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.... Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with robots the smarter way to hear from your Roomba; 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...
.... Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with robots the smarter way to hear from your Roomba; 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...
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... storage off • To turn OFF. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Clean with water. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and store in...
... storage off • To turn OFF. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Clean with water. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and store in...
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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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... different floor types. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti-tangle is activated. Roomba may contribute to escape. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 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...
... different floor types. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti-tangle is activated. Roomba may contribute to escape. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 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...
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... -usual amounts of dirt and dust, or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris. Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. 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. Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with...
... -usual amounts of dirt and dust, or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris. Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. 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. Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with...
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Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. 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 Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. 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
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... barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on...
... barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on...
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... prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. It blocks an opening up to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will drain the battery faster....iRobot logo facing forward. 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 When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the door frame. Use the range selector to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning...
... prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. It blocks an opening up to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will drain the battery faster....iRobot logo facing forward. 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 When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the door frame. Use the range selector to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning...
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... MINUTE buttons on the Home Base, if present. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory 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 Troubleshooting Light ... Battery Indicator . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. The lights on...
... MINUTE buttons on the Home Base, if present. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory 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 Troubleshooting Light ... Battery Indicator . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. The lights on...
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... your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. SPOT CLEAN . . . Models 500-519 Roomba enters Spot mode. TIP: C heck that there is a direct line of sight from the Remote Control to turn Roomba on the Home Base, if present. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Roomba spirals approximately three feet...
... your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. SPOT CLEAN . . . Models 500-519 Roomba enters Spot mode. TIP: C heck that there is a direct line of sight from the Remote Control to turn Roomba on the Home Base, if present. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Roomba spirals approximately three feet...
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... Roomba to clean once per day, up to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Scheduling Roomba (Models 550 and above) Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 1 Press and hold CLOCK. 2 While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set . You must set the time before setting a schedule. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning...
... Roomba to clean once per day, up to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Scheduling Roomba (Models 550 and above) Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 1 Press and hold CLOCK. 2 While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set . You must set the time before setting a schedule. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning...
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.... 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 peak performance. 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 peak performance. 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
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... to do Roomba is stuck with a dry cloth. If Roomba is stuck. Roomba's bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is stuck. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Clean hair and debris from Roomba's front wheel. Use a Virtual Wall to resolve Roomba's problem. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Start Roomba in a new location. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Start Roomba in a new location. Start Roomba in and...
... to do Roomba is stuck with a dry cloth. If Roomba is stuck. Roomba's bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is stuck. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Clean hair and debris from Roomba's front wheel. Use a Virtual Wall to resolve Roomba's problem. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Start Roomba in a new location. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Start Roomba in a new location. Start Roomba in and...
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... Roomba. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. What to do Confirm that they turn . Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Charging Roomba's battery is working properly. Reset Roomba's software (refer to create a smaller cleaning area. Let Roomba cool down for at least one place. 12 beeps A cliff sensor is not registering obstacles. Please inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. If Roomba is too Error 6. Inspect and clean Roomba...
... Roomba. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. What to do Confirm that they turn . Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Charging Roomba's battery is working properly. Reset Roomba's software (refer to create a smaller cleaning area. Let Roomba cool down for at least one place. 12 beeps A cliff sensor is not registering obstacles. Please inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. If Roomba is too Error 6. Inspect and clean Roomba...
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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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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 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.
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... less effective at sensing and slowing down as carpet tassels or wires, the brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 This may be cleaned. Using a small Philips head screwdriver, first remove the screw from obstruction. Then reinstall the Side Brush and Side Brush screw. Frequently Asked Questions Why does Roomba's Side Brush occasionally spin backwards?
... less effective at sensing and slowing down as carpet tassels or wires, the brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 This may be cleaned. Using a small Philips head screwdriver, first remove the screw from obstruction. Then reinstall the Side Brush and Side Brush screw. Frequently Asked Questions Why does Roomba's Side Brush occasionally spin backwards?
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... iRobot Roomba 500 Series Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba. • Do not use this device to pick up anything wet. • Before using this device. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in mind when setting up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords...
... iRobot Roomba 500 Series Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba. • Do not use this device to pick up anything wet. • Before using this device. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in mind when setting up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords...
Quick Start Guide
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... Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. Nos. 6,594,844; 6,690,134; 6,883,201; 6,809,490; 6,956,348; 7,155,308; 7,173,391. iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. EN Quick Start Guide Maintain Roomba Perform these maintenance tasks as needed 1 Remove and empty Roomba's bin Press button and pull to remove any hair wrapped around Roomba's brushes. Pat. U.S. Use the included cleaning tool to remove bin 3 C lean Roomba's brushes A.
... Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. Nos. 6,594,844; 6,690,134; 6,883,201; 6,809,490; 6,956,348; 7,155,308; 7,173,391. iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. EN Quick Start Guide Maintain Roomba Perform these maintenance tasks as needed 1 Remove and empty Roomba's bin Press button and pull to remove any hair wrapped around Roomba's brushes. Pat. U.S. Use the included cleaning tool to remove bin 3 C lean Roomba's brushes A.