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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:
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Important Tips Turning Roomba on and off • Roomba does not have a power button. • T o turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will be lit. • To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will start a cleaning cycle. • To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning. • To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. • To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba’s lights turn OFF. For Best Performance • Remove and cl
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Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy .............................................5 Cleaning Pattern ...........................................................6 Cleaning Modes ............................................................6 Cleaning System ...........................................................7 Battery Storage and Charging ............................... 8 - 9 Virtual Wall (optional accessory) ................................10 Remote Control (optional accessory) ......
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iRobot Roomba Anatomy Virtual Wall Sensor CLEAN/Power Button SPOT Button Serial Port Bin Release Button Battery Charger Bin Socket Bottom View Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Replaceable Caster Wheel Battery Vacuum Inlet Brush Bearings Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Caps Brush Guard Brush Guard Release Tabs For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 5
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Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans floors 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 t
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Cleaning System Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system. Filter Two counter- Powerful vacuum picks up the Side brush 1 2 3 rotating brushes remaining fine particles, dirt, and sweeps along scoop up dirt, hair. The filter traps dust and edge of walls and hair, and debris small particles. into corners. into the bin. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and adjusts automatically to different floor types. Roomba automatically
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Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Roomba’s battery can last for hundreds of 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. W aiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery. TIP: For storage of f the charger, remove t
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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 CLEAN Button Light Battery Status Button Solid red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged Quick amber pulse 16-hour refresh charge For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9
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(optional accessory) Virtual Wall 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 getting too close to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the floor, etc. 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 increases as its length increases, creating a cone-shaped area which
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Remote Control (optional accessory) Directional SPOT Buttons Button . . . 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: Roomba spirals approximately three SPOT feet in diameter and then spirals back to where it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Roomba automatically calculates the CLEAN
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Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly: 1 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 Empty bin *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:
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3 Clean Roomba’s brushes A. Remove brush guard by B. Remove and clean Roomba’s lifting both yellow tabs. brushes. Brush Bearings Brush Caps TIP: When replacing brush caps, make sure the alignment feature is properly rotated so it snaps into place. D. Remove and clean Roomba’ s C. Remove and clean hair and brush caps. dirt from Roomba’s yellow brush bearings. Alignment Feature E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba’s brushes. Visit www.irobot.com/s
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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 Turn over Roomba and remove the br
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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 ins
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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 –
