iRobot Roomba User's Manual
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1. Small children and pets should be supervised when Roomba is cleaning Clean with a dry cloth only Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach paint or other chemicals or anything wet Before using this device 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 there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf 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 Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING Charge using a standard U S 120V AC outlet only Product may not be used with any type of power converter Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug Charge indoors only Roomba s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms Never handle chargers with wet hands Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning www irobot com 23 Register your IRobot Roomba today SAVE 15 on all accessories e2. a schedule Roomba must either be at least eight feet from the Home Base or charging on the Home Base and Roomba s power must be on iRobot Scheduler Virtual Walls and Home Base all operate using invisible infrared beams If used in the same area Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not respond to commands Make sure all Virtual Walls are turned off when using Scheduler www irobot com 17 iRobot Sending Schedules To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls o Press and hold the power button on each scheduling Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on O Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule The display will flash indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall O The Virtual Wall s Scheduled light will blink to confirm that it is scheduled to automatically turn on at the time you programmed TIP You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Wall and Roomba by removing their batteries or by deleting all cleaning times from the remote and re sending the cleared schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls 18 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Changing Schedules eo Open the Scheduler Remote s cover The display should mm read SHOW amp up If it reads Set Time see p 15 EW 2 Scroll through the programmed schedules using lt or s gt until you find the schedule you TUE
3. 5 want to change O Press New Save when the remote displays the Ge PAS schedule you wish to change e o O Q Scroll to the field you wish to change using the de and gt buttons and use the to change the time day or frequency NEW SAVE DELETE SEND ALL O Press New Save to save the new time e OO SET TIME Send the updated schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls See pp 17 18 for details Deleting Schedules o Open the Scheduler Remote s cover The display should read SHOW mp If it reads Set Time see p 15 O Scroll through the schedules using lt or sm until the schedule you wish to delete is displayed NEWISAVE DELETE Press Delete to clear the schedule O OO SET TIN Send the deleted schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls See pp 17 18 for details TIP You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Walls and from Roomba by removing and replacing the batteries www irobot com 19 iRobot Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses Remove and empty O Clean Roomba s brushes Roomba s bin A Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs Press button and es pull to remove bin Clean Roomba s filter compartment lt aes S Empty bin V 20 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Troubles
4. a localized area Max Mode Roomba runs until its battery is nearly depleted up to 120 minutes Scheduled Cleaning Mode When a cleaning time is programmed with the iRobot Scheduler Remote Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode When Roomba is in Scheduled Cleaning Mode the status light blinks amber At the specified time Roomba leaves its Home Base cleans for up to 60 minutes and returns to the Home Base to recharge when it is done www irobot com 9 iRobot Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH ES Ki rechargeable battery Roomba s battery can last for hundreds 44 of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary Battery Life To extend the battery life we recommend storing Roomba s battery in the robot with the power supply plugged in or with Roomba on the Home Base If stored correctly Roomba s battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba s battery before each cleaning cycle When fully charged Roomba will clean for up to 120 minutes on hard floors and for slightly less time on rugs 16 Hour Refresh Charge When charging for the first time or if Roomba has been left off the charger for a long time Roomba will initiate a special 16 hour charge cycle This extended charge refreshes Roomba s battery and extends the life of the battery TIP For best performance always store Roomba s battery in Roomba with Roomba p
5. cting a retailer Please visit our web site at www irobot com for support tips frequently asked questions or information about accessories and other iRobot products We would like to hear from you Should you still need assistance Visit the iRobot support web site at www irobot com support Call our customer care representatives at 877 855 8593 iRobot Customer Care Hours Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time 22 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Important Safety Instructions CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CHARGE USING STANDARD U S 120V AC OUTLET ONLY Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba To reduce the risk of injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining your Roomba GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on Roomba battery charger and in owner s manual Follow all operating and use instructions Refer all non routine servicing to iRobot ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS Roomba is for indoor use only Roomba is not recommended for shag high pile carpet or tassels Roomba is not a toy Do not sit or stand on this device
6. e wheels from seating all the way up into Roomba s body over an obstacle Also remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over 70r8 Not applicable Roomba s beep codes do not include 7 or 8 beeps If you are getting an error with 7 or 8 beeps try counting again or contact iRobot Customer Care 9 Sensor error Please contact iRobot Customer Care 10 Roomba is stuck Pick up Roomba and start it again somewhere else Use a virtual wall or other barrier to keep Roomba away from the place it got stuck Miscellaneous Troubleshooting picking up debris Problem Likely cause What to do Roomba s Power light Battery not seated Remove Roomba s battery by pushing the side clips and re will not illuminate correctly insert the battery making sure you hear an audible click Roomba is not Bin is full Empty the bin and clean Roomba s brushes See page 20 charge Roomba does not Power supply not plugged in Ensure that the power supply is correctly connected to the wall to the Home Base and to Roomba Roomba s charger and Home Base will each illuminate a solid green light when plugged into a power source TIP If you notice that Roomba is sitting on its Home Base and the Power light is not illuminated then clean the charging contacts on the bottom of the robot www irobot com 21 iRobot iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Roomba please contact iRobot before conta
7. hooting Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two tone uh oh sound followed by beeping Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba s problem If the problem is not resolved visit www irobot com support Number of Likely cause What to do beeps after yh oh No beeps A wheel is stuck or is not Pick up the robot place it down securely on the floor and touch touching the ground the clean button to restart the cycle 1 The main brushes cannot Turn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing the turn two yellow tabs Remove the brushes clear any obstructions and replace them again See page 20 2 The side brush cannot Turn over Roomba Look to see if something is wrapped around turn the side brush Remove the side brush with a screw driver and check for string or hair that may be wrapped around it 3 The vacuum cannot run Remove and empty Roomba s bin See page 20 4 A wheel motor cannot run Your Roomba may be stuck or something may be wrapped around a wheel Look for something wrapped around the wheels Push them in and out and make sure they turn easily 5 The cliff sensors have Turn over Roomba and clear any debris that might be caught failed or are blocked underneath the front bumper in the cliff sensors You can also use compressed air to clean them out 6 Wheel obstruction or Turn over Roomba and remove any obstructions that prevent robot attempting to drive th
8. iRobot Roomba OWNER S MANUAL 34 Bi s Ces IE J SAVE 15 on accessories See back for details iRobot IVRobots www irobot com iRobot Dear iRobot Roomba Owner Welcome to the new world of iRobot As an owner of iRobot s latest Roomba Vacuuming Robot you join a growing group of people around the globe who like you are discovering a smarter way to clean Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new reality We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to develop new and better robots Here s what you can do to participate in our efforts Communicate with us if you have questions comments or require support Many improvements to our products start with suggestions from customers like you Visit us at www irobot com Register online or by mail You ll be among the first to hear about our newest robots product enhancements and special offers Thank you for joining the robot revolution We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products that will change and improve your world On behalf of the entire iRobot team LZ x O Colin Angle Co Founder and CEO iRobot Corporation iRobot Important Tips A Remove and clean Roomba s brushes after every 3 uses A Roomba contains electronic parts Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray with water Clean with a dry cloth only A Always consult your floor manufacturer for a
9. iRobot Scheduler ei 9 Add scheduling to your Roomba Virtual Wall Keep Roomba cleaning o where you want it Standard Wall Mount Convenient storage for Roomba and its remote control iJ Self Charging Home Base Roomba returns to the Home Base to recharge automatically Replenishment Kit New main brush and flexible brush plus 3 filters ERES 2999 rl Replacement Filter Pack 3 reusable filters keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance Get iRobot accessories at 800 727 9077 or visit store irobot com See registration card for details Pricing and availability subject to change Shipping and handling not included m o O 2006 iRobot Corporation 63 South Avenue Burlington MA 01803 All rights reserved o o iRobot Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation AWARE Home Base Dirt Detect and Discovery are trademarks of iRobot Corporation US Pat Nos D510 066 6 883 201 6 690 134 6 809 490 6 594 844 Other patents pending 097 06
10. leaning behaviors Spiraling Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area Wall Following Roomba uses this technique to clean the full perimeter of the room and navigate around furniture and obstacles Room Crossing Roomba criss crosses the room to ensure full cleaning coverage Dirt Detection When Roomba senses dirt the blue Dirt Detect light is lit and Roomba cleans more intensely in that area TIP Roomba takes approximately 45 minutes to clean an average room and will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total floor coverage TIP For fastest cleaning and best performance clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room TIP Wires should be elevated off of the floor and rug tassles should be tucked under the rug to prevent Roomba from getting stuck www irobot com 7 iRobot Cleaning System Roomba features a patented 3 stage cleaning system Go 8 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select Roomba has up to four cleaning modes depending on your model Clean Mode all models Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Roomba may clean for up to 60 minutes Spot Mode all models Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning
11. lugged in or on the Home Base Charge Roomba s battery overnight for the first charge Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of two ways 10 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Charging Lights All Roomba models have a charging indicator light Use this chart to determine the status of the battery Charging Indicator Light Battery Status Red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged 4100 Model Series 4200 Model Series Charging Charging Indicator SS dirt detect Indicator Light a Light TIP When Roomba is on the Home Base always make sure that the Home Base Power and Docked lights are on www irobot com 11 iRobot Virtual Walls The iRobot Roomba Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to eight feet long TIP Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from cords Confining Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger lobe shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don t want Roomba to go NS NO Shape of Beam D Alkaline Batteries x not included Battery Installation The Virtual Wall requires 2 D batteries and Ge automatically shuts off after 110 minutes If the
12. obot Remote Control Spot Power Directional Clean Buttons Max Pause The Roomba Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roomba s functions You can use it to turn Roomba on and off and steer it around your room without bending down It also gives you remote access to the following commands Clean Start Roomba in Clean mode Spot Start Roomba in Spot mode Max Start Roomba in Max mode Pause Pause Roomba in the middle of the cleaning cycle Press pause again to continue Before using your remote for the first time you must install 2 AA batteries sold separately TIP You can use the remote to direct Roomba to the Home Base Once Roomba is in range and can see the Home Base it will return to the base and dock itself automatically A The Roomba Remote Control Virtual Walls and Home Base all operate using an invisible infrared beam If they are all used in the same area Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate The Remote WILL NOT work when the robot is near Virtual Walls 14 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual ino t www irobot com 15 iRobot Setting Schedules To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean Open the Scheduler Remote Control s front cover to enter Scheduler mode Press New Save to begin setting a schedule Press to select the day of the week Press mp to navigate to the hour field Press E to schedule the hour To select AM
13. or PM simply scroll past 12 00 Press mp to navigate to the minute field Press F to schedule the minute Press mp to navigate to the Once Weekly field Press to choose Once or Weekly Choose Weekly if you want Roomba to clean on the same day and time every week Press New Save once to save the schedule The LCD will flash three times to indicate that the schedule has been set T gt SHOW gt NEWISAVE DELETE SEND ALL e OJO SETTIME SMTWTES THE nmn ILL JUL E pm NEWISAVE DELETE SEND ALL e OJO SETTIME A Don t forget to send the schedule to both Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls See pp 17 18 for details 16 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Sending Schedules After setting a cleaning time you need to send the schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls To send a schedule to your Roomba o Power on Roomba with the Power button Open the Scheduler Remote Control s front cover point the remote at Roomba and press Send All The display will flash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking O Make sure Roomba is on the Home Base or in the center of the area you want to clean Roomba will clean at the time you have scheduled Roomba s Status light will blink amber to indicate that Roomba is scheduled to clean To accept
14. power light blinks green the batteries will soon need replacement Range Adjustment Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier A higher range will drain the battery faster TIP For best performance place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block Set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible to extend battery life TIP Scheduling Virtual Walls when programmed will turn on a few minutes before Roomba See page 18 for details Additional Virtual Walls may be purchased at www irobot com 12 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Home Base Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return Always keep the Home Base plugged in When Roomba is on the Home Base the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt it will try again until it successfully docks To manually dock Roomba place it within five feet of the Home Base and press Spot and Clean simultaneously You can also drive Roomba toward the Home Base with the remote control and Roomba will dock automatically e www irobot com 13 iR
15. pproved cleaning methods For Best Performance Roomba is very effective at picking up hair Remove and clean Roomba s brushes after every 3 uses Empty Roomba s bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses Always store Roomba connected to its charger or Home Base Use the Virtual Walls to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it Keep wheels and brush free of hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of the robot regularly 4 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Table of Contents ANAON vcr 6 Cleaning Ee E T Cleaning System xg NENNEN ee a 8 Cleaning MOGGS hee 9 Battery Storage and Charginmg 10 11 V lo ER E 12 Home Basel ces ndo ado i voee a 13 Remote Control assa ie e eL eoa EE RUE MEME ER I M sap arado 14 Scheduler Remote Control e ceca ent ID 15 19 MEIER le 20 MFOUDISSNOOUING E 21 iRobot Customer Care eau de pero io der veloc tds icm ede cett 22 Important Safety Instructions i rne tiere 23 www irobot com 5 iRobot Anatomy Buttons and Lights Bottom View 6 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors Roomba uses iRobot s AWARE Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various c
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