iRobot Roomba 500 Series User's Manual
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1. TIP Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3 5 cleaning cycles depending on the amount of hair dirt and debris in your environment TIP If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor empty the bin and clean the brushes Ay Excessive build up of hair in Roomba s brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba Inspect brush bearings regularly Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings If you misplace Roomba s brush bearings contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced including its drive wheels side brush main cleaning head vacuum bin caster wheel and battery To access Roomba s replaceable modules remove the bottom cover of Roomba by removing the 4 screws on the bottom of Roomba and the side brush Refer to the table below to determine the part number of each replaceable module Bottom cover Left wheel module Right wheel module Cleaning head module Battery Vacuum bin module Chassis Replaceable cover Part Number Side brush module 17729 www irobot com 21 iRobot Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two tone uh oh sound A narrated voice will tell you there is an issue when you try to start a cleaning cycle Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba s problem If the p2. www irobot com T iRobot Cleaning System Roomba features a patented 3 stage cleaning system Side brush sweeps Two counter Powerful vacuum picks up the along edge of walls rotating brushes remaining fine particles dirt and and into corners scoop up dirt hair The filter traps dust and hair and debris small particles into the bin Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood carpet tile vinyl and linoleum and will automatically adjust to different floor types 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select Roomba has three cleaning modes Clean Mode all models Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode all models Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning a localized area Scheduled Cleaning Mode Models 550 and above When a cleaning time is programmed Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode When Roomba is scheduled to clean it will occasionally flash its next scheduled cleaning time to indicate it is scheduled At the specified time Roobma leaves its Home Base cleans and then returns to the Home Base to recharge when its done TIP When using Roomba With Virtual Wall Lighthouses Roomba will clean for approximately 35 minutes per room www irobot com 9 iRobot Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by
3. www irobot com 15 iRobot Schedu ling Roomba models 550 and above Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean Q Press and hold CLOCK o While holding CLOCK use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the correct time Release CLOCK Roomba will beep to indicate that the time has been set Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day up to seven times per week You must set the time before setting a schedule To set a schedule Press and hold SCHEDULE e While holding SCHEDULE use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the schedule Release SCHEDULE Roomba will beep to indicate that the schedule has been set Viewing and deleting schedules To view Roomba s scheduled cleaning times Q Press and hold SCHEDULE o While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times Release SCHEDULE 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot To delete a schedule Q Press and hold SCHEDULE o While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times e When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to delete press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been deleted Release SCHEDULE To change a schedule Q Press and hold SCHEDULE D While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle throug
4. a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery If maintained in good condition and in accordance with the instruction manual Roomba s battery lasts for hundreds of cleaning cycles Battery Life To extend the battery life iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in For more details on how to maintain Roomba s battery life visit www irobot com Tip If Roomba s battery is warm Roomba will wait for the battery to cool down before beginning a charge cycle Tip For long term storage iRobot recommends that the battery be fully charged and then removed from the robot and stored in a cool dry place Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba s battery before each cleaning cycle When fully charged Roomba s battery will last for at least one full clean cycle 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 Roomba s clean light will pulse quickly during the 16 hour refresh charge TIP For best performance always store Roomba s battery in Roomba with Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base Charge Roomba s battery overnight for the first charge 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of two ways TIP When Roomba is on the Home Base always make sure that the Home Ba
5. down To schedule Roomba to clean use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself See page 15 for details on setting Roomba s clock and setting changing and deleting schedules Before using your Wireless Command Center for the first time install 4 AA batteries All Wireless Command Centers are setup to work exclusively with the Roomba they are packaged with If you own a second Wireless Command Center or Roomba visit www irobot com for details on setting up the Wireless Command Center with other Roombas www irobot com 19 iRobot Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly Remove and empty Roomba s bin Press button and pull to remove bin E Clean Roomba s filter compartment A Clean or replace filter Empty bin B Clean filter compartment Replace filter every 2 months Clean Roomba s brushes A Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs LL f a P O 5j iN 6 B Remove brush caps and use scissors to cut any hair wrapped around the brush Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush Brush caps C Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba s brush bearings Visit www irobot com for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance
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8. not illuminate extremely low power Roomba is not picking Roomba s dust bin and Empty Roomba s bin and clean Roomba s filter up debris filter are full Clean Roomba s brushes see pg 20 Roomba does not charge on Power supply is not Ensure that the power supply is correctly the home base plugged in correctly connected to the wall and to the Home Base Roomba is not seated Pick up and place Roomba on the Home Base correctly on the Confirm that both the Power and docked Home Base lights illuminate www irobot com 23 iRobot iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Roomba please contact iRobot before contacting 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 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Important Safety Instructions Ay 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
9. 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 a toy Do not sit or stand on this device 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 no
10. aster Wheel Replaceable Dirt Detect Squeegee Sensor TC Brush Guard Release Tabs yellow 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor under and around furniture and along walls Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning 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 Cleaning Modes While cleaning Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then Spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning a localized 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
11. c uk com Domotec Home Appliances Ltd ISPO HOUSE REDMAN ROAD BEVERSBROOK IND EST CALNE WILTSHIRE SN11 9PL This electrical appliance complies with directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE appliance is that the product must be disposed of separately to other household waste at the end of the useful life of the appliance The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection centre at that time The meaning of the crossed through waste bin symbol on the Appropriate separate collection for environment friendly treatment and recycling prevents or reduces harmful effect on the environment and human health You can obtain information on available collection services in your area by contacting your local Council waste collection department or the retailer from which you bought the appliance 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series omotec home appliances CUSTOMER SERVICE Domotec Home Appliances Ltd ISPO House Beversbrook Industrial Estate Redman Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 9PL tel 01249 813835 Mon to Fri For the latest information on our exciting range of products for a healthy today and tomorrow visit our web site at www domotec uk com H 2007 iRobot Corporation 63 South Avenue Burlington MA 01803 All rights reserved g Q Q iRobot Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation Home Base Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of
12. ehalf of the entire iRobot team A v5 m Colin Angle Co Founder and CEO iRobot Corporation iRobot Important Tips Before you use Roomba the first time you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab Remove battery tab Turning Roomba on and off Roomba does not have a power button To turn Roomba ON press CLEAN once To start a cleaning cycle press CLEAN again Roomba will start a cleaning cycle To pause Roomba press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning To turn Roomba OFF press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba s lights turn OFF For Best Performance e Roomba is very effective at picking up hair Remove and clean Roomba s brushes after every 3 uses e Empty Roomba s bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses e Use the Virtual Walls or Virtual Walle Lighthouses to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it Battery Life To extend the battery life iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in Voice Demonstration Roomba features a voice demonstration to walk you through using Roomba To start the voice demonstration push and hold the DOCK DEMO button To abort the voice demonstration press and hold the CLEAN button until the robot shuts down Roomba contains electronic parts Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water Clean with a dry cloth only 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Table of Contents DU AT T TT TU TTT
13. h Roomba s scheduled cleaning times When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to change press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled cleaning time Release SCHEDULE Roomba will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed Models 535 through 560 may also be scheduled with the Wireless Command Center sold separately www irobot com 17 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 Stairs Area Rug To manually dock Roomba place it within five feet of the Home Base and press DOCK 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Wireless Command Center The Wireless Command Center is compatible with models 535 and above only The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba s functions You can use it to turn Roomba on and off schedule Roomba to clean and steer Roomba around your room without bending
14. irtobotE Hoomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot 5TH GENERATION 500 Series Owner s Manual omotec home appliances www domotec uk com www irobot com iRobot Dear iRobot Roomba owner Welcome to the world of iRobot As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot you join a world wide community of people who enjoy more free time Roomba cleans routinely so you don t have to Now you can spend your time on more enjoyable and important tasks The Roomba 500 series is the 5th generation of our award winning iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot In developing this newest version we incorporated feedback and suggestions from Roomba owners across the globe to make this robot more efficient and easier to use than its predecessors Many advancements are made to our products based on suggestions and feedback from home robot owners like you To share your feedback stories or ask questions about your new home robot please visit our Service and Support site at www irobot com We encourage you to register your robot either online or by mail As a registered home robot owner you ll receive information and updates personalized to your robot and you can save helpful tips and product information in your account To register online go to www irobot com Thank you for joining the iRobot community We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products to change and improve your world On b
15. leaning it will use the lighthouses to navigate back to the home base 14 Place lighthouses in the center of the door frame Home Base Lighthouse Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in lighthouse mode Roomba will clean Room 1 for approximately 35 minutes then clean Rooms 2 and 3 for 35 minutes each and then return to the Home Base iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot VI rtua Wa Lightho u Ses models 535 and above Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier A higher range will drain the battery faster 0 1 5m Range 1 5 3m Setector 3m Distance In Virtual Wall mode the Lighthouse blocks an area ranging from zero to eight feet long A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Lighthouse and a larger cone shaped area blocks off areas of your home where you don t want Roomba to go TIP Use Virtual Wall Lighthouses in Virtual Wall mode to block doorways or to keep Roomba out of off limit areas TIP In Virtual Wall mode iRobot recommends setting up the Virtual Wall Lighthouse behind the door jam as shown on pg 12 Additional Virtual Wall Lighthouses may be purchased by mail order from Domotec Customer Service or domotec uk com Virtual Wall Lighthouses are compatible with models 535 and above
16. roblem is not resolved visit www irobot com support Roomba says Likely cause What to do Remove and clean The front wheel Roomba is stuck or something is Roomba s front wheel is stuck wrapped around the front wheel Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba s front wheel Roomba s cliff sensors are dirty Inspect and clean Roomba s cliff sensors Wipe off Roomba s cliff sensors with a dry cloth A drive wheel is stuck Inspect and clean Roomba s drive wheel s The main brushes cannot turn Please remove and clean Roomba s brushes The side brush cannot turn Please clean Roomba s side brush Charging Errors 1 10 Roomba has a charging error Error 1 10 Roomba has an unspecified error 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba is stuck or something is wrapped around a drive wheel Clean Roomba s wheels push them in and out and confirm that they turn freely Turn over Roomba Remove and clean Roomba s brushes see pg 20 Turn Roomba over and clean the side brush Remove the sidebrush with a screwdriver to thoroughly clean it Contact iRobot Customer Support Contact iRobot Customer Support iRobot Troubleshooting If you are having a problem that you cannot solve by referring to Roomba s troubleshooting interface refer to the table below Problem Likely cause What to do Roomba s power light will Roomba s battery has Charge Roomba for at least 16 hours
17. se Power and Docked lights are on Roomba uses the Clean button light to indicate that it is charging Use this chart to determine the status of the battery Clean button light What it means Red Battery empty Amber pulsing Charging Green solid Fully charged Amber flashing 16 hour refresh charge Clean Button Light WWW irobot com 11 iRobot VI rtu a Wa S9 included with models 510 530 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 zero to eight feet long The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger cone shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don t want Roomba to go Battery Installation The Virtual Wall requires 2 D Battery batteries and automatically Door shuts off after 135 minutes If the power light blinks green D Alkaline the batteries will soon need Batteries replacement not included Range Adjustment Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier A higher range will drain the battery faster TIP Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from cords Confining Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning TIP For best performance place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block Set
18. t 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 e 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 25 iRobot Warranty This product is warranted to the original user for use in the UK for 12 months from date of purchase to be free from manufacturing defect at time of purchase The warranty does not cover defects arising from neglect misuse or accident or blockage of air steam passageways hoses or filters nor does it cover normal wear and tear nor consumables such as cleaning cloths bags filters and brushes The product is intended for domestic use In the event of a valid claim under warranty whether to repair or replace will be at the Repair Centre s option Your statutory rights are not affected Please keep your receipt or other evidence of original purchase showing date and place of purchase as this must be produced in the event of a claim To claim under this warranty or for other repair or assistance with this product please contact Customer Service Department by phoning 01249 813835 or by fax on 01249 813323 or e mail service domote
19. the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible to extend battery life Additional Virtual Walls may be purchased by mail order from Domotec Customer Service or domotec uk com Virtual Walls are compatible with all 500 Series Roomba vacuuming robots 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series iRobot Virtual Wall LISNTNOUSES modis 535 and above Virtual Wall Lighthouses help Roomba navigate around your home help Roomba find the Home Base and allow Roomba to clean one room before starting the next In Virtual Wall mode they simply keep Roomba cleaning where you want it and out of off limit areas TIP Virtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off automatically with Roomba When they are on a light will illuminate on the top of theVirtual Wall Lighthouse Lighthouse Mode Selector Virtual Wall Use the mode selector to set the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in Virtual Wall or Lighthouse mode C Alkaline Batteries not included Virtual Wall Lighthouses indicate that their battery is low by flashing the power light repeatedly www irobot com 13 iRobot VI rtua Wa Lighthouses models 535 and above Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room to room Place lighthouses in the doorway between two rooms Roomba will clean the room it starts in navigate to the next room and then clean the second room When Roomba has completed c
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