LitterMaid LME9000MW Use & Care Manual
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1. a problem with the AC adapter or batteries Probable Cause e AC adapter does not work 15 Solution Press ON OFF button OFF and check the following Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function The AC adapter plug is inserted fully into the input jack The power outlet is operating vou may wish to double check by plugging unit into another outlet Wait a few seconds and turn unit on again Green light should come on and the unit should perform a complete cleaning cycle If unit still does not operate press ON OFF button OFF and unplug the AC adapter Operate the unit on battery power only Waste clumps adhere to the surface of the litter tray Probable Cause e Soiled litter tray surface Solution We recommend wearing rubber or latex gloves when handling waste Remove clumps with scoop and dump litter into another container Remove litter tray refer to Care and Cleaning in this use and care book clean with mild detergent rinse and dry Spray litter tray surface with nonstick cooking spray or silicone spray and wipe with a soft dry cloth This will help to prevent waste clumps from adhering to the surface of the tray Wait until tray is completely dry and assemble unit again Power light fails to come on when ON OFF button is pressed ON Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Proba2. housing under tray ledge Important 5 black tabs of the tray should be on top of the grey bar in front of the top housing E Bring the other end of top housing down so that it snaps into place Check to be sure top housing is positioned securely on the tray If positioned correctly you will not be able to read writing on silver tray ledge Insert waste receptacles Open waste receptacle compartment cover Insert a disposable waste receptacle into the waste receptacle compartment Insert the edge of the waste receptacle in an inclined position and place it between the edge of the tray and the bar of the top housing F e Press the waste receptacle down into position G e There should be no gap between the unit and the waste receptacle e Attach the waste receptacle lid by inserting the push tabs into the round holes To secure press on positions indicated H Make sure lid edges are under the cover tabs J 9 Install carbon filter e Peel off the paper strip on the carbon filter to expose the adhesive e Place filter adhesive side down in the diamond shaped insert in the center of the waste receptacle lid K Close the waste receptacle compartment cover 10 Fill the LitterMaid litter box with litter to just below the Full Line marked inside of litter tray Important Use only hard clumping litter Do not use non clumping litter crystal or pearl like litters Recommended Hard Clumping Litte
3. only disables the rake function 14 Place the 4 tent plugs into the 4 holes on top housing Note Always use both hands to move LitterMaid litter box by holding handle cutouts located on each side of the tray OPTIONAL PROGRAMMABLE TIME FUNCTION The timer function allows you to deactivate the unit for up to 9 hours at your convenience Once the time is up it will restart again and run one cycle To program the timer you must first set the clock Setting the clock 1 Set the clock to the time of day by pressing the hour then minute button Note If setting P M be sure light in the upper left corner of the display is lit The LED continues to blink 12 00 until the clock is set Programming the Timer Sleep mode deactivates the cleaning cycle for a period of 9 hours During this time the ionic air cleaner automatically turns on for 10 minutes every hour to freshen the air After 9 hours the unit will perform one litter raking cycle and then resume normal operation The 9 hour sleep mode and the 15 hour normal operation repeat at set time every 24 hours To Program the Sleep Mode Timer T 1 Set the clock to the time of day by pressing the hour then minute button Note If setting P M be sure light in the upper left corner of the display is lit The LED continues to blink 12 00 until the clock is set 2 Press the SET button on the control panel to begin programming 3 Sleep mode red LED starts blinking 4 P
4. Elite MEGA LITTERMAI ATD FOR EXTRA LARGE CATS OR MULTIPLE CAT HOUSEHOLDS Register your product online at www prodprotect com applica for a chance to WIN 100 000 For US residents only 2 USA Canada 1 800 LITMAID 548 6243 www littermaid com Accessories Parts USA Canada 1 800 738 0245 Model 2 LMESOOOMW Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Congratulations on your purchase of the LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box This product is designed to make caring for your cat a simpler less time consuming process OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LITTERMAID SELF CLEANING LITTER BOX e Cat enters the unit once he she leaves the sensors are triggered setting the timer for the cleaning cycle sensors need to be blocked for at least 5 seconds Important Unit will not start a cleaning cycle while cat is in the box e As soon as the cat leaves the litter box the sensors activate the 10 minute countdown and the ionic air cleaner The ionic air cleaner stays on during the countdown and the cleaning cycle After the 10 minute countdown the cleaning cycle starts and the rake scoops out the waste clumps If the cat reenters and leaves the litter box before the initial 10 minutes have elapsed the timer will automatically reset and delay the beginning of the cleaning cycle for an additional 10 minutes Note Rake stops and reverses if the safety bar touches a
5. M amp HAMMER and Super Scoop are registered trademarks of Church amp Dwight Co Inc EVER CLEAN and Fresh Step are registered trademarks of The Clorox Pet Products Company Copyright 2008 Applica Consumer Products Inc Cl Made in People s Republic of China Applica Printed in People s Republic of China 2008 3 24 96E
6. MW 02 Litter tray Part LME9O000MW 03 Sensors both sides T11 12 Waste receptacle compartment cover with flaps Part LME9000MW 04 Receptacle supports Right Part LME9000MW 05 and Left Part LME9000W 06 Top housing Plug holes for Plug 2 1 each side Cutout handle 1 each side Plug holes for Plug 1 1 each side Consumer replaceable removable parts t 1 Tent plugs type 1 and 2 4 set Part LME9000MW 07 t 2 Cleaning brush Part LME9000MW 08 t 3 AC adapter Part LME9000MW 09 4 LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner Part LME9000MW 10 5 Paw cleaning ramp Part LME9000MW 11 t 6 Carbon Filters 8 included Part LMF200 12 pk t 7 Disposable waste receptacle 8 included 12 pk Part LMR200 18 pk Part LMR300 Consumer replaceable removable parts Timer Setup Instructions No Tools Required for Setup e Unpack the pieces of the unit listed below e Peel off the protective tape on the battery compartment e Cut or remove the tie restraints on the underside of unit 1 Press down 2 Slide through Before getting started be sure you have all of the following contents Litter tray 1 Top housing 1 1 Green LED POWER indicator light Waste receptacle compartment supports 2 2 Red LED SLEEP indicator light 3 Digital clock 4 Time Programming buttons Waste receptacle compartment cover Rake AC adapter packed in styrofoam Disposable waste receptacles Other Lit
7. ace or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH KITTENS UNDER SIX MONTHS Not intended for use by handicapped incapacitated or very old cats that might experience difficulty in entering or leaving the litter box PREGNANT WOMEN and IMMUNE DEFICIENT PEOPLE should avoid contact with cat waste at all times CAUTION THIS IS NOT A TOY The LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box is a precision operated appliance Should the rake become jammed during cleaning THIS UNIT CONTAINS A MECHANISM THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP REVERSE AND RESTART THE CLEANING OPERATION For cat use only The LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box is intended solely for the safe elimination of cat waste DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE Never allow small children to play in or around this device Please read all directions in this manual carefully prior to operating this product Intended for Household Use Only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated Accessories 13 14 15 16 ON OFF button Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Timer Warranty board Battery compartment cover Part LME9000MW 01 batteries not included Blue LED ionizer light lonic air cleaner Motor housing Removable rake Part LME9O0O0O
8. anual Two Year Limited Warranty Applies only in the United States and Canada What does it cover e Any defect in material or workmanship provided however Applica s liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product For how long e Two years after the date of original purchase What will we do to help you e Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished How do you get service e Save your receipt as proof of the date of sale e Check our on line service site at www prodprotect com applica or call our toll free number 1 800 548 6243 for general warranty service or If you need parts or accessories please call 1 800 738 0245 What does your warranty not cover e Damage from commercial use e Damage from misuse abuse or neglect e Products that have been modified in any way e Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase e Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit e Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit e Consequential or incidental damages Please note however that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so this limitation may not apply to you How does state law relate to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province AR
9. ble Cause e Power outage or batteries are incorrectly installed or dead Solution 1 Press ON OFF button OFF then back ON 2 Make sure there is power to the unit and or fresh batteries are correctly installed 16 If you can t solve the problem using this Troubleshooting section more help is available by calling Customer Service at 1 800 LIT MAID 548 6243 Power light blinks slowly and continuously Probable Cause Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot remove If the rake cannot move an obstacle during the cleaning cycle the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five times in an attempt to clear the obstacle If unsuccessful the rake will return to its home position and the green light will blink slowly approximately every second indicating that the rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move Solution _ Press ON OFF button OFF Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Use the LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner to remove the obstacle Make sure that the rake teeth are clean and free of litter Use the LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner to clean rake teeth _ Press ON OFF button ON Power light blinks quickly Probable Cause Batteries need replacing Solution Light will continue to blink until batteries are removed or until they are completely dead If SLEEP timer light is off Solution i 2 Check to be s
10. ing the clock when unit is turned on If your unit is not working properly refer to Troubleshooting in this use and care book Batteries We recommend using batteries only as a back up e Push up on center ridges to open battery compartment door e Remove the battery door e Follow the diagram in the compartment to install 8 AA Alkaline cell batteries batteries not included Just as your alarm clock continues to run on batteries if there is a power failure the LitterMaid litter box will continue to operate as long as batteries are installed Change the batteries periodically Sensors Sensors located on interior side panels must be kept clean Wipe sensors with a soft dry cloth to keep them dust free U LED operation function and why they blink Power LED indicator is lit when power to the unit is on LED is located on control panel Green on control panel LED blinks 2 times per second indicating batteries are low Blinking green on control panel LED blinks 1 time per second when the rake assembly has encountered a blockage Blue on ionizer lonic air cleaner LED behind the rake is only lit when the ionizer is operating Sleep timer LED is continually lit when sleep mode is activated Red on control panel Occurs during the sleep mode programming Blinking red on control panel ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT To acclimate your cat to the new LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning litter bo
11. lid to the waste receptacle pull up from both sides making sure to hold lid and receptable together lift out and dispose W Disposable waste receptacles are available in packages A of 12 or 18 and may be purchased through your local retailer W by visiting us at our website at www littermaid com or by calling us at 1 800 738 0245 We will be happy to assist you in any way we Can Rake Removal amp Cleaning Removing the rake The rake can be removed for easy cleaning We recommend wearing rubber or latex gloves when handling the soiled rake e Be sure rake is in the home position and unit is turned off e Grasp rake ledge underneath logo and slide up and off of unit e Clean rake with a soft cloth using warm water and mild detergent Do not use scouring pads or harsh or abrasive chemicals Spray rake lightly with nonstick cooking spray or a silicone spray before reinstalling Note Rake may be cleaned while installed by using the LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner Paw Cleaning Ramp The carpet is made of 100 polypropylene and latex foam To Clean e Remove mat by gently pulling on the fabric strip provided X e The mat is held in place by 5 tabs and will remove easily e Remove and clean carpet by using a vacuum cleaner e To return it to its original position reinsert carpet under the tabs It is not necessary to remove the plastic ramp to clean the mat Note For small stains moisten a sponge with
12. litter Low quality or non clumpling litter will impair performance and may damage your unit To empty and clean litter tray e Check to make sure rake is in home position e Press the ON OFF button to turn unit OFF Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function e Unplug unit and remove batteries to prevent accidental activation of the unit e Remove the waste receptacle e Remove the rake e Remove the top housing e Dispose of the used litter To ensure proper disposal of litter follow manufacturer s instructions on litter package Wipe the litter tray with a damp cloth If further cleaning is necessary the litter tray can be fully immersed in water and washed with a mild detergent Important Do not soak or immerse the top housing in water To clean wipe with damp cloth Dry the unit completely before reassembling e Before reassembling spray litter tray surface with nonstick cooking spray or silicone spray and wipe with a soft dry cloth This will help to prevent waste clumps from adhering to the surface of the tray Removing Disposable Waste Receptacle We recommend avoiding contact with waste material Wear rubber or latex gloves when handling used disposable waste receptacle 12 compartment cover V to detach the disposable waste Lift the compartment cover exposing the closed disposable waste receptacle assembly e Press in on four corners of lid to secure
13. mild detergent and cold water wipe to clean Do not use soaps or chemical cleaners as they may be harmful to your cat Caution Do not place carpet in washer or dryer Do not vacuum carpet when it is wet 13 receptacle lid from the waste receptacle compartment cover Troubleshooting Rake continues to go through cleaning cycles Probable Cause e Too much litter in the litter box is causing excess litter to collect behind the rake preventing it from returning to home position or there is an obstacle in front at the rake If the rake cannot move an obstacle during the cleaning cycle the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five times in an attempt to clear the obstacle If unsuccessful the rake will return to its home position and the green light will blink slowly 1 time per second indicating that the rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move Solution 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn unit OFF Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Clear the obstacle Be sure litter in tray is just belaw the Full Line Level litter on litter tray evenly and use the LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner to measure the level of the litter in the center of the unit Full Line will not be visible if tray is overfilled 3 Press the ON OFF button ON The rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle When cycle is finished the unit is ready for use Unit does no
14. ny object that has gotten behind the rake while it is returning to its home position e Rake opens waste receptacle compartment cover and deposits clumps into the waste receptacle Note Rake stops and reverses if it encounters an obstacle larger than 35 Ib It will try five times to clear the obstacle If obstacle is not cleared the rake reverses back to the home position and the green POWER LED blinks time per second Sealed disposable waste receptacle allows for safe and easy disposal of waste when full If the sleep timer is activated the rake will not cycle for 9 hours from the set sleep mode time the ionic air cleaner will automatically turn on every hour for 10 minutes Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons WARNING When using electric appliances basic precautions should always be followed including the following 10 11 12 13 Read all the instructions before using the appliance To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children Do not contact moving parts Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer Do not use outdoors To reduce the risk of electric shock do not put LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box in water or other liquid Do not pl
15. ress the HOUR and MINUTE button light indicating P M is in the upper left corner of the LED display to set the time you want the sleep mode to begin for example if you set the time for 10 00 P M the unit remains in the sleep mode until 7 00 A M 9 hours 5 Sleep mode time is automatically accepted if no buttons are pressed for 3 seconds or more 6 Sleep mode red LED stops blinking and red LED is not lit 7 Sleep mode is now set but is not activated To Activate Sleep Mode 1 Press and hold the set button 2 Steady red light comes on to indicate that the sleep mode is activated To Deactivate Sleep Mode 1 Sleep mode must be activated red LED lit to be deactivated 2 Press the SET button steady red LED is no longer lit lonic Air Cleaner e As soon as the cat leaves the litter box the sensor activates the 10 minute countdown and the ionic air cleaner e The ionic air cleaner stays on during the countdown and the cleaning cycle e If the sleep timer is activated the rake will not cycle for 9 hours from the set sleep mode time but the ionic air cleaner will automatically turn on every hour for 10 minutes Optional Items For more information call 1 800 738 0245 or visit our website www littermaid com 10 Helpful Information If you need to acclimate your cat to the LitterMaid Advanced Automatic Self Cleaning litter box refer to Acclimating Your Cat in this use and care book Unit will work without sett
16. rs e LitterMaid Hard Clumping Cat Litter e World s Best Cat Litter e ARM amp HAMMER Super Scoop The Baking Soda Clumping Litter e Fresh Step Scoopable Premium Cat Litter e EVER CLEAN Premium Clumping Litter Do not overfill the unit or it will not operate properly Ae e Use the Fill Line on the LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner to check that the litter is at the correct level in the center of the unit L ama The LitterMaid Scoop and Rake Cleaner This handy 3 way tool helps you e Measure the level of litter M e Assists in cleaning the rake in case it s needed N e Aids in the removal of small waste particles P AHi 11 Install paw cleaning ramp 28 e The paw cleaning ramp has two pivot pins that fit into holes on the sides of the waste receptacle compartment cover e Position the paw cleaning ramp with carpet side facing up e Insert the pivot pins into the holes Q e Tug slightly on the ramp to ensure that it is firmly in place Install rake 12 Align tracks on back of rake each end and slide into grooves on motor housing R 13 Remove the AC adapter from where it is packed in the styrofoam and plug it into the unit S e Plug the cord into a standard electrical wall outlet e Press the ON OFF button to turn unit ON The rake will automatically run through its first cleaning cycle and smooth out the litter Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it
17. t operate 10 minutes after cat leaves Probable Cause e Dusty sensors Solution 1 Wipe each sensor with a soft dry cloth 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn unit OFF Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function 3 Press the ON OFF button ON Unit will run through a cleaning cycle 14 Unit does not completely clean litter box Probable Cause e Low quality litter Solution 1 Do not use non clumping crystal or pearl like litter 2 Use only hard clumping litter Unit does not operate when you press ON OFF button to turn unit ON Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Probable Cause e Power outage e Faulty or non activated outlet e Old batteries Solution e Check batteries and outlet e Use batteries in case of power outage e Switch to battery power Probable Cause e Incorrectly installed or dead batteries Change the batteries once yearly batteries should only be used as backup Solution _ Press the ON OFF button OFF Open battery compartment check to see that batteries are correctly installed Press the ON OFF button ON The unit should perform a whole cleaning cycle If unit does not operate replace batteries with fresh ones and try again 5 If unit does not operate with fresh batteries try it with the AC adapter Green light should come on If it does not there is
18. terMaid Accessories Carbon filters Check our online service for parts and accessories at www littermaid com or call 1 800 548 6243 LitterMaid scoop and rake cleaner Use and care manual Model LitterMaid Kitty Kabana litter box cover white LMT200 Tent type 1 and 2 Plugs Cleaning brush packed with disposable waste receptacles Quick Start Sheet for litter box LitterMaid Elite litter box cover white LMT250 LitterMaid litter box carpet LMC100 Paw cleaning ram LitterMaid hard clumping cat litter LML100 p 7 LitterMaid Kitty Kabana litter box cover white LMT200 Disposable waste receptacles 12 pk LMR200 y Quick Start Sheet for the Kitty Kabana litter box cover Disposable waste receptacles 18 pk LMR300 Carbon filters 12 pk LMF200 Slide receptacle supports marked L left and R right into grooves on the bottom tray until they lock into place A Place both left and right flaps flat on top of the waste receptacle compartment panel Push the flaps in and up until they click into place B Lift the flaps until they lock into place C 5 Snap each pivot of the waste receptacle compartment cover one at a time into notches in the receptacle supports D 6 Open waste receptacle compartment cover Important Waste receptacle compartment cover must be opened to remove and install top housing 7 Lift top housing Angle into position bracket end of top
19. ure clock is set to the correct time Check to see if the sleep mode is set and activated see Programming the Sleep Timer section 17 If the rake is stuck in the center or dumping position Solution 1 Press ON OFF button OFF Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function Unplug unit Remove batteries Clean unit check track for litter Wipe sensors Put unit together and plug into AC power only and press ON OFF button to turn unit ON for the automatic cycle If the Rake stops in the dump position Press ON OFF button OFF Examine the Home position switch for obstruction litter preventing the switch lever arm from releasing Carefully remove the obstruction using tooth pick or dental instrument Press ON OFF button turn unit ON The rake should automatically return to the Home position If not contact the Consumer Assistance Number for direction If blue LED ionizer light is off Solution e lonizer only turns on during 10 minute countdown and raking cycle e lonizer only turns 10 minutes every hour during sleep mode 18 NEED HELP For service repair or any questions regarding your appliance call the appropriate 800 number on the cover of this book Do not return the product to the place of purchase Do not mail the product back to the manufacturer nor bring it to a service center You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this m
20. x we suggest following this procedure e Place the LitterMaid unit next to your old litter box e Set it to run automatically by pressing the ON OFF button ON Important When the On Off button is in the Off position it only disables the rake function e Do not clean out the old litter box Cats prefer to use a clean box and the LitterMaid litter box will always be clean 11 e f your cat is shy do not operate the LitterMaid litter box automatically for 2 to 3 days Do it manually by pressing the ON OFF button once and then turning it off e Manually activate the LitterMaid litter box 2 to 3 times a day for the first 2 to 3 days to let your cat get used to going into the LitterMaid litter box and how it sounds and works you can then set it to clean automatically e As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaid litter box set it to clean automatically Press the ON OFF button to ON and remove the old litter box Note Do not place your LitterMaid litter box in a wet environment or in direct sunlight Do not use outdoors or on patios Care and Cleaning This product contains no user serviceable parts Refer service to qualified service personnel Sensor Covers The two sensors located on the interior side panels are protected by sensor covers that need to be kept dust free After changing or adding litter wipe each sensor with a soft dry cloth to remove dust Litter Tray Use only hard clumping
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