iRobot Roomba Owner's Manual

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Page 1 You’ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots — the smarter way to get it done. To get the best performance from your Roomba, please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with it. If you have any questions, please visit www.irobot.com/support for more information.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remote Control ......................23 Wireless Command Center ..................24 Scheduling Roomba ....................25 Regular Maintenance ....................28 Troubleshooting ......................30 Problems While Charging ..................31 Replaceable Modules ....................32 Battery Removal .......................33 Registration ......................34 Declaration of Conformity ..................35 iRobot Customer Care .....................36 Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, Home Base and in the owner’s manual. • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot. Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 6 • Use only rechargeable battery packs approved by iRobot. • Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage or transportation.
Page 7 Before every use, check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs. • If the battery pack is leaking, return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal. •...
Page 8: Important Tips
Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you must activate it 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 up.
Page 9 In homes with heavily shedding pets, Roomba’s bin may fill quickly with hair. In these environments, Roomba must go through a floor conditioning process. You can help Roomba along by scheduling it to clean frequently and emptying the bin when the Full Bin indicator lights – sometimes mid-mission. After this conditioning process, you’ll enjoy consistent cleaning performance from your Roomba.
Page 10: Irobot Roomba Anatomy
Roomba Anatomy Top View RCON Faceplate (Room Confinement Sensor) Bin Release Carry Handle Button High-Capacity Powered Bin Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 11 Roomba Anatomy Buttons & Lights Battery Light Dirt Detect™ Anti-Tangle Light CLEAN CLEAN/ Troubleshooting Light Power Button Dock Spot Hour Minute Clock Schedule Full Bin Light Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 12 Roomba Anatomy Bottom View Right Wheel Module Debris Extractors Spinning Side Brush Home Base ® Contact Point Removable Caster Wheel Home Base ® Contact Point Battery Door Cliff Sensors Left Wheel Module Cliff Sensors Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 13 Roomba Anatomy Cleaning Head Extractor Frame Extractor Frame Release Tabs Debris Extractors Extractor Caps High-Capacity Sealed Bin Filter Door Release Tab Filter Door Filter Sensor Port Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 14: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Roomba can provide troubleshooting messages in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Roomba’s default language is English. To change the default language: 3 sec Take Roomba off the Home Base.
Page 15: Cleaning Pattern
Cleaning Pattern Roomba cleans floors differently than the way most people do, using its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls. As it cleans, Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path and determines when to...
Page 16: Cleaning Modes
Scheduled Cleaning Mode When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters this mode. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its Home Base, cleans and then returns to the Home Base to recharge when it’s done.
Page 17: Cleaning System
Roomba won’t get stuck on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. When Roomba senses it has picked up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to escape. Roomba may make a clicking noise when the anti-tangle system is activated.
Page 18: Battery Storage And Charging
Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba’s battery before each cleaning cycle. When fully charged, the Battery light will be green and Roomba’s battery will last for at least one full clean cycle. 16-Hour Refresh Charge If Roomba has been left off the Home Base for an extended period, it will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle.
Page 19: Auto Virtual Wall
A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Roomba ® won’t cross. That makes it easy to confine Roomba to a particular room or area, and prevent it from getting too close to anything delicate or dangerous. You can set a Virtual Wall to block openings of up to seven feet (approximately two meters).
Page 20: Virtual Wall Lighthouse
Simply use the Mode Selector to make your choice. Either way, the Lighthouse turns on and off automatically as you turn Roomba on and off. When on, the light on top is lit. Each Lighthouse runs on two C alkaline batteries. A flashing power light means the batteries need replacing soon.
Page 21: Virtual Wall Halo
Halo (optional accessory compatible with all models) The Virtual Wall Halo makes Roomba perfect for homes with pets. By setting up a protective zone around the Virtual Wall, the Halo prevents Roomba from bumping into and disturbing your pet’s food and water bowls.
Page 22: Home Base
Position the Home Base on a hard, level surface against a wall. Make sure it’s at least four feet (1.2 meters) from any stairs and that Roomba has a clear path to reach it. Do not place the Home Base within four feet (1.2 meters) of a stairwell.
Page 23: Remote Control
(optional accessory for all models) The Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roomba’s functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to these commands:...
Page 24: Wireless Command Center
Roomba around the room. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself. See page 25 for details on setting Roomba’s clock along with setting, changing and deleting the cleaning schedule.
Page 25: Scheduling Roomba
Scheduling Roomba Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. To set the time: Press CLOCK. TUES THRS Use the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the correct time. Press OK, Roomba will beep to indicate the time and date has been set.
Page 26 Scheduling Roomba Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule. To set a schedule: TUES THRS Press SCHEDULE. Use the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the schedule.
Page 27 Press DAY to cycle through the scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba displays the scheduled cleaning time you’d like to delete, press and hold DAY for five seconds. Roomba will beep to indicate the cleaning time has been deleted. Press OK.
Page 28: Regular Maintenance
The filter door will NOT close unless a filter is reinserted. If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter and clean the extractors. Do not attempt to run Roomba without the extractor caps. If you misplace Roomba’s extractor caps, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement caps.
Page 29 Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw. Then, remove the brush, clean it and reinstall it. When maintaining Roomba, look for the yellow parts. These parts are designed to be removed and cleaned every time you empty Roomba’s bin.
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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 www.irobot.com/support.
Page 31: Problems While Charging
To reset Roomba’s software, hold down the CLEAN button for 10 seconds. This will clear all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock and resolve some software issues. Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
Page 32: Replaceable Modules
Replaceable Modules Visit global.irobot.com to order replacement parts Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, spinning side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery. To access Roomba’s replaceable modules, remove the following items in this order:...
Page 33: Battery Removal
Battery Removal Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba’s battery. Unscrew the two screws shown below and remove Roomba’s battery door and battery. Reinstall Roomba’s battery with the iRobot logo facing up. Replace Roomba’s battery door and the two screws.
Page 34: Registration
Product updates and other valuable information: Be among the first to learn about new robots, exclusive discounts and special promotions. When you register, you can also tell us about your experience with your Roomba. iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback.
Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC. It is further declared that the Roomba and Roomba SE Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories conform to the following harmonised European standards: Year of CE Marking: 2004...
Page 36: Irobot Customer Care
Customer Care USA & Canada If you have questions or comments about this product, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit the iRobot home support site at www.irobot.com/support for support tips, frequently asked questions and information about accessories and other iRobot products.

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