ELECOM PET-AF01BK

ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual

Model: PET-AF01BK

1. Уводзіны

Дзякуй за пакупкуasing 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.

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

2. Тэхніка бяспекі

  • Заўсёды стаўце кармушку на ўстойлівую, роўную паверхню, каб прадухіліць яе перакульванне.
  • 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 only the provided AC adapter.
  • 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. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Праверце наяўнасць усіх прадметаў у камплекце:

  • Main Feeder Unit
  • Stainless Steel Food Bowl (x1)
  • Dedicated AC Adapter
  • Dedicated USB Power Cable
  • Асушальнік
  • Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)
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. Прадукт скончыўсяview і ідэнтыфікацыя дэталяў

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

  • Харчовы рэзервуар: Transparent upper section for storing dry pet food (approx. 4L capacity).
  • Вечка: Top cover with a lock mechanism to secure the food tank.
  • Панэль кіравання: Front panel with LCD display and buttons for setting time, feeding schedule, and recording voice.
  • Прадуктовая кропка: Куды ежа выдаецца ў міску.
  • Міска для ежы: Stainless steel bowl for pet food.
  • Базавая адзінка: 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 its design and size.
Close-up of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder's control panel
Выява: буйны план view of the control panel on the ELECOM PET-AF01BK, showing the LCD display and various buttons for operation.

5. Настройка

5.1 Крыніца харчавання

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

  1. Адаптар пераменнага току: 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 Запаўненне харчовага бака

  1. Адкрыйце вечка харчовага рэзервуара.
  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. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

6.1 Unlocking the Control Panel

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

6.2 Устаноўка бягучага часу

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

  1. Разблакіраваць панэль кіравання.
  2. Націсніце і ўтрымлівайце Кнопка ўстаноўкі (often represented by a gear or clock icon) until the time display flashes.
  3. Выкарыстоўвайце «+» і '-' кнопкі для рэгулявання гадзіны.
  4. Націсніце Кнопка ўстаноўкі again to switch to minute adjustment. Use «+» і '-' каб наладзіць хвіліны.
  5. Націсніце Кнопка ўстаноўкі 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. Разблакіраваць панэль кіравання.
  2. Націсніце Meal button (often represented by a food bowl icon) to enter meal setting mode. The first meal time will flash.
  3. Выкарыстоўвайце «+» і '-' buttons to adjust the hour for the first meal.
  4. Націсніце Meal button again to switch to minute adjustment. Use «+» і '-' каб наладзіць хвіліны.
  5. Націсніце Meal button again to set the portion amount. The portion display (e.g., "01" to "20") will flash. Use «+» і '-' 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 Функцыя запісу голасу

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

  1. Разблакіраваць панэль кіравання.
  2. Націсніце і ўтрымлівайце Кнопка запісу (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 Кнопка запісу.
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 Ручное кармленне

To dispense food manually outside of scheduled times:

  1. Разблакіраваць панэль кіравання.
  2. Каротка націсніце 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. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

7.1 Ачыстка

Рэгулярная чыстка забяспечвае гігіену і належную працу кармушкі.

  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. Працярыце асноўны блок мяккай, damp тканінай. Не выкарыстоўвайце абразіўныя ачышчальнікі і не апускайце асноўны блок у ваду.
  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 Замена асушальніка

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

  1. Адкрыйце вечка харчовага рэзервуара.
  2. Remove the old desiccant packet from its pocket.
  3. Insert a new desiccant packet.
  4. Надзейна зачыніце вечка.

8. Выпраўленне непаладак

праблемаМагчымая прычынаРашэнне
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.
Food is not dispensing.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.
Запіс голасу не працуе.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.Рэзервовых батарэй няма, альбо батарэі разрадзіліся.Install fresh AA batteries for backup. Re-set time and schedule.
Anti-clog propeller mechanism in ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder
Выява: буйны план view of the silicone anti-clog propeller inside the food tank, designed to prevent food from getting stuck during dispensing.

9. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

  • Нумар мадэлі: PET-AF01BK
  • Марка: ЭЛЕКАМ
  • колер: Чорны
  • Ёмістасць: Approx. 4 Liters (approx. 2.2 kg dry food)
  • Памеры (Д х Ш х У): 26.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 22 cm (excluding food bowl part)
  • Target Animals: Cats, Small to Medium Dogs
  • Графік кармлення: Да 6-разовага прыёму ежы
  • Памер порцыі: 1 to 20 portions (approx. 7g to 140g per meal, 1 portion ≈ 7g)
  • Запіс голасу: Макс. 10 секунд
  • крыніца харчавання: Dedicated AC Adapter (included), 4 x AA Batteries (not included) for backup
  • матэрыял: Stainless steel (bowl)
  • Краіна паходжання: Кітай
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. Гарантыя і падтрымка

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 webсайце або на ўпакоўцы прадукту.

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