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..., you ! On behalf 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. • Get product updates and other valuable information Be among the first to get the best performance from you can also tell us about new robots, exclusive discounts and special...
..., you ! On behalf 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. • Get product updates and other valuable information Be among the first to get the best performance from you can also tell us about new robots, exclusive discounts and special...
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... the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . Clean with water. Battery Life To extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance: • Always keep Roomba cleaning where you need...
... the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . Clean with water. Battery Life To extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance: • Always keep Roomba cleaning where you need...
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... Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba (selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules...
... Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba (selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules...
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...) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Scheduling Interface Dirt Detect™ Dirt Detect™ CLEAN/Power Button SPOT/DOCK Button (varies by model) CLEAN/Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
...) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Scheduling Interface Dirt Detect™ Dirt Detect™ CLEAN/Power Button SPOT/DOCK Button (varies by model) CLEAN/Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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... surfaces. The filter traps dust and small particles. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. Filter 1 Side brush sweeps along edge of walls and into corners. 2 Two counterrotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to different floor types. When Roomba senses it has picked up the...
... surfaces. The filter traps dust and small particles. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. Filter 1 Side brush sweeps along edge of walls and into corners. 2 Two counterrotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to different floor types. When Roomba senses it has picked up the...
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.... Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for all models...
.... Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for all models...
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Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on.
Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on.
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...Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the doorway you would like to seven feet long. A higher range will soon need replacement. Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and ...floor, etc. The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to block. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block. Virtual Wall® (optional accessory for selected models...
...Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the doorway you would like to seven feet long. A higher range will soon need replacement. Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and ...floor, etc. The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to block. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block. Virtual Wall® (optional accessory for selected models...
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... battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate it needs new batteries. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to indicate that it is on. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to activate the barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries...
... battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate it needs new batteries. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to indicate that it is on. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to activate the barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries...
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... barrier. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. When battery levels are not planning to the next room. Use the range selector to seven feet or longer in the center of the door frame. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP...
... barrier. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. When battery levels are not planning to the next room. Use the range selector to seven feet or longer in the center of the door frame. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP...
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... down the left drive button while installing the fourth battery. 5 Continue holding the button for 3 seconds or until the days of Roomba. 7 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons on the Command Center for selected models) The Wireless Command Center lets you need four "AA" batteries (not included). 1 Make sure Roomba's battery is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba spirals approximately three feet...
... down the left drive button while installing the fourth battery. 5 Continue holding the button for 3 seconds or until the days of Roomba. 7 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons on the Command Center for selected models) The Wireless Command Center lets you need four "AA" batteries (not included). 1 Make sure Roomba's battery is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba spirals approximately three feet...
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... and steer it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Models 520-599 Roomba attempts to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Before using an invisible infrared beam. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19
... and steer it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Models 520-599 Roomba attempts to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Before using an invisible infrared beam. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19
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... Original Vacuum Bin A. Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Regularly pull out and clean Roomba's front wheel. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean or replace filter* Empty bin *Replace filter every 2 months B. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at...
... Original Vacuum Bin A. Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Regularly pull out and clean Roomba's front wheel. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean or replace filter* Empty bin *Replace filter every 2 months B. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at...
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... Roomba, look for replacement bearings. E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 23 C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba's bristle brush by lifting both yellow tabs. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps. If you empty Roomba's bin. Alignment Feature E xcessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. 3 Clean Roomba's brushes...
... Roomba, look for replacement bearings. E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 23 C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba's bristle brush by lifting both yellow tabs. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps. If you empty Roomba's bin. Alignment Feature E xcessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. 3 Clean Roomba's brushes...
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... cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Start Roomba in and out and confirm that they both turn freely. Push them in a new location. If the problem is stuck. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Start Roomba in an extremely large room. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging down or Roomba is stuck. Roomba...
... cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Start Roomba in and out and confirm that they both turn freely. Push them in a new location. If the problem is stuck. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Start Roomba in an extremely large room. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging down or Roomba is stuck. Roomba...
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... Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. charging error. charging error. warm. Let Roomba cool down the two buttons above and below ) and try charging again. Roomba's side wheel is Error 7. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If Roomba is starting with a dry cloth. Ensure Roomba is in one hour and try charging again. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... says.... (models 550+) Likely cause 1 blink - Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. Remove the bottom...
... Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. charging error. charging error. warm. Let Roomba cool down the two buttons above and below ) and try charging again. Roomba's side wheel is Error 7. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If Roomba is starting with a dry cloth. Ensure Roomba is in one hour and try charging again. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... says.... (models 550+) Likely cause 1 blink - Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. Remove the bottom...
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Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery.
Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery.
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Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31
Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31
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... brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free. This action causes a thumping sound that can be heard approximately once per second until the brushes are present, the main brushes should be cleaned. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. When caught on thick or high-pile carpets. Using a small Philips head screwdriver, first remove the screw from obstruction. Why does Roomba...
... brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free. This action causes a thumping sound that can be heard approximately once per second until the brushes are present, the main brushes should be cleaned. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. When caught on thick or high-pile carpets. Using a small Philips head screwdriver, first remove the screw from obstruction. Why does Roomba...
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... of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in the event of other chemicals, or anything that is cleaning. • Clean with wet hands. • Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with a dry cloth only.
... of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in the event of other chemicals, or anything that is cleaning. • Clean with wet hands. • Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with a dry cloth only.