Panasonic EP-MS40 manual Troubleshooting

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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 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.

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 operations again from the start.

 

 

 

(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

 

 

 

 

 

• 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.

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 .

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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Contents Operating Instructions Important Safety Instructions EnglishSafety Precautions Operating Precautions Specifications Grounding InstructionsArmrest Specification Label Connector Power Cord Part Names and FunctionsMain unit Seat Leg/foot massage sectionController Unpack the unit Inspect contents of shipping container Setting UP the UnitWhere to use the unit How to move the unit Using the wheels to move the unitLifting the Unit Hold the stiff metal partVelcro fasteners Appliance inlet Power cord Power switch sectionAttach the controller holder, and insert the controller When the massage heads are not in the retracted position Before Every Massage Check the UnitRemove the backrest cushion Make sure there are no tears or rips in the fabricPlug Check the power cord and the powerMake sure there is no foreign matter between the unit Only when using the leg/foot massage Sit down in a massage positionTake out the leg/foot massage section Put your feet on itNear vertical position Press the button to turn on the power Self ProgramManual operation Leg/foot massage Press ButtonPress or to select a program Using PRE-PROGRAMSPre-Programs characteristics Press the + adjustment buttons To adjust program intensityTo Customize Press the buttonTo change the content of the massage Press the button, and select a different programPress the button and select a program Display during programTime indicator Approx minutes English Using Self ProgramPress the button to complete the setting When you have selected Neck and shoulders When you have selected Back and lower backTo select a different program from Self Program To change to Pre-ProgramsUsing Manual Operation Press ButtonSequence of massage operations Display during massage Massage Operation DisplayTo adjust the position Press or to adjustOperations of leg/foot massage To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot massageLeg/foot massage duration If you experience any problems Press the button Put the backrest cushion in place. Disconnecting the powerAfter Completing the Massage Returning to the lounger statePlastic Area Cleaning and MaintenanceSeat Fabric To hand wash avoid machine washing How to washTo dry clean Removing Fitting Front Slight concave Narrower at end Downward Using AS a LoungerPut the backrest cushion in place General Content of Massage Programs Contents of Pre-ProgramsTroubleshooting Error display Error display Explanations

EP-MS40 specifications

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