Manual for C3000 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for C3000 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: CAT MATE

Category: Pet Care Product

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:44 p.m.

Warranty Summary

Pet Mate Ltd. guarantees this product for 3 years from purchase date against defects arising from faulty materials or manufacture, excluding misuse or normal wear.

The CAT MATE C3000 Automatic Pet Feeder allows you to program up to 3 meals a day. Key operations include:

  • Setting the Clock: Use the 'TIME' button to set the current time in 12 or 24-hour format.
  • Calculating Feed Units: Determine your pet's daily food needs and calculate the equivalent 'feed units' using the 'FEED' and '+' buttons.
  • Setting Meal Sizes: Program the number of feed units for each of the 3 meals using the 'FEED' button to navigate through MEAL 1, MEAL 2, and MEAL 3 settings.
  • Setting Meal Times: Set the desired time for each meal using the 'TIME' button to adjust hours and minutes for MEAL 1, MEAL 2, and MEAL 3.
  • Extra Feed: Dispense additional food units at any time by pressing 'FEED' and '+' buttons together.
  • Advance Feed: Serve the next programmed meal early by pressing 'FEED' and '-' buttons together.
  • Manual Feed: Dispense predetermined amounts of food on demand without set meal times.
  • Frequent Feed: For pets needing small, regular feeds, use the 'Frequent Feed' option to dispense units over a longer period.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
Feeder Blockage
  • Lift the hopper out of the base unit.
  • Rotate feeding mechanism by hand until food is moving freely again.
  • Consider replacing batteries and using a different feed less prone to blockage.
  • Reassemble and press 'TIME' to stop display flashing.
Display Non-responsive
  • Wait 3 minutes before pressing any buttons.
  • If unresponsive, remove batteries for 5 minutes, then replace and re-programme.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
Feeder Blockage
  • Lift the hopper out of the base unit.
  • Rotate feeding mechanism by hand until food is moving freely again.
  • Consider replacing batteries and using a different feed less prone to blockage.
  • Reassemble and press 'TIME' to stop display flashing.
Display Non-responsive
  • Wait 3 minutes before pressing any buttons.
  • If unresponsive, remove batteries for 5 minutes, then replace and re-programme.