Applica LitterMaid Elite LME9000 - Manual (Page 9)

Unit does not completely clean litter box.
Probable Cause:
• Low-quality clumping litter.
Solution:
1. Do not use non-clumping, crystal or pearl-like litter.
2. Use only premium clumping litter.
Unit does not operate when ON/OFF switch is switched on.
Important: When the ON/OFF button is in the OFF position it only disables
the rake function.
Probable Cause:
• Power outage
• Faulty or non-activated outlet
• Old batteries
Solution:
• Check batteries and outlet
• Use batteries in case of power outage
• Switch to battery power
Probable Cause:
• Incorrectly installed or dead batteries. (Batteries should only be used as
backup.) Change the batteries once yearly.
Solution:
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Open battery compartment; check to see that batteries are correctly
installed.
3. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON. The unit should perform a whole cleaning
cycle.
4. 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.
6. green light should come on. If it does not, there is a problem with the AC
adapter or batteries.
Probable Cause:
• AC adapter does not work
Solution:
Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and check the following:
1. The AC adapter plug is inserted fully into the input jack.
2. The power outlet is operating. (You may wish to double-check by plugging
unit into another outlet.)
3. Wait a few seconds and turn unit on again. green light should come on
and the unit should perform a complete cleaning cycle.
4. If unit still does not operate, turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug the
AC adapter.
5. Operate the unit on battery power only.
Waste clumps adhere to the surface of the litter tray.
Probable Cause:
• Soiled litter tray surface (We recommend wearing rubber or latex gloves
when handling waste.)
Solution:
1. Remove clumps with scoop and dump litter into another container.
2. Remove litter tray (refer to CARE AND CLEANINg in this use and care
book), clean with mild detergent, rinse and dry.
3. 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.
Power light fails to come on when ON/OFF switch is turned ON.
Important: When the ON/OFF button is in the OFF position it only disables
the rake function.
Probable Cause:
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