Anyone else having issues with "clean" litter being collected in the tray? Any suggestions or solutions?
1001105
I have that happen now and then, especially if I turn it too fast. Slow down in turning, to allow the clean liter to go through the slats better. If that happens, I dump it back in and redo the turn, and don't get the clean litter the second time. It can also happen if it is too full and there is too much litter to fit behind the slats. Make sure you aren't putting too much in.
1001106
I tried tilting the box almost all the way over and it helped get the clean litter collect in the tray. I had worse issues getting the dirty litter out of the box, it always got stuck.
1001107
I do not have an issue with that. Make sure your insrerted try is put in corectly. Also SLOWLY turn the litter box over. This should collect all litter.
1001108
It worked but was too hard for me to use due to my back. I got rid of it in a week and went back to a regular litter box.
1001109
Hello ..... just make sure you do not put too much litter in the box. This is the most inexpensive and the best "automatic" litter box I have used and nothing mechanical to break down. You will always get some litter (mostly wet which is heavier) in the tray and finding the right amount will greatly help. Clear the litter about every two days and try to clean the box and put in fresh litter every week, very two weeks at the most. Every time you clear the litter you may have to put in some more for the lost litter but don't over do it.
518804
There is a tube inside the machine that dumps a little bit of water into the tray. Some sort of overflow protection, or pressure relief. A little bit is normal. I empty my tray ~once every 2 weeks, and clean it at the same time
1088893
I use a walnut litter and it works great. The pee clumps do stick to the bottom of the pan base; so as you turn I just use my scooper to jostle it loose a little. I can't seem to find the bags for the base anywhere :[
1742271
You might want to try running the back of the tray under warm water to loosen the contents a bit. Just make sure the lid is on securely.
1873914
My experience with the Litter Maid Elite has not been good. My old one worked really well, but this one does such a poor job that I ended up having to clean out the litter box as much as a non-automatic one. I found a couple of other self-cleaning ones on Amazon, but haven't ordered one yet. I'm sorry I couldn't recommend a specific one, but maybe someone else can. I hope you find one soon.
536099
No. When you install a new tray, you just take the "top" of the box and put it under the "bottom" of the box. Then, when you remove the dirty litter tray to replace it, you take the top out from under the bottom and put it back on top. I tape the box shut and put it in a tall kitchen garbage bag to throw away.
993423
I was using those Johnny Cat large litter tray liners for a while but this unit does come with 1 large upper tray liner and 2 smaller liners for the bottom tray. Personally I tried the liner for the upper tray where they poddy but it was always ripping from their clawing and I had to use extra long rubberbands to secure the liner because they would pull at it. I finally just removed it and am so much happier without it, especially using the silica sand cat litter. You just rake it after they urinate to keep things absorbed and less smelly and the tray never has the silica sticking to it unless really saturated but it scrapes right off when I clean it. Clumping clay litter sticks a lot worse so that is why I now only use the silica litter. This litter box works wonderfully with it and I just use paper towels and a bleach/water solution every 5 days when I change the litter to wipe out the tray and wipe off the sifting plate. The silica absorbs the solid waste's moisture so well the tray never has waste stuck to it and that really is another bonus! I have not even had to replace my bottom tray liner since I use the 9 x 11 foil baking pans sitting in the bottom waste tray. I use the foil baking pans that come with the top tray having pencil sized holes in it. It allow me to lift that top tray to sift the solid waste and dump it and then I dump the sifted silica sand litter in the bottom tray back in the unit so the litter remains plentiful until changing time. Once the foil trays get too beat up or super nasty I just replace them at less than $3. I like saving money. Hope this helps.
2197267
My sister also has the same box. It gets the clumps, but tiny pieces get left behind and you have to change the litter often (depending on the cat). Which is still better than cleaning the whole box daily! Love it!
1029372
First, shake it outside until no more litter falls out... (hang it and beat it with a broom) ...if you're using clumping litter you'll have a real headache when you go to hose it off. I tried all sorts of odor neutralizing products, but nothing worked and my cats started to prefer the mat to the box. When I trashed the mat, nobody peed outside the box anymore. I picked up a few carpet remnants and they worked equally well... at $1 each it wasn't a burden to replace them if an accident happened.
2107860
Good luck. Plan on having to return it. I have had three and returned all three because the motor is to weak to move the litter. It has been months since I requested refund which they acknowledge I should receive. Just can't get them to mail it. WIll talk to a supervisor tomorrow. Keep your receipts.
151504
I find this happens if I have too much litter in the pan. Keep the level of litter (I use FreshStep) somewhat shallow, about an inch and a half. Will work just fine.
2107854
I really loved it and raved about it, but after about 6 months it would constantly get stuck with not being able to lift the soiled litter. I had to stop using it, but I never got around to contacting the company. I moved on to a automatic circular one, and it didn't work either. Moved on to a 3 pan system where one is a sifter type pan, and I sift it manually. I wonder how long yours lasted.
2213532
I'm not sure. I have picked up all kinds of litter without any problems. This is my second B/D machine. We moved and I left the old machine because I thought we would be in a condo. I hope this helps. Terry
347015
I've had mine for over a year. It is very sturdy. I occasionally empty the litter and wash it out with bleach solution. I highly recommend this litter tray.
922517
I had the same problem until I simply took the old box, that sat next to it for 3 weeks, away. The self cleaning box is MUCH cleaner. NO smell and I don't have litter tracked all over the floor anymore. I almost gave it away, but I'm glad I didn't.
701007
I recommend that you continue to use the ScoopFree Crystals. I have tried to used the crystals combined with a less expensive clumping litter; however, it seems to be more difficult for the motor moving the rake to drag through the heavier, clumping litter. I also noticed that the other litter had a residue that when mixed with the urine stuck to the plastic bottom of the tray making it harder to clean. I hope this answers your question... Good luck!
313129
I actually like to recycle the unused litter by filtering out the sawdust and waste. The unused pellets can be mixed in with fresh litter to make one bag last a really long time. For me, Petmate's Curvations scoop has worked the best. It lets you pick up a lot of litter, shake out the sawdust, and still hold onto the unused pellets for re-use.