Troubleshooting - iRobot Roomba Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone "uh-oh" sound followed by
a narrated voice. The troubleshooting light will also blink. Refer to the chart below to
resolve Roomba's problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit global.irobot.com.
Runtime Errors
To repeat Roomba's error message, press CLEAN.
Roomba blinks
and says ...
Error 1.
Move Roomba to a
new location, then
press CLEAN
to restart.
Error 2.
Open Roomba's
extractor frame
and clean
extractors.
Error 5.
Spin Roomba's
side wheels
to clean.
Error 6.
Move Roomba to a
new location, then
press CLEAN
to restart.
Error 7.
Spin Roomba's
side wheels to
clean.
Error 8.
Error 9.
Tap Roomba's
bumper to clean.
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Likely cause
Roomba is
stuck with a
wheel hanging
down.
Roomba's
extractors
can't turn.
Roomba's side
wheel is stuck.
Roomba's cliff
sensors are
dirty, it is hang-
ing over a drop
or it is stuck on
a dark surface.
Roomba's side
wheel is stuck.
Roomba's fan
is stuck.
Roomba's
bumper is
stuck, or the
bumper sensor
is dirty.
Roomba 800 Series Owner's Manual
What to do
Ensure Roomba's wheels are firmly on the floor. If
Roomba is stuck, start in a new location. If Roomba
is not stuck, clean its side wheels of hair and debris.
Push the wheels in and out, and check that they
both turn freely.
Remove and clean Roomba's extractors and caps.
Clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris.
Clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. Push
the wheels in and out, and check that they both turn
freely. Start Roomba in a new location.
If Roomba is stuck, start in a new location.
If Roomba is not stuck, wipe its cliff sensors with a
dry cloth. Start in a new location.
Clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. Push
the wheels in and out, and check that they both turn
freely. Start Roomba in a new location.
Remove and empty Roomba's bin. Then, briskly tap the
bin to loosen any remaining trapped debris.
Briskly tap Roomba's bumper several times to dis-
lodge any debris that may be trapped underneath.

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