Nature's Miracle NMA500 User manual

User Manual for Models:
NMA500, NMA900, NMA980
Customer Care Line:
USA/Canada
1-866-710-7979
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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Caution: Clumping litter is not intended for use with kittens under six
months. If your kitten is under six months, always use litter formulated
for kittens and leave your Nature's Miracle™litter box OFF until the kit-
ten is the appropriate age.
• Please read all directions in this manual carefully prior to operating
this product.
• Not intended for use by handicapped, incapacitated or older cats that
may experience difficulty in entering or leaving the litter box.
• Pregnant women and immune-deficient people should avoid contact
with cat waste at all times.
• Caution: This is not a toy! Never allow small children to play in or
around this device.
• Your Nature’s Miracle™Self-Cleaning Litter Box is a precision-operated
appliance. Should the rake become jammed during cleaning, the unit
contains a mechanism that will automatically stop, reverse and restart
the cleaning operation (see TROUBLESHOOTING for more information).
• For cat use only and intended solely for the safe elimination of cat
waste. Do not attempt to use this product for any other purpose.
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WELCOME TO THE
NATURE’S MIRACLE FAMILY!
Thank you for purchasing a Nature’s Miracle™Self-Cleaning Litter Box!
This Use & Care book will provide useful information on operating and
maintaining your litter box, finding accessories, and troubleshooting for
common issues.
If you have any additional questions or concerns and cannot find the
information you need either here or on our site, please call our customer
care line at 1-866-710-7979.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NATURE’S MIRACLE™LITTER BOX.......5
Litter Box Parts.......................................................................................5
Control Panel ..........................................................................................6
Included Accessories..............................................................................8
Additional Accessories for Purchase .....................................................8
Selecting Litter.......................................................................................... 9
Acclimating Your Cat ................................................................................. 9
How to Use............................................................................................... 10
Getting Started...................................................................................... 10
Preparing the Waste Receptacle.......................................................... 10
Filling the Litter Tray ............................................................................ 11
Attaching Paw Cleaning Ramp ............................................................. 11
Daily Use................................................................................................ 11
Setting the Clock................................................................................... 12
Programming the Sleep Timer............................................................. 12
Care & Cleaning....................................................................................... 13
Removing the Waste Receptacle.......................................................... 13
Weekly Cleaning.................................................................................... 14
Paw Cleaning Ramp ................................................................... 14
Motion Sensors & Top Housing.................................................. 14
Thorough Cleaning................................................................................ 15
Rake Removal & Cleaning.......................................................... 15
Litter Tray Cleaning .................................................................... 16
Replacing Batteries .............................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 18
Need Help?............................................................................................ 20

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
NATURE’S MIRACLE™LITTER BOX
Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
1. On/Off Button: Turns the litter
box on and off. You can also
use this switch to activate the
cleaning cycle mode.
2. AC Adapter Outlet: Plug in for
regular power and daily usage.
3. Battery Compartment Cover:
Takes 8, AA batteries. Use only
for backup power during outages!
4. Safety Bar: During use, the
safety bar behind the rake will
stop and reverse the raking
action in case your cat jumps
behind the rake during the
cleaning cycle.
5. Removable Rake: Removes
for easy cleaning.
6. Litter Tray: Fill only with
premium hard clumping litter
to ensure proper operation.
7. Motion Sensors (both sides):
Activate the cleaning cycle. You
can also cover one sensor for
about 10 seconds to activate
the cleaning cycle manually.
8. Waste Receptacle Compartment
Cover: Place the waste
receptacle underneath and
attach the receptacle lid to
the compartment cover for
automatic cleaning.
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9. Paw Cleaning Ramp Attachment
Posts (both sides): Use to attach
the paw cleaning ramp accessory.
10. Litter Tray Latches (both sides):
Unlock the litter tray cover
for cleaning.
11. Top Housing: Contains the
motor and functioning parts;
remove for thorough cleaning.
12. Control Panel: See below.
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Control Panel
1. Green POWER Indicator Light: Turns on when unit is powered on;
also shows MODE indications (see below).
2. Red SLEEP Indicator Light: Turns on when sleep mode is active;
blinks during sleep timer programming.
3. Digital Clock: Displays time; also displays sleep timer setting during
sleep timer programming.
4. HOUR Button: Sets the hour on the clock and sleep timer.
5. Minute (MIN) button: Sets the minutes on the clock and sleep timer.
6. SLEEP SET Button: Used to set the sleep timer (see PROGRAMMING
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Green POWER Indicator Light
Light Mode
No light Litter box is in STANDBY mode.
Constant light Litter box is in NORMAL operation mode.
Intermittent blinking (blinks
1 time every 2 seconds)
Litter box has activated CLEANING mode.
Slow blinking (blinks 1 time
every second)
Litter box is in LOW POWER mode –
indicates low battery power; replace the
batteries (See TROUBLESHOOTING for
details.)
Fast blinking (blinks 2 times
every second)
Litter box has encountered a potential
blockage and is in FAULT mode. The rake
will automatically cycle 5 times to attempt
to clear the blockage; if unsuccessful,
the LED light will blink and the rake
will return to the home position.
(See TROUBLESHOOTING for details.)
Red SLEEP Indicator Light
Light Mode
No light Sleep timer is not set to run. Sleep timer
mode has not been activated.
Constant light Sleep timer is active; sleep timer mode
will run at set time.
Blinking light
(blinks 1 time every second)
Sleep timer is in programming mode;
light will turn off once sleep timer is set.
Blinking light
(blinks 1 time every 2 seconds)
Change tray indicator light; time to
change waste receptacle and refresh
litter. Press ON/OFF and SET button at
the same time to reset.
Note: If both the green POWER and red SLEEP lights are blinking, this indicates a switch
malfunction (see TROUBLESHOOTING for more information).

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1. AC Adapter: Plug into the AC
adapter outlet for regular power.
2. Scoop & Rake Cleaner: Use
to clean the automatic rake,
assist in measuring the
litter level and for daily
spot maintenance.
3. Paw Cleaning Ramp: Provides
easy entrance and exit to the
litter box for your cat as it
cleans loose litter from paws.
4. Carbon Filter (Part # NMF200)†:
Helps reduce odors around
the receptacle.
5. Waste Receptacle & Receptacle
Lid (Part # NMR300 (18 pk.))†:
Heavy-gauge plastic contains
waste with a sealable lid to help
contain odors.
Included Accessories
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR PURCHASE
See Products/Accessories on ilovenaturesmiracle.com
Purchase additional accessories for your Nature’s Miracle system,
like a Litter Box Carpet or Cat Privacy Tent directly from our website.
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SELECTING LITTER
Your Nature’s Miracle™system is designed to work with Nature’s Miracle
Clumping Cat Litter:
• Nature’sMiracle™Natural Pine
• Nature'sMiracle™Intense Defense
Important: Do not use non-clumping litter, crystal or pearl-like litters.
ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT
Some cats are finicky when it comes to their litter box area. In some cases,
your cat may need to get used to its Nature’s Miracle™Litter Box, which
means you will need to acclimate your cat before removing your old box.
1. Place your Nature’s Miracle™Litter Box next to your old litter box.
Set it to run automatically by turning the on/off button on.
2. Do not clean previous litter box. (Since cats prefer to use a clean box
and the Nature’s Miracle™Litter Box will always be clean, they will
transition to the new box on their own.)
3. If your cat seems timid around the Nature’s Miracle Litter Box, turn it
off so it will not run automatically for 2 to 3 days.
4. Each day, manually activate the box 2 to 3 times a day to allow cat to
get used to it before setting it to clean automatically.
5. As soon as your cat is acclimated, set your Nature’s Miracle™Litter
Box to clean automatically.
6. Remove previous litter box.

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HOW TO USE
Getting Started
Note: No tools required for setup.
1. Unpack all parts and accessories listed in the LITTER BOX PARTS
section of this Use & Care manual. If applicable, remove any stickers.
2. Find a location for your Nature’s Miracle™Litter Box in a clean,
dry place.
Note: For optimal performance, do not place your Nature’s Miracle™
Litter Box in moist environment or in direct sunlight.
3. Cut and remove restraints on each end of the rake. Remove packing
material from rake.
Note: Battery compartment takes 8 "AA" cell batteries. (Batteries
not included.)
Important: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline and
carbon-zinc (standard) batteries. Do not use rechargeable type (Ni-Cad,
Ni-MH or Li-ion) batteries.
Preparing the Waste Receptacle
1. Open waste receptacle compartment cover.
2. Place disposable waste receptacle under the
compartment cover.
3. Make sure the front edge of the waste receptacle
is under the five tabs on the front edge of the litter
tray (B).
Note: There should be no gap between the litter tray
and the waste receptacle.
4. Attach the waste receptacle lid by inserting PUSH
tabs into the round holes. To secure, press in and
down at the positions indicated to slip the edges
of the lid under the tabs on the waste receptacle
compartment cover (both sides) (C).
5. Remove carbon filter from plastic sleeve. Peel off
paper strip to expose the adhesive. Place filter
adhesive side down in diamond-shaped insert
in the center of the waste receptacle lid (D).
6. Close waste receptacle compartment cover.
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