1. Turn off power switch, remove battery or AC power adapter, then rub and wipe clean
the sensor area with a soft, damp cloth and dry it immediately with a soft, dry cloth.
Re-insert batteries or plug in AC adapter (
DO NOT USE
battery and AC adapter at the
same time).
2. Place trash can in an open area where nothing is blocking or within 10 inches of the
sensor eye. Make sure no sunlight or spotlight shines on the sensor. Turn on the power
and try opening lid again.
3. If trash can is still not working correctly, remove the batteries or unplug AC adapter. Let
trash can sit for at least 2 hours to reset. Try opening lid after reset.
If your trash can is still not working after trying these troubleshooting steps, please
contact us through www.itouchless.com/contacts/ for warranty service.
Problem
Solution
1. The trash can is brand new,
and only works
occasionally
2. The lid stays open or lid
opens and closes
continuously
3. Grinding noise when the
lid opens/closes
4. The lid does not
open/close
5. I wave my hand over the
sensor eye, but the lid does
not open
Peel off the thin, transparent protector/sticker on top of the sensor eye. If
the lid still doesn’t work regularly, try a new set of batteries. Then follow
the
General Troubleshooting Steps
.
The sensor eye may be affected by dirt, stain, dust, moisture or reflection.
Move the trash can to a different location or turn the trash can slightly so
that the sensor faces another direction, and follow the
General
Troubleshooting Steps
.
This can be caused by broken gears or lid hinge.
• Check for damage on the hinges that connect to the lid
• Follow the General Troubleshooting Steps
• Contact us at 1-844-660-7978 for warranty service
If you are using Batteries:
• Ensure batteries are inserted correctly and close the battery cover firmly
• Turn power switch to “ON" position to see if the indication light is visible
If you are using AC Power Adapter:
• Unplug the adapter and insert new alkaline batteries to see if the lid
works on battery
• If the lid works with batteries, the AC adapter may be broken
It is not a motion sensor. Hold your hand or object steadily (do not wave
your hand) within 4-6 inches over sensor eye for it to detect and open.
6. Why is the indicator light
flashing in yellow/amber
color?
The battery power is low. Replace all batteries with a new set of alkaline
batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries or old batteries.
Important: Do not use batteries
and the AC power adapter at the
same time. It can only be
powered by one source at a time.
General
Trouble-
shooting
Steps
Trouble-
shooting
