Petlibro PLAF001 User manual

4L Automatic Pet Feeder
Model: PLAF001
Please read this User Guide before using
the product and retain for reference.
This product is intended for household use only.
User Guide

Safety Precautions
! WARNING
Dispose of all packaging materials properly. Some items may be packed in
polybags; these bags could cause suffocation; keep away from children and
pets.
Do NOT allow small children to play with, in or around the pet feeder.
To reduce the risk of injury, please keep close supervision when an appliance is
used near children.
Do NOT use the feeder with pets not able to reach the food tray or with any
physical disability.
Do NOT immerse the base part in water at any time as it may damage
electronic components like the control panel.
Do NOT place any foreign object in the pet feeder.
Do NOT use outdoors. Check operation frequently to be sure the unit is
dispensing properly.
Do NOT use wet, canned or moist food.
Do NOT disassemble the unit other than as instructed in this User Guide.
Do NOT use the feeder for anything other than its intended use.
Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition. Do not modify the pet feeder.
Do not operate any appliance if the unit is malfunctioning or has been
damaged. Do not attempt repairs on the pet feeder yourself. Contact our
customer service immediately for further instructions.
Always unplug when not in use and before cleaning.
Never pull on the electrical power cord to remove the plug from the wall outlet.
If the plug of this device gets wet, turn oelectricity to that wall outlet. Do not
attempt to unplug.
Examine the feeder after installation. Do not plug in if there is water on the
power cord or plug.
To avoid tripping, always position power cord out of the way of foot traffic.
Do NOT allow pets to chew on or swallow any parts. If you are concerned about
the power cord, purchase a cord conduit (a hard plastic protector) at any
hardware store to protect the power cord.
If an extension cord is necessary, one unit with a proper rating should be used.
Do NOT install or store the pet feeder where it will be exposed to weather or
temperatures below 4°C / 39°F.
Use alkaline D batteries to power. Do NOT use rechargeable batteries.
Check the batteries regularly. Before leaving for extended time, always replace
batteries with new ones.
Do NOT lift the pet feeder by lid, food tank, or food tray. Lift and carry it using
both hands and the base, while keeping the unit in an upright position.
Suitable for dry food ONLY, with kibble size ranging from 2-10mm / 0.07-0.4in
in diameter. Larger kibble may get stuck at the food outlet.
Read and observe all important notices listed on the pet feeder and in the
packaging.
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CAUTION
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1) Desiccant Carrier
2) Lid
3) Lid Grip
4) Food Tank Buckle
5) Base
6) Food Outlet
7) Food Tray
8) Control Panel
9) LCD Display
10) Food Tank
11) Battery Compartment
12) Speaker
13) Power Socket
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Product Diagram
Front View
Bottom View
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PORTION
MEAL
1234
Battery level
Time (24H format)
Meal (1-4)
Portion (1-9)
Notes:
Press and hold for 3s until a beep is heard. Release, record (max 10s)
and press again to end as a double beep is heard. Repeat to record a
new audio.
Press and hold for 3s to unlock. When the LCD screen is off, press the
button before any further operations (except resetting by pressing the
Up button).
Press to increase value.
Press and hold for 10s when screen off to reset all settings.
Press to decrease value.
Press to switch between time, meal, and portion settings, and hold
for seconds until a specific icon blinks on the display indicating it’s
ready setting.
1)
2)
Automatically lock the screen after 15s of standby.
2 ½ tsp / 12.5ml per portion.
Locked / Unlocked1
Press to manually feed a portion (appr. 2 ½ tsp / 12.5ml)2
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Cleaning & Care
What’s in the box
Warranty
It’s recommended to clean the feeder regularly for the health of your pet.
The washable parts of the Petlibro auto feeder are as follows: food tank, food tray,
and lid (without desiccant bag); they can be submerged in water. Clean by
hand-washing using cool or warm soapy water.
- Dissembling the food tank
If you have food inside the tank or chute, press the Unlocked button and Feed
button for a few times to empty first.
Press the food tank buckles with your thumbs, push the tank upward to
disassemble.
1 x Automatic Pet Feeder
1 x 5V Power Adapter
1 x Desiccant Bag
1 x User Guide Kit
- Dissembling the food tray
Empty the tray, press it down to remove from the base.
Rinse and let all parts air dry completely before assembling.
Note: Be careful not to hurt your fingers when disassembling the food tank by
great strength.
We provide a 1-year warranty for this appliance. Please email our support team at
[e-mail] if you have any questions, and attach your order ID in your
email. We’ll get back to you as quick as possible.
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How To Use
• Place the feeder in a desired location. Check the
food tank is in place.
• Align the bulging of the food tray and holes in the
base, and push upward to connect the two.
Note: Before moving the feeder, please empty the
tray, press it down to remove from the base. Hold
the base instead of any other parts when lifting the
feeder.
• Insert the 5V power adapter into a wall socket.
Plug in the power socket of the feeder.
• Open the battery compartment at the bottom of
the unit, and install 3 alkaline D batteries (not
included) in case of outage.
• The LCD display will light up automatically
indicating the feeder is on now.
Note:
1) Battery NOT included.
2) Before connecting to power, make sure all parts
are clean and completely dry.
3) The battery should power with an output of 4-5V;
the battery level icon on the display blinks on a
low battery level (<4V).
• Open the lid, place the desiccant bag (1 included)
into the desiccant carrier underneath.
Note:
1) It’s recommended to use a desiccant bag and
change them frequently in case of mold.
2) Please remove the desiccant bag before cleaning
the lid.
Warning: Please use the original 5V power supply.
1. Assembling Food Tray
2. Connecting Power
3. Placing Desiccant bag
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• After the current time is set, press the Set button ,
and the LCD display will show the current time
and blink the Meal number. Press the Up / Down
buttons / to set 1-4 meals per day.
• Press and hold the Unlocked button 3s to unlock
the screen.
• Press the Set button , and the Time icon
will blink the hour field.
• Press the Up / Down buttons / to scroll
through numbers to set the hour.
• Press the Set button to move to the minute field,
set the minute similarly.
• After the meal number is set, the LCD display will
blink the current Meal number. E.g., the meal
number now is blinking “1”, indicating it’s ready
for settings of the first meal.
- Setting the time of the current meal
• Press the Set button and the hour field of the
Time icon will blink.
• Press the Up / Down / buttons to set the hour.
• Press the Set button and Up / Down /
buttons to set the minute in the similar way.
• Fill food tank with dry pet food. Close the lid and it
will snap into place due to gravity.
Note:
1) Do NOT use canned, wet or moist pet food.
2) Recommend kibble size ranging from 2-10mm /
0.07-0.4in in diameter.
4. Filling Food Tank
5. Setting the Time
6. Setting the Meals Per Day
7. Setting the Time & Portion of Meals
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*Reference for portion setting:
Important Notes:
1) About 2 ½ tsp / 12.5ml kibbles are dispersed each portion.
2) Two clicks will be heard before the food is dispersed.
3) One or two kibbles may be left at the chute after feeding, and it may come out
of the outlet when the machine is moved (doesn’t indicate a faulty equipment).
4) Refer to the instructions on your pet food packaging for detailed feeding instruction.
5) Please double check the current time after settings.
• Press and hold the Record button for 3s until a
beep is heard.
• Record your voice for less than 10s, press the
Record button again to save. 2 beeps will
be heard indicating it’s saved. You can press the
Record button to check the voice you just recorded.
• Repeat the process to change your recordings
every time.
Note:
1) Only press and play the recording if there’s any.
2) When feeding time is up, the recording will be
played after food is dispersed.
• Press the Feed button when the screen is unlocked
(press and hold the Unlocked button 3s) and one
portion (appr. 2 ½ tsp / 12.5ml) will be fed each time.
Note:
The normal schedule and portion will not be affected.
Pet Type
Dog (22lbs)
Cat (10lbs)
Daily Intake
Appr. 1 cup
Appr. ½ cup
Meals
2
4
Portion / Meal
9
2
8. Recording a Meal Call
9. Manually Feeding Your Pet
- Setting the portion of the current meal
• Press the Set button and the Portion number
will blink.
• Press the Up / Down / buttons to set the
portion from 1-9 based on the desired volume of
the current meal to be dispensed*.
• Press the Set button to repeat the process
above for the 2nd to 4th meal if needed.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
I can’t press
any buttons
LCD display is off
I can’t disassemble
the food tank
I can’t hear any
voice recordings
when feeding
Food volume for
each portion is
not the same
I can’t remember
the meal settings
The food won’t
come out
The screen is locked when there’s no
operation in 15s. Please press and hold the
Unlocked button for 3s to unlock the screen.
1) The screen is locked and dark when
there’s no operation in 15s. Please press
and hold the Unlocked button for 3s to
unlock the screen.
2) Check whether the power adapter is
connected.
3) Contact the support team at
[e-mail] if the display still
won’t light up when the appliance is well
connected to power.
Make sure you’ve recorded successfully - unlock
the screen, press the Record button to check. If
no sound is heard, you may need to record again
and be sure to save following instructions in the
Recording a Meal Call section.
The first few portions may vary and it
doesn’t mean a faulty equipment. After
about 6 feedings it should be almost even.
Please follow steps in Clean & Care
Unlock the screen, press the Set button and
you can see the meal number shown (but
not the portion for each meal).
1) Please be sure to fill in with dry food;
kibble size should range from 2-10mm /
0.07-0.4in in diameter.
2) Check whaether any foreign objects are
placed - disassemble the food tank and
check the chute. Also check the food outlet.
3) Check whether it’s low battery level -
whether the power adapter is connected
or there is any outage when no battery is
installed.
Solution
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Specifications
Food Tank Capacity
Screen
Power
Power Adapter
Working Current
Operating Temperature
External Socket
Net Weight
Dimensions
4 liters
LCD screen
DC 5V power adapter;
3 x alkaline D batteries
AC110-240V input, DC 5V output
Avg. 80mA
-30℃-50℃/ -22°F - 122°F
3.5mm power socket
2.15kg / 4.74lbs
19 x 19 x 30cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 12in
PETLIBRO 4L Automatic Pet Feeder
Model: PLAF001
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Manufacturer: Shenzhen Libro Technology Co., Ltd
Address: Building 3, Cloud Park, Shenzhen, China, 518129
JP Importer: 株式会社Designlibro Japan
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PLAF001_4L_V1.1
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