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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. VR5940L www.lg.com...
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FEATURES Images of the floor are obtained from the sensors of the lower camera, and through this, the location of HOM-BOT will be confirmed,therefore, elaborate cleaning can be accomplished for every part of the room. Camera sensor (upper, lower section) As the height of the HOM-BOT is low (90mm), even the underside of a framed bed or furniture can be cleaned.
CONTENTS BEFORE USING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Safety Precautions 26~28 Troubleshooting Included with Product Before You Call for Service Parts Descriptions Button Functions Display Status Information REFERENCE ITEMS Before You Start Product Specifications Overview HOW TO USE How to Install the Home Station How to Turn the Power Supply On and Off.
HOM-BOT. If you need to replace battery and/or home station from any the battery of the HOM-BOT, take it to the other product than the HOM-BOT. nearest authorized LG Electronics service Doing so can cause fire or product center or dealer for assistance. failure.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not allow children or pets to play Do not touch the power plug with with or rest upon the HOM-BOT at wet hands. any time. Do not use the HOM-BOT Doing so can cause electric shock. while an object is hanging from it.
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Doing so can cause product failure. Do not put any water or detergent on the HOM-BOT. If liquids get inside of the HOM-BOT, turn off the power supply and contact an LG Electronics sales agent or customer care center. When the robot cleaner is operating,...
After reading the operation This guide briefly describes how to use the Cleaning Robot. manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. For more detail, please refer to the user manual VR5940L VR5940L www.lg.com P/No.: MFL67086024 www.lg.com...
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PARTS DESCRIPTION - HOM-BOT Plan view Dust bin cover button Dust bin cover State indication lamp Manipulation Button Detecting sensor of home station & receiving sensor of remote controller Front view Ultrasonic sensor Obstacle detecting sensor window Rear view Ventilation port Bottom view Cliff detection sensor Charging terminal...
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PART DESCRIPTION – HOME STATION / DUST BIN Home station Power lamp Charging terminal Reset button Power cord fixing groove Dust bin Dust bin handle Dust bin cover Suction port cover Sponge filter Dust bin cover opening button HEPA filter Figures can be different from actual objects.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – HOM-BOT • Press the START/STOP button to turn the HOM-BOT on/off or start/stop cleaning. • Press the START/STOP button while the HOM-BOT is on and it will automati- cally start cleaning. • If the START/STOP button is pressed during automatic cleaning, the HOM- START/STOP BOT will stop cleaning.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE CONTROL Start Charging The HOM-BOT will start cleaning The HOM-BOT will move to the home station for charging. Directional button Stop The HOM-BOT will move as If the HOM-BOT is in operation it desired by the user: to front, will be stopped.
DISPLAY STATUS INFORMATION Battery and timer hour indication • When in Stand by without any timer setting, the remaining battery charge will be shown. • While waiting for timer cleaning, the reservation time will be shown. Battery icon • Lights when the remaining charge is displayed on the battery charge remaining section, and will flash...
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) Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate the station against a wall. If power is not supplied to the home station, the HOM-BOT will not charge. Turn on the power supply of the HOM-BOT. (page 14) Turn on the power switch located on the bottom of the HOM-BOT and press the upper START/STOP button to turn on the power supply.
• Do not operate the 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 any electrical hazard, the cord must be replaced by LG Electronics, or a qualified service person.
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HOW TO TURN THE HOM-BOT POWER SUPPLY ON & OFF Turning on the main power supply To turn the power supply on, turn the HOM-BOT upside down on a smooth/soft surface and check whether the main power supply switch is turned on. If the main power supply switch is turned off, turn on the switch.
HOW TO START AND STOP CLEANING Using the buttons on the HOM-BOT After the HOM-BOT 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 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 near- est place of the area which has not been cleaned before.
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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Remaining Battery Charge Indicator The remaining battery charge can be confirmed from the charge indication lights, which will indicate charge as follows: • During charging, the charge remaining indication lights will flicker. • When charging is completed at the home station, only the battery icon will illuminate to save power. •...
CLEANING MODES Cleaning pattern of large spaces after the zigzag process is completed After the zigzag cleaning process is completed, the spaces are divided into rectangles and the whole apartment surface is cleaned in detail. 1. Press the " ZIGZAG + Cell by cell" button on the remote control.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Manual cleaning This method of cleaning involves manually moving the HOM-BOT by pressing the directional (arrow) buttons on the remote control. The interior space will be cleaned by the HOM-BOT 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 Hom-Bot can be scheduled to start cleaning after a certain period of time. The time can be set among 2 hours, 6 hours and 12 hours. 1. When HOM-BOT is connected to the charging station, the cleaning time can be set by pressing the TIMER button on the remote.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN If the dust bin is full, suction power can be weakened. Clean the dust bin before and after each cleaning ses- sion. Clean the dust bin using the following sequence: 1. Open the dust bin cover by pressing the PUSH button on the HOM-BOT.
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, helps with the suction of foreign objects. Perform the fol- lowing steps to clean the brush: Lay a smooth cloth on the floor. Separate the cover by press- Wearing gloves turn the brush Turn the HOM-BOT over and ing the fixing hook and pulling...
CLEANING THE SENSOR/CHARGING TERMINAL There are sensors on the HOM-BOT that can detect obstacles, stairways and the home station for charging the battery. In order to maintain the performance of the HOM-BOT, 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 a risk of damage to the brushes. If the floor is rough or wall skirtings are frequently cleaned, the side brush may bend or become damaged.
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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 move, the voice, “Please check the wheels”, will be announced. • Is a wheel trapped in the front door, balcony, stairway, etc? ▶...
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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? ▶ 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 you hear “Please check the brush” When the HOM-BOT detects that the brush is not functioning properly, you will hear the message “Please check the brush. ” Lay a smooth cloth on the floor, overturn the HOM-BOT, and place it on the cloth. •...
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Confirm before reporting the failure of HOM-BOT. Problem Solutions (Reference page) The HOM-BOT will not Ƭ Confirm that the power switch is turned on. (page 14) activate. Ƭ Confirm that the battery has been charged. (page 17) Movements or travel path are Ƭ...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item/Model LG HOM-BOT VR5940L Φ 360 mm X 90 mm External dimensions Weight 3.2 kg Power consumption 18 W Battery (fully charged) DC 16.8 V Maximum Traveling 350 mm/sec Velocity Use time Approx. 90 minutes (1 time charging)
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Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/accumulators of Your product it means they are covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC. 2. This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more that 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.
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