ELECOM PET-AF01BK

ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual

Model: PET-AF01BK

1. Entwodiksyon

Mèsi pou acha aasing 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.

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

2. Prekosyon sekirite

  • Always place the feeder on a stable, level surface to prevent tipping.
  • Kenbe lwen timoun ak bèt kay lè w pa ap itilize li oswa pandan w ap monte li.
  • 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.
  • Sèvi sèlman ak adaptè AC ki vini ak li a.
  • 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. Pake kontni

Verifye ke tout atik yo prezan nan pakè a:

  • Main Feeder Unit
  • Stainless Steel Food Bowl (x1)
  • Dedicated AC Adapter
  • Dedicated USB Power Cable
  • Desiccant
  • Manyèl Itilizatè (dokiman sa a)
Package Contents of ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: All components included with the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder, including the main unit, stainless steel bowl, AC adapter, USB cable, and desiccant.

4. Pwodwi souview ak Idantifikasyon Pyès

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

  • Tank Manje: Transparent upper section for storing dry pet food (approx. 4L capacity).
  • Kouvèti: Top cover with a lock mechanism to secure the food tank.
  • Kontwòl Panel: Front panel with LCD display and buttons for setting time, feeding schedule, and recording voice.
  • Boutik Manje: Where food is dispensed into the bowl.
  • Bòl Manje: Stainless steel bowl for pet food.
  • Inite debaz: 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.
ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder with a small dog
Image: The ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder in white, with a small dog sitting next to it, showcasing konsepsyon ak gwosè li yo.
Close-up of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder's control panel
Imaj: Yon gwo plan view of the control panel on the ELECOM PET-AF01BK, showing the LCD display and various buttons for operation.

5. Enstalasyon

5.1 Pwovizyon pou pouvwa

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

  1. AC adaptè: 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.
Inserting batteries into the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A hand inserting AA batteries into the battery compartment of the feeder, demonstrating the backup power option.
Connecting the USB power cable to the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A hand connecting the USB power cable to the feeder, illustrating the primary power connection method.

Video: This video demonstrates the power connection methods, including battery installation and AC adapter connection, for the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder.

5.2 Ranpli tank manje a

  1. Open the lid of the food tank.
  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.
Filling the food tank of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A hand pouring dry pet food into the transparent food tank of the feeder.
Inserting desiccant into the lid of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A hand placing a desiccant packet into the dedicated pocket on the underside of the feeder's lid.
Lid lock mechanism of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A close-up of the lid lock mechanism on the ELECOM PET-AF01BK, showing how to secure the food tank.

6. Operasyon Enstriksyon

6.1 Unlocking the Control Panel

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

6.2 Mete Lè Aktyèl la

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

  1. Debloke panèl kontwòl la.
  2. Peze epi kenbe la Mete bouton (often represented by a gear or clock icon) until the time display flashes.
  3. Sèvi ak la '+' epi '-' bouton pou ajiste lè a.
  4. Peze a Mete bouton again to switch to minute adjustment. Use '+' epi '-' pou ajiste minit.
  5. Peze a Mete bouton 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. Debloke panèl kontwòl la.
  2. Peze a Meal button (often represented by a food bowl icon) to enter meal setting mode. The first meal time will flash.
  3. Sèvi ak la '+' epi '-' buttons to adjust the hour for the first meal.
  4. Peze a Meal button again to switch to minute adjustment. Use '+' epi '-' pou ajiste minit.
  5. Peze a Meal button again to set the portion amount. The portion display (e.g., "01" to "20") will flash. Use '+' epi '-' 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.
Setting feeding time and amount on ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A close-up of the feeder's control panel showing the display with time and portion settings, illustrating the process of programming meal schedules.

Video: This video demonstrates how to set the feeding times and portion sizes for the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder, including adjusting for multiple meals.

6.4 Fonksyon Anrejistreman Vwa

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

  1. Debloke panèl kontwòl la.
  2. Peze epi kenbe la Bouton dosye (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 Bouton dosye.
Voice recording function of ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: A small dog looking towards the feeder, with a speech bubble indicating the voice recording feature, which calls the pet for meals.

Video: This video demonstrates the voice recording feature, showing how to record a message and how it plays during meal dispensing.

6.5 Manyèl Manje

To dispense food manually outside of scheduled times:

  1. Debloke panèl kontwòl la.
  2. Yon ti tan peze la 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.

ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder with dual bowls
Image: The ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder with a dual bowl setup, showing food dispensed into two separate bowls.

Video: This video demonstrates the optional dual bowl setup and how to adjust the food distribution between the two bowls using the splitter.

7. Antretyen

7.1 Netwayaj

Netwayaj regilye asire ijyèn ak bon fonksyònman manjeur la.

  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. Siye inite prensipal la ak yon mou, damp twal. Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj abrazif oswa plonje inite prensipal la nan dlo.
  5. Ensure all parts are completely dry before adding food and reconnecting power.
Disassembled parts of ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder for cleaning
Image: The food tank, lid, and food bowl of the feeder disassembled, ready for cleaning, highlighting their washable nature.

7.2 Ranplasman Desikant

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

  1. Open the lid of the food tank.
  2. Remove the old desiccant packet from its pocket.
  3. Insert a new desiccant packet.
  4. Fèmen kouvèti a byen.

NAN. Depanaj

PwoblèmKòz posibSolisyon
Feeder does not power on.No power, AC adapter not connected, batteries depleted or incorrectly inserted.Check AC adapter connection. If using batteries, replace them or ensure correct polarity.
Manje pa ap distribye.Food tank empty, food blockage, kibble size too large, dispenser malfunction.Refill food tank. Check for blockages and clear them. Ensure kibble size is appropriate (2-15mm). The anti-clog propeller should help.
Anrejistreman vwa a pa fonksyone.Recording button not held long enough, microphone issue.Ensure you hold the record button for 3 seconds until the indicator lights up. Try re-recording.
Time/settings are incorrect after power cycle.No backup batteries or batteries are depleted.Install fresh AA batteries for backup. Re-set time and schedule.
Anti-clog propeller mechanism in ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Imaj: Yon gwo plan view of the silicone anti-clog propeller inside the food tank, designed to prevent food from getting stuck during dispensing.

9. Espesifikasyon

  • Nimewo Modèl: PET-AF01BK
  • Mak: ELECOM
  • Koulè: Nwa
  • Kapasite: Approx. 4 Liters (approx. 2.2 kg dry food)
  • Dimansyon (L x W x H): 26.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 22 cm (excluding food bowl part)
  • Bèt sib: Cats, Small to Medium Dogs
  • Orè manje: Jiska 6 repa pa jou
  • Gwosè pòsyon: 1 to 20 portions (approx. 7g to 140g per meal, 1 portion ≈ 7g)
  • Anrejistreman vwa: Maksimòm 10 segonn
  • Pwovizyon pou pouvwa: Dedicated AC Adapter (included), 4 x AA Batteries (not included) for backup
  • Materyèl: Stainless steel (bowl)
  • Peyi orijin: Lachin
Dimensions of ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Image: Diagram showing the dimensions (width, depth, height) of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder, along with its accessories.

10. Garanti ak sipò

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 websit la oubyen sou anbalaj pwodwi a.

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