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OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ROBOT Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. VR6140LVM www.lg.com...
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FEATURES Images of the ceiling and floor are obtained from the sensors of the upper and lower cameras, and through this, the location of HOM-BOT 2.0 will be confirmed, therefore, elaborate cleaning can be accomplished for every part of the room. Camera sensor (upper, lower section) As the noise levels are at a quiet 60 dB(A), cleaning can be performed at...
CONTENTS BEFORE THE USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Safety precautions 31~33 Troubleshooting Included with product Before you call for service Parts description Button functions Display status information REFERENCE Before you start Product specifications Overview Open source software notice METHOD OF USE How to install the home station How to turn the HOM-BOT 2.0 power supply on &...
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by LG Electronics Service Agent in order to avoid a hazard 4. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,...
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Failure to follow this warning can cause electric shock, fire or product failure. If the power cord is broken, do not plug it in. Take the product to an LG Electronics Authorised service repairer. Always use a dedicated outlet with Do not place the home station and 5 A or above.
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HOM-BOT 2.0. If liquids get inside of the HOM-BOT 2.0, turn off the power supply and contact an LG Electronics sales agent or customer care center. When the robot cleaner is If the floor is wet or has wet spots,...
CLEANING ROBOT Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. www.lg.com Side brush Dust bin filter (spare) Quick guide...
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PARTS DESCRIPTION - HOM-BOT 2.0 Plan view Dust bin cover button Dust bin cover Upper camera sensor Manipulation button Detecting sensor of home station & receiving sensor of remote controller Front view Ultrasonic sensor Rear view Ventilation port Bottom view Cliff detection sensor Charging terminal Brush...
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PART DESCRIPTION – HOME STATION / DUST BIN Home station Remote controller holder Charging terminal Reset button Power cord fixing hook Dust bin Dust bin handle Dust bin cover Suction port cover Sponge filter Dust bin cover opening button HEPA filter s Figures can be different from actual objects.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS – HOM-BOT 2.0 • Use the TIMER button to start cleaning after a set amount of time has elapsed. • The timer can be set from 1 to maximum of 12 hours in 1 hour units. • If the timer is set whilst the unit is away from the home station, the cleaning TIMER time will be reduced.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE CONTROL START HOMING The HOM-BOT 2.0 will start The HOM-BOT 2.0 will move to the cleaning home station for charging. SPOT Cleaning will concentrate TIMER within a space of about 1 m The timer can be set from 1-12 (3.28 ft).
DISPLAY STATUS INFORMATION Power Icon • Lights on when the power is on, and flickers when charging. Battery Icon • Flickers when charging is Timer icon needed. • This indicates when timer cleaning has been set up. (Page 20) • Once the cleaning mode is selected, it will be kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
BEFORE YOU START Check these items before cleaning • Do not use this device in a room where a child is left alone. The child could be injured. • Remove fragile or unnecessary objects from the room to be cleaned. Especially, remove expensive ceramics and valuables from the floor.
OVERVIEW Install the home station. (Page 13) 1 Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate the 2 station against a wall. If power is not supplied to the 1 home station, the HOM-BOT 2.0 will not charge. Turn on the power supply of the HOM-BOT 2.0.
Do not operate the HOM-BOT 2.0 or its Home Station if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. To avoid hazard, the cord must be replaced by LG Electronics, Inc. or a qualified service person.
HOW TO TURN THE HOM-BOT 2.0 POWER SUPPLY ON & OFF Turning on the main power supply To turn the power supply on, turn the HOM-BOT 2.0 upside down on a smooth/soft surface and check whether the main power supply switch is turned on. ※...
HOW TO START AND STOP CLEANING Using the buttons on the HOM-BOT 2.0 After the HOM-BOT 2.0 is turned on, press the START/STOP button to begin cleaning. A melody will sound and cleaning will begin. Press the START/STOP button during the cleaning cycle to stop cleaning.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Automatic charging The HOM-BOT 2.0 returns to the home station at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. ※ In the event that the unit returns to the Home Station due to a low battery, cleaning will be started, after the charging, from the nearest place of the area which has not been cleaned before.
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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Remaining Battery Charge Indicator The battery status is displayed as below. • The Battery Icon flickers when charging is needed. • The icon flickers when the device is charging. • When charging is completed on the home station, the device only displays battery icon to save power. Charging Charging needed Charging...
CLEANING MODES Zigzag Cleaning With zigzag cleaning, the total of the cleaning area will be cleaned with the repetition of zigzag traveling. If rapid cleaning is desired, use zigzag cleaning. When pressing ‘ZIGZAG’ button on the remote controller, zigzag cleaning will be started while zigzag cleaning icon is indicated by the indication lamp.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Manual cleaning This method of cleaning involves manually moving the HOM-BOT 2.0 by pressing the directional (arrow) buttons on the remote control. The interior space will be cleaned by the HOM-BOT 2.0 as it is being moved to the front, rear, or rotated to the left and right side according to the input of the directional buttons.
TIMER CLEANING Set the timer to schedule the cleaning and begin in 1-12 hours. The timer setting is inactive if there is no dust bin. 1. By pressing the TIMER button on the remote control or the HOM-BOT 2.0, a cleaning time can be scheduled.
MOP CLEANING (OPTION) By attaching the ultra microfiber mop, you can Ultra microfiber mop effectively use the HOM-BOT 2.0 to remove dust from hard floors. Mop plate When the mop plate is attached, the HOM-BOT 2.0 will not climb on to carpets or over thresholds, in order to prevent transferring dirt from the mop.
LOCATION SEARCH FUNCTION HOM-BOT 2.0 remembers its location while cleaning. If the user moves the HOM-BOT 2.0 while it is operating, it will search its location with the location search function so that it can continue from the previous location. When the user removes any abnormal condition of HOM-BOT 2.0 or moves the location arbitrarily, the location search...
HOM-BOT 2.0 can self-diagnose to determine its current status using smart diagnosis mode. If a problem is found after the self-diagnosis, please contact LG Electronics service center ※ HOM-BOT 2.0 moves forward about 50 cm when smart diagnosis function is operated. Please clear out stuff around home station within 1 m in order to not disturb the HOM-BOT 2.0.
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If same message pops up even after the second smart smart diagnosis again after turning the main power switch on diagnosis, please contact LG Electronics service center. the bottom of the HomBot 'Off' then 'On' again. If the problem continues, please contact LG Electronics customer care.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN If the dust bin is full, suction power can be weakened. Clean the dust bin before and after each cleaning session. Clean the dust bin using the following sequence: 1. Open the dust bin cover by pressing the PUSH button on the HOM-BOT 2.0.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN FILTER The dust bin filters are comprised of the HEPA filter and the sponge filter. Clean the HEPA filter and the sponge filter according to the following sequence: 1. Separate the HEPA filter and the inside sponge filter by removing the HEPA filter (as shown).
CLEANING THE BRUSH The brush, located on the bottom of the HOM-BOT 2.0, helps with the suction of foreign objects. Perform the following steps to clean the brush: ※ Please make sure to remove the dust bin before turning over the main body. Otherwise, the dust in the dust bin may fall out.
CLEANING THE SENSOR/CHARGING TERMINAL There are sensors on the HOM-BOT 2.0 that can detect obstacles, stairways and the home station for charging the battery. In order to maintain the performance of the HOM-BOT 2.0, regularly clean the sensors and charging terminal as follows: 1.
CLEANING THE SIDE BRUSH Foreign objects/materials such as hair can easily adhere to the side brush. Remove such materials at least once a week. If excessive amounts of foreign materials are stuck to the brush, there is the risk of damage to the brushes. If the floor is rough or skirting boards are frequently cleaned, the side brush may bend or become damaged.
3. Use the mop only after allowing it to dry completely in a sunny, well-ventilated area. • To avoid product malfunction, only use the ultra microfiber mop provided with the HOM-BOT 2.0. • Additional microfiber mops can be purchased by visiting a nearby LG Electronics service center.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the voice, “Please check the wheels”, is announced. If the unit becomes stuck or suspended and the wheels do not allow the unit to move, the voice, “Please check the wheels”, will be announced. • Is a wheel trapped in a floor gap, door, balcony, stairway, etc? s Move the HOM-BOT 2.0 on to the flat floor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the voice, “Please check the dust bin”, is announced When an abnormality is detected with the dust bin, the voice, “Please check the dust bin”, is announced. • Is the dust bin fitted correctly? s Open the dust bin cover, and if check if the dust bin is actually fitted. The unit will not operate without the dust bin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the voice, “Please check the brush”, is announced When the HOM-BOT 2.0 detects that the brush is not functioning properly, you will hear the message “Please check the brush.” Lay a protection cloth on the floor, overturn the HOM-BOT 2.0, and place it on the cloth. ※...
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Confirm before reporting the failure of HOM-BOT 2.0. Problem Solutions (Reference page) The HOM-BOT 2.0 will not Confirm that the power switch is turned on. (Page 14) activate. Confirm that the battery has been charged. (Page 17) Movements or travel path are Carefully wipe the sensor with a smooth cloth.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item/Model LG HOM-BOT 2.0 VR6140LVM Φ 360 mm × 90 mm External Dimensions Weight 3.2 kg Power Consumption 18 W Battery (Fully Charging) DC 16.8 V Traveling Velocity 350 mm/s Use Time Approx. 75 minutes (Based on general wooden floor)
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REFERENCE ITEMS Open source software notice To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.