ScoopFree Original Automatic Cat Litter Box
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ScoopFree is the original self-cleaning litter box you can leave alone for weeks at a time. It is the only self-cleaning litter box that uses disposable litter trays to provide hands-off convenience and unbeatable odor control. Simply plug in the box and watch it work. The automatic rake system sweeps waste into the covered compartment 20 minutes after your cat uses the litter box. Safety sensors will detect if your cat re-enters the box and the 20-minute timer will reset. The box uses a special crystal litter, packed in a convenient disposable litter tray, that’s 5 times more effective at reducing odor than clay or clumping litters. Your cat will always have a clean, fresh-smelling litter box, and you’ll enjoy a home that’s effortlessly odor-free.
Key Benefits- Self-cleaning automatic rake system cleans entire box 20 minutes after your cat goes to the bathroom. The rakes moves waste into a separated closed waste compartment for superior odor control.
- Crystal litter is formulated to eliminate odors 5 times more efficiently than clay or clumping litter. It is also designed to absorb urine on contact and dries solid waste to reduce odor.
- Plastic litter tray liners prevents leaking that can stink up your home. Disposable litter trays are ideal for easy clean-up (1 tray included).
- This product has been rigorously tested at manufacture's labs for more than 100,000 cycles without failure or jamming.
- Extremely efficient as this system uses 5 to 10 times less litter than clay and clumping litter.
ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Disposable Litter Tray with Lid, Bag of Premium Crystal Litter, Power Adapter, Manual.
Precautions
Adult supervision is recommended during your cat’s initial introduction. If your kitten is under 6 months of age, leave the unit UNPLUGGED and scoop waste until kitten is 6 months old. Not intended for use by handicapped, incapacitated or very old cats that might experience difficulty in entering or leaving the litter box. Pregnant women, babies, small children and immune-deficient individuals should avoid contact with cat litter waste. Cat’s waste may contain toxoplasmosis bacteria that can be harmful to these individuals.
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Item Number151698
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Dimensions26.5 x 19 x 6.5 inches
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Weight17.8 pounds
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Packaging TypeBox
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BrandPremier, PetSafe
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LifestageKitten, Adult, Senior
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Litter MaterialCrystal
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Litter Box TypeAutomatic
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Litter FeatureOdor Control, Non-Clumping, Scented, Natural, Low Tracking
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MaterialPlastic, Silicone
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Assembly RequiredYes
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Tools IncludedNo Tools Required
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CompatibilityPlug-In Power
- Place the new ScoopFree litter box next to your cat’s current litter box, allowing them to have access to both boxes for at least a week.
- Stop cleaning your cat’s old litter box, allowing it to remain dirty. Since cats prefer a clean litter box, so this will help make the new ScoopFree litter box more appealing.
- Once your cat has transitioned to the ScoopFree box, remove their old box.
Only use PetSafe ScoopFree Disposable Crystal Litter Trays. The crystal litter is specially designed and pre-measured to work with ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes. The crystal litter absorbs urine and dries solid waste to remove odors. The crystal litter DOES NOT CLUMP. DO NOT use any type of clay litter, natural litters, or any other crystal litter. DO NOT use any other tray; only use PetSafe ScoopFree products.
| Number of Cats | Each Tray Lasts (Days) | Trays per Month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 - 30 | 1+ |
| 2 | 10 - 15 | 2+ |
| 3+ | 7 - 10 | 3+ |
Transition Instructions
Most cats adapt easily to ScoopFree boxes and use it within a week. If your cat needs help adjusting, try these tips:
- Leave your cat's old litter box next to the ScoopFree box.
- Add a few handfuls of your cat’s old litter to the ScoopFree litter tray and add a few handfuls of the ScoopFree crystal litter in your cat's old litter box.
- Stop cleaning the old litter box. As the old litter becomes more shallow and dirty, your cat should start using the cleaner ScoopFree box.
- If your cat is startled by the raking noise, turn off the ScoopFree box and scoop waste manually for a few days until your cat is used to the new box.
Training Kittens
Kittens have a natural reflex to use the bathroom after eating, playing, or napping. Put your kitten in the litter box after these activities to help her associate the litter tray with the instinct.
- Place the litter box away from the food and water bowl. Cats prefer not to use the bathroom near where they eat and drink.
- Put the litter box in a quiet, visible place where she can get to it quickly. Getting all the way across the house to find the litter box could result in accidents. The location should also be safe and quiet so your kitten won't be startled or distracted.
- Keep the box clean. Scoop waste often and change the litter tray every few weeks. Cats and kittens prefer a clean box.
- Stir the litter crystals once a week to distribute saturated crystals. Kittens pee more often than adult cats, so the litter box will get dirty more quickly.
Troubleshooting
Indicator light is flashing rapidly, and rake is at home position.
- Check if waste trap is full. If so, replace litter tray.
- Check for obstructions and remove if necessary.
- Make sure magnets on waste cover are properly attached to litter tray. If not, lift waste cover and lower it back down; you should hear a “click” when correctly attached to the tray.
- Make sure waste trap cover is properly installed.
- Ensure litter box is level and seated properly on litter tray.
- Ensure litter is evenly distributed. Never add extra litter.
- Unplug the litter box and wait a few seconds. Plug the litter box in again. When the rake returns to the home position, the indicator light will glow solid green.
Indicator light is flashing rapidly (8 times per second), and rake is stopped several inches away from the home position.
- Check for any obstructions behind the rake. If so, unplug the litter box and remove obstruction. Wait a few seconds.
- Plug the litter box in again. The rake should return to the home position and the indicator light will turn on solid green.
Indicator light is flashing medium (4 times per second), and system will not rake after the countdown time elapses.
- Check to see if the detection sensors are obstructed.
- Unplug box and clear any litter or waste that may have collected on the sensors. After cleaning, plug it back in.
- When the rake returns to the home position, the indicator light should turn on solid green.
Magnets on waste trap cover do not attach to litter tray.
- Waste trap cover may not be properly installed. See “Care and Cleaning” page 13 to remove and reinstall waste trap Cover.
- Then press down on waste trap cover or lift waste trap on litter tray until you hear a click, indicating magnets have attached to the tray.
Litter box frame is not level on litter tray. The litter box should rest on the litter tray when installed, not on the floor. Make sure the litter box is completely level on the litter tray (see “Litter Tray Installation ” page 8).
Can ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box be used with multiple cats?
ScoopFree was designed for use with one or two cats. If you have more than two cats, it is recommended to have at least one litter box for every two cats.
How big are the litter trays? Litter trays are 22” x 14-1/2” x 2-1/2”. ScoopFree Sensitive White Crystal Litter Trays do not include lids and can be nested, allowing them to be stored in a smaller space.
How big is ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box?
The ScoopFree litter bed measures 14” W x 15-1/2” L, and the exterior litter box dimensions are 19-1/8” W x 27-5/8” L x 6-3/8” H. The height is 16” with the optional hood installed (the Ultra comes with the privacy hood).
How will I know when to change the litter tray?
You should change the litter tray when either of the following occurs:
- The crystal litter is saturated. As the crystals absorb urine, the litter will start to turn yellow. Once the majority of the litter turns yellow, the crystals are nearing their saturation point. When the crystals can no longer absorb any more moisture, you may start to notice an odor from the urine.
- The waste trap is full. When the waste trap is full, the waste trap cover will not close completely. You may see small pieces of solid waste sticking out from underneath the lid. You may also start to notice an odor from the solid waste.
See “Maximizing Litter Tray Life” page 13 to help get the most life from the Disposable Crystal Litter Trays.
What if my cat goes back into the box soon after it’s been used?
The rake will not clean if a cat is in the litter box because it will be obstructing the detection sensors. The countdown timer will reset itself and the rake will begin to clean 20 minutes (or 5, 10, or 20 if you have ScoopFree Ultra) after your cat leaves the litter box again.
What is the difference between ScoopFree Original and Ultra?
ScoopFree Ultra functions like the ScoopFree Original with three added features:
- Privacy hood gives your cat a private bathroom while helping keep the crystal litter properly contained. (The privacy hood can be purchased separately for use with the ScoopFree Original. See “Replacement Parts and Accessories” page 16.)
- Adjustable rake timer allows you to choose if the automatic rake sweeps waste 5, 10, or 20 minutes after your cat uses the litter box. (The ScoopFree Original waits 20 minutes.)
- Health counter tracks the frequency of your cat’s litter box usage to help alert to possible health issues.
What are the differences among the Original Scent Blue Crystal Litter Tray, Lavender Scent Crystal Litter Tray, and the Sensitive White Crystal Litter Tray?
- The Original Scent Blue Crystal Litter Tray comes pre-filled with crystal litter with a light Fresh Clean scent. The Lavender Scent Crystal Litter Tray is pre-filled with crystal litter with a light, soothing lavender scent. Both litter trays include a lid. When the tray is ready to be replaced, simply cover it and toss it in the trash.
- The Sensitive White Crystal Litter Tray is made from recycled materials (paper with no bleach added) and comes pre-filled with crystal litter free of perfumes and dyes which is perfect for sensitive cats or owners. Sensitive White Crystal Litter Trays do not come with a lid so the trays nest, making them easier to stack and store in small spaces. A drawstring bag is included for easy disposal.
- The crystal litter for all litter trays have been tested independently and performs the same. The crystal litter absorbs urine and dries solid waste quickly to remove odors.
1-Year Limited Warranty.
Take a Break From Litter Duty
PetSafe's ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box lets you take a break from scooping—for good. This self-cleaning system rakes through the litter, pushing waste into a covered trap at one end of the tray. Odors and liquid waste are absorbed by the quick-drying crystal litter. And you can rest easy, because your days of endless scooping are over.
Fresh and Clean Every Time
Every time kitty needs to go, she'll step into a dry, freshly cleaned litter box—the kind cats prefer. The motorized rake sweeps new waste into the covered compartment, waiting 20 minutes after your cat uses the box so she won't be startled. Because it's automatic, the ScoopFree box stays clean for weeks at a time. One tray lasts 20-30 days before needing to be replaced, for single-cat homes.
3 Simple Steps
1. Load It
Lift the box and slide a disposable litter tray underneath. It only takes a minute!
2. Leave It
ScoopFree automatically rakes the waste into a covered trap, so you can relax.
3. Toss It
Replace the soiled tray every few weeks with a fresh one.
Fast-Drying Crystals for Odor Control
The blue silica crystals in each disposable tray are five times more effective at odor reduction than clay or clumping litters. Liquids are trapped by the leakproof liner, and the crystals work fast to absorb them on contact. A dry litter box is less prone to bacterial growth—and the smell that comes with it.
About PetSafe
Since 1991, PetSafe has been keeping pets safe and making pet owners happy with quality, reliable products. PetSafe is devoted to innovation with a range of products to help you and your pet share the best moments. They make it a point to consult with top trainers, veterinarians and behaviorists and listen to feedback from pet parents so they can continually improve their designs and processes.
Customer Reviews
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Doubtful, but delivered
By PleasantlySurprised on Feb 26, 2021
If you're debating about this litter box, stop and take a chance. I spent months debating after a friend highly recommended this litter box to me. After A LOT of reading of reviews, I opted to take a chance and actually went to my local pet store to purchase it....where I was quickly talked OUT of my purchase (at a much higher price, I might add). I, obviously, tend to over-analyze things, and I was now into 4 months of debate over a litter box. Ridiculous, right?!?! But one Saturday morning after dealing with the traditional litter box cleaning routine, I popped onto Chewy, and made the purchase. It was delivered, the next day (WOW!), set up, and we never looked back. We left the traditional If you're debating about this litter box, stop and take a chance. I spent months debating after a friend highly recommended this litter box to me. After A LOT of reading of reviews, I opted to take a chance and actually went to my local pet store to purchase it....where I was quickly talked OUT of my purchase (at a much higher price, I might add). I, obviously, tend to over-analyze things, and I was now into 4 months of debate over a litter box. Ridiculous, right?!?! But one Saturday morning after dealing with the traditional litter box cleaning routine, I popped onto Chewy, and made the purchase. It was delivered, the next day (WOW!), set up, and we never looked back. We left the traditional litter box out for a week, without servicing it in any way, to encourage use of the ScoopFree box (as recommended). Our two cats went back and forth a few times, but once we removed the traditional box, they began using the ScoopFree box with no issue. I HIGHLY recommend this automatic litter box. … more
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I wanted this to be it soo badly!!
By Melissa on Feb 24, 2021
To start, this litter box is a dream! It’s easy to assemble, low maintenance and tells you how many times your cat has used it. My reasoning for the two stars... since I bought it almost 3 months ago, my two cats have only stepped foot in it 5 times. There is nothing noisy that scares them, I think they just know that it’s different because of the crystal litter and they refuse to use it. I have two other plain litter boxes in the house that we clean regularly. Our perfect combo ended up compromising to add a pretty cabinet with a regular litter box inside. I’m bummed because this was a really expensive litter box and now it’s just a really expensive floor ornament.
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An electric kitty litter box!
By Pazahora on Feb 23, 2021
My 2 cats are using it, and very attracted to the raking action. One cat likes to spread kitty litter all over, any litter I have tried. I added a hood and now one cat is pooping outside the box. I am trying to keep kitty litter corralled and enable me to take an a weekend trip without having to worry about cleaning the little on a daily basis. I don't know if it is the smell in the litter itself or the hood. I found I can clean out the poop weekly and keep the litter in the pan bit longer. Seems to be a "work in progress'.
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Buy it, you won't regret it.
By Debs on Mar 5, 2021
Very satisfied. Good product. I bought this after it was recommended by a family member. I was aware of the many auto boxes that did not perform so when my sister in law recommended this after returning a previous purchase and raved about it I bought it. I am very happy with this product. I have 3 cats and you can not even tell there is a litter box in the house.
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Not worth the cost of litter
By Allison on Feb 23, 2021
After researching and reading reviews, I thought this would be a great option for our 2 cats. Unfortunately the litter only lasted about 5-6 days before it was so low and the smell was so bad we had to change the litter crystals. The litter is way too expensive in my opinion to have to change this frequently, and our regular clumping litter hides smell much better. We will not continue to use this product.
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Just Do It!
By Nugyar on Feb 28, 2021
I debated for quite a while over spending the money on this litter box. I can honestly say it was 100% worth the investment. It’s one less thing I have to worry about. I only have one cat, so I’m able to go for 25-30 days with out changing the litter (amazing). If you have more than one cat, you will probably have to change it more often.
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Pretty Cool
By Jasmine on Jan 21, 2021
My first kitty EVER, and he is definitely on the small side (7 lbs at 8 months old). I didn't want to mess with a traditional litter box since I don't spend a lot of time at home, I'd rather be spending it with him than cleaning up! Not sure how other cats use litter boxes but it took him 3 days to adjust. He likes to erratically dig to the bottom of the cardboard to create a pile, do his business on this pile, and then cover it up. I believe his method is why I haven't had poop issues with the rake lol. The urine will visibly stain and I'm starting to notice it only after 13 uses in 5 days and I can smell it faintly if I am close to the ground. I've mixed old litter on top and he doesn't seem My first kitty EVER, and he is definitely on the small side (7 lbs at 8 months old). I didn't want to mess with a traditional litter box since I don't spend a lot of time at home, I'd rather be spending it with him than cleaning up! Not sure how other cats use litter boxes but it took him 3 days to adjust. He likes to erratically dig to the bottom of the cardboard to create a pile, do his business on this pile, and then cover it up. I believe his method is why I haven't had poop issues with the rake lol. The urine will visibly stain and I'm starting to notice it only after 13 uses in 5 days and I can smell it faintly if I am close to the ground. I've mixed old litter on top and he doesn't seem to mind. I think I will try lavender version litter in the future and see if this helps with the smell. It's too soon for me to tell how long my ONE cat will need new litter added, but it is pricey for the refills.. I was also not aware of the dimensions of the box (my fault) and its tricky fitting this thing in my small apartment bathroom because it HAS to be plugged into an outlet to work. Not a manufacturer issue but I would definitely hope to see a battery powered or chargeable version in the future. I'd buy in a heartbeat. Out of curiosity I peered into the waste trap to see how much my kitty has been excreting and it was quite a bit for me not to be able to smell it until the flap was lifted!! YIKES, I'm glad the trap works. I will say because of how my cat does his business, I have gotten litter EVERYWHERE all around the litter box. Had to purchase a mat and a top but the top unfortunately does not fit this version. I will have to find a way to not waste the top because I've read it really helps with containing smells and litter. Hope this review helps! … more
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Waste of Money
By Kaycat on Jan 13, 2021
My sister bought this for me for Christmas. I have 3 cats, and normally 2 regular litter boxes out. I replaced 1 with this and after 3 weeks, I am getting rid of it! It is more of a hassle than anything else and I can’t deal with it anymore. I still had to scoop everyday since the poop just sits at the front of the box so if you have more than 1 cat it accumulates quickly. Poop gets stuck behind the metal claw thing and it’s just a mess trying to scoop out the poop. It just breaks it up and it’s gross. It’s just more messy and more of a hassle than the regular litter box. I just have a litter genie that I use and it is amazing. Back to what I was using before !
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Awful. Save your money.
By Britt21201 on Feb 2, 2021
This thing stinks after one day. The “trap” that the poop is pushed into is not airtight and loosely closes so it doesn’t trap the smell. I have one cat and it needs to be changed every few days. On top of that, the poop sticks to the rake, so I have to scrape that off too. It’s just as much work as a scooping litter box. At least I can save $18 and change that daily for free.
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Not too bad, but...
By DocMopar on Jan 29, 2021
Just be aware that your cat may or may not mess around with as if it were a toy, because that's what my cat thinks it is, he goes to the bathroom and waits for it to activate and then forces it to stop and then waits again. The biggest reason I don't like it is the running cost of the trays for the amount of time they last. I honestly just moved him back to using a regular litterbox
