ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual

1. Introdución

Grazas pola compraasing the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder. This device is designed to provide scheduled meals for your cat or small to medium-sized dog, ensuring a consistent feeding routine even when you are away. It features a large capacity food tank, precise timer settings, adjustable portion control, and a voice recording function to call your pet at meal times. Please read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure proper operation and maintenance.

Nota importante: This product is designed for dry pet food only. Do not use with wet, semi-moist, or canned food.

2. Precaucións de seguridade

• Coloque sempre o alimentador sobre unha superficie estable e nivelada para evitar que se volque.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets when not in use or during assembly.
• Do not immerse the main unit in water or other liquids. Only the food bowl and food tank are washable.
• Ensure the power adapter cable is not chewed by pets, as this can cause electric shock or malfunction.
• Use só o adaptador de CA fornecido.
• If using batteries, ensure they are inserted with correct polarity. Remove batteries if the feeder will not be used for an extended period.
• Do not use damaged or modified parts.
• Regularly check the feeder for any damage or blockages.

3. Contido do paquete

Verifica que todos os elementos estean presentes no paquete:

• Main Feeder Unit
• Stainless Steel Food Bowl (x1)
• Dedicated AC Adapter
• Dedicated USB Power Cable
• Desecante
• Manual de usuario (este documento)

4. Produto rematadoview e identificación de pezas

Familiarize yourself with the different parts of your automatic pet feeder:

• Tanque de comida: Transparent upper section for storing dry pet food (approx. 4L capacity).
• Tapa: Top cover with a lock mechanism to secure the food tank.
• Panel de control: Front panel with LCD display and buttons for setting time, feeding schedule, and recording voice.
• Punto de venda de alimentos: Where food is dispensed into the bowl.
• Cunca de comida: Stainless steel bowl for pet food.
• Unidade base: Contains electronics, battery compartment, and power input.
• Desiccant Pocket: Located under the lid, for keeping food fresh.
• Anti-Clog Propeller: Silicone propeller inside the food tank designed to prevent food blockages.

5. Configuración

5.1 Fonte de alimentación

The feeder can be powered by the included AC adapter or by batteries (not included) for backup during power outages.

1. Adaptador de CA: Connect the dedicated AC adapter to the feeder's power input port and then plug it into a wall outlet.
2. Batteries (Backup): Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit. Insert 4 x AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity. This provides backup power in case of a power failure.

5.2 Encher o depósito de comida

1. Abra a tapa do depósito de comida.
2. Pour dry pet food into the tank. The maximum capacity is approximately 4 liters (2.2 kg).
3. Ensure the food kibble size is between 2mm and 15mm in diameter and less than 5mm thick to prevent blockages.
4. Place the desiccant packet into the designated pocket under the lid to keep food fresh.
5. Close the lid securely and engage the lock mechanism.

6. Instrucións de funcionamento

6.1 Unlocking the Control Panel

To prevent accidental changes, the control panel has a lock function. Press and hold the Botón de bloqueo for a few seconds to unlock the panel before making any settings.

6.2 Axuste da hora actual

To set the current time on the feeder's display:

1. Desbloquee o panel de control.
2. Manteña premido o Botón Establecer (often represented by a gear or clock icon) until the time display flashes.
3. Usa o '+' e '-' botóns para axustar a hora.
4. Preme o Botón Establecer again to switch to minute adjustment. Use '+' e '-' para axustar os minutos.
5. Preme o Botón Establecer one more time to save the current time.

6.3 Setting Feeding Schedule and Amount

You can set up to 6 meals per day. Each meal can have a different time and portion size.

1. Desbloquee o panel de control.
2. Preme o Meal button (often represented by a food bowl icon) to enter meal setting mode. The first meal time will flash.
3. Usa o '+' e '-' buttons to adjust the hour for the first meal.
4. Preme o Meal button again to switch to minute adjustment. Use '+' e '-' para axustar os minutos.
5. Preme o Meal button again to set the portion amount. The portion display (e.g., "01" to "20") will flash. Use '+' e '-' to select the desired number of portions (1 portion ≈ 7g, so 1-20 portions ≈ 7-140g).
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for subsequent meals (up to 6). After setting the 6th meal, pressing the Meal button again will exit the setting mode.

6.4 Función de gravación de voz

You can record a 10-second voice message that will play at each scheduled mealtime to call your pet.

1. Desbloquee o panel de control.
2. Manteña premido o Botón de gravación (microphone icon) for 3 seconds. The recording indicator will light up.
3. Speak your message into the microphone. The recording will automatically stop after 10 seconds or when you release the button.
4. To play back the recording, briefly press the Botón de gravación.

6.5 Alimentación manual

To dispense food manually outside of scheduled times:

1. Desbloquee o panel de control.
2. Prema brevemente o Manual Feed button (often represented by a single food kibble icon). One portion of food will be dispensed.
3. You can press this button multiple times to dispense more portions.

6.6 Dual Bowl Setup (Optional)

If you have the dual bowl accessory (sold separately or included in some variants), you can split the dispensed food into two bowls. The splitter can be adjusted to distribute food in 7 stages between the two bowls.

7. Mantemento

7.1 Limpeza

Unha limpeza regular garante a hixiene e o correcto funcionamento do alimentador.

1. Disconnect the power adapter and remove any batteries before cleaning.
2. Remove the food bowl and food tank from the main unit.
3. Wash the food bowl and food tank with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before reassembling.
4. Limpe a unidade principal cun suave, damp pano. Non empregue produtos de limpeza abrasivos nin mergulle a unidade principal en auga.
5. Ensure all parts are completely dry before adding food and reconnecting power.

7.2 Substitución do desecante

Replace the desiccant packet regularly (e.g., monthly) to maintain food freshness, especially in humid environments.

1. Abra a tapa do depósito de comida.
2. Remove the old desiccant packet from its pocket.
3. Insert a new desiccant packet.
4. Pecha a tapa de forma segura.

8 Solución de problemas

9. Especificacións

• Número de modelo: PET-AF01BK
• Marca: ELECOM
• Cor: Negro
• Capacidade: Approx. 4 Liters (approx. 2.2 kg dry food)
• Dimensións (L x W x H): 26.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 22 cm (excluding food bowl part)
• Target Animals: Cats, Small to Medium Dogs
• Horario de alimentación: Ata 6 comidas ao día
• Tamaño da porción: 1 to 20 portions (approx. 7g to 140g per meal, 1 portion ≈ 7g)
• Gravación de voz: Máximo 10 segundos
• Fonte de alimentación: Dedicated AC Adapter (included), 4 x AA Batteries (not included) for backup
• Material: Stainless steel (bowl)
• País de orixe: China

10. Garantía e soporte

This product comes with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or warranty inquiries, please contact ELECOM customer service. Contact information can typically be found on the official ELECOM websitio web ou na embalaxe do produto.