ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual

1. Einleitung

Vielen Dank für Ihren Einkauf.asing 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.

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

2. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

Stellen Sie den Futterautomaten immer auf eine stabile, ebene Fläche, um ein Umkippen zu verhindern.
Außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern und Haustieren aufbewahren, wenn das Produkt nicht verwendet wird oder montiert wird.
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.
Verwenden Sie ausschließlich das mitgelieferte Netzteil.
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. Packungsinhalt

Überprüfen Sie, ob alle Artikel im Paket vorhanden sind:

Hauptverteilereinheit
Stainless Steel Food Bowl (x1)
Spezieller Netzadapter
Dedicated USB Power Cable
Trockenmittel
Benutzerhandbuch (dieses Dokument)

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. Produktüberschreitungview und Teileidentifikation

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

Futtertank: Transparent upper section for storing dry pet food (approx. 4L capacity).
Deckel: Top cover with a lock mechanism to secure the food tank.
Bedienfeld: Front panel with LCD display and buttons for setting time, feeding schedule, and recording voice.
Gastronomiebetrieb: Dort, wo das Futter in den Napf gegeben wird.
Futternapf: Stainless steel bowl for pet food.
Grundeinheit: 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 sein Design und seine Größe.

Close-up of the ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder's control panel — Bild: Eine Nahaufnahme view of the control panel on the ELECOM PET-AF01BK, showing the LCD display and various buttons for operation.

5. Einrichtung

5.1 Netzteil

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

Netzteil: Connect the dedicated AC adapter to the feeder's power input port and then plug it into a wall outlet.
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 Befüllen des Futtertanks

Öffnen Sie den Deckel des Futterbehälters.
Pour dry pet food into the tank. The maximum capacity is approximately 4 liters (2.2 kg).
Ensure the food kibble size is between 2mm and 15mm in diameter and less than 5mm thick to prevent blockages.
Place the desiccant packet into the designated pocket under the lid to keep food fresh.
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. Bedienungsanleitung

6.1 Entsperren des Bedienfelds

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

6.2 Einstellen der aktuellen Uhrzeit

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

Entsperren Sie das Bedienfeld.
Halten Sie die Schaltfläche "Set" (often represented by a gear or clock icon) until the time display flashes.
Verwenden Sie die '+' Und '-' Tasten zum Einstellen der Stunde.
Drücken Sie die Schaltfläche "Set" Um erneut auf Minuteneinstellung umzuschalten. '+' Und '-' um die Minuten einzustellen.
Drücken Sie die Schaltfläche "Set" Noch einmal, um die aktuelle Uhrzeit zu speichern.

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.

Entsperren Sie das Bedienfeld.
Drücken Sie die Meal button (often represented by a food bowl icon) to enter meal setting mode. The first meal time will flash.
Verwenden Sie die '+' Und '-' buttons to adjust the hour for the first meal.
Drücken Sie die Meal button Um erneut auf Minuteneinstellung umzuschalten. '+' Und '-' um die Minuten einzustellen.
Drücken Sie die Meal button again to set the portion amount. The portion display (e.g., "01" to "20") will flash. Use '+' Und '-' to select the desired number of portions (1 portion ≈ 7g, so 1-20 portions ≈ 7-140g).
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 Sprachaufzeichnungsfunktion

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

Entsperren Sie das Bedienfeld.
Halten Sie die Schaltfläche „Aufzeichnen“ (microphone icon) for 3 seconds. The recording indicator will light up.
Sprechen Sie Ihre Nachricht in das Mikrofon. Die Aufnahme stoppt automatisch nach 10 Sekunden oder wenn Sie die Taste loslassen.
To play back the recording, briefly press the Schaltfläche „Aufzeichnen“.

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 Manuelle Fütterung

To dispense food manually outside of scheduled times:

Entsperren Sie das Bedienfeld.
Drücken Sie kurz die Manual Feed button (often represented by a single food kibble icon). One portion of food will be dispensed.
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. Wartung

7.1 Reinigung

Regelmäßige Reinigung gewährleistet Hygiene und einwandfreie Funktion des Futterautomaten.

Vor der Reinigung den Netzadapter abziehen und alle Batterien entfernen.
Remove the food bowl and food tank from the main unit.
Wash the food bowl and food tank with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before reassembling.
Wischen Sie das Hauptgerät mit einem weichen, damp Mit einem Tuch abwischen. Keine Scheuermittel verwenden und das Hauptgerät nicht in Wasser tauchen.
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 Trockenmittelersatz

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

Öffnen Sie den Deckel des Futterbehälters.
Remove the old desiccant packet from its pocket.
Insert a new desiccant packet.
Den Deckel fest verschließen.

8. Fehlerbehebung

Problem	Mögliche Ursache	Lösung
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.
Die Essensausgabe funktioniert nicht.	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.
Sprachaufnahme funktioniert nicht.	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.	Es sind keine Ersatzbatterien vorhanden oder die Batterien sind leer.	Install fresh AA batteries for backup. Re-set time and schedule.

Anti-clog propeller mechanism in ELECOM PET-AF01BK Automatic Pet Feeder — Bild: Eine Nahaufnahme view of the silicone anti-clog propeller inside the food tank, designed to prevent food from getting stuck during dispensing.

9. Spezifikationen

Modellnummer: PET-AF01BK
Marke: ELECOM
Farbe: Schwarz
Kapazität: Approx. 4 Liters (approx. 2.2 kg dry food)
Abmessungen (L x B x H): 26.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 22 cm (excluding food bowl part)
Target Animals: Katzen, kleine bis mittelgroße Hunde
Fütterungsplan: Bis zu 6 Mahlzeiten pro Tag
Portionsgröße: 1 to 20 portions (approx. 7g to 140g per meal, 1 portion ≈ 7g)
Stimmaufnahme: Max. 10 Sekunden
Stromversorgung: Dedicated AC Adapter (included), 4 x AA Batteries (not included) for backup
Material: Stainless steel (bowl)
Ursprungsland: China

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. Garantie und Support

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 webauf der Website oder auf der Produktverpackung.