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1. 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with the new batteries ensuring the polarity is correct Replace the cover Replacing the Virtual Barrier batteries The Virtual Barrier is fitted with 2 x D batteries 1 Turn the Virtual Barrier over and rotate the retaining clip Remove the battery cover 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with the new batteries ensuring the polarity is correct Replace the cover Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 13 e 14 07 2011 13 40 17 TURBO RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 14 e E TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of commonly encountered problems and solutions If any of these problems persist contact your local Hoover representative Check that the Robo com is switched on Check that the dust container filter and motor are clean Check if the Robo com needs to be charged The does not work Cleaning power is weak Turn power off and Empty dust container Check and clean the filter and motor Check and clean the Floor Brushes Check and clean the sensors Check and clean the drive wheels Check the batteries Check the battery of the Robo com The Remote Control does not work Move the Remote Control closer to the Robo com TheRobo com doesnotautomatically Make sure there are no barri2. can be used through walls because it works on radio waves not infrared Virtual Barrier Set Up To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance Replacing the batteries The Virtual Barrier is used to prevent the Robo com cleaning certain rooms or areas such as in front of fireplaces Before setting the Virtual Barrier remember to Remove any obstacles from the area that you want to block The Virtual Barrier should be placed on the same surface that the Robo com is operating on Ensure the Virtual Barrier is more than 3m away from the Charger Base Station 1 Position the Virtual Barrier so that the infra red transmitter is pointing across the area you want to create the barrier 2 Slide the toggle switch to the desired length of the barrier ICON BARRIER TYPE BARRIER LENGTH 3 Check the Virtual Barrier provides adequate cover whilst the is running NOTE The battery power usage relates directly to the infra red level For longer battery life chose the correct length of infra red beam NOTE The near Infra red transmitter will stop the Robo com coming any closer than 50cm to the Virtual Barrier Changing the Voice Language Robo com is able to communicate in English French Italian or Spanish The default language is English change this 1 Turn the on 2 Press and hold the Voice Button for 5 seconds until you here the current language setting 3 Press the Voice button
3. dust container to the Robo com Cleaning the filters The Robo com is fitted with a pre motor filter To maintain optimum cleaning performance regularly clean the filter The filters should be cleaned every 5th dust container empty and should be washed IMPORTANT The filter should be cleaned and washed after the dust container has been emptied 5 times Failure to clean your filter may result in air blockage overheating and product failure This may invalidate your guarantee Turn the Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station Press the dust container release button and remove the Dust Container from the Robo com Pull the filter drawer tab to open the filter drawer Push the underside of the filter to pop it out of the bracket Gently tap and wash the filter using hand warm water Remove excess water from the filter with a dry cloth and leave to dry Reassemble once completely dry and refit to the cleaner DO NOT use the Robo com without a filter fitted Ure s e IMPORTANT Regularly check and maintain the filters by following the filter maintenance instructions it is also recommended that you purchase new filters after every 3rd filter wash This will maintain your e cleaners performance CLEAN FILTER REGULARLY gt gt gt PULL TO ACCESS THE FILTER gt Cleaning the Dust Sensors The dust sensors are located in the dust container of Robo com Clean the sensor window each time the dust container is
4. emptied Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure optimum performance of your Robo com Use a dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window Cleaning the Motor Assembly Under normal conditions of use the motor assembly will not require any maintenance unless the pre motor filter has not been fitted correctly Turn Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station Press the dust container release button and remove the Dust Container from the Robo com Press the motor release button the motor will pop out Turn the motor over and unclip the exhaust cover Clean using the Multi purpose Cleaning Brush provided Ur Ua c IMPORTANT Never use water to clean the motor Certain Models Only May vary according to model 14 07 2011 13 40 10 M DERES e MAINTAINING YOUR CLEANER Cleaning the Floor Brushes Clean the Floor Brushes regularly to maintain maximum cleaning performance 1 2 3 4 Turn Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station Turn the Robo com over Rotate the Floor Brush assembly carefully and using scissors cut and remove any tangled threads or hair etc Use the Multi purpose Cleaning Brush to remove any excess dust Replacing the Floor Brushes S 08 Bows Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over Pull the Floor Brush Release Latch Lift the Floor Brushes Retainer Remove both Floor Brushes Clean the recess that t
5. 3 35601256 Remote Control RB214 35601340 Charger Base Station and Mains Power Adaptor RB215 35601341 Edge Cleaning Brush RB 206 35601259 Floor Floor Polisher Holder 1 off and Pad 4 off RB 207 35601260 Dust Container Filter and Motor RB217 35601343 Quality Hoover s factories have been independently assessed for quality Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001 The Environment This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as houshold waste Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Your Guarantee The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it i
6. again until you hear the next language Repeat this until you hear the desired language setting 4 Once selected the will change the settings Do not press the remote control again NOTE The language icon will appear for 5 seconds on the display ENGLISH ITALIAN FRENCH SPANISH Adjusting Robo com Voice Volume 1 Press the Voice button to select the desired volume You can select Low Medium or High or Off 2 The volume will appear on the display NOTE The voice volume will appear on the display volume will appear for 5 seconds on the display OFF EE 162 Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 7 e 14 07 2011 13 40 01 e see USING YOUR CLEANER Power On Press the on off switch on the side of the Robo com 2 The LCD screen will illuminate NOTE If your robot is already switched On but in standby mode it can be activated from the remote control or pressing one of the touch sensitive keys NOTE The touch sensitive controls on the Robo com can be unreliable if your hands are wet Setting the Day Time on the Robo com 1 Using the Remote Control
7. an be programmed to automatically clean each day or on specific days as desired Once set up this will occur at the same time on each day specified To set up a cleaning schedule over one week complete the following 1 Press the Scheduling Function button on the Remote Control A flashing box will appear around M Monday 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired day and then press the OK Confirmation Button to confirm that day You can also choose multiple days up to 7 days 3 Once each day of the week have been selected you can decided the hour of the cleaning schedule the hour will start flashing on the display Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired hour Press the OK Confirmation Button 4 The minute display will flash use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired minute Press the OK Confirmation Button 5 The cleaning schedule for the days has been selected TURBO Fe 3L Iv w E sTsE am TIN al j j le NOTE The cleaning hour will be the same each day scheduled for cleaning The fixed box around the letter of the day indicates that day has a cleaning schedule set This bar below the letter of the day indicates the Current day Additional Features Automatic Return to the A Charger Base Station Press the Sensitive touch control on the robot or press the button on the remote control this will activate the Automatic Retur
8. bo com is not in use it should be left connected to the Charger Base Station or the Mains power adaptor The Robo com has an intelligent charging system that ensures the batteries stay fully charged whilst preventing them from becoming overcharged To avoid accidents make sure that every person in the room is aware of the presence of Robo com If the Robo com becomes lost place the Robo com on the Charger Base Station manually Charger Base Station Setup Before use remove obstacles that may get in the path of the Robo com Pay attention to Objects that can be easily knocked over Edges of carpets or rugs that it may get caught on Floor length curtains and tablecloths Heat sources or flammable items Power cords and cables Fragile objects 0 5m 0 5m 1 Place the Charger Base Station on a non reflective level floor preferably against a wall If the floor surface is too reflective it will interfere with the Robo com navigation system and it may have difficulty locating the Charger Base Station I 2 There should not be any objects in the area around the Charger Base Station for 3m in front and 0 5m e to each side 3 Plug in the Mains power adaptor and connect to the Charger Base Station Make sure the power cord is not caught underneath the Charger Base Station 4 Make sure the Power Cord is not tangled or stretched If there is an excess use the power cord tie to store it neatly 5 Check that the Dust Bin
9. ct your Robo com from falling Highly reflective or very dark surfaces used on some steps or stairs such as glass or polished ceramics may cause the Robo com to fall down If available use the Virtual Barrier or place a carpet on the lower step to protect your Robo com from falling Using your Robo com on mezzanines landings or raised areas without borders should be avoided If available use the Virtual Barrier to prevent your Robo com entering these areas Battery Use Your Robo com is powered by rechargeable high capacity NiMh batteries These rechargeable batteries are guaranteed for a period of 6 months if they are maintained and operated according to this User Manual In the event of a significant drop of the Robo com performance replacement batteries can be obtained from your Hoover retailer Only use Hoover approved replacement parts for your Robo com Use of parts that are not approved by Hoover are dangerous and will invalidate your warranty Only use the supplied Charger Base Station and mains power adaptor to recharge your Robo com Use of the incorrect Charger Base Station or mains power adaptor is dangerous and will invalidate your warranty Certain Models Only May vary according to model Q Robocom2 user manual EN pdf 1 6 16 2012 11 23 28 PM e o Tia e gt CONTENTS OF THE BOX Robo com Charger Base Station Filter Mains Power adaptor User Manual Remote Co
10. e Robocom2 user manual EN pdf 1 6 16 2012 11 10 33 PM IO e e HOOVER ROBOTOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS This Robo com vacuum cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning as described in this User Manual Please ensure that this User Manual is fully understood before operating the appliance Please keep this User Manual for reference Use only consumables or spares recommended or supplied by Hoover WARNING Electricity can be extremely dangerous This appliance is powered by rechargable Ni MH batteries and is provided with a Charger Base Station Please ensure the voltage marked on the mains power adapter is suitable for connection to standard mains power outlet voltage REMINDERS Always store the appliance indoors Do not use outdoors or expose the appliance to the elements humidity or heating sources oven fireplace wet floor Do not expose the or accessories to excessive heat cold Keep between 0 30 C lt Do not drop the Robo com or use any accessory if it has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped in water Never unplug or pull the mains power adaptor by the power cord Never pick up matches hot ash cigarette ends or sharp objects Do not spray with or pick up flammable liquids cleaning fluids aerosols or their vapours as this may cause risk of fire explosion lt Do not continue to use your Robo com if it appears to be faulty If
11. ely dry reassemble and screw in place Pw Ns Replacing the Edge Cleaning Brush If the Edge Cleaning Brush is damaged it will need to be replaced Replacement Edge Cleaning Brushes can be e obtained from your Hoover retailer Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver Remove the old Edge Cleaning Brush and push the new one in place Replace and tighten the screw bah N a Cleaning the Front Wheel Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over Remove any dirt or hair trapped in the wheel Clean the wheel with a dry cloth Check that the wheel can rotate freely NS Cleaning the Floor Sensors The floor detection sensors are located in the base of the Robo com Clean the sensors each time the dust container is emptied Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure optimum cleaning performance and safe operation of your Robo com 1 Turn the Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station 2 Turn the Robo com over 3 Use a dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensors Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011 GB indd 12 14 07 2011 13 40 14 Bi e MAINTAINING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Cleaning the Sensor Window The wall detection sensors are located in the front of Robo com Clean the sensor window each time the dust container is emptied Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure
12. ers between the Robo com and charge the Charger Base The Robo com is very noisy while Clean the dust container and filter cleaning Check the brushes and drive wheels for dirt and debris Robo com stops working lt Check the cleaning times set cleans intermittantly Robo com fails to detect stairs Check and clean the sensors is trapped lt The Robo com will attempt to free itself but in some cases assist the Robo com manually is not working but Contact your local Hoover representative there is no error code display Error Codes The following codes may appear during use or on start up Er07 Left or Right Drive Wheel not making contact with the ground See Cleaning the Drive Wheels ATTENTION If any of these failures persist Contact your local Hoover representative DO NOT try to disassemble the Robo com by yourself Certain Models Only May vary according to model e 14 07 2011 13 40 17 Q Robocom2 user manual EN pdf 1 7 4 2012 9 10 38 AM e IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hoover Spares and Consumables Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover When ordering parts always quote your model number Consumables Pre Motor Filter RB208 35601261 Spares Robo com Battery Pack RB201 35601254 Floor Brushes RB 202 35601255 lt Virtual Barrier Battery Pack RB20
13. ger Base Station Button 50 51 52 53 58 Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 5 e 46 41 43 49 45 48 38 Day Indicator Scheduling Function 53 Automatic Return to Charger Base Station Indicator Automatic Cleaning Mode Indicator Spot Cleaning Mode Indicator Turbo Speed Indicator 58 Automatic Return to Charger Base Station Sensitive Touch Control 59 Automatic Cleaning Mode Sensitive Touch Control Spot Cleaning Mode Sensitive Touch Control 57 TURBO 56 55 54 14 07 2011 13 39 59 O e NENEENN PREPARING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Packaging Do not dispose of your Robo com packaging It may be required in the future for storing or transporting your Robo com When unpacking your Robo com and its accessories take care to keep plastic bags away from babies young children and animals to avoid the risk of suffocation Before using your Robo com for the first time you must fully charge it This will take approximately 6 hours Do not expose the Robo com2 Mains power adaptor or Charger Base Station to temperatures below 0 c or above 30 c as this may damage the Battery The Mains power adaptor must only be connected to a standard mains power outlet Batteries For optimum Battery performance it is recommended that you keep your Robo com batteries fully charged When the Ro
14. he Floor Brushes sit Refit the new Floor Brushes ensuring they sit correctly Close the retainer ensuring it locks Cleaning the Drive Wheels Pes Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over Remove any dirt or hair trapped in the wheels Clean the wheels with a dry cloth Check that the wheels can rotate freely Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual201 GB indd 11 e 14 07 2011 13 40 12 e ZER __ MAINTAINING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Cleaning the Edge Cleaning Brush The Edge Cleaning Brush can be easily worn from heavy use so you should check it regularly to monitor its condition 1 Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over 2 Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver 3 Use a pair of scissors to remove any trapped hair or debris Correcting Edge Cleaning Brush Deformation The Edge Cleaning Brush can sometimes be deformed during transportation or when the product is used under particular conditions If this happens it is possible to return to the original shape by putting the bristles in hot water GOOD RECOVERABLE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT Switch the Robo com off and turn the Robo com over Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver Remove the Edge Cleaning Brush Gently lower the bristles in hot water Hold each set of bristles until they have recovered and straightened Then remove and leave to dry Once complet
15. is inside the Robo com 6 Guide your into the Charger Base Station to begin charging Initial charging will take 6 hours approximately Automatic Charging When the Robo com battery capacity is at 15 it will stop cleaning and search for the Charger Base Station Once docked with the Charger Base Station a light on the Charger Base will illuminate indicating that charging is in progress The Robo com may fail to reach the Charger Base Station if there are many obstacles in between it and the Charger Base Station For best results ensure that the Charger Base Station is in a wide open space Manual Charging There are three methods to charge your Robo com A By pressing the Automatic Return to Charger Base Station button on your Remote control or the corresponding Sensitive Touch control on your Robo com B By connecting the mains power adaptor directly to the Robo com By manually placing the Robo com on the Charger Base Station Important The Robo com will not operate without the dust container fitted The Robo com will not operate whilst charging or whilst connected directly to the mains power adaptor Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 6 14 07 2011 13 40 00 e PREPARING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Remote Control Set Up To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance Replacing the batteries Note The Remote Control
16. minutes With the Remote Control you can also activated all the other cleaning programs Manual Navigation The Robot can be controlled manually at any time during a cleaning program The navigation arrow keys in the remote control will move the Robot in the desired direction with the suction activated With the remote control the Robo com can be controlled up to a distance of 10m even behind a wall Full amp GO When the robot is charging press the FULL amp GO button on the remote control to activate this cleaning mode On the display the AUTO indicator will start flashing When the battery is fully charged the Robo com will automatically start a cleaning cycle Once complete the Robo com will automatically return to the Charger Base Station TURBO Press the TURBO button on the remote control to activate the TURBO speed The TURBO indicator will light on in the LCD display Robo com will start to work at a faster speed covering quicker the area to clean Scheduled Cleaning You can decide what time the will start cleaning daily or weekly To set a cleaning schedule follow see Setting Up The Cleaning Schedule Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 8 e 14 07 2011 13 40 05 4e RoboCom2Manual2011 GBprint Copy pdf 1 7 14 2011 4 00 13 PM e USING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Setting up the Cleaning Schedule The Robo com c
17. n to the Charger Base Station Demo Mode Press the DEMO button once to start the product demonstration This will start in Loop mode To stop the demonstration press the DEMO button again Floor Polisher Pad Attached via the Floor Polisher Pad Holder to the underside of the cleaner the Floor Polisher Pad is used to polish marble parquet wooden and other delicate flooring NOTE Do not use on a carpeted Surface Certain Models Only May vary according to model e RoboCom2Manual2011_GB indd 9 14 07 2011 13 40 07 RoboCom2Manual2011__GB indd 10 e MAINTAINING YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Before performing any maintenance task ensure the Robo com is switched off 1 Turn the Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station 2 Use a damp cloth with a little soap to clean all surfaces DO NOT allow water into any part of the product whilst cleaning 3 Dry with a soft Cloth Emptying the dust container Empty the dust container every cleaning cycle or when the dust container is full 1 Turn the Robo com off and remove from the Charger Base Station 2 Press the dust container release button and remove the Dust Container from the Robo com 3 Hold the dust container over a bin to empty 4 Use the Multi purpose Cleaning Brush when necessary to remove any excess dust from the internal surface of the dust container 5 the
18. ntrol Virtual Barrier Floor Polisher Pad Holder Floor Polisher Pad Multi purpose Cleaning Brush Edge Cleaning Brush x2 Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011_GB indd 2 14 07 2011 13 39 56 an WY o 4e Robocom2 user manual EN pdf 1 6 16 2012 11 48 33 PM e GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Robo com Top View U ES s payee p 1 De sme Robo com Bottom View Ds _ oustcontiner Te Fioor Polisher ad older T9 For Brashes Left Drive Wheel Left Edge Cleaning Brush Dust Sensor 22 8 21 20 gt Sp o ag 17 16 15 Certain Models Only May vary according to model e RoboCom2Manual2011_GB indd 3 HEHENSSO 14 07 2011 13 39 58 Io e Q Robocom2 user manual EN pdf 1 6 17 2012 12 04 44 AM e MT e GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Charger Base Station gt Near Infra red Transmitter Virtual Barrier 30 bts mtm 35 Certain Models Only May vary according to model RoboCom2Manual2011_GB indd 4 14 07 2011 13 39 58 an WY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROBO COM CLEANER Remote Control z 5 46 i s T Robo com Control Panel Automatic Return to Char
19. optimum performance of your Robo Use dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window Cleaning the Floor Polisher Pad 1 Turn the Robo com off 2 Press the dust container release button and and remove the dust container from the Robo com 3 Press the Floor Polisher Pad Holder release button and unclip from the dust container 4 Tear the Floor Polisher Pad from the Floor Polisher Pad Holder and wash using hand warm water Remove excess water and leave to dry before re using 5 Re assemble when fully dry Replacing the batteries Only use approved replacement parts for your Robo com Using parts not validated by Hoover are dangerous and will invalidate your guarantee If the Robo com Virtual Barrier and Remote Control is not to be used for several months please remove the batteries and store in a dry location IMPORTANT Always make sure your device is switched off before changing your batteries Replacing the Robo com batteries The Robo com is fitted with a rechargable battery pack 1 Turn the Robo com over and place on a level surface Remove the screws from the battery cover and then remove the battery cover 2 Remove the old battery pack and replace with the new battery pack ensuring the polarity is correct Replace the cover 3 Recharge the Robo com Replacing the Remote Control batteries The Remote Control is fitted with 2 x AAA batteries 1 Remove the battery cover
20. press the time set button A flashing line will appear below the day 2 Use the up and down arrow on the Remote Control until the line appears below the correct day Press the OK Confirmation Button 3 The hour display will flash Press the up and down arrow on the Remote Control until the correct hour is displayed Press the OK Confirmation Button 4 The minute display will flash Press up and down arrow on the Remote Control until the correct minute is displayed Press the OK Confirmation Button 5 Day and time are now set Cleaning Programs Robo com uses Infrared Navigation an advanced navigation system that uses the algorithmic calculation to define the best path to efficiently clean your room With the dust sensor on dust detection the Robo com will automatically initiate a cleaning cycle and will follow a square pattern Press the AUTO Sensitive touch control on the robot or press the AUTO button on the remote control to activate the Automatic cleaning mode Robo com will automatically choose the best cleaning mode to clean your room It will use 4 different cleaning patterns ZlG ZAG EDGE ELLIPTICAL SQUARE Press the SPOT Sensitive touch control on the robot or press the SPOT button on the remote control to activate the SPOT cleaning mode Use this mode to intensively clean a confined area Robo com will move following a elliptical pattern where the radius will continuously increase for approximately 3
21. s sold Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee Subject to change without notice Certain Models Only May vary according to model e RoboCom2ManuaD20ll GBindd 15 14 07 2011 13 40 17 en e GENERATION FUTURE PRINTED IN P R C 48006039 EN
22. the mains power adaptor power cord is damaged stop using it IMMEDIATELY to avoid a safety hazard only an authorised Hoover Service engineer must replace the Power Cord lt This Robo com is for use on wooden flooring rubber ceramic tile linoleum and short pile carpet Donotuse to clean stairs After Use Return the to the Charger Base Station Always switch off and disconnect the mains power adaptor before cleaning or attempting any maintenance task If the will not be used for a long time several weeks unplug the Charger Base Station according to the instructions in this User Manual Safety with children the elderly or infirm This cleaner is not a toy Do not let children play with the appliance or its controls Please supervise the use of the appliance by older children the elderly or the infirm IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE USE Please read the following information carefully before using your Robo com or its accessories Do not disassemble the Robo com and do not attempt to repair it yourself If a fault occurs please contact the Hoover After Sales Service for professional advice Stairs The Robo com uses sensors to avoid falling down steps stairs or over an edge In some situations the sensors can become confused The Robo com cannot detect steps that are less than 8cm in height Steps less than 8cm may cause the Robo com to fall down If available use the Virtual Barrier to prote
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