YOUR GUIDE - CatGenie

1 your GUIDEtoSUCCESSFUL OPERATIONof theCATGENIE 12O 2010 PetNovations, Inc., ManualupdatesTIP: Watch Video of What to Expect During Cleaningat World s Only Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTo Prevent Risk of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to People and PREVENT FIREor shock hazard, do NOT expose theCatGenie Processing Unit to rain or sources of splashingwater. Do NOT operate the CatGenie with wet ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLINGAND USING your CatGenie . USE THECATGENIE ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED modifications or changes not explicitly described orapproved of in this manual could void your :Basic safety precautions must and shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of personal SAFETYS hould any solid object fall on or into the Processing Unit or shouldliquid penetrate the Processing Unit, unplug the CatGenie and haveit checked by qualified personnel before the CatGenie Electric Cord from the outlet beforeattempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the Hopper sprocessing area.

2 Do NOT put fingers or hands into the Hopperopening while the CatGenie is POWER SOURCESB efore operating the CatGenie , check that your local powersupply is identical to the CatGenie operating voltage, which is120 VAC. See complete specifications inGray Box on the CatGenie FROM ITS ELECTRIC OUTLET beforecleaning the Processing Unit or washing any other CatGenie :When you remove the Processing Unit from its Base,current is still going to it, so unplug the Genie Electric Cord you are not going to use the CatGenie for an extendedperiod of time, disconnect the CatGenie from the electric disconnecting the CatGenie electric power cord, pullthe PLUG. NEVER pull the cord. A damaged or defective ACpower cord should be changed at a qualified service PLACEMENTP osition the CatGenie in a place with adequate ventilation toprevent heat build-up and to prolong the life of the NOT place CatGenie near heat sources, or in a placesubject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical NOT place anything on top of or behind the may block ventilation holes and cause NOT install or store the CatGenie where it could beexposed to rain or splashing the Simple Setup GUIDE for site selection OPERATIONB efore connecting the CatGenie to the power source, be sureto read this manual.

3 NEVER, under any circumstances, connectthe CatGenie to a power source unless the CatGenie ProcessingUnit is properly seated and secure in its slot in the NOT operate CatGenie with wet hands. Follow allinstructions and warnings in all CatGenie CLEANINGC lean the Processing Unit and Control Panel only with a softdamp cloth slightly moistened with water. NEVER immerse it inor spray it with NOT use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powderor solvent such as alcohol or benzene. See Cleaning theCatGenie on page 16 for further you have any questions or problems concerning yourCatGenie, please contact our technical support staff at:1-888-735-3927 PetNovations, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for any andall possible damage if CatGenie is inappropriately operatedor used for a purpose other than that for which it is PetNovations, Inc. reserves the right to change designand specifications without notice, we do alert our customersabout upgrades and product receive news of upgrades, improvements, andspecial offers, register your Warranty SPECIFICATIONSfor NORTH AMERICA Power Requirements:120 VAC, 60Hz (15A Fused) Power Consumption:20W (Cleaning Cycle-17 Minutes)1200W (Drying Cycle-17 Minutes) Approximate Weight:Total CatGenie : 25 lbs.

4 (Includes Processing Unit, 11 lbs. Base Unit, 14 lbs) Supplied Accessories:Utility or Laundry RoomT-Adapter, Bathroom or Powder Room T-Adapter,SaniSolution cartridge , and Washable Program Cat Program Auto Start .. Program Child Washable SaniSolution .. CatGenie Bath & Laundry Correct Setup Spare Errors 1, 2, 3, 4 Beeps & Lights .. Errors without Machine Cleaners .. How to Clean the Water Clear Technical Notice & , Money-Back SUPPORTP lease call or email Customer Support if you see visibledamage to your CatGenie or if you have cat adjustmentproblems. We are happy to assist you with ANY questionor issue that you may have concerning your : 1-888-SELF-WASH 1-888-735-3927 Email: OWNER S GUIDETABLE OF CONTENTSHow do I mutewarning beeps?Press &Releasethe Start/Pause QUICK FIXMany problems are caused by & sure that your cold water supply is turned onand that the knob is turned on all the electric power.

5 Plug in electric cord. Check thatthe Processing Unit is correctly placed in its the Water Sensor. Remove the Processing out Water Sensor, clean its tip, page Hopper. Unplug electric. Remove Hopper obstruction. Replace cover. Plug page bent or crimped CatGenie water supplyand drain SHOOTINGSee Pages 12, 13, 14, NumberSerial Number is on the back of the Processing OF THE CatGenie 12 OSaniSolution12O CartridgeDispenses exact amountof sanitizing fluidGenie EyesSees when cat is in theBowl. Won t start Cyclefor 10 minutesControl PanelUse to programStart Cycle. Beeps& Blinks warn of errorsWashableGranulesNon-absorbent, shedliquids, Granules neverneed changingProcessing UnitIt s the CatGenie motors, solutionpump unit, electronicsGenieWaterHoseConnects to coldwater supply line inbath or laundryGenie Electric CordPlugs into AC DrainHoseDrains into toilet or wastepipe in laundry or utility roomWater SpoutFresh water flowsinto BowlDryer SpoutHot air blows outand into BowlDrainHookAttaches to GenieDrainHose for useover toilet rimGenie HandMulti-functional tool scoopssolids.

6 Scrubs and scoursGranules, itself, and insideBowl. Sifts through Granulesfor complete dryingHopperChamber whereImpellermacerates wasteBowlWhere cat feels at home inthe cat-comfy GranulesBrimEncircles the Bowl;attaches to BaseBaseVery bottom ofCatGenieHopper CoverStore GenieHand,Hides HopperImpellerWaterSensorInsideHopperRed DrainWasherHairCutterRingSaniSolutionSma rt CartridgeProcessing UnitHopper CoverGenieEyesCat SensorGenieHandBowlBrimHopper, Impeller,Red Drain WasherWater SensorGenie Water Supply LineGenie Electric CordGenie DrainHoseIS THE SANISOLUTION CLEANER SAFE FOR MY CAT?Yes, SaniSolution is safe for cats. Its ingredients are like those used byveterinarians to disinfect their operating areas. Liquid in the cartridge ishighly concentrated. In this form, it is safe as long as it is in the LONG DOES THE SANISOLUTION LAST?On Cat Activation,one SaniSolution cartridge is good for 240 Auto Set, one is good for 120 Cycles.

7 ALWAYS keep extra Cartridgeson hand. The price of SaniSolution equals the yearly cost of cat litter,yet it s just a fraction of the size and weight of THE SANISOLUTION DISSOLVE OR LIQUEFY SOLIDS?No. The solids are turned into wastewater by the action of the Impeller,which is inside the Hopper. The SaniSolution washes and disinfects theWashable Granules, GenieHand, and I REFILL THE SANISOLUTION SMART cartridge ?No, the cartridge cannot be refilled. The Smart cartridge s uniquemechanism dispenses the exact amount of solution used for each of the3 washes per Cleaning Cycle, as each wash requires a different SaniSolution washes away odor-causing materials, aids in drying,and protects the CatGenie mechanism. The exclusive SaniSolutionformula was tested and approved by veterinarians for cat THE CatGenie GREEN?The SaniSolution Smart cartridge replaces the use and need for cat any type of litter, the SaniSolution, the cartridge , and the WashableGranules are environmentally safe, biodegradable and/or HAPPENS IF MY CAT IS IN BOWL DURING CLEANING?

8 The CatGenie has sensors, GenieEyes, which delay the cleaning cycleuntil your cat is safely out of the MY WATER BILL INCREASE BY USING THE CatGenie ? your water bill should not have any significant increase. Running aCatGenie is equal to a few additional toilet flushes per DOES WASTEWATER GO WHEN IT LEAVES THE UNIT?Wastewater drains safely out of your home into sewer pipes. When usedin a bathroom, the GenieHose hooks over the toilet rim; waste drains intotoilet. When used in a laundry, waste goes into the Washer s drain A LAUNDRY ROOM, COULD WASTE WATER GET ON CLOTHES?No. When properly hooked into the washing machine drain pipe, wastewater can not touch laundry. The drainpipe connects directly into seweror septic : the length of the washer s drain hose inside itswaste pipe must be less than 5 A BATHROOM, CAN THE TOILET BE USED DURING A CYCLE?Yes. The CatGenie does not interfere with toilet use. Toilet seats have feet(check yours) so the DrainHose Hook can not be A TOILET OVERFLOW WHEN WASTE WATER GOES INTO IT?

9 No. Water in a toilet automatically lowers to its preset level and willnot overflow unless your toilet is HAPPENS IF SOLIDS STICK TO THE GENIEHAND?During all three washings, the GenieHand gets scrubbed clean by theaction of water, SaniSolution, and Washable THE WASHABLE GRANULES ABSORB?No, the cat-safe Washable Granules are completely non-absorbent. Unliketraditional litter, the Washable Granules are thoroughly washed eachcleaning cycle. Their function is to fulfill your cat s need to dig and HAPPENS IF WASHABLE GRANULES ARE SWALLOWED?The Granules are non-toxic for both cats and humans and can easily passthrough their respective digestive THE RUNNING of your CatGenie 12 OYou have 3 Freedoms of ChoiceCARTRIDGE LED INDICATORL ights when cartridge has 10 Cyclesleft. Stays lit until cartridge is emptyand replaced. Blinks ifnon-empty Cartridgeis PANELYour CatGenie communicates with BEEPS & BUTTONP ress & Release to Manually START a Cycle PAUSE a Cycle, RESTART a paused Cycle Mute Warning BeepsCHILD LOCKLED & BUTTONSP revent accidental andHold both BUTTONSfor 3 seconds untilChild Lock LED lights.

10 That LED stays litwhile in Child Lock SETUP BUTTONUse to ProgramCAT ACTIVATION ORto Pre Set TIMES of day you want to clean NUMBER of cleans per LEVEL CHECKLEDs & BUTTONSTell how many wash cycles and Release both light under the10+ to 100+ LEDE rror LED Blinks and unit Beeps whenyou have a Cleaning Cycle sound Error Number. See LEDs1 through 4 for which Error. Go toTrouble Shootingpage 12to 1 THRU 4 & CATperform 3 functions:READ CARTRIDGELEVEL CHECKLEDs light under the10+ to 100+ DAILY CYCLESLED lights the numberof Cycles pre-set fordaily auto ERRORLED 1, 2, 3, or 4 LED tells youwhich StartIn Cat Activation mode, CatGenie cleans afteryour cats use it. So yourCatGenie never has achance to get dirty, smelly,or full of germs. It s themost efficient setting because the12O cartridge adjusts the dosesof SaniSolution to 24O. It s likehaving two Cartridges in one. Tests provethat in Cat Activation mode, the CatGenieruns 10 times more StartAllows you to run theCatGenie from 1 to 4times a day dependingon the number of every 24, 12, 8,or 6 hours per daydepending on whether you programyour CatGenie to run 1, 2, 3, or 4times a day.