Vacuum Cleaning Robot
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1. 7 196 487 7 288 912 7 332 890 7 388 343 7 429 843 7 430 455 7 441 298 7 448 113 7 459 871 7 567 052 7 571 511 7 579 803 7 636 982 7 663 333 8 087 117 Additional patents pending 15 162. not included the battery inside e If you use it near a Virtual Wall or the Home Base it may get confused and not work e If it goes missing try looking down the side Charging lights of or under the sofa Well that usually works The CLEAN button light indicates the battery is charging for the TV remote CLEAN button light What it means Solid red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged fe dua Quick amber pulse 16 hour refresh charge SPOT Button CLEAN power e e e Button Button How to remove vour batterv models 600 and above If vou won t be using vour Roomba for an extended period we recommend that vou remove the batterv To access the batterv turn Roomba over and remove the side brush screw along with the 4 screws that hold Roomba s bottom cover in place Or please visit global irobot com for further instructions or to download a detailed user manual 2 Battery storage amp charging Charging lights 5 6 Controlling and Scheduling your Roomba Regular maintenance Scheduling your Roomba Models 650 and above This lets you tell your Roomba exactly when to clean even when you re away from home Setting the time 1 Press and hold CLOCK 2 While holding CLOCK use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the time 3 Release CLOCK Your Roomba will beep to indicate that the time has been set Setting 12 24 hr 1 To switch between the two views press and hold the D
3. tassels or fringes If it senses a tangle it automatically stops its main brushes and reverses to free itself Itimay make a clicking noise while doing this Getting started Cleaning modes amp Virtual Walls 3 Virtual Wall Optional accessory for all models Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that your Roomba won t cross That makes it easy to confine it to a particular room or area and prevent it from getting too close to anything delicate or dangerous e Each Virtual Wall needs two C alkaline batteries not included e You can set the Virtual Walls to block an opening up to two metres It creates a cone shape barrier so the beam gradually gets wider e For best results place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you want to block Point the arrows on the top towards the opening Manual Virtual Wall e Turn on a Manual Virtual Wall by hand at the beginning of the cleaning cycle It will shut off after 135 minutes If the power light blinks green it means you ll need new batteries soon Auto Virtual Wall When an Auto Virtual Wall is set to AUTO mode the power light continuously blinks to indicate it is on When battery levels are low the Virtual Wall continuously blinks twice to indicate that it needs new batteries When in AUTO mode the batteries should last for around six months To save on batteries just switch it to OFF Home Base E Position the Home Base on a hard l
4. the axle and clear any hair wrapped round it Reinstall all parts when finished Make sure the wheel clicks right back into place Cleaning the cliff sensors Simply wipe all four cliff sensor openings Maa with a clean dry cloth diisi Troubleshooting Occasionally something can go wrong But don t worry there s an early warning system Your Roomba will go uh oh and warn you what the problem is The troubleshooting light will also blink To repeat an error message just press CLEAN For more information you can download a detailed user manual at global irobot com or by contacting your local distributor whose contact details can also be found on this page 10 Problems while running Your Roomba Your Roomba blinks says Error 1 Move Roomba to anew location then press CLEAN to restart Error 2 Open Roomba s brush cage and clean brushes Error 5 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean Error 6 Move Roomba to anew location then press CLEAN to restart Error 7 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean 1 blink every 2 seconds g Error 9 Tap Roomba s bumper to clean l Error 10 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean Please charge Roomba Likely cause Your Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging Your Roomba s main brushes can t turn Your Roomba s side wheel is stuck Your Roombass cliff sensors are dirty or yo
5. 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC and EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC It is further declared that the Roomba and Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories conform to the following harmonised European standards Year of CE Marking 2004 EN 60335 1 2002 A11 2004 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 1 General Requirements EN 60335 2 2 2003 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements for Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances EN 60335 2 29 2002 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 29 Particular Requirements for Battery Chargers EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 A2 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility Reguirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1 Emission EN 55014 2 1997 A2 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility Reguirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2 Immunity Product family standard Low Voltage tests and EMC tests have been conducted by TUV Rheinland of North America iRobot 2007 2012 iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 All rights reserved iRobot Roomba and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation Dirt Detect iAdapt Home Base and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation U S Pat Nos D556 961 6 594 844 6 690 134 6 809 490 6 883 201 6 956 348 7 155 308 7 173 391
6. AY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until Roomba beeps and the clock briefly illuminates indicating the clock format has been switched Roomba s clock will switch back to the default 12 hour AM PM format when Roomba s battery is disconnected or significantly discharged Setting a schedule You can schedule your Roomba to clean once a day up to seven times a week You must set the time before setting a schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 When holding SCHEDULE use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the schedule 3 Release SCHEDULE Your Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been set Viewing a schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to look through the scheduled cleaning times 3 Release SCHEDULE Deleting a schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to look through the scheduled cleaning times 3 When your Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you want to delete press and hold DAY to delete it Your Roomba will beep to show it s been deleted 4 Release SCHEDULE Changing a schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to look through the scheduled cleaning times 3 When your Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you want to change press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to make the change 4 Release SCHEDULE A little maintenance
7. charging e Operate your Roomba from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your local appliance dealer or power company e Charge using standard EUROPEAN 220V 240V AC outlet only Product may not be used with any other type of power converter Any such use will immediately void warranty e Use only the charger AC adapter supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this device e Do not use a charger AC adapter with a damaged cord or plug e Charge indoors only e Never handle charger AC adapter with wet hands e Remove the battery from the appliance before it is disposed of or recycled Do not dispose of the battery pack along with household waste Please contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site What if I need further help or accessories Visit global irobot com to e Order accessories for your robot e Learn hints and tips to improve the performance of your robot e Get answers to questions e Download a detailed product manual e Contact your local iRobot distributor 14 Declaration of conformity Roomba and Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories Manufacturer iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 USA Declares that Roomba and Robotic Vacuum Cleaner along with Model 11296 and 11267 Battery Chargers and the Home Base conform to the reguirements of Low Voltage Directive 73
8. et the clock and may resolve some soft ware Issues Frequently asked questions Why does my Roomba s side brush occasionally spin backwards When caught on items such as carpet tassels or wires the side brush may spin slowly or even backwards to free itself This may also occur on deep pile carpets If it does this at other times you should clean the brush Why does my Roomba occasionally make a thumping sound When Roomba s brushes encounter items such as carpet tassels or wires the brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free This makes a thumping sound If you hear a thumping sound at any other time you should clean the main brushes Why doesn t my Roomba slow down as it approaches certain obstacles Your Roomba usually identifies obstacles quickly allowing it to slow down and gently touch the obstacle with its bumper before changing direction However it may be less effective at sensing extremely dark surfaces or objects under two inches wide So stray bottle corks toy bricks and pet mice are best kept well way Important safety instructions CAUTION NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALITFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CHARGE USING STANDARD EUROPEAN 220V 240V OUTLET ONLY Always be care ful when using your Roomba To reduce risk if injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining your equipment General e Read all safety and operating instructions before
9. evel surface against a wall Make sure it s at least Battery storage and charging four feet from any stairs and that your Roomba has a clear path to reach it Your Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery Before using your Roomba for the first time you ll need to charge the battery overnight When Roomba has finished cleaning it will return to its Home Base to charge The light on the Home Base stops blinking and turns solid green when Roomba makes a good connection Then Roomba s CLEAN button will pulse amber to show it is charging and will turn solid green when Roomba is fully charged and ready to clean e Make sure your Roomba is fully charged before each cleaning cycle e For maximum battery life always store your Roomba plugged in e When your Roomba is on the Home Base make sure the Home Base again power light is on e If you return your Roomba to the Home Base power supply after leaving it off for a long time it will start a special 16 hour Refresh Charge and the Remote Control Optional accessory for all Roomba models CLEAN button light will pulse quickly If possible don t interrupt the You use this just like your TV remote pointing and clicking it to turn your Roomba on Refresh Charge and off steer it and control the SPOT and functions e For long term storage fully charge battery remove and store it in a cool dry place When plugged in or on the Home Base you should always leave e First install 2 AA batteries
10. goes a long way To keep your Roomba working perfectly it s a good idea to do a little maintenance regularly In particular please note the following e Look for the yellow and green parts these are designed to be removed and cleaned e You should empty the bin and clean the brushes after each use if possible e Excessive hair build up could permanently damage your Roomba or your floor so clean the brush bearings and brush caps regularly For more information and to order accessories please visit global irobot com Essential maintenance Emptying the bin You should do this after each use Cleaning the filter Regular cleaning is important and you should replace the filter after two months of regular use Cleaning the brushes and associated parts 1 Remove brush guard by lifting both yellow tabs 2 Remove and clean the brushes brush caps and brush bearings O0 Essential Maintenance Step by step 3 Use the included cleaning tool to remove hair easily from the bristle brush by pulling it over the brush 4 To clean the side brush use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the centre Remove the brush clean reinstall Cleaning the front wheel Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity Remove the wheel from its housing and wipe clean Pull firmly to remove
11. irtooot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot Dear Roomba owner Thank you for choosing a new generation iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot You re joining a very special community of people 7 5 million worldwide and growing who are discovering just how useful convenient and straightforward having a home robot is In fact owners tend to like their Roomba so much they ve even given them nicknames We re passionate about our robots too Not surprisingly given that making robots is all we ve ever done in the 20 odd years of our existence Now you re probably itching to give your Roomba a go but it s worth having a guick read of this manual first That way it will be even easier to use and save you even more time hope you will have many enjoyable experiences with your Roomba and on behalf of all the team thank you for choosing iRobot Best Wishes ee ee Colin Angle Chairman CEO and Co Founder iRobot Corporation Cr ee 0 8 8 0 0 8 8 0 0 8 8 8 6 8 8 8 0 6 8 6 9 8 8 8 0 0 8 8 6 9 6 8 9 0 8 8 0 6 9 8 8 0 0 8 6 9 8 8 8 9 0 8 8 6 9 6 8 8 0 6 8 8 0 6 8 8 6 0 8 8 0 6 8 6 9 6 0 Looking after your iRobot Roomba Every little bit helps For best results use it often After every use empty the bin and clean the filter The brushes do a lot of the hard work so just like a hair brush every week or so its best to take them out and remove the hair and fluff that collect around these and under the brush bearings see diagrams in Essen
12. n the Home Base simply press CLEAN e To pause while cleaning press CLEAN e To resume press CLEAN again e To turn off press and hold the CLEAN button until the lights turn off Then just walk away and let your Roomba get to work Kids and pets tend to find Room ba fascinating So make sure they realise it s not a toy or an intruder They ll soon get used to it Cleaning Modes and Pattern Roomba uses iAdapt Responsive Cleaning Technology an advanced proprietary system of software and sensors iAdapt allows Roomba to actively monitor the cleaning environment 64 times per second and respond with more than 40 different mobility behaviors to clean the room more thoroughly Roomba models 600 and above have 2 cleaning modes you can select Clean Mode all models Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode all models Roomba will spiral approximately 1 meter in diameter and then back to where it started an intense localized clean for those guick fixes Surfaces Your Roomba works on pretty much anything wood carpet tile vinyl and lino adjusting to different floor types It automatically senses stairs and other drops It might stall when confronting round edges and might slide over particularly slippery surfaces Very dark floors may impede its sensors Roomba is not designed for use out doors Anti tangle system A Roomba won t get caught up in
13. operating Roomba e Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference e Heed all warnings on Roomba Battery AC Adapter and in Owner s Manual e Follow all operating and use instructions e Do not attempt to service Roomba yourself Refer all non routine servicing to qualified service personnel Roomba use e Roomba is for indoor use only e Do not use Roomba on wet surfaces or where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility e Before using this appliance pick up objects like clothing loose papers pull cords for blinds or curtains power cords and any fragile objects If the device passes over a power cord and drags it around there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf e Roomba is not a toy Do not sit or stand on this device Small children and pets should be supervised if Roomba is in use e Keep loose clothing hair fingers feet and all body parts away from brushes amp moving parts e Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes e Do not use this device to pick up fluids Problem solving Further help 13 e Do not use this device without the particle bin in place e If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation e Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation Roomba battery pack and
14. t connected Your Roomba has a charging Your Roomba has a charging Your Roomba has a charging Your Roomba has a charging Your Roomba s battery isn t cooling What to do Check that you removed pull tab from the battery Remove the bot tom cover of your Roomba to remove amp reinstall battery Let your Roomba cool down for at least an hour amp try charging again Reset Roomba s software and try charging again Reset Roomba s software and try charging again Let your Roomba cool down for at least an hour 8 try charging again Let your Roomba cool down for at least an hour 8 try charging again Your Roomba can provide troubleshooting messages in English French German Span ish Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Norwegian Finnish Polish Russian Portuguese Japanese Korean and Chinese So if you ve always wondered what Tap Roomba s bumper to clean is in Finnish now s your chance to find out Setting the language The default language is English To change this 1 Turn off your Roomba 2 Press and hold CLEAN until it beeps and says the current language 3 Release CLEAN 4 Now press CLEAN repeatedly until you hear the language you want 5 Press and hold CLEAN to turn off your Roomba and confirm language choice 12 How to reset the software Simultaneously hold down the two buttons above and below CLEAN for ten seconds This will clear all scheduled cleaning times res
15. tial Maintenance section Extend the battery life by recharging it as soon as possible and storing your Roomba plugged in For long term storage remove and store the battery in a cool dry place Safety first As your Roomba contains electrical parts don t submerge or spray it in water clean with a dry cloth only Before using your product for the first time please refer to the important safety instructions towards the end of this manual Getting started Looking after your Roomba 1 How to get started Before you first use your Roomba turn it upside down and remove the battery pull tab Use the Home Base M to charge the battery overnight Charge the Roomba at least 16 hours when using it for the first time Preparing your cleaning area Your Roomba is pretty smart in getting around but it does need a little help Carpet tassels aren t a problem but clear away any clutter and loose cables General dust dirt and grime are what it s there for but avoid anything wet such as spillages Setting Roomba up First set up the Home Base To keep your Roomba on track set up Virtual Wall or Auto Virtual Wall which block off areas Ready to Go If you have one set up your Remote Control Otherwise just start up your Roomba manually MU MU mi MIL NY e Press CLEAN once to turn it on You ll hear a beep amp the CLEAN button will light up e Press CLEAN again to start a cleaning cycle e When o
16. ur Roomba is hanging over a drop Your Roomba s side wheel is stuck Your Roomba s bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is dirty Your Roombas side wheel is stuck or its bumper isn t detecting obstacles Your Roombas battery is flat What to do Ensure your Roomba s wheels are firmly on the floor Start in a new location Remove and clean your Roomba s brushes Clean your Roomba s side wheels Push them in and out and check that they both turn freely Start in a new location Wipe your Roomba s cliff sensors with a dry cloth Start in a new location Clean your Roomba s side wheels of hair and debris Push them in and out and check that they both turn freely Start in a new location Briskly tap your Roomba s bumper several times to dislodge any debris that may be trapped underneath If your Roomba is circling in one place clean side wheels Push them in and out and check that they both turn If it s not circling in one place Roomba may be in a very large room Use a Virtual Wall to create a smaller cleaning area Plug your Roomba into the charger or place it on the Home Base to charge Problem solving When running or charging 11 Problems while charging Your Roomba Your Roomba displays blinks 1 blink 7 blinks Language selection mode models 6 50 Your Roomba says Charging error 1 Charging error 7 Likely cause Your Roomba s battery isn
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