feeder-robot RF1-8005-0G Timed Automatic Pet Feeder and Food Dispenser User Guide
- June 17, 2024
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feeder-robot RF1-8005-0G Timed Automatic Pet Feeder and Food Dispenser
Specifications
- Portion Sizes: 1/8 cup to 1 cup
- Capacity: Up to 25 cups with hopper insert, 30-32 cups without
- Feeding Modes: App Mode, Gravity Mode, Control Panel Mode
- Material: BPA-free, FDA food-safe plastics
Product Usage Instructions
Select Your Portion
Choose either the 1/8-cup or 1/4-cup dispenser to select your minimum
portion size. The 1/8 cup dispenser comes pre-installed and can serve 1/8 cup
to 1/2 cup of food per meal. The 1/4 cup dispenser can serve 1/4 cup to 1 cup
of food per meal.
Plug It In
Plug in the unit BEFORE adding food to the hopper. The power input is
located underneath the unit.
Add Food
Add only dry or semi-moist pet food. Ensure the food bowl is placed under
the food ramp lip so that the bowl fills properly.
Choose a Feeding Mode
- App Mode: Dispense 1/8 cup to 1 cup of food, 1 to 8 times per day via the app.
- Gravity Mode: Ensures the food bowl stays full by attempting to feed every 6 hours.
- Control Panel Mode: Dispense 1/8 cup to 1 cup of food, 1 to 4 times per day via the control panel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What do the status indicator lights mean?
- Solid Blue: Feeder is in Automatic Feeding Mode.
- Solid Yellow: Hopper is low, with less than 20% food remaining.
- Single White Flash: User-set schedule from the app has been downloaded and programmed.
- Solid Purple: No activity for 12+ hours (food has not been consumed).
- Solid Red: Hopper is critically low, with less than 5% food remaining.
- Flashing Red: The Dispenser is jammed – check if the food chute is full.
Status indicator lights
What’s in the box
INSTRUCTIONS
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Choose either the 1/8-cup or 1/4-cup dispenser (optional) to select your minimum portion size.
The 1/8 cup dispenser comes pre-installed and can serve 1/8 cup to 1/2 cup of food per meal. The 1/4 cup dispenser can serve 1/4 cup to 1 cup of food per meal. -
Plug in the unit BEFORE adding food to the hopper.
The power input is located underneath the unit.
Optional: Wipe clean any unit components that touch pet food. (All parts that contact with pet food are made of BPA-free, FDA-food-safe plastics.) -
Add only dry or semi-moist pet food. Use small- or medium-sized kibble.
The unit holds up to 25 cups of kibble with the hopper insert, or 30-32 cups without.
Make sure food is level.
Important : Ensure that the narrow end of the food bowl is placed under the food ramp lip so that the bowl fills properly. -
App Mode: This highly customizable automatic feeding schedule programmed via the app can dispense 1/8 cup to 1 cup of food, 1 to 8 times per day. Download the Whisker app and follow the onboarding instructions.
- Gravity Mode: This automatic feeding schedule ensures that the food bowl stays full by attempting to feed every 6 hours.
- Control Panel Mode: This automatic feeding schedule programmed via the control panel can dispense 1/8 cup to 1 cup of food, 1 to 4 times per day. The unit will dispense the first meal immediately after completing the meals setting.
Control panel icons
Power
- Press the Power button to turn the unit power ON or OFF.
- Solid blue light indicates the unit is ON and connected to power.
- A single red flash (with any button push) indicates Control Panel Lockout is activated.
- A blinking yellow light indicates the unit is in Battery Backup Mode.
Gravity
- Press the Gravity Mode button to enable or disable Gravity Mode.
- A solid white light indicates the unit is in Gravity Mode.
- A 3-second long press of the Gravity Mode button will enable or disable Night Mode (dimming lights).
Feed
- Press the Feed button to feed a single serving of food.
- A 3-second long press will enable or disable Control Panel Lockout.
- Locking the control panel with this feature will ensure settings are not changed by accidental button presses.
Connect
- Press the Connect button to turn WiFi ON or OFF.
- WiFi connection is indicated by a blinking blue light, and WiFi connection is indicated by a solid blue light.
- A 3-second long press will initiate the onboarding process, indicated by a blinking yellow light. Press and release to exit onboarding.
Portion
- Sets the number of portions dispensed in a meal.
- Press the Portion button once to see the current setting (all 4 lights blinking white indicates zero portions set).
- Press again within 2 seconds to increment (from left to right) the number of portions per meal.*
Meals
- Sets the number of meals served in 24 hours, starting from the time of the setting.
- Press the Meals button once to see the current setting (all 4 lights blinking white indicates zero meals set).
- Press again within 2 seconds to increment (from right to left) the number of meals served in 24 hours.*
Need help? Visit whiskersupport.
To access our online setup guide and user manual, scan the QR code or visit feeder-robot.com/gettingstarted