Table Of Contents - iRobot Roomba Owner's Manual

Important Tips
Before using Roomba the first
time, you need to activate Roomba
by removing the battery pull tab.
Charge Roomba overnight before
first time use.
Turning Roomba on and off
• To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. You will hear a
beep and the CLEAN button will light.
• To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will
start a cleaning cycle.
• To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning.
• To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.
• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button
until Roomba's lights turn OFF.
For Best Performance
• Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use.
• Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after every use.
• Use a Virtual Wall (optional accessory) to keep Roomba cleaning where
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you want it.
• Use your Roomba frequently.
Battery Life
To extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak
performance:
• Always keep Roomba plugged in when not in use.
• Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Waiting several days to
recharge Roomba can damage the battery.
• For storage off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and
store in a cool, dry place.
• Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been
used.
• Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged.
Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it
with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.
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Remove battery pull tab

Table of 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
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Virtual Wall Lighthouses
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Home Base ..........................................................16
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Wireless Command Center ...................................17
Remote Control .....................................................18
Scheduling Roomba (selected models) ................ 19 - 20
Regular Maintenance .......................................... 21 -23
Language Selection Mode .........................................24
Troubleshooting .................................................... 25-26
Replaceable Modules ........................................... 27-31
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................32
Important Safety Instructions ....................................33
Document of Conformity ............................................34
iRobot Customer Care ...............................................35
For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com
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