do not expose the massage lounger to ...

8 English 2 How to move the unit Since the unit is very heavy [approximately 103.4 lbs (47 k g )], be careful to avoid back injuries. (The unit must be carried by two people.)Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step. See Caution No. 13 on page 3. Lifting the Unit You may damage the flo...

10 English BEFORE EVERY MASSAGE (CHECK THE UNIT) 1 Remove the backrest cushion. Check Unfasten the zippers (3 locations) and fold down the back pad 2 Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabric. See Caution No. 10 on page 2. Check 3 Make sure the massage heads are in the retracted position an...

11 English Check the storage section 4 Make sure there is no foreign matter between the unit. See Caution No. 11 on page 2. Notes How to take out and store away the leg/foot massage section 1 Pull up on the leg/foot massage lock release strap. The leg/foot massage section is ejected halfway with the...

13 English If you cannot reach the leg/foot massage section to push it forward Try following A and B . A Slide your body forward. B Use the leg/foot message section without fully extending it and with the calf section in a near vertical position. If the above position feels uncomfortable, use the le...

14 English After 15 minutes of use, we recommend that you take a 10 minute break.Use the unit up to twice per day, for a total of 30 minutes. See Caution No. 5 and 9 on page 2. 1 Press the button to turn on the power. The menu selection buttons flash. (The power will turn off automatically if you do...

15 English 2 1 Press the button to enter the program selection mode for Pre-Programs. (The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 3 minutes after entering the program selection mode.) 1 Press or to select a program. Select one of “DEEP”, “QUICK (8 min)”, “RELAX” and “R...

16 English 3) A double beep and the flashing of indicate that the massage heads are being finely adjusted to the shoulder position. [Shoulder Position Adjustment Mode] <How to adjust> Press or to adjust the position.[Each press moves the massage heads approximately 0.6 in. (1.5 cm).] 4) When t...

17 English To change the content of the massage To select a different program from Pre-Programs Press the button, and select a different program. Upper body massage will stop temporarily.(See page 15.) To change to Self Program Press the button and select a program. Upper body massage will stop temp...

18 English 24 3 1 Press the button to enter the program selection mode for Self Program. (The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 3 minutes after entering the program selection mode.) 1 Press or to select a program. Select either “Neck and shoulders” or “Back and lo...

19 English When you have selected “Neck and shoulders” The operation to determine your approximate shoulder position will begin. (See page 15.) 1 A double beep and the flashing of indicate that the massage heads are being finely adjusted to the shoulder position. [Shoulder Position Adjustment Mode] ...

20 English To Customize To adjust program intensity Press the – + adjustment buttons. Content of display Intensity 1 2 3 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...

21 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....

22 English 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. • • Flashing indicates the approximate current position. To adjust program intensity P...

23 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. • To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot massage Press the leg/foot mass...

24 English 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 ope...

25 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 par...

26 English You can remove the backrest cushion cover and back pad for washing. Backrest cushion cover Back 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), an...

27 English FITTING 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. 2 2 1 1

28 English 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 a...

29 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. 2 1 When wrinkles and sags are noticeable in the backrest cushion or back pad B...

30 English Contents of Pre-Programs DEEP Brief knead to loosen neck and between the shoulder blades Soft shiatsu and kneading to loosen back and lower back Knead to fully loosen neck and between the shoulder blades Knead and tap to fully loosen back and lower back Gentle knead to relax neck and betw...

31 English TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ...