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... first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . •Use a Virtual Wall® (optional accessory...
... first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . •Use a Virtual Wall® (optional accessory...
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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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... in diameter and then spiral back to where it 's done. 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to recharge when it started, intensely cleaning a localized area. Roomba has three cleaning modes. Spot Mode (all models) Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately...
... in diameter and then spiral back to where it 's done. 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to recharge when it started, intensely cleaning a localized area. Roomba has three cleaning modes. Spot Mode (all models) Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately...
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.... 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...
.... 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...
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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. 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.
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... that it needs new batteries. TIP: P oint the arrows on . When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate it is on top of the Virtual Wall and...
... that it needs new batteries. TIP: P oint the arrows on . When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate it is on top of the Virtual Wall and...
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... creates an invisible barrier that could block the beams. Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to use... up to adjust the length of the barrier. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. Use the range selector to seven feet or longer in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if...
... creates an invisible barrier that could block the beams. Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to use... up to adjust the length of the barrier. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. Use the range selector to seven feet or longer in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if...
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... 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 Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to dock on and off, schedule Roomba to control only one Roomba. SPOT CLEAN . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. To pair...
... 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 Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to dock on and off, schedule Roomba to control only one Roomba. SPOT CLEAN . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. To pair...
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...SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to set the schedule. 3 Release SCHEDULE. Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per week. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning times: 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, use the DAY, HOUR,... 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 cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
...SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to set the schedule. 3 Release SCHEDULE. Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per week. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning times: 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, use the DAY, HOUR,... 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 cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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... 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 Tip: B in emptying and brush cleaning should be...
... 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 Tip: B in emptying and brush cleaning should be...
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... remove it from the robot. Wheel Axle 2 Remove debris from its housing and clear any hair wrapped around the axle. Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean Roomba's front wheel 1 Pull firmly on the wheel axle to remove it completely from the wheel. 4 Wipe the wheel clean. 5 Re-install the wheel into...
... remove it from the robot. Wheel Axle 2 Remove debris from its housing and clear any hair wrapped around the axle. Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean Roomba's front wheel 1 Pull firmly on the wheel axle to remove it completely from the wheel. 4 Wipe the wheel clean. 5 Re-install the wheel into...
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... selected language. 3 Release CLEAN. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 25 Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting messages in Language Selection Mode. 4 Press CLEAN repeatedly until you hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF...
... selected language. 3 Release CLEAN. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 25 Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting messages in Language Selection Mode. 4 Press CLEAN repeatedly until you hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF...
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... "uh-oh" sound followed by a series of beeps or a narrated voice. Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn . Start Roomba in a new location. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Likely cause... What to dislodge any debris that they both turn . Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its ...
... "uh-oh" sound followed by a series of beeps or a narrated voice. Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn . Start Roomba in a new location. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Likely cause... What to dislodge any debris that they both turn . Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its ...
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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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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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...dry cloth only. Product may be supervised to iRobot. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in the event...manufacturer to pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using this device. Small children and pets should be used with any fragile objects. If...
...dry cloth only. Product may be supervised to iRobot. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in the event...manufacturer to pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using this device. Small children and pets should be used with any fragile objects. If...