iPettie IP-FD-H5BBK Chefhat Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- iPettie
Table of Contents
iPettie IP-FD-H5BBK Chefhat Automatic Pet Feeder
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Failure to heed these instructions may lead to the product being damaged or personal injury. Please follow the instructions for proper use!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Dispose of all packaging materials properly. Some items may be packed in plastic bags; these bags could cause suffocation; keep away from children and pets.
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Do NOT allow small children to play with, in or around the pet feeder.
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To reduce the risk of injury, please keep close supervision when an appliance is used near children.
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Do NOT use the feeder with pets not able to reach the food tray or with any physical disability.
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Do NOT immerse the base part in water at any time as it may damage electronic components like the control panel.
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Do NOT place any foreign object in the pet feeder.
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Do NOT use outdoors. Check operation frequently to be sure the unit is dispensing properly.
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Do NOT use wet, canned or moist food.
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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.
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Always unplug when not in use and before cleaning.
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Never pull on the electrical power cord to remove the plug from the wall outlet.
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f the plug of this device gets wet, turn on electricity to that wall outlet. Do not attempt to unplug.
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Examine the feeder after installation. Do not plug in if there is water on the power cord or plug.
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CAUTION; Do NOT allow pets to chew on or swallow any parts. If you are concerned about the power cord, purchase a cord conduit (a ha rd- plastic protector) at any hardware store to protect the power cord.
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If an extension cord is necessary, one unit with a proper rating should be used.
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Use alkaline C batteries to power Do NOT use rechargeable batteries.
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Check the batteries regularly. Before Leaving for extended time, always replace batteries with new ones.
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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.
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Suitable for dry food ONLY, with kibble size ranging from 2-16mm / 0.07-0.63in in diameter. Larger kibble may get stuck at the food outlet.
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Do not put your fingers into the food outlet or let your fingers touch the rotor.
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Read and observe all important notices listed on the pet feeder and in the packaging.
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Automatic Pet Feeder
- 1x 5V Power Adapter
- 1 x Type-C Cable
- 1 x Desiccant Bag
- 1 x User Manual
Product Overview
Button and Display Overview
Use Instruction
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Take out the food bowl inside the food tank. Twist the Lid anticlockwise to remove the Lid.
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Place the feeder in a desired location. Check the food tank is in place.
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Align the ‘Align’ of the food tank and the base, and flip the toggle switches on both sides to ” “.
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Place the desiccant bag into the inner box under the lid.
Notes:
It is recommended to change the desiccant bag every 15 days to prevent mold growth.
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Add dry pet food to the food tank.
Notes:- Recommended kibble size:2-16mm/0.07-0.63 inch in diameter.
- Do not use canned, wet, or moist food.
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Put the lid back on.
To snap into place, turn the lid clockwise from the right rotating sign to the left rotating sign.
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Install the food bowl.
Attach the bowl to the designated notches underneath the feeder base.
Note : Before moving the feeder, press the bowl down to remove it from the feeder base. If there is grain in the food bowl, handle it gently to avoid spilling. Hold the base instead of any other parts when lifting the feeder. -
Connect Power
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Plug the 5V power adapter into a power socket and the Type-C cable into the port on the back of the feeder.
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Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the feeder. Install three alkaline C batteries (not included) in case of a power outage. Make sure the batteries match the positive and negative poles with the markings in the compartment.
Notes:
- Batteries are not included.
- To avoid sudden power outage and the feeding of your pet is affected, do not use the batteries as the only source to power the feeder, the batteries can only be used as an emergency plan.
- To avoid battery leakage, remove the batteries if you won’t be using the device for some time.
Program Setting
Set Current Time
- Press the clock button, and the Time icon will blink the hour field.
- Press the + / – buttons to scroll through numbers to set the hour.
- Press the clock button to move to the minute field, set the minute similarly.
- Long press the clock button to confirm and save.
Setting the meal per day
- Press the Setting button, and the LCD display will blink the Meal number (Note: at this time only meal number “1” in flash, the clock does not flash). Press the + / – buttons, meal number in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in the cycle change, select the meal number to be set. For example, choose to set meal number “1”
- Then press the Setting button again to feeding time of the first meal, the hour digits will flash. Press the increase/decrease button + / – to set the hour.
- And press the Setting Button to save and move to minutes setting. The minutes digits flashes, press the increase/decrease button + / – to set the minute.
- Once the first meal time is set and saved, the feeder enters portion setting mode. The screen will display XX, standing for portions. Press the increase/decrease button +/- to set the portions (MAX 20), press the setting button to save, the meal number 1 flashes again, press the + / – buttons, select the meal number 2.
- Repeat the steps above to set the time and portion of other meals if needed, the feeder supports up to 6 scheduled meals per day. If only 2 or 3 meals needed, please long press setting buttons to return to the current time page, you feeding schedules will be automatically saved.
Recording a Meal Call
- Press and hold the Record button for 3s until a beep is heard.
- Record your voice for less than 22s, press the Record button again to save. 2 beeps will be heard indicating it’s saved. You can quickly press the Record button to check the voice you just recorded.
- Repeat the process to change your recordings every time.
- Clear recording:
Quickly press the record button for three times when the screen is unlocked (press the power button) and until three beeps is heard.
Manually Feeding Your Pet
Long press the “+” button when the screen is unlocked (press the power button)
and one portion will be fed each time.
Note:
The normal schedule and portion will not be affected.
Restore Factory Setting
Hold the” “and” – “buttons at the same time to delete all previous settings
and restore the device to its factory settings.
Troubleshooting
Cleaning & Care
- It’s recommended to clean the feeder regularly for the health of your pet.
- The washable parts of the iPettie auto feeder are as follows: food tank, food tray, impeller 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
Turn the toggle switch on both sides of the base to take out the food
tank.
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.
Specifications
- Capacity : 5 liters
- Screen : LED screen
- Power : DC 5V power adapter/ 3 x alkaline C batteries (not included)
- Power Adapter: AC100-240V Input, DC 5V output
- Dimensions : 29.1 x 21.5 x 36.4 cm / 11.5 x 8.5 x 14.3 in
- Net Weight : 1.5 kg/3.3 Ibs
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.