Owners Guide
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Owners Guide
The World’s Only Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box ™ Your GUIDE for ™ SUCCESSFUL CATGENIE OPERATION © 2007 PetNovations, Inc. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To Prevent Risk of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to People and Pets. TO PREVENT FIRE or shock hazard, do NOT expose the ON OPERATION CatGenie™ Processing Unit to rain or sources of splashing water. Do NOT operate the CatGenie with wet hands. Before connecting the CatGenie to the power source, be sure to read this manual. NEVER, under any circumstances, connect the CatGenie to a power source unless the CatGenie Processing Unit is properly seated and secure in its slot in the Base. Do NOT operate CatGenie with wet hands. Follow all instructions and warnings in all CatGenie Manuals. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR CATGENIE. USE THE CATGENIE ONLY FOR WHAT IT IS INTENDED. All modifications or changes not explicitly described or approved of in this manual could void your Warranty. ON CLEANING WARNING: Basic safety precautions must and should Clean the Processing Unit and Control Panel only with a soft damp cloth slightly moistened with water. NEVER immerse it in or spray it with water. Do NOT use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene. See Cleaning the CatGenie on pages 14 and 15 for further instructions. always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. ON SAFETY Should any solid object fall on or into the Processing Unit or should liquid penetrate the Processing Unit, unplug the CatGenie and have it checked by qualified personnel before using. Unplug the the CatGenie Electric Cord from the outlet before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the Hopper’s processing area. Do NOT put fingers or hands into the Hopper opening while the CatGenie is operating. If you have any questions or problems concerning your CatGenie, please contact our technical support staff at: 1-888-735-3927 PetNovations, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for any and all possible damage if CatGenie is inappropriately operated or used for a purpose other than that for which it is intended. PetNovations, Inc. reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. ON POWER SOURCES Before operating the CatGenie, check that your local power supply is identical to the CatGenie operating voltage, which is 120VAC. See complete specifications in Gray Box on right. UNPLUG the CatGenie FROM ITS ELECTRIC OUTLET before cleaning the Processing Unit or washing any other CatGenie parts. NOTE: When the Processing Unit is removed from the base, electric current is still connected to it, so unplug the Genie Electric Cord. If you are not going to use the CatGenie for an extended period of time, disconnect the CatGenie from the electric outlet. When disconnecting the CatGenie electric power cord, pull the PLUG. NEVER pull the cord. A damaged or defective AC power cord should be changed at a qualified service shop. CATGENIE SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz (15A Fused) Power Consumption: 20W (Cleaning Cycle-17Minutes) 1200W (Drying Cycle-17 Minutes) Approximate Weight: Total CatGenie: 25 lbs. (Includes Processing Unit, 11 lbs. Base Unit, 14 lbs) Supplied Accessories: Utility or Laundry Room T-Adapter, Bathroom or Powder Room T-Adapter, SaniSolution Smart Cartridge, and Washable Granules. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ON PLACEMENT Please call Customer Support if you see visible damage to the CatGenie or if you have cat adjustment problems. We are happy to assist you with ANY question or problem that you may have concerning your CatGenie. Position the CatGenie in a place with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up and to prolong the life of the CatGenie. Do NOT place CatGenie near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. Do NOT place anything on top of or behind the unit. This may block ventilation holes and cause malfunction. Do NOT install or store the CatGenie where it could be exposed to rain or splashing water. See the Simple Setup Guide for site selection options. Call Toll Free: 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) Email: [email protected] Check: www.catGenie.com 2 OWNER’S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions....................................... 2 CatGenie Specifications….....….................. 2 Contacting Customer Support….....…......... 2 CatGenie Terms........................................... 3 Control Panel Explanation…................…... 4 Automatic Start Setup................................. 5 Tips for Best CatGenieOperation................ 6 Automatic & Manual Start Benefits............. 6 Child Lock…..........................................….. 6 Washable Granules...….............................. 6 SaniSolution Smart Cartridge….................. 7 Bath & Laundry Room Setups.....................8 Inside Your CatGenie...................................8 Installing Spare Parts...................................9 Trouble Shooting Guide.........................10-12 How to Eliminate Clogs............................. 11 FAQs about CatGenie............................... 13 Cleaning the CatGenie…...............….. 14-15 FCC Notice & Warning…........… Back Cover 90-Day, $-Back Guarantee......... Back Cover 2-Year Warranty…….................. Back Cover CATGENIE TERMS Hopper Cover: Stores GenieHand, hides Hopper Hopper: Chamber where Impeller macerates waste Control Panel: Buttons, LEDs, and Error Indicators SaniSolution: Cleans and decontaminates GenieEyes: Sensors delay auto wash if cat enters Processing Unit: Holds motors and electronics GenieHand: Scoops, Scrubs, Sifts. Attaches to Arm Washable Granules: Satisfy cat’s need to dig & cover Bowl: Where cats and Washable Granules go Brim: Encircles the Bowl; attaches to Base Base: Very bottom of CatGenie Genie DrainHose: Drains into toilet or waste pipe Genie Water Supply Line: Connects to cold water Genie Electric Cord: Plugs into AC power 3 © 2007 PetNovations, Inc. CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS, BEEPS, AND BLINKS. It’s how you and your CatGenie™ communicate. 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 The magic of CatGenie is that with two buttons you 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 a problem and mute beeps. BUTTONS 1. 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. HOW DO I RESTART A WASH AFTER SETTING UP PAUSE MODE? BEEPS & BLINKS 3. 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 PRESS & RELEASE START CYCLE/ PAUSE BUTTON. HOW CAN I MUTE THE WARNING BEEPS? PRESS & RELEASE START CYCLE/ PAUSE BUTTON. www.catGenie.com In Process LED lights while a Cleaning Cycle is in progress. This LED blinks when 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 Cartridge If 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. 4 1-888-735-3927 HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RUN MY CATGENIE? One Cat.......... Clean 1-2 times per day Two Cats........Clean 2-3 times per day Three Cats..... Clean 3-4 times per day AUTO SETUP TIME EXAMPLES. If you want it to run once a day at 8:15am... program it at 8:15am 3 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 times 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 run in either 24, 12, 8, or 6-hour intervals each day at the times that you set. A once a day setting runs every 24 hours at the same time each day. A twice a day setting runs every 12 hours at the same times each day. A three 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, you must 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 Auto 1 Setup 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. A Daily 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. 2 WARNING: Remember to program Auto Setup at one of the times of the day that you want your CatGenie to start. Once set, the CatGenie will run at the same time(s) every day until you change the program. STEP 2. To Set Your Running Times, firmly PRESS & HOLD the Auto Setup SHORT 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. www.catGenie.com Button for 4 seconds, then Release. CatGenie will respond with 3 Beeps while the 4 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 during the 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 quick unplugging occurs, as the Start Time will be just a few minutes later. If power is out for several 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 tell us that cats sleep 15 to 20 hours a day (70% of their day). Keep a schedule of your cat’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 cycle soon after your cats go. Don’t let solids accumulate and harden. 5 1-888-735-3927 TIPS FOR BEST CATGENIE OPERATION. Brush your cats frequently and flush your CatGenie often. BRUSHING YOUR CAT HELPS Cat fur, which gets passed in the stools, can’t be liquefied. While most fur gets flushed, too much can impede the work of the Impeller, which grinds solids into wastewater. Dried-out, hardened solids also make the impeller’s job difficult. So flush 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. CHECK FOR HEALTH ISSUES GENIE EYES SEE CAT IN BOWL While CatGenieautomatically starts at its programmed times, you may also start it 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 health problems. Veterinarians recommend that on occasion cat lovers check their cats’ stools. Unlike litter boxes where waste gets covered and absorbed by litter, the CatGenie 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 set to clean, the GenieEyes Sensor will alert the CatGenie to delay the cleaning cycle. After the cat and any cats that follow leave the Bowl, the CatGenie waits 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 also set 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 time and HOLD for 3 seconds then release. CatGenie Beeps and the Child Lock LED lights 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 HOLD until Beeps stop and Child Lock LED goes out. Then release. Child Lock is off. WASHABLE GRANULES.™ KEEP FILLED TO THIS LEVEL NEVER MIX IN OR USE CAT LITTER www.catGenie.com 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 line indented 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 damage to the CatGenie and will void your Warranty. 6 1-888-735-3927 THE SMART CARTRIDGE PROTECTS THE SANISOLUTION™ and it is key to CatGenie™ operations. The Smart Cartridge keeps the concentrated SaniSolution liquid safely contained. It accurately dispenses, monitors, and controls the proportion of Solution to water for the maximum safety of your cats and the optimal operation of your CatGenie. A SaniSolution Smart Cartridge lasts for 60 wash cycles. When empty, replace the Cartridge or CatGenie will not function. Always have extra Smart Cartridges on hand, so your CatGenie can work for you without interruption. HEED THE CARTRIDGE WARNINGS. DO NOT REMOVE RED NIPPLE. Removal will flood and ruin the Processing Unit and VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Low Level: When 10 of the 60 SaniSolution portions remain in the Cartridge, the Cartridge LED will light and a repetitive, One-Beep Warning will continuously sound. To stop the Beeps, Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button and check that you have an extra Cartridge or ORDER IMMEDIATELY. The Cartridge LED will stay lit to remind you that you will soon need to replace this Cartridge. Critical Level: When 3 wash cycles remain in the Cartridge, the Cartridge LED will light and the repetitive, One-Beep Warning will sound again. To stop the Beep, Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button. The Cartridge LED will stay lit to remind you that only 3 wash portions remain and that CatGenie can not run on empty. Empty Cartridge or No Cartridge: Cartridge Notch goes to rear After 60 cleaning cycles, the Cartridge is empty. The Cartridge LED will blink and a repetitive, Two-Beep Warning will continuously sound. To mute the Beep, Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button. The LED will blink and the CatGenie can not start a wash cycle. If you try to start a cycle, manually or automatically, the Double Beep will reactivate. Incorrect Cartridge placement also causes Beeps. Replace correctly to stop. The CatGenie will not start manually or automatically unless it has a Smart Cartridge containing SaniSolution placed correctly in the Processing Unit. NEVER remove a Cartridge while Unit is running: Removing the Cartridge during a cleaning cycle will NOT extend Cartridge life. Removal will cause the CatGenie to not clean thoroughly, not dry completely, and not destroy bacteria and odors effectively. Removal before a cleaning cycle will cause the CatGenie to not run at all. ABOUT THE SANISOLUTION. SaniSolution is safe and non-toxic for cats and humans when properly used in the CatGenie. The ingredients are similar to disinfectants used by veterinarians to clean and sterilize their exam and operating areas. CAUTION: This is a concentrated Solution that may be irritating to skin and eyes, so avoid contact. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. In case of skin or eye contact, wash with copious amounts of water. If swallowed get medical advice or call this emergency number: 1-800-424-9300. Keep an extra Cartridge on the shelf. www.catGenie.com 7 1-888-735-3927 SIMPLE SETUP See Simple Setup Guide for Complete Directions. INSIDE YOUR CATGENIE ™ SaniSolution Smart Cartridge Hopper Cover Processing Unit GenieEyes Cat Sensor GenieHand BATHROOM SETUP 1. Shut off the cold water by turning the valve on the toilet or sink cold-water supply line all the way counter-clockwise. 2. Unscrew the cold water line hose and attach it to the provided 3/8” T-Adapter. Then attach the T-Adapter to the cold water line. 3. Screw the Genie Water Supply Line to the T-Adapter. Make sure T-Adapter’s black washer is in place. Turn cold water back on. Check for leaks or drips. 4. Put the Genie DrainHose Hook over the toilet rim under the seat. You can keep the Hook there and still use the toilet. 5. Plug the Genie Electric Cord into a GFCI electric outlet. Brim Bowl Hopper, Impeller, Red Drain Washer Base Genie Water Supply Line Genie Electric Cord Genie DrainHose LAUNDRY ROOM SETUP 1. Turn the cold water valve counter-clockwise to shut off cold water. 2. Unscrew the washing machine cold water supply hose from the valve. 3. Attach the washing machine hose to the provided 3/4” T-Adapter, then attach the T-Adapter to the cold water line valve. 4. Screw Genie Water Supply Line onto T-Adapter, turn on cold water. 5. Put Genie DrainHose Hook into washing machine waste pipe. Hook shares space with washer’s drain hose. Don’t squeeze or compress Hook. 6. Plug the Genie Electric Cord into a GFCI electric outlet. www.catGenie.com 8 If you have any problem or question please call us. 1-888-735-3927 Don’t attempt to fix or tamper with the CatGenie. 1-888-735-3927 HOW TO GET INSIDE YOUR CATGENIE.™ If you need to replace a part. FIRST unplug Genie Electric Cord. Carefully move installed CatGenie away from the wall. Keep DrainHose in toilet or drainpipe. Put a towel on floor by the wall. Remove Hopper Cover. Remove Processing Unit and place on the towel. Lean Unit against the wall. Unclip GenieHand. Push Arm and Black Clip back into its opening. To remove Brim, push on Black button for leverage as you pull up the Brim back. Put aside. Remove Bowl with Granules and set aside. Hopper is accessible for removal if necessary. Clean out any Granules in the Base. WARNING: Unless Manual instructs otherwise, always unplug the Genie Electric Cord before working on your CatGenie. HOW TO REPLACE PARTS. Spares available under Genie Base. Or from us. ORANGE NIPLET: Find on bottom of Processing Unit. FUNCTION: Prevents SaniSolution from drying out and clogging black dispenser Nozzle under Processing Unit. REPLACEMENT: Unplug Electric Cord. Carefully lift Unit from its slot. Check that Niplet is clean and in place. To clean, squeeze out clumped Solution and wash with warm water. Replace if missing. Attach Niplet on to the black Nozzle. Clean out Unit slot. Wipe off Unit bottom with a soft cloth. Carefully place Unit back into its slot; make sure it is secure. Plug in Genie Electric Cord. RED WASHER. Attaches to outside of the Hopper. Hopper is below Hopper Cover and under the Brim. FUNCTION: Critical piece. Seals connection to Genie DrainHose. Prevents wastewater backup. Don’t misplace. REPLACEMENT: Unplug Cord. Slowly pull Hopper out of its slot. Check that Red Washer is in place, clean, smooth and not crushed. If missing or damaged, replace. Swab outside of Washer with any cooking or baby oil. Carefully slide Hopper back into its slot. Reassemble CatGenie. Plug in Genie Electric Cord when done. WATER SENSOR: Located inside Hopper. FUNCTION: Reads if water level is correct. May just need cleaning and not replacement. REPLACE or CLEAN: Unplug Electric Cord. SLOWLY pull Hopper out of its slot. Unsnap clips. Open like a book. Wash Water Sensor with soap and water. OR replace old Sensor. Carefully clip new Sensor in one side at a time. Push in on each clip. Line up as shown. Point V down. Snap Hopper closed. Place in slot. Reassemble CatGenie. Plug in Electric Cord. www.catGenie.com 9 T-ADAPTER WASHER Check if Lock-Nut side of T-Adapter has its Black Washer. If missing, purchase washer at hardware store. Or call us at 1-888-735-3927. BLACK RING: Located under bottom of Bowl. Bowl can’t turn without it. Follow “Get Inside” instructions above to access Bowl bottom. If Black Ring is missing, call 1-888-735-3927. 1-888-735-3927 TROUBLE SHOOTING Read down the PROBLEM column on the left to find which applies to your CatGenie™ BEEPS & BLINKS WARN OF PROBLEMS Problem Probable Cause 1. ONE Beep sounds and Error LED Blinks at the same time. Means Water Level Sensor detects a problem. 2. TWO Beeps sound and Error LED Blinks at the same time. Means water doesn’t fill the CatGenie ™ within a reasonable amount of time. 3. THREE Beeps sound and the Error LED Blinks at the same time. Means CatGenie does not drain properly. 4. FOUR Beeps and Error LED Blinks at same time. Means Dryer is Overheating. www.catGenie.com A. Part of the Hopper is clogged and full of water. Solution B. The Hopper is NOT clogged or filled with water. Water Level Sensor, which is inside Hopper, is not securely in place, is dirty, or is missing. A. Do not unplug Genie Electric Cord. Press Start Cycle/Pause Button to silence Beep. Go to Gray Box on page 11 and follow directions. B. Unplug the Genie Electric Cord. Remove Hopper Cover, Processing Unit, and Brim from Base. SLOWLY pull Hopper up out of the Base. Unsnap all clips. Open like a book. Check that Water Level Sensor is securely fixed in place. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe off Sensor and Hopper. If Sensor is missing, go to page 9 for details. Re-assemble and plug in Electric Cord when finished. Press the Start Cycle/Pause Button for exactly 4 seconds, then Release. CatGenie should resume. C. Unit malfunction. C. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) A. Genie Water Supply Line not connected to home water supply or to the back of the Processing Unit. A. Do not unplug the Genie Electric Cord. Connect the Genie Water Supply Line to the coldwater line or to the Processing Unit. B. Home’s water supply and/or water supply valve is shut off (no water). C. Genie Water Supply Line is compressed or kinked. D. Very low water pressure. B. Turn on the cold water supply line valve. E. Water empties out because Genie DrainHose is below water intake line. F. Unit malfunction. C. Decompress or unkink the CatGenie Water Supply Line so that waste can easily evacuate. D. Check if dishwasher, washing machine, or shower are in use. Don’t run all at the same time. E. Raise the Genie DrainHose at least 2 feet above the CatGenie Bowl. Just a short run is needed. F. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) C. Unit malfunction. A. Do not unplug Genie Electric Cord. Press Start Cycle/Pause Button to silence Beeps. Straighten out any kinks or sharp bends on DrainHose. Check that toilet seat bottom has lifts or feet so that the seat does NOT pinch the Hook. Press Start Cycle/Pause Button for exactly 4 seconds then Release. CatGenie should resume working. B. Unplug the Genie Electric Cord. Go to Box on page 10 top and follow Methods 1 and 2. If neither works, do Method 3. If Method 3 fails, call. C. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) A. Rear air intake vent is blocked or CatGenie is too close to the wall. B. Hot Air Blower is blocked by a toy or towel. C. Unit malfunction. A. Remove towels, toys, etc. blocking intake on back of Processing Unit. Move CatGenie to allow airflow. B. Remove any obstruction in the Bowl that blocks dryer’s hot airflow. C. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) A. Genie DrainHose or its Hook is kinked, bent, or pinched between toilet seat and toilet rim. Or Hook is squeezed in the laundry drain pipe. B. Impeller is stuck or clogged. 10 1-888-735-3927 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 LEDs THEN CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT: 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) TO KNOCK OUT A CLOG, shake, rattle, and tap. For a draining problem caused by a clog indicated by an error, try each Step and Method 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 the toilet or drain. Hold the Hook up, tap it on a wall and shake the hose. This may loosen clog and force it back into Hopper or Bowl for more processing. METHOD 1 METHOD 1. After doing STEP A, take the Hook and using your hand, clamp the end of the Hook tightly onto a faucet as shown. Turn on water for 5 seconds. Water pressure should 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. STEP A METHOD 2. After doing STEP A, Place Hook back in drain or toilet. Unplug the Genie Electric Cord. Remove Hopper Cover and Processing Unit from Base. Make sure Impeller turns 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 STEP B. DO THIS LAST FOR BOTH METHODS (if you have an error): To check if Methods 1 & 2 work, Press Start Cycle/Pause Button for exactly 4 seconds then Release. 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. METHOD 2 WATER & DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Problem Probable Cause 5. A puddle of CLEAN water surrounds the CatGenie. No Error is indicated. Solution A. The T-Adapter’s little Black Lock -Nut Washer is missing. See page 8. B. Genie Water Supply Line not tightly attached to the Processing Unit. A. Check if fallen in CatGenie shipping box. Purchase at 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. Genie Water Supply Line not tightly attached to cold water supply valve. C. Turn off cold water supply valve. Tighten CatGenie Water Supply Line to the cold-water supply valve. Turn on cold water supply valve. D. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) D. Genie Water Supply Line damaged. 6. A puddle of WASTEWATER surrounds the CatGenie. No Error is indicated. A. Genie DrainHose Hook is not placed in the waste pipe or over toilet rim. B. Genie DrainHose is not properly attached underneath the CatGenie. C. Damaged Genie DrainHose or Hook. C. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) 7. CatGenie has water in Bowl. No Error is indicated. . A. A circuit breaker or GFCI has tripped. No electric power. B. CatGenie has a clog. A. Check circuit breaker or GFCI outlet. Plug cord into 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 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) www.catGenie.com C. Unit malfunction. 11 A. Put the Hook securely in place. B. Follow Cleaning CatGenie directions on page 14. Then turn Base over and tighten drain hose clamp until firm. Do not over tighten. If still not working, call. 1-888-735-3927 POWER & OTHER PROBLEMS Problem 8. You press the Start Cycle/Pause Button and nothing happens. Unit won’t start. 9. The CatGenie™ Bowl won’t rotate or only goes in one direction . 10. Control Panel LEDs don’t light, Beeps don’t Sound and Genie Electric Cord is plugged in. 11. You programmed Auto Setup and the Cleaning Cycle didn’t start in 30 seconds. 12. Auto Setup does not start at the times it’s supposed to. Probable Cause Solution A. Start Cycle/Pause pressed too fast. B. No electric power, or a circuit breaker has tripped. C. Processing Unit is not correctly aligned and/or seated in its slot on the Brim. A. Press & Release Start Cycle/Pause again. B. Plug CatGenie into a different outlet and test the CatGenie outlet with another appliance. C. Remove the Processing Unit. Clean off any Granules or other material on Brim or in slot where Processing Unit sits. Put Unit back securely into slot. D. CatGenie is in Child Lock mode. E. Unit malfunction. D. Deactivate Child Lock. See Page 6. E. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) A. Black Washer underneath Bowl bottom is missing. A. Unplug the Genie Electric Hose. Go to top of page and follow the Get Inside CatGenie instructions. If Black Ring is missing call. B. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) B. Bowl or Base unit is warped and CatGenie won’t sit level. A. No electric power, or a circuit breaker has tripped. B. The Processing Unit is not correctly aligned and/or seated on the Brim. A. Plug CatGenie into a different outlet and test the CatGenie outlet with another appliance. B. Remove the Processing Unit. Clean off any Granules or other material on the Brim where the Processing Unit sits. Put Unit back onto Brim. C. Unit malfunction. C. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) A. Your hands, an object, or your cat set off the GenieEyes Bowl Sensor . B. Was not programmed correctly. A. 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 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) 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 caused CatGenie to reset to another start time. D. Unit malfunction. A. Plug in the Genie Electric Cord B. Make sure the lit Daily Cycles LEDs match the number of cleaning cycles that you want for each day. See page 4 for reprogramming directions. C. See page 5 for reset directions. D. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) 13. Granules and the Bowl are not drying. After the wash cycle the dryer is blowing cold air. Unit malfunction. Call 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) 14. You pressed Start/Pause Button to stop cleaning. Cycle restarted itself. After 10 minutes, Pause Mode cancels automatically and the CatGenie cleaning cycle resumes and is completed. This is a normal function. The Pause feature turns the CatGenie back on in case you forget. 15. Water in Bowl. In Process LED Blinks. CatGenie is in Pause mode. Press & Release the Start Cycle/Pause Button to resume the cleaning cycle. www.catGenie.com 12 Have a Problem? Call 1-888-735-3927 We can fix it faster 1-888-735-3927 ™ FAQS ABOUT CATGENIE How long is the Cleaning Cycle? Scooping, washing and sanitizing take 17 minutes. Drying takes an additional 17 minutes. 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. When does the wash water start to fill the CatGenie? After the GenieHand scoops out the solids, water slowly flows into the Bowl. Will my water bill increase by using the CatGenie? There will be no significant increase in your water bill. Running a CatGenie is equivalent to a few additional toilet flushes each day. Can the CatGenie be stopped while it is cleaning? Yes. To stop the CatGenie, simply press the Start Cycle/Pause Button at any time during cleaning. If left in Pause Mode for more than 10 minutes, Pause will cancel and your CatGenie will automatically resume its cleaning cycle. Where does the wastewater go when it leaves the unit? Wastewater drains safely out of your home into the sewer pipe. In a bathroom, the CatGenie hose hooks over the toilet rim. The waste into a toilet. In a laundry, waste goes into the drain pipe. Is the SaniSolution ™ cleaning solution safe for my cat? Yes, the SaniSolution cleaning solution is safe for cats. Its unique formula uses active ingredients similar to the cleaning solutions and disinfectants used by veterinarians in their operating areas. If I put my CatGenie in the laundry room, will the wastewater come in contact with my clothes? No. When properly hooked into the washing machine drainpipe, wastewater from the CatGenie can not comes in contact with laundry. The drainpipe connects directly into sewer or septic tank. 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 again when 3 remain. CatGenie can not operate without a Cartridge. Best to always have extra SaniSolution Cartridges on hand. If I put the CatGenie in my bathroom, can the toilet be used during a cleaning cycle? Yes. The CatGenie does not interfere with toilet use. Toilet seats have feet (check yours) so DrainHose Hook can not be crushed. Does the SaniSolution dissolve or liquefy the solids? No. The solids are turned into wastewater by the action of the Impeller, which is inside the Hopper. The SaniSolution washes and disinfects the Washable Granules and Bowl. Will the toilet overflow with wastewater draining into it? No. The water level in toilets is set to maintain a constant, safe level. Water in a toilet automatically lowers to its preset level and will not overflow unless your toilet is clogged. Can I refill the SaniSolution Smart Cartridge? No, the Cartridge cannot be refilled. The Smart Cartridge unique mechanism dispenses the exact amount of solution used for each of the 3 washes per Cleaning Cycle, as each wash requires a different quantity. The SaniSolution washes away odor-causing materials, aids in drying, and protects the CatGenie mechanism. The exclusive SaniSolution formula was tested and approved by veterinarians for cat safety. The SaniSolution Smart Cartridge replaces the use and need 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, and Washable Granules are environmentally safe and biodegradable. What happens if solids stick to the GenieHand? During all three washings, the GenieHand gets scrubbed clean by the action of water, SaniSolution, and Washable Granules. If for some extraordinary reason, the GenieHand is not completely cleaned, 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 Granules are thoroughly washed each day. Their function is to fulfill your cat’s need to dig and cover. Do the Washable Granules ever have to be replaced? No. Granules need to be replenished not replaced. However, for your cat’s comfort and optimum CatGenie operation, you will need to add Granules every so often to keep Granules filled to the level indicated inside the Bowl. Some Granules are lost by clinging to solids or from cats flinging them out of the Bowl. If you need help or have a question about your cats or CatGenie, please call: 1-888 SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ) email: [email protected] check: www.catGenie.com www.catGenie.com What happens if the Washable Granules are swallowed? The Granules are non-toxic for both cats and humans and can easily pass through all digestive systems. 13 1-888-735-3927 CLEANING YOUR CATGENIE.™ 3 Easy Steps, 20 Minutes, Twice a Year. To assure optimum performance, we recommend that twice a year you wash the CatGenie Base, Brim, Hopper, and Hopper Cover. Taking apart, cleaning, and reassembly takes less than 20 minutes. Wash in a bathtub or outdoors with a garden hose. If you have long hair cats, best clean more often especially in the Spring/Summer shedding season, and in the Fall when cats shed old fur for new, heavier coat growth. 1A 1B TIP: To make cleaning as quick and easy as possible, run one complete Cleaning Cycle before doing this procedure. WARNING: FIRST UNPLUG the Genie Electric Cord, BEFORE you take the CatGenie apart. 1B 1C STEP 1. TAKING CATGENIE APART. A. Move the CatGenie about a foot away from the wall. Place a folded thick towel on the floor between the back of the CatGenie and wall. Remove Hopper Cover and put aside. Pull the Processing Unit up and and out of its slot. Keep Unit upright and carefully place it on the towel next to the wall. Lean Processing Unit against the wall so it won’t tip over. No need to shut off water or disconnect the Genie Water Hose. Do Not remove the SaniSolution Cartridge. NOTE: NEVER WASH the Processing Unit or move it from its location. You can wipe it with a damp soft cloth. 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C www.catGenie.com B. Pull up the GenieHand and Arm. Unclip the GenieHand and take it off the Arm. Push the Arm back into its opening in the Brim. C. To lift the Brim off of the Base, use leverage by pressing down on the round Black Knob showing through the Brim with your thumb. Use your other hand to pull up the back of the Brim. Lift the Brim off the Base and set the Brim aside. D. Lift the Bowl, with the Washable Granules intact, out of the Base. Put the Bowl in a safe place where the Granules won’t be spilled or used. E. Rest the Brim on top of the Base. Carefully unhook the Genie DrainHose from the toilet or laundry drain. Hold the Hook up and carefully coil the Hose and Hook inside the Base to keep water from dripping on the floor. Put the Base with the Hose, Brim, Hopper Cover IF YOU ARE and GenieHand into the bathtub, or carry them to CLEANING OUT another suitable location where you can wash them. A CLOG... Follow directions for removing Hopper Cover, Processing Unit, GenieHand, STEP 2. WASHING CATGENIE. and Brim. But leave A. Take the Genie DrainHose out of the Base and rest Bowl and Granules it in the bathtub so that the Hook is near the tub drain. in the Base. B. SLOWLY pull the Hopper up and out of the Base. Bring all to a tub, Carefully pull off the Red Drain Washer that is on the shower, or outdoors. side of the Hopper near the bottom. Remove the Bowl, save the Granules. C. RINSE OFF THE RED WASHER AND PUT IT Drain or dump ONLY ASIDE somewhere nearby so it will be handy and not water, not Granules. get lost or misplaced. The Red Washer is a critical (continue on pg 15) part. KEEP IT SAFE; DON’T MISPLACE IT. 14 1-888-735-3927 STEP 2. WASHING CATGENIE™ (continued) D. Unsnap the 3 Clips that run diagonally on the outside of the Hopper opposite the hinged side. Open the Hopper like a book and keep two pieces together. 2D 2E 2F 2F E. When open, pay special attention to the Impeller. Impeller is the black fan-like part attached to the bottom of the metal shaft. Remove any cat hair, Granules, or other foreign matter from the Impeller blades, the metal shaft, and the area that encloses the Impeller. Wash the Hopper, Impeller, and Water Sensor with a mild liquid soap and water. Use a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Snap Hopper closed. It’s closed when snaps click and both sides stay together with no gaps. F. PUT THE RED WASHER BACK ON THE HOPPER and lubricate ONLY the outside of the Washer with any food oil (i.e. olive, corn, etc.) or baby oil. CLEANING OUT A CLOG (continued) Follow directions for cleaning and reassemble on site. BUT do not attach the GenieHand Run a wash cycle. Because Granules are wet, connect the GenieHand after Scoop Cycle. Press Start/Pause Button and replace GenieHand only for wash and dry cycles. Press to take off Pause and restart cleaning. G. Wash the Base and Brim with a mild liquid soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Lift up the Base enough to allow water to run out of the Genie DrainHose. Dump any remaining water from the Base. Check that all parts are clean and no soap, cat hair, or granules remain. Dry the Base and Brim with a lint-free cloth or paper towels. H. Wash, rinse and dry the Hopper Cover. Pay particular attention to the inside back of the Cover for any remaining dirt. STEP 3. REASSEMBLING CATGENIE. 3A IMPORTANT: THE RED DRAIN WASHER must be in place on the Hopper. A. Put the Hopper back in its place in the Base. B. Coil the Genie DrainHose inside the Base. Take Base, Brim, and Hopper Cover back to the CatGenie site. Make sure the Genie DrainHose is in the groove in the back of the Base. Place the Base back by the Processing Unit. 3B 3C 3D www.catGenie.com 3E C. The Bowl has a recess in the bottom that must fit over the nipple in the center of the Base. Carefully put the Bowl back in the Base. Check to be sure that the Bowl spins easily in the Base. D. Hold the back of the Brim up over the back of the Base. Push the Black Clip on the end of the metal Arm up through the slot. Lower the Brim onto the Base and, working from back to front, press the Brim onto the Base. You will hear a snap when both parts lock together. Attach the GenieHand to the Arm and push the GenieHand back into the upright position. E. NEVER WASH THE PROCESSING UNIT. Gently wipe it off with a soft damp cloth. If the Orange Niplet on the bottom of the Unit has built-up SaniSolution residue, carefully pull it off, rinse it and put it back. Make sure it is secure. Put the Processing Unit back on the Brim taking care to align it correctly and seat it securely in its slot. Replace the Hopper Cover. Push the water supply line and power cord back into their respective grooves. Move the CatGenie back in place and plug it into the electric outlet. The CatGenie will do a sequence of self-checks indicated by Beeping sounds and LEDs Lights. IF IT DOES NOT, unplug it. Then lift the Processing Unit out and carefully realign it and reseat it in its place in the Brim. 15 1-888-735-3927 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferences in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2. Increase the separation between equipment and receiver 3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. FCC WARNING Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. USE CONDITIONS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. CatGenie Model Number CG 10000 v1 CONTACT INFORMATION PetNovations, Inc. 989 Old Eagle School Road Suite 811, Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 1-610-994-2103 Fax: 1-484-654-0154 www.PetNovations.com © 2007 PetNovations, Inc. www.catGenie.com 90-DAY, MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE With our 90-Day, Unconditional, Money Back Guarantee you have a total of 90- days from your purchase date for you and your cats to fall in love with the CatGenie™ Self-Washing Cat Box. If you’re not completely satisfied, return your CatGenie before the 90-day deadline. If you purchased your CatGenie directly from a retail store, return it to the store. (Check with your retailer or on-line store for their individual return policy.) SAVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. If you purchased CatGenie from PetNovations, Inc., call us at 1-888-735-3927 to receive your Return Authorization Number. To qualify for the 90-Day, MoneyBack, the returned unit must have an RA# . Please clean the CatGenie and throw away used Granules and used Cartridges. Carefully return and send the clean CatGenie in as close to original condition and in its original carton to qualify for a full refund. Please include your reason for return. Extra supplies that are used or opened are not eligible for refunds. 2-YEAR WARRANTY CatGenie has been engineered and crafted with great care for your satisfaction. Please read all instructions before using this product. PetNovations, Inc. warrants the CatGenie and all its parts thereof, except as set forth below, ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase as the Warranty Period. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY FROM PetNovations, Inc. IS VALID ONLY IN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ITIS NOT VALID IN ALASKA, HAWAII OR OTHER COUNTRIES. A. This two-year limited warranty is valid only for the Warranty Period and applies only to replacement of the product found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage due to misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration or the use of any unauthorized attachment; nor damage caused by use of an electrical circuit not specified on the CatGenie product. B. If this product is found to be defective, PetNovations, Inc. will replace the defective product at no charge to the original owner. Such replacement services shall be rendered solely by PetNovations, Inc. If any defects should be found in this product, please call PetNovations Customer Service at toll free 1-888-SELF-WASH in order to receive a Return Authorization Number. A new or remanufactured equivalent product will be shipped directly to you. Once you receive the replacement product, kindly box the defective product, in the replacement box, and return to PetNovations, Inc. with a copy of your bill of sale and Return Authorization number. PetNovations, Inc. will prepay all freight for replacement items, as well as return of defective items. This warranty is void if owner repairs or modifies the product in any way. C. PetNovations, Inc. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE. THERE IS NO IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT . Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. D. You can Register the Warranty for your CatGenie at: www.catGenie.com to Customer Service to Warranty. This will enable PetNovations, Inc. to contact you about upgrades, problems with your unit, or if you need a receipt. If you have any questions concerning your product or warranty, contact our Customer Support Toll Fee: 1-888-SELF-WASH ( 1-888-735-3927 ). 16 1-888-735-3927