Applica LME5000 manual LED operation, function and why they blink

R

Install rake

12.Align tracks on back of rake (each end) and slide into grooves on motor housing (R).

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

	13. Remove the AC adapter from where it is packed in the
	styrofoam and plug it into the unit (S).
	• Plug the cord into a standard electrical wall outlet.
	• Press the ON/OFF button to turn unit ON. The rake will
S	automatically run through its first cleaning cycle and smooth
	out the litter.

14.If the LitterMaid Kitty Kabana™ litter box cover is not being used, 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.

Ionic Air Cleaner

•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.

Optional Items:

For more information, call: 1-800-738-0245 or visit our website, www.littermaid.com.

LED operation, function and why they blink:

Green power light indicator	Power LED indicator is lit when power to the unit
	is on.
Blinking green	LED blinks (2 times per second) indicating
	batteries are low.
	LED blinks (1 time per second) when the rake
	assembly has encountered a blockage.
Green on ionizer	Ionic air cleaner LED (behind the rake) is only
	lit when the ionizer is operating.

ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT

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.

T

Litter Box Carpet

•Place the assembled unit on the carpet. LitterMaid Kitty Kabana™ litter box cover

•Assemble to cover unit (T). (See instruction sheet.)

•	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,

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.

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.

•Remove the battery 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. Change the batteries periodically.

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before you set it to clean automatically.

• As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaid™ litter box, set it to clean

automatically. Press the ON/OFF button 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.

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