User manual LITTERMAID LME5000

[. . . ] PleaseReadandSavethisUseandCareBook Registeryourproductonlineatwww. prodprotect. com/applica, forachancetoWIN$100, 000!ForUSresidentsonly USA/Canada1-800-LITMAID www. littermaid. com (548-6243) Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245 Model LME5000 WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY! Congratulations on your purchase of the LitterMaid EliteTM Advanced Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box. This product is designed to make caring for your cat a simpler, less time-consuming process. OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFORTHELITTERMAIDTMSELF-CLEANING LITTERBOX · Cat enters the unit; once he/she leaves, the sensors are triggered, setting the timer for the cleaning cycle. [. . . ] Note: Always use both hands to move LitterMaid® litter box by holding handle cutouts located on each side of the tray. IonicAirCleaner · As soon as the cat leaves the litter box, the sensor activates the 10-minute countdown and the ionic air cleaner. · The ionic air cleaner stays on during the countdown and the cleaning cycle. OptionalItems: For more information, call: 1-800-738-0245 or visit our website, www. littermaid. com. LitterBoxCarpet · Place the assembled unit on the carpet. LitterMaidKittyKabanaTMlitterboxcover · Assemble to cover unit (T). (See instruction sheet. ) T HelpfulInformation 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. 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): · Push up on center ridges to open battery compartment door. · 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. 9 Sensors Sensors (located on interior side panels) must be kept clean. Wipe sensors with a soft, dry cloth to keep them dust free (U). U LEDoperation, functionandwhytheyblink: Greenpowerlightindicator Blinkinggreen Power LED indicator is lit when power to the unit is on. LED blinks (2 times per second) indicating batteries are low. LED blinks (1 time per second) when the rake assembly has encountered a blockage. Greenonionizer Ionic air cleaner LED (behind the rake) is only lit when the ionizer is operating. ACCLIMATINGYOURCAT If your cat needs to acclimate to the new LitterMaid® Advanced Automatic Self-Cleaning litter box, follow these instructions. · Place the LitterMaid® unit next to your old litter box. · Set it to run automatically by pressing the ON/OFF button ON. · Do not clean out the old litter box. (Cats prefer to use a clean box, and the LitterMaid® litter box will always be clean. ) · If your cat is shy, do not operate the LitterMaid® litter box automatically for 2 to 3 days. (Press the ON/OFF button OFF. ) · 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, before you set it to clean automatically. · As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaidTM litter box, set it to clean automatically. [. . . ] ProbableCause: · 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. Use the LitterMaid® triple-action tool to remove the obstacle. [. . . ]