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... a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Battery Life To extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance: • Always keep Roomba cleaning where you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you need to keep Roomba plugged in when not in a cool, dry place. •...
... a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Battery Life To extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance: • Always keep Roomba cleaning where you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you need to keep Roomba plugged in when not in a cool, dry place. •...
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iRobot Roomba Anatomy Faceplate Infrared Sensor Bin Release Button Bin Power Supply Socket Buttons and Lights (Models 500 - 549) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light ... 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
iRobot Roomba Anatomy Faceplate Infrared Sensor Bin Release Button Bin Power Supply Socket Buttons and Lights (Models 500 - 549) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light ... 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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... back to remind you select. When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to where it 's done. 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Models 550 and above) When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you of its...
... back to remind you select. When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to where it 's done. 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Models 550 and above) When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you of its...
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.... High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be...
.... High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be...
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Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery.
Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery.
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...Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the cleaning cycle to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Compact Auto Virtual Wall When an Auto Virtual Wall is set to "Auto" mode, the power ... the opening you would like to block. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on . When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." When in "Auto" mode, the...
...Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the cleaning cycle to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Compact Auto Virtual Wall When an Auto Virtual Wall is set to "Auto" mode, the power ... the opening you would like to block. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on . When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." When in "Auto" mode, the...
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... blocks an opening up to seven feet or longer in the center of the door frame. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the barrier. In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in three... recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. Place Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light ...
... blocks an opening up to seven feet or longer in the center of the door frame. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the barrier. In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in three... recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. Place Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light ...
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... 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 To pair a Wireless Command Center with the Wireless Command Center Wireless Command Centers are set up to clean, and steer...
... 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 To pair a Wireless Command Center with the Wireless Command Center Wireless Command Centers are set up to clean, and steer...
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... 550 and above) Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series You must set the time before setting a schedule. To set a schedule: 1 Press and hold...
... 550 and above) Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series You must set the time before setting a schedule. To set a schedule: 1 Press and hold...
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... less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Tip: If you perform the following maintenance regularly: 1 Remove...
... less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Tip: If you perform the following maintenance regularly: 1 Remove...
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Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean Roomba's cliff sensors 1 Wipe all four cliff sensors with hair and debris could result in floor damage. Housing 3 Remove the front wheel from inside the front ...wheel cavity. Wheel Axle 2 Remove debris from its housing and clear any hair wrapped around the axle. Push firmly on Roomba's front wheel to remove...
Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean Roomba's cliff sensors 1 Wipe all four cliff sensors with hair and debris could result in floor damage. Housing 3 Remove the front wheel from inside the front ...wheel cavity. Wheel Axle 2 Remove debris from its housing and clear any hair wrapped around the axle. Push firmly on Roomba's front wheel to remove...
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..., visit: www.irobot.com 25 Setting the Language 1 Turn OFF Roomba. (Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN until you hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice. Roomba is English. Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting...
..., visit: www.irobot.com 25 Setting the Language 1 Turn OFF Roomba. (Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN until you hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice. Roomba is English. Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting...
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...wrong with a dry cloth. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Roomba's bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is ...Roomba in an extremely large room. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging down or Roomba is stuck hanging over a cliff. Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Error 10 ... Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series...
...wrong with a dry cloth. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Roomba's bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is ...Roomba in an extremely large room. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging down or Roomba is stuck hanging over a cliff. Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Error 10 ... Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series...
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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 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. To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush.
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 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. To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush.
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3 Install Roomba's faceplate by inserting the tabs into the appropriate slots, and then pushing down firmly on the inside and outsides edges of the faceplate. 4 Reinsert Roomba's bin. 30 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
3 Install Roomba's faceplate by inserting the tabs into the appropriate slots, and then pushing down firmly on the inside and outsides edges of the faceplate. 4 Reinsert Roomba's bin. 30 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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... cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for indoor use instructions. • Refer all...
... cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for indoor use instructions. • Refer all...