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  • Page 1 InstructIons for use Kobold Vr200 robot Vacuum and accessorIes...

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    QuIcK start START 90 min.
  • Page 3 CLEAN III. III.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product oVerVIew...
  • Page 6 Product oVerVIew Item Kobold Vr200 robot vacuum and accessories Cable winding Robot vacuum Mains cable Operator panel Start/stop button Display window Bumper Back button Fold-down carrying handle “Up” arrow / previous selection Laser scanner “Down” arrow / next selection...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    PrelImInary remarKs Congratulations on your new Kobold VR200 robot vacu- sIgns and symbols um. The lightweight and manoeuvrable robot vacuum is You will find the symbols below in the text, with the follow- going to make your home clean and shiny. This innovative ing meanings: device ensures that your floors are kept effortlessly clean.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the sensors... . 41 Carrying the Kobold VR200 3.3.3 ECO option ....27 Cleaning the robot vacuum robot vacuum .

  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    The greatest possible safety is a characteristic of Vorwerk products. However, the product safety of the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum and its accessories can only be assured if you observe the information in this section. Intended use Notice! • This product is not a toy.

  • Page 10: Hazard Notices

    • Do not continue using the device if it or the cord is damaged or in case of malfunctions. • In case of damage, contact your nearest Vorwerk Customer Service Centre. • Always check the power cord before use, the power cord and the plug should be in a good condition and must not be damaged.
  • Page 11 • Secure electric cables that hang down or are exposed (e.g. on floor lamps). Risk of electric shock! • Do not clean the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum, base station and mains cable in water or other liquids. • Do not use the robot vacuum on damp floors or where there is a risk that the device may come into contact with liquids or be submersed in water.
  • Page 12 For your safety • Never use the robot vacuum in rooms with burning candles or lamps on the floor. • Secure cables of electric equipment that are exposed or hanging down (e.g. on table lamps). These could be pulled down by the connecting cables, causing damage or a fire.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    For your safety • Do not use the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum if the mains cable, battery or the robot vacuum itself is damaged or defective, or if the robot vacuum is not fully assembled. • If the mains cable is defective, the corresponding part may only be replaced...
  • Page 14 20 mm before cleaning or mark them off with magnetic strips. The robot vacuum may move more slowly on carpets than on hard floor coverings. • The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum is not approved for cleaning worktops or ceramic glass cooktops.

  • Page 15: Hazard Levels

    - Property damage due to improper use fIrst stePs In this section, you will learn how to set up your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum for use. You will learn about the basic functions of your robot vacuum and how to handle the device.

  • Page 16: Preparing Your Household For The Robot Vacuum

    First steps Preparing your household for the robot vacuum Your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum has certain safety functions. Nevertheless, you should observe the following before using your robot vacuum: Warning! Risk of electric shock! • Ensure that the robot vacuum can never drive over connecting cables or other cables lying on the floor or hanging down.

  • Page 17: Removing The Transparent Protective Films

    First steps removing the transparent protective fi lms • Remove the transparent protective films from the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum and the base station. Inserting the fi lter • Press the release button for the dust compartment cover and open the dust compartment on the robot vacuum.

  • Page 18: Installing The Mains Cable On The Base Station

    Notice! Risk of damage due to improper use! • Only use the B-VR200 base station. The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum must be charged before using it for the fi rst time! • Set the base station on a level surface next to a wall so that the charging contacts and infrared window are freely accessible for the robot vacuum (Figure 2.5).

  • Page 19: Charging The Kobold Vr200 Robot Vacuum

    First steps charging the Kobold Vr200 robot vacuum The robot vacuum is not fully charged at delivery. • Charge the batteries before using it for the first time. As soon as the LED operating indicator is solid green, the robot vacuum is operational.

  • Page 20: Automatic Charging

    Thursday Once floor cleaning is complete or when the battery charge level drops too low, the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum automatically returns to the base station for charging. When the robot vacuum returns to the base station, “I’m returning to my base station for charging”...

  • Page 21: Led Operating Display

    Note display text remote control You can control and operate your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum with the supplied Figure 2.9 Operating displays remote control. An infrared signal is used for the connection between the remote control and your robot vacuum.

  • Page 22: Putting The Remote Control Into

    Putting the remote control into operation A CR2025 button cell is installed in the remote control at delivery, protected Figure 2.10 Kobold VR200 remote control against discharging by a protective film. • Remove the protective film prior to first useby pulling the protective film out of the remote control by the tab.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation oPeratIon operator panel overview The operator panel of your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum consists of the dis- play window and four function keys. The display window shows you the cur- rent status. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu and change values.

  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    Operation MAIN MENU SETTINGS • Confirm your language selection with the selection button (OK). Cleaning Day and Time • Now the display shows the desired language you selected. Language Schedule Settings Sound 3.2.3 setting the clock Dustbin full detect Info Set new battery If you want to change the date and time, proceed as follows: MONDAY...

  • Page 25: Normal Cleaning Mode

    In normal cleaning mode, the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum cleans your fl oors in straight, parallel lines in order to ensure that they are cleaned as eff ectively as possible. It divides larger rooms into areas of approx. 4 × 4 m. First it travels around the outside of the respective area and then it cleans the inside.

  • Page 26: Spot Cleaning" Mode

    Operation • Go to All Rooms and confirm with OK. The display window shows the “ALL ROOMS” symbol and the robot vacuum begins cleaning in normal cleaning mode. In small, enclosed rooms, the robot vacuum cleans for at least 15 minutes; depending on the size of the room, it is cleaned more than once.

  • Page 27: Eco Option

    Operation MAIN MENU CLEANING 3.3.3 eco option Cleaning All rooms Schedule Spot In the ECO option, the robot vacuum works with reduced motor performance. It Settings is quieter and uses less energy. With the ECO option, the battery capacity of the Info robot vacuum is sufficient for about 90 minutes.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Scheduling

    Cleaning scheduler on Schedule With the scheduling function, you can programme the Kobold VR200 robot Settings Set or change vacuum so that it cleans on a regular schedule, every day or on certain days of Info the week.

  • Page 29: Erasing Configured Schedule

    Cleaning schedule on There are two ways to erase the programmed cleaning process of the Settings Set or change Schedule Kobold VR200 robot vacuum. Info Settings Set or change Deactivate the schedule (your settings are retained). Info Erase the programmed cleaning times.

  • Page 30: Standby Mode

    Operation If the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum did not start at the base station, or if it has only cleaned for a short time, the selection item “Move to Start” cannot be selected on the display. standby mode • Press the start/stop button (push and hold > 6 seconds).

  • Page 31: Climbing Over Objects With

    Operation switching off the robot vacuum If you do not want to use the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum for an extended period of time (e.g. while on holiday), you can switch it off entirely. To switch off the robot vacuum, proceed as follows: In the Settings menu, go to Switch Robot Off and confirm your selection.

  • Page 32: Sensors

    3.7.2 sensors In order to recognise and move around obstacles in the area to be cleaned, the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum is equipped with the following: 3 fl oor sensors 1 wall following sensor 2 contact sensors on the LDS bumper...

  • Page 33: Magnetic Strips

    Operation 3.7.3 magnetic strips With the magnetic strips, you can outline the area to be cleaned without having to close a door. The robot vacuum detects the magnetic strip and does not cross it. A magnetic strip with a length of 4 m is included with the device. You can cut the strip with scissors if desired.

  • Page 34: Remote Control

    Notice! Risk of damage due to improper use! • Only operate the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum with the remote control as long as it is in sight. The remote control is a convenient way for you to operate the robot vacuum. You can target dirty or hard to reach areas in this manner.

  • Page 35: Sounds

    Cleaning Sound Schedule Fill level detect Your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum automatically reminds you to empty the dust Settings Set new battery container after approx. 90 minutes of runtime. You can also deactivate the auto- Info Shutdown robot matic reminder by clearing the checkmark.

  • Page 36: New Battery

    Operation MAIN MENU SETTINGS 3.9.3 new battery Cleaning Sound Schedule Fill level detect The battery settings are normally reset by your customer service technician after Settings Set new battery replacing the battery. However, the ”Set new battery” menu can also be helpful Info Shutdown robot to you in case of battery error messages.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance maIntenance Please maintain your Kobold VR200 robot vacuum regularly to ensure optimum functionality so you get the most enjoyment from it. Information on cleaning and caring for your robot vacuum is provided in the sections that follow. Warning! Risk of electric shock! • Before all cleaning and maintenance tasks, disconnect the mains cable...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Filter

    Maintenance Of course the dust container can also be cleaned manually: • Remove the dust container from the dust compartment of the robot vacuum. In order to do so, pull the dust container out by the green tab. • Open the dust container by taking out the filter on its narrow side. In order to do so, pull the filter out of the dust container by the green lug of the filter frame...

  • Page 39: Reinstalling The Dust Container

    • Insert the filter back into the dust container • Insert the dust container with filter back into the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum. • Press down the dust compartment cover and ensure that it is properly closed. Notice! Risk of damage due to improper use! • Never operate the device without the filter.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Round Brush

    Maintenance cleaning the round brush Clean the round brush if threads or hair are wrapped around it. Warning! Risk of electric shock! • Always switch off the device and disconnect the mains plug before all changeover, cleaning and maintenance tasks. remoVIng tHe round brusH •...

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Sensors

    • Clean the ultrasound sensors on the front of the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum with a cotton swab or a soft, clean cloth, but never with pointed or sharp objects. Figure 4.9 Clean sensors...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Robot Vacuum And The Base Station

    Maintenance cleaning the robot vacuum and the base station Warning! Risk of electric shock! • Always switch off the device and disconnect the mains plug before all changeover, cleaning and maintenance tasks. • Clean the robot vacuum with a soft, clean cloth •...

  • Page 43: Software Updates

    Software updates software uPdates The soft ware of the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum is subject to continuous further development and optimisation. In order for you to benefi t from these improve- ments, the latest soft ware versions are available on our homepage.
  • Page 44 3293 kB Confirm update Total: 6087 kB SW PROD If the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum is not fully charged, we recommend 54 % docking it on the charging station during the software update so the supply Confirm Cancel of power is assured.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    • Jiggle the bumper to release it. Time not set. When the batteries of the Kobold VR200 robot vacuum are drained, it switches off automatically. The robot vacuum settings can be lost and therefore may have to be reconfigured prior to the next use.
  • Page 46 PossIble cause and elImInatIon Navigation not possible. The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum cannot continue moving because the way is blocked. Please clear the way. • Please remove any objects in the way, or move the robot vacuum a few centimetres to the side.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting fault PossIble cause and elImInatIon The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum The base station and/or robot vacuum may not be properly connected to the power is not charging. supply. • Make sure that the plug is properly connected to the jack on the base station.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting fault PossIble cause and elImInatIon The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum does • Check whether the protective film on the infrared window of the base station has not return to the base station after been removed. cleaning. You many have started the cleaning process in normal mode from a location other than the base station.

  • Page 49: Disposal And Environmental

    We use only environmentally friendly material that is reused with proper disposal. Even during development, we help avoid packaging waste and are committed to its disposal and recycling. saVIng energy Vorwerk products protect the environment: They consume little energy, with high suction performance.

  • Page 50: Protection

    Disposal and environmental protection enVIronmentally frIendly ProductIon We place great emphasis on protecting the environment in the production of our products. We use recyclable plastics and paints. Environmentally hazardous flame retardants were purposefully not used. Our instructions for use are made of materials that come from sustainable forestry operations and are bleached without the use of chlorine.

  • Page 51: Conditions Of Warranty

    Your Vorwerk cleaner, in the case of domestic use, has a two year parts and labour warranty against product defects and failures when the product is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of this warranty statement.
  • Page 52 Victoria 3150, or on 1300 360 845, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. The decision to repair or replace the cleaner is at the sole discretion of Vorwerk. If Vorwerk decide to repair or replace the cleaner, it will do so at its own cost.
  • Page 53 Disposal and environmental protection serVIce Either in person with your customer representative or at place of purchase. www.vorwerk-kobold.com.au...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Kobold Vr200 robot Vacuum Kobold Vr200 robot Vacuum Safety symbol and base statIon Housing High-quality recyclable thermoformed plastic Motor Maintenance-free DC motor Blower Single-stage blower Base station input 100 – 240 volts alternate current, 50/60 hertz voltage Volume flow 12 –...
  • Page 56 VR200 Robot VaCuum Choose Quality Vorwerk quality ORIGINAL Q UA L I T Y Vorwerk-Kobold Customer Support & Service Hotline 1300 KoboLD (1300 562 653) auS 1800 KoboLD (1800 562 653) auS 0800 KoboLD (0800 562 653) NZ www.vorwerk-kobold.com.au www.vorwerk-kobold.co.nz...

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