iRobot 400 Series Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. For more detailed information visit www irobot com 3 iRobot Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatom s scceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 5 Cleaning Pattern ccccccccceseeeeeeessssssessssceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Cleaning Modesuuuummmnmiunnisnmnininsnuni vhs 6 Cleaning System rrrurrrrnrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennr 7 Battery Storage and Charging 8 9 Virtual Wall optional accessory 10 Remote Control optional accessory 11 Maintenance cssccasiasssssnisisassgasiosoisasisessstaseaiataacdas 12 13 Troubleshooting Saara essa raia a asa annisa 14 important Safety Instructions 15 iRobot Customer Care seas 16 4 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot iRobot Roomba Anatomy CLEAN Power Button Bin Release Serial Port Button Battery Charger Socket Bottom View Cliff Sensor Openings Edge Cleaning Side Brush Ny Ny Replaceable Caster Wheel Battery Vacuum Inlet Brush Bearings Flexible Brush Main a D Brush AAR Brush Caps Brush TI O Guard Brush Guard Release Tabs For more detailed information visit www irobot com 5 iRobot Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans floors differently than the way most people clean their f2. P S Don t miss out on your exclusive benefits Register your Roomba online right now at www irobot com register iRobot Important Tips Turning Roomba on and off e Roomba does not have a power button e To turn Roomba ON press CLEAN once You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will be lit e To start a cleaning cycle press CLEAN again Roomba will start a cleaning cycle To pause Roomba press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning e To resume the cleaning cycle press CLEAN again e To turn Roomba OFF press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba s lights turn OFF For Best Performance e Remove and clean Roomba s brushes after every use e Empty Roomba s bin and clean its filter after every use e Use a Virtual Wall optional accessory to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it e Use your Roomba frequently Battery Life To extend Roomba s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance e Always keep Roomba plugged in when not in use e Recharge Roomba as soon as possible Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery e For storage off the charger remove the battery from Roomba and store in a cool dry place e Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been used e Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged Roomba contains electronic parts DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water Clean with a dry cloth only
3. Remove brush guard by B Remove and clean Roomba s lifting both yellow tabs brushes Brush Bearings ES Brush Caps TIP When replacing brush caps make sure the alignment feature is properly rotated so it snaps into place C Remove and clean hair and D Remove and clean Roomba s dirt from Roomba s yellow brush caps brush bearings E Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba s brushes Visit www irobot com support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance A 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 For more detailed information visit www irobot com 13 iRobot Troubleshooting 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 uh oh No beeps A wheel is stuck or is Pick up Roomba place it down securely on the floor and not touching the ground touch the clean button to restart the cycle 1 The main brushes T
4. Roomba enters Spot mode Models 520 599 Roomba attempts to Dock on the Home Base if present Models 600 Roomba enters Max mode and cleans until the battery is discharged Before using your remote for the first time install 2 AA batteries not included TIP Check that there is a direct line of sight from the Remote Control to Roomba and that the remote is pointed at Roomba A The Remote Control and Virtual Walls 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 Roomba is near Virtual Walls For more detailed information visit www irobot com 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 2 Clean Roomba s filter compartment A Clean or replace filter B Clean filter compartment m Empty bin V Replace filter every 2 months TIP Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle Also be sure to regularly check the front caster wheel for hair build up TIP If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor empty the bin and clean the brushes 12 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot O Clean Roomba s brushes A
5. 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 e Never handle chargers with wet hands Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning For more detailed information visit www irobot com 15 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 e Visit the iRobot support web site at www irobot com support e Call our customer care representatives at 877 855 8593 iRobot Customer Care Hours e Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time e Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time Get iRobot accessories at 800 727 9077 or visit store irobot com E 2009 iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 All rights reserved I 0 Oo iRobot Roomba and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation 00041 0309 v1 U S Pat Nos 6 594 844 6 690 134 6 809 490 6 883 201 6 956 348 7 155 308 7 173 391 7 196 487 7 288 912 7 332 890 7 388 343 7 389 156 7 429 843 7 430 455 7 441 298 7 448 113 Additional Patents Pending
6. 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 e Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation Roomba 400 Series is not recommended for shag high pile carpet or tassels This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance 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
7. his Refresh Charge TIP For best performance charge Roomba s battery overnight before using Roomba for the first time 8 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Charging Roomba Charge Roomba by plugging the charger directly into Roomba s battery charger socket Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging Use the chart to determine that status of the battery CLEAN Power Button CLEAN Button Light Battery Status Solid red Battery empty CLEAN O Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged Quick amber pulse 16 hour refresh charge For more detailed information visit www irobot com 9 iRobot Virtual Wall optional accessory Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular room or area and prevent it from The Virtual Walls can be set to block an opening up to seven feet long Note that the width of the Virtual Wall s beam also VE 7 es SI increases as its length increases creating ELSA a cone shaped area which Roomba cannot no pass The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of protection around itself preventing Roomba from getting too close TIP Point the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block TIP For best performance place the Virtual Wa
8. iIRObOL Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot Owner s Manual www irobot com iRobot Dear iRobot Roomba Owner Thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot You ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots the smarter way to get it done Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with your Roomba to get the best performance from your robot If you have any questions visit our website at www irobot com for more information Register your robot to instantly activate your warranty and enjoy these exclusive benefits e Take advantage of iRobot s award winning customer service Get support tailored to your specific robot including answers to questions maintenance tips video demos live chat and more e Get product updates and other valuable information Be among the first to find out about new robots exclusive discounts and special promotions When you register you can also tell us about your experience with your Roomba iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback We d love to hear from you Register your robot right now at www irobot com register On behalf of the entire team thank you for choosing iRobot we appreciate your business feedback and loyalty Here s to robots that make a difference Yours for less chores and more life EI Colin Angle Chairman CEO and Co Founder iRobot Corporation
9. ir The filter traps dust and into corners hair and debris small particles into the bin Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood carpet tile vinyl and linoleum and adjusts automatically to different floor types Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet or rugs with tassels For more detailed information visit www irobot com 7 iRobot Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery By D Roomba s battery can last for hundreds of A cleaning cycles if cared for properly 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 support TIP Recharge Roomba as soon as possible Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery TIP For storage off the charger remove the battery from Roomba and store 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 If Roomba has been left off the charger for an extended period Roomba will initiate a special 16 hour charge cycle This extensive charge refreshes Roomba s battery and extends the battery life While charging Roomba s Clean button will pulse quickly Note For best results do not interrupt t
10. ll on the outside of the doorway you wish to block Manual Virtual Wall selected models A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on by hand at the beginning of the cleaning cycle to 4llll C 6 activate the barrier A Manual Virtual Wall and its power light will shut off after 135 minutes Auto Virtual Wall selected models When an Auto Virtual Wall is set to Auto mode the power light blinks repeatedly to indicate it is on When battery levels are low the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to indicate that it needs new batteries To save battery power the Auto Virtual Wall can be switched to Off When in Auto mode the batteries should last approximately six months Battery Installation Battery Compartment Two C Alkaline Batteries not included 10 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Remote Control optional accessory Directional Buttons SPOT Button e e e Button CLEAN Power Button The 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 these commands SPOT Roomba spirals approximately three feet in diameter and then spirals back to where it started intensely cleaning a local area CLEAN Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Models 430 519
11. loors 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 crisscrosses the room to ensure full cleaning coverage STAIRS Ld Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select Roomba has two cleaning modes Clean Mode Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode Roomba will spiral approximately three feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning a localized area TIP Roomba takes approximately 25 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 most efficient cleaning clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room 6 iRobot Roomba Owner s Manual iRobot Cleaning System Roomba features a patented three stage cleaning system Side brush Two counter Powerful vacuum picks up the sweeps along rotating brushes remaining fine particles dirt and edge of walls and scoop up dirt ha
12. s and light will not correctly re insert the battery making sure you hear an audible illuminate click Roomba is not Bin is full Empty the bin and clean Roomba s brushes picking up debris See pages 12 13 Roomba does charge not Charger is not plugged in Ensure that the charger is correctly connected to the wall and to Roomba Roomba s charger will illuminate a solid green light when plugged into a power source 14 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 Roomba GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba e Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on Roomba battery charger and in owner s manual e Follow all operating and use instructions e Refer all non routine servicing to iRobot ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS e 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
13. urn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing cannot turn the two yellow tabs Remove the brushes clear any obstructions and replace them again See page 13 2 The side brush cannot Turn over Roomba Look to see if something is wrapped turn around 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 12 4 A wheel 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 failed or are blocked caught 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 robot attempting to prevent the wheels from seating all the way up into drive over an obstacle Roomba s body Also remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over 9 Sensor error Please contact iRobot Customer Support 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 Problem Likely cause What to do Roomba s Power Battery not seated Remove Roomba s battery by pushing the side clip
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