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... at www.irobot.com for choosing iRobot; Register 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 find out about your Roomba; Here's to get acquainted with your robot. Register your robot to instantly activate your warranty and enjoy...
... at www.irobot.com for choosing iRobot; Register 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 find out about your Roomba; Here's to get acquainted with your robot. Register your robot to instantly activate your warranty and enjoy...
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Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and store in 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 . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Clean with water. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Waiting several days to activate...
Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and store in 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 . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Clean with water. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Waiting several days to activate...
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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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... bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it has picked up the remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. The filter traps dust and small particles. When Roomba senses it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to escape. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. Cleaning System Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti...
... bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it has picked up the remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. The filter traps dust and small particles. When Roomba senses it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to escape. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. Cleaning System Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti...
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...-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. 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. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for all models) The high-capacity sweeper bin...
...-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. 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. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for all models) The high-capacity sweeper bin...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... iRobot logo towards the opening up to seven feet long. TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. A higher range will soon need replacement. Note that Roomba will not cross. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery...
... iRobot logo towards the opening up to seven feet long. TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. A higher range will soon need replacement. Note that Roomba will not cross. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery...
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... on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on by hand at the beginning of the Virtual Wall and pull the bottom out, separating the pieces. A Manual Virtual Wall and its power light will...
... on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on by hand at the beginning of the Virtual Wall and pull the bottom out, separating the pieces. A Manual Virtual Wall and its power light will...
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...conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series A longer range will not cross. In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in three increments: 0-3 ft., 4-7 ft., 7+ ft. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off...Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. Place Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It blocks an opening up to adjust the...
...conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series A longer range will not cross. In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in three increments: 0-3 ft., 4-7 ft., 7+ ft. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off...Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. Place Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It blocks an opening up to adjust the...
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... set up to Sunday). 6 Install the battery door and place the Command Center on top of the week lights flash in sequence from its cleaning time appropriately. Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to right until the days of Roomba. 7 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons on the Home Base, if present. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Troubleshooting Light...
... set up to Sunday). 6 Install the battery door and place the Command Center on top of the week lights flash in sequence from its cleaning time appropriately. Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to right until the days of Roomba. 7 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons on the Home Base, if present. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Troubleshooting Light...
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... will not operate. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Before using an invisible infrared beam. Remote Control (optional accessory for the first time, install 2 AA batteries (not included). You can use it to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . TIP: C heck...
... will not operate. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Before using an invisible infrared beam. Remote Control (optional accessory for the first time, install 2 AA batteries (not included). You can use it to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . TIP: C heck...
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... after each use Press button and pull to clean filter* Empty bin Original Vacuum Bin A. Tip: If you perform the following maintenance regularly: 1 Remove and empty Roomba's bin after every cleaning cycle. 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...
... after each use Press button and pull to clean filter* Empty bin Original Vacuum Bin A. Tip: If you perform the following maintenance regularly: 1 Remove and empty Roomba's bin after every cleaning cycle. 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...
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3 Clean Roomba's brushes A. E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. D o not attempt to be removed and cleaned every time you misplace Roomba's brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for the yellow parts. R emove brush guard by pulling it over the brush. Alignment Feature E xcessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba. These parts are designed to run Roomba without the bearings. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps...
3 Clean Roomba's brushes A. E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. D o not attempt to be removed and cleaned every time you misplace Roomba's brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for the yellow parts. R emove brush guard by pulling it over the brush. Alignment Feature E xcessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba. These parts are designed to run Roomba without the bearings. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps...
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... "clean" button. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps Error 9 ... Roomba's side wheel is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn . Start Roomba in a new location. Clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. If the problem is stuck. Likely cause What to dislodge any debris that they both turn freely. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn . Roomba's side wheel...
... "clean" button. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps Error 9 ... Roomba's side wheel is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn . Start Roomba in a new location. Clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. If the problem is stuck. Likely cause What to dislodge any debris that they both turn freely. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn . Roomba's side wheel...
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... registering obstacles. Reset Roomba's software (refer to do Tap Roomba's bumper to charge. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Push them in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is working properly. Clean wheels of Roomba to tip below) and try charging again. says.... (models 550+) Likely cause 1 blink - Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. Roomba may resolve some...
... registering obstacles. Reset Roomba's software (refer to do Tap Roomba's bumper to charge. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Push them in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is working properly. Clean wheels of Roomba to tip below) and try charging again. says.... (models 550+) Likely cause 1 blink - Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. Roomba may resolve some...
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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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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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... two inches wide. Why does Roomba occasionally make a thumping sound? Roomba uses its bumper before changing direction. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 Next remove the Side Brush and thoroughly clean any hair or debris that can be cleaned. This may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards to slow down for extremely...
... two inches wide. Why does Roomba occasionally make a thumping sound? Roomba uses its bumper before changing direction. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 Next remove the Side Brush and thoroughly clean any hair or debris that can be cleaned. This may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards to slow down for extremely...
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... SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Small children and pets should be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with wet hands. • Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty...
... SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Small children and pets should be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with wet hands. • Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty...