PetNovations CATGENIE Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box User Manual 2

PetNovations Ltd. Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box 2

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BUTTONS1. START CYCLE/PAUSE Button  Use to manually START or PAUSE a Cleaning Cycle. •To START a Cleaning Cycle, Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button•To PAUSE a Cleaning Cycle (Auto or Manually initiated) Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button. When in PAUSE, the In Process LED Blinks •To take off PAUSE, Press & Release Start Cycle/Pause Button again. If left in PAUSE mode, the Cleaning Cycle automatically resumes after 10 minutes 2. AUTO SETUP Button  Once programmed, automatically STARTS Cleaning Cycles. •Use to Program the TIMES that you want the CatGenie to run •Use to Program the NUMBER of washes (one to four) per day. See Page 5. BEEPS & BLINKS3. DAILY CYCLES LED Light Indicators Each LED that lights indicates the number of Cleaning Cycles programmed to start automatically every day, i.e. LED 1& 2 indicates 2 cleaning cycles. 4. IN PROCESS LED Light Indicator  In Process LED lights while a Cleaning Cycle is in progress. This LED blinkswhen CatGenie is in PAUSE mode.5. CARTRIDGE LED Light Indicator.•When the Smart Cartridge has 10 uses left, it alerts you with repetitive Beeps and a lighted Cartridge LED•When Cartridge has 3 uses left, Beeps and Cartridge LED stay lit•When Cartridge is empty, Beeps and LED stay lit, and Unit WON”T RUN•Press START CYCLE/PAUSE to mute Beeps and then replace CartridgeIf anyone removes a full Smart Cartridge, unit Beeps and Cartridge Indicator LED Blinks.  See Page 7 for details.6. ERROR LED Indicator.Error LED Blinks and unit Beeps when you have a Cleaning Cycle problem. The number of Beeps and Blinks indicates which problem. Count the beeps and check Trouble Shooting to determine the problem. See Page 10 for details.7. CHILD LOCK LED Indicator.Child Lock LED lights and stays lit only when you have Child Lock set. See Page 6 for details.The magic of CatGenie is that with two buttonsyou can start a Cleaning Cycle when you want. You can program your CatGenie to Start on its own. You can set a Child Lock.Fix an error.Pause for aproblem and mutebeeps.HOW CAN I MUTE THE WARNINGBEEPS?PRESS &RELEASE START CYCLE/PAUSE BUTTON.41325674CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS, BEEPS, AND BLINKS.It’s how you and your CatGenie®communicate.www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012HOW DO I RESTART A WASHAFTER SETTING UP PAUSEMODE?PRESS &RELEASE START CYCLE/PAUSE BUTTON.13www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012How long is the Cleaning Cycle?Scooping, washing and sanitizing take 17 minutes. Drying  takesan additional 17 minutes. When does the wash water start to fill the CatGenie?After the GenieHand scoops out the solids, water slowly flowsinto the Bowl.Can the CatGenie be stopped while it is cleaning?Yes. To stop the CatGenie, simply press the Start Cycle/PauseButton at any time during cleaning. If left in Pause Mode for morethan 10 minutes, Pause will cancel and your CatGenie will auto-matically resume its cleaning cycle. Is the SaniSolution™cleaning solution safe for my cat?Yes, the SaniSolution cleaning solution is safe for cats. Its uniqueformula uses active ingredients similar to the cleaning solutionsand disinfectants used by veterinarians in their operating areas.How long does the SaniSolution last?One SaniSolution Smart Cartridge is good for 60 cleaning cycles.CatGenie beeps and lights when 10 cycles remain and againwhen 3 remain. CatGenie can not operate without a Cartridge.Best to always have extra SaniSolution Cartridges on hand.Does the SaniSolution dissolve or liquefy the solids?No. The solids are turned into wastewater by the action of theImpeller, which is inside the Hopper. The SaniSolution washesand disinfects the Washable Granules and Bowl.Can I refill the SaniSolution Smart Cartridge?No, the Cartridge cannot be refilled. The Smart Cartridge uniquemechanism dispenses the exact amount of solution used for eachof the 3 washes per Cleaning Cycle, as each wash requires a different quantity. The SaniSolution washes away odor-causingmaterials, aids in drying, and protects the CatGenie mechanism.The exclusive SaniSolution formula was tested and approved byveterinarians for cat safety.The SaniSolution Smart Cartridge replaces the use andneed for cat litter. The price of SaniSolution equals the yearly cost of cat litter, yet it’s just a fraction of litter’s size and weight. Unlike clumping litter, the SaniSolution, the Smart Cartridge, andWashable Granules are environmentally safe and biodegradable.If you need help or have a questionabout your cats or CatGenie, please  call: +972-9-7445012 email: support@catGenie.co.il  check:  www.CatGenie.co.ilFAQS ABOUT CATGENIE®What happens if my cat is in the CatGenie when it is set to start automatically? The CatGenie has sensors, GenieEyes, which delay the cleaning cycle until your cat is safely out of the unit.Will my water bill increase by using the CatGenie?There will be no significant increase in your water bill. Running aCatGenie is equivalent to a few additional toilet flushes each day.Where does the wastewater go when it leaves the unit?Wastewater drains safely out of your home into sewer pipes. In abathroom, the GenieHose hooks over the toilet rim; waste drainsinto toilet. In a laundry, waste goes into the Washer’s drainpipe.In a laundry room, could wastewater get on my clothes?No. When properly hooked into the washing machine drainpipe,wastewater can not touch laundry. The drainpipe connects direct-ly into sewer or septic tank. NOTE: the length of the washer’sdrainhose inside its waste pipe must be less than 5 inches.In a bathroom, can the toilet be used during a Wash Cycle?Yes. The CatGenie does not interfere with toilet use. Toilet seatshave feet (check yours) so DrainHose Hook can not be crushed. Will the toilet overflow with wastewater draining into it?No. The water level in toilets is set to maintain a constant, safelevel. Water in a toilet automatically lowers to its preset level and will not overflow unless your toilet is clogged. What happens if solids stick to the GenieHand? During all three washings, the GenieHand gets scrubbed cleanby the action of water, SaniSolution, and Washable Granules. Iffor some extraordinary reason, the GenieHand is not completelycleaned, it will be resolved during the next cleaning cycle. Do the Washable Granules™absorb?No, the unique, cat-safe Washable Granules are completely non-absorbent. Unlike traditional litter, the Washable Granulesare thoroughly washed each day. Their function is to fulfill yourcat’s need to dig and cover.Do the Washable Granules ever have to be replaced?No. Granules need to be replenished not replaced. However, foryour cat’s comfort and optimum CatGenie operation, you willneed to add Granules every so often to keep Granules filled tothe level indicated inside the Bowl. Some Granules are lost byclinging to solids or from cats flinging them out of the Bowl.What happens if the Washable Granules are swallowed?The Granules are non-toxic for both cats and humans and caneasily pass through all digestive systems.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RUNMY CATGENIE?One Cat..........Two Cats........Three Cats.. . . .12A U T O SETUP TIMEE X A M P L E S .If you want it to runonce a day at 8:15am...program it at 8:15am3 times a day at 6am, 2pm, 10pm... program at any of those times 4 times at 7am, 1pm, 7pm, 1am... program at any of those 4 timesS H O RT CUTS  Save You a Setup Step.•Want to add more daily washes?Just Press & Release the Auto Setup   Button at any time until the number of cycles that you want lights.•Want fewer daily washes? Press &         Release Auto Setup until all LEDs go   out. Then Press & Release Auto Setup  until your number of Cycles lights.•Want to just change the wash time?At the new time, Press & Hold Auto   Setup for 4 seconds then Release.AUTO START YOUR CATGENIE.®Setup is easy. When you Setup is critical.You can program your CatGenie to start automatically for one, two, three, or four times a day.A complete wash/dry cycle takes a little over 30 minutes.How does the CatGenie Auto Setup work?The Auto Setup Program is a timer, not a clock, so Cleaning Cycles runin either 24, 12, 8,  or 6-hour intervals each day at the times that you set. Aonce a day setting runs every 24 hours at the same time each day.Atwice a day setting runs every 12 hours at the same times each day.Athree times setting runs every 8 hours.Four times, every 6 hours.What’s critical about when I set the Auto Setup?Because the Auto Setup is a timer, you MUST program your Auto Setup at one of the times that you actually want your CatGenie to start a Cleaning Cycle. For example, if you want your CatGenie to run at 2 am and 2 pm, youmust program the Auto Setup at either 2 am or 2 pm. HOW TO PROGRAM AUTO SETUP.STEP 1. To Set Your Number of Cleaning Cycles, Press & Release the AutoSetup Button for EACH number of Cycles that you want per day. For once a day,Press & Release once. For twice a day, Press & Release twice. For three times a day,Press & Release three times, etc. DON’T HOLD the button down. ADaily Cycle LED lights for the number of times set. One LED lights for once a day. Two LEDs light for twice a day. Three LEDs light for three a day, etc. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE, Press & Release the Auto Setup Button until all LEDs go out, then repeat Step 1.WARNING: Remember to program Auto Setup at one of the times of the daythat you want your CatGenie to start. Once set, the CatGenie will  run at thesame time(s) every day until you change the program. STEP 2. To Set Your Running Times, firmly PRESS & HOLD the Auto SetupButton for 4 seconds, then Release. CatGenie will respond with 3 Beeps while the4 Daily Cycles LEDs flash on, off, and then go out.After you’ve programmed Auto Setup, CatGenie will start a cycle in 30 seconds.CAUTION: Keep hands, kids, and cats clear of GenieEyes Sensors duringthe 30-second wait time after programming. AUTO SETUP Short Cuts.If you decide to change the number of washes, use STEP 1 at anytime. If you wish to change the hour, use STEP 2. Set at a time you want it to run.If you have a power failure, the Auto Set Timer delays your Auto Start Times for as long as the power is out. You could forgo resetting if a brief black out or a quickunplugging occurs, as the Start Time will be just a few minutes later. If power is out forseveral hours and you want to reset, repeat STEP 2 at one of the running times.What’s the best time to run your CatGenie?Cats usually defecate within half an hour of eating a main meal. Cat experts tellus that cats sleep 15 to 20 hours a day (70% of their day). Keep a schedule of yourcat’s behavior. Choose running times that won’t interfere with your cat’s routine.TIP: It is important to run your CatGenie one to two times a day per cat.Not running your CatGenie enough can cause clogs. Best to run a wash cyclesoon after your cats go. Don’t let solids accumulate and harden.5www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012Clean 1-2 times per dayClean 2-3 times per dayClean 3-4 times per day12www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012Problem8. You press the Start Cycle/Pause Button and nothing happens.Unit won’t start.9. The CatGenie®Bowl won’t rotateor only goes in onedirection .10. Control Panel LEDs don’t light,Beeps don’t Soundand Genie ElectricCord is plugged in.11. You programmedAuto Setup and the  Cleaning Cycle didn’tstart in 30 seconds.12.  Auto Setup does not start at the timesit’s supposed to. 13. Granules and theBowl are not drying. 14. You pressed Start/Pause Button to stop cleaning. Cycle restarted itself.15. Water in Bowl. InProcess LED Blinks.Probable CauseA. Start Cycle/Pause pressed too fast. B. No electric power, or a circuit breakerhas tripped.C. Processing Unit is not correctlyaligned and/or seated in its slot on the Brim.D. CatGenie is in Child Lock mode.E. Unit malfunction.A. Black Washer underneath Bowl bottom is missing.B. Bowl or Base unit is warped andCatGenie won’t sit level.A. No electric power, or a circuit breakerhas tripped.B. The Processing Unit is not correctlyaligned and/or seated on the Brim.C. Unit malfunction.A. Your hands, an object, or your cat set off the GenieEyes Bowl Sensor .B. Was not programmed correctly.C. The programming was not completed.D. Unit malfunction.A. CatGenie is unplugged.B. The Daily Cycles have not been correctly programmed.C. An electric power interruption causedCatGenie to reset to another start time.D. Unit malfunction.After the wash cycle the dryer is blowingcold air. Unit malfunction.After 10 minutes, Pause Mode cancels automatically and theCatGenie cleaning cycle resumes and is completed.CatGenie is in Pause mode. SolutionA. Press & Release Start Cycle/Pause again. B. Plug CatGenie into a different outlet and test theCatGenie outlet with another appliance.C. Remove the Processing Unit. Clean off anyGranules or other material on Brim or in slot whereProcessing Unit sits. Put Unit back securely into slot.D. Deactivate Child Lock. See Page 6.E. Call +972-9-7445012A. Unplug the Genie Electric Cord. Go to top ofpage 9 and follow the Get Inside CatGenie instructions. If Black Ring is missing call.B. Call +972-9-7445012A. Plug CatGenie into a different outlet and test the CatGenie outlet with another appliance.B. Remove the Processing Unit. Clean off anyGranules or other material on the Brim where theProcessing Unit sits. Put Unit back onto Brim.C. Call +972-9-7445012A. Keep the area under the GenieEyes clear after you program the Auto Setup.B. Check that LEDs are lit to the number you want.Reprogram the Auto Setup. Details on page 5.C. See Auto Setup on page 5, Steps 1 and 2.D. Call +972-9-7445012A. Plug in the Genie Electric CordB. Make sure the lit Daily Cycles LEDs match thenumber of cleaning cycles that you want for eachday. See page 4 for reprogramming directions.C. See page 5 for reset directions.D. Call +972-9-7445012Call +972-9-7445012This is a normal function.The Pause feature turns the CatGenie back on in case you forget.Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button  to resume the cleaning cycle. POWER  & OTHER PROBLEMSHave aProblem? Call+972-9-7445012We can fix itfaster
11www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012Problem5. A puddle of CLEAN water surrounds the CatGenie. No Error is indicated.6. A puddle of WASTEWATERsurrounds theCatGenie. No Error is indicated. 7. CatGenie has water in Bowl. NoError is indicated..Probable CauseA. The T-Adapter’s little Black Lock -NutWasher is missing. See page 8.B. Genie Water Supply Line not tightlyattached to the Processing Unit. C. Genie Water Supply Line not tightlyattached to cold water supply valve. D. Genie Water Supply Line damaged. A. Genie DrainHook blocked by washerdrainhook or not on toilet or in drainpipe.B. Genie DrainHose is not properlyattached underneath the CatGenie. C. Damaged Genie DrainHose or Hook.A. Acircuit breaker or GFCI has tripped.No electric power.B. CatGenie has a clog.C. Unit malfunction.SolutionA. Check if fallen in CatGenie shipping box. Purchaseat hardware store. Or call us for replacement.B. Turn off cold-water supply valve and tighten the hose connection on the Processing Unit. Turn on cold water supply valve. Plug in electric cord.C. Turn off cold water supply valve. Tighten CatGenieWater Supply Line to the cold-water supply valve.Turn on cold water supply valve. D. Call +972-9-7445012A.  Washer drainhose must be less that  5” long in drainpipe. Place GenieHook on toilet or in drainpipe.B. Follow Cleaning CatGenie directions on page 14.Then turn Base over and tighten drain hose clampuntil firm. Do not over tighten. If still not working, call.C. Call +972-9-7445012A. Check circuit breaker or GFCI outlet. Plug cordinto another outlet. Test outlet with another appliance.B. Unplug electric cord. Go to the “Knock Out A Clog”gray box  above and follow directions to unclog.C. Call +972-9-7445012WATER & DRAINAGE PROBLEMSTO KNOCK OUT A CLOG, shake, rattle, and tap.PLEASE CALL US BEFORE tampering with or attempting to fix your CatGenie®Note the number of consecutive Beeps between pauses, and the number and names of lit LEDsTHEN CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT:  +972-9-7445012STEP AMETHOD 1METHOD 2STEP BFor a draining problem caused by a clog indicated by an error, try each Step andMethod until clog is gone. If you have a clog without a warning error, do not perform Step B. Press Start/Pause Button and try  A, 1, and 2. Take off Pause after each method.STEP A: DO THIS  FIRST FOR BOTH METHODS: Remove the Drain Hook from thetoilet or drain. Hold the Hook up, tap it on a wall and shake the hose. This may loosenclog and force it back into Hopper or Bowl for more processing.METHOD 1. After doing STEP A,  take the Hook and using your hand, clamp the endof the Hook tightly onto a faucet as shown. Turn on water for 5 seconds. Water pressureshould push the clog back into CatGenie Bowl. Check that Genie Electric Cord is plugged.Now perform STEP B but only if you have error Beep. METHOD 2. After doing STEP A, Place Hook back in drain or toilet. Unplug the GenieElectric Cord. Remove Hopper Cover and Processing Unit from Base. Make sure Impellerturns easily by twisting the Black Knob 4 or 5 times in both directions above the Brim. Plug in Genie Electric Cord. Now perform STEP B only if you have error Beep.STEP B. DO THIS LAST FOR BOTH METHODS (if you have an error): To check ifMethods 1 & 2  work, Press Start Cycle/Pause Button for exactly 4 seconds thenRelease. It could take awhile for the CatGenie to cycle through. When cycle completes,CatGenie is dry and fixed or it will Beep an error. Follow error directions on page 10.If nothing works, refer to page 14,  STEP 2, Cleaning the CatGenie.6www.CatGenie.co.il +972-9-7445012KEEP FILLED TO THIS LEVELTIPS FOR BEST CAT G E N IE®O P E R AT I O N .Brush your cats frequently and flush your CatGenie often.Cat fur, which gets passed in the stools, can’t be liquefied. While most fur getsflushed, too much can impede the work of the Impeller, which grinds solids intowastewater. Dried-out, hardened solids also make the impeller’s job difficult. Soflush and brush often. A good brushing is healthy for your cats and your CatGenie. AUTOMATIC & MANUAL STARTS.The combination gives you more control and more versatility.While CatGenieautomatically starts at its programmed times, you may also startit manually at any time without disrupting the Auto Setup program. Just Press &Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button when you want or need another wash.One good reason to start manually is to see if your cats are having  healthproblems. Veterinarians recommend that on occasion cat lovers check their cats’stools. Unlike litter boxes where waste gets covered and absorbed by litter, theCatGenie allows you this viewing option to safe guard your cat’s health.  NOTE: If your cat is using the Bowl at the same time that CatGenie is setto clean, the GenieEyes Sensor will alert the CatGenie to delay the cleaningcycle. After the cat and any cats that follow leave the Bowl, the CatGeniewaits 60 seconds before starting to clean. CHILD LOCK.Keeps curious Cats and Kids from accidentally starting a wash cycle.If you have young children the benefit of the Child Lock is obvious. Cats can alsoset off a Cycle by standing on a button. So set Child Lock for your kitties, too.To Activate the Child Lock:Press the Start Cycle/Pause Button and the Auto Setup Button at the same timeand HOLD for 3 seconds then release. CatGenie Beeps and the Child Lock LEDlights to confirm that you have activated the Child Lock feature. CatGenie Beeps if someone touches a button when Child Lock is active.To Deactivate the Child Lock:Press the Start Cycle/Pause and Auto Setup Buttons at the same time and HOLDuntil Beeps stop and Child Lock LED goes out. Then release. Child Lock is off.WASHABLE GRANULES.™You never need to change them.While Washable Granules never need changing, they need to be replenished.  On occasion, just add Granules when the amount  falls below the fill level lineindented inside the Bowl. It is important to keep Granules filled to that level.   Always keep an extra package of Washable Granules on hand.The exclusive formulation of Washable Granules allows them to biodegrade in sewer and septic systems in 9 months or less. WARNING: NEVER, under any circumstance, use or mix cat litter with the Washable Granules in your CatGenie. Doing so can cause severe damageto the CatGenie and will void your Warranty.NEVER MIX IN OR USE CAT LITTERGENIE EYES SEE CAT IN BOWLCHECK FOR HEALTH ISSUESBRUSHING YOUR CAT HELPS

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