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OWNER’S MANUAL HOM-BOT Before using, carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading this manual, keep it in an easily accessible location. VR657*** Ser VR655*** Ser www.lg.com MFL67680039...
FEATURES Corner Master The Robot Cleaner's ability to navigate around walls is part of what makes its cleaning performance so efficient. Learning Mode The Robot Cleaner memorizes the cleaning environment for smarter cleaning via its Smart Operation feature. Turbo Mode In the Turbo mode, the Robot Cleaner operates the suction motor and the brushes at a greater speed giving cleaner results.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an LG Electronics Service Agent in order to avoid a potential hazard. 4. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years...
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Doing so can cause 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. Failure to follow this warning can cause electric shock, fire or product failure.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING • Do not allow children or pets to play with • Do not operate the Robot Cleaner in a or rest upon the Robot Cleaner at any room where a child is sleeping. time. Do not use the Robot Cleaner while Doing so can cause injury or product damage.
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Blocking the bottom camera sensor may get inside of the Robot Cleaner, turn off the prevent the product from working correctly. power supply and contact an LG Electronics sales agent or customer care center. • Do not drop the Robot Cleaner or subject it • Turn off the power switch to save energy...
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• Use appliances only with specifically • Do not expose a battery pack or appliance designed battery packs for Robot Cleaner to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure provided by LG Electronics. Use of any to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) other battery packs may create a risk of may cause explosion. injury and fire.
For more detail, please refer to the user manual. reading this manual, please keep it in an easily accessible Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the product. location. www.lg.com www.lg.com Cleaning Tool Dust bin filter* (spare) Quick guide...
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PARTS - ROBOT CLEANER Top view Upper camera sensor Dust bin cover Display and function buttons Dust bin compartment release button Front view Ultrasonic sensors Obstacle detecting sensor window, home station detecting sensors, remote controller receiving sensors. Rear view Main Power switch Ventilation port Bottom view Cliff detection sensors...
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PARTS – HOME STATION / DUST BIN Home station Remote holder Charging terminal Adapter jack Power cord keeper Dust bin Dust bin handle Cleaning brush Dust bin cover Suction port flap Sponge filter Dust bin lid opening button Particulate filter Filter cover s Appearance may vary depending on model.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – ROBOT CLEANER • Press to activate Turbo Mode. TURBO • Press again (while in Turbo Mode) to deactivate Turbo Mode. • After the power switch is in the ON position, press the Start/Stop button to start cleaning. START/STOP •...
BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE Home Send the Robot Cleaner to the Power Home Station Turn power on, return power to standby Mode Turbo Change cleaning mode Activate or deactivate Turbo mode Directional button Enable manual operation Start/Stop button or selection of an area in Start/Stop cleaning, or confirm a My Space cleaning mode cleaning schedule or time setting...
DISPLAY STATUS Mute Lock. Battery level AM/PM Schedule Shows once or daily icon Turbo Repeat cleaning Homing Zigzag cleaning My Space cleaning Spot cleaning Cell by Cell cleaning Time display • The Robot Cleaner defaults to the last cleaning mode selected.
BEFORE STARTING 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 expensive ceramics and valuables which could fall or break. •...
OVERVIEW Install the home station. (p17) 5 ft.(1.5 m) Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate ft.(2 m) the station against a wall. If power is not supplied to 5 ft.(1.5 m) the home station, the Robot Cleaner will not charge. Turn on the power supply of the Robot Cleaner.
Do not operate the Robot Cleaner if the home station has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. To avoid electrical hazards, the cord must be replaced by LG Electronics, Inc. or a qualified service person.
TURNING THE Robot Cleaner ON/OFF Turning On the Main Power Supply Flip the power switch to the ON position. ※ Do not press the Start/Stop button at the same time as flipping the power switch. Doing so may delay the operation. ※...
HOW TO START AND STOP CLEANING Using the Robot Cleaner's Buttons Once the Robot Cleaner is turned on, press the START/STOP button on the top of the Robot Cleaner to begin cleaning. A melody sounds and cleaning begins. Press the START/STOP button any time during the cleaning cycle to stop cleaning.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Automatic charging The Robot Cleaner returns to the home station at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. ※ If 10 minutes elapse without the Robot Cleaner moving or the battery is too low, the Robot Cleaner automatically goes into standby mode.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator is located on the status display. • The battery level indicator flashes if recharging is in progress, showing the charge level. • If recharging is complete, only the battery and clean mode icons are displayed to save energy. •...
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CHARGING THE BATTERY Energy Saving Charging Mode You can recharge the battery with the Energy Saving mode, if you don't use the Robot Cleaner for a long period of time or overnight. Step 1. Press the On/Off button on the remote. All functions of the Robot Cleaner are turned off except the recharging mode.
CHOOSING A CLEANING MODE Zigzag Cleaning In Zigzag mode, the Robot Cleaner zigzags through each spot of the cleaning area. Select the Zigzag mode to quickly clean an area. Selecting the Zigzag Mode Press the Mode button continuously, on either the Robot Cleaner or remote, until the Zigzag icon illuminates.
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CHOOSING A CLEANING MODE My Space Cleaning Select the My Space mode to manually set the cleaning space. Selecting the My Space Mode 1. Press the My Space button. 2. Using the arrow buttons on the remote, guide the Robot Cleaner around the perimeter of the desired cleaning space.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Manual Cleaning Manual mode moves the Robot Cleaner manually to the front, back and either side using the arrow buttons on the remote. While in Manual mode, the Robot Cleaner runs into obstacles placed behind it if the back arrow key on the remote is held down.
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AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Turbo Mode Select Turbo Mode for a more intense, powerful clean. Turbo Mode reduces the battery duration. Selecting Turbo Mode Press the Turbo button on the remote or on the Robot Cleaner to activate the Turbo mode. Press the Turbo button at any time during the cleaning operation to cancel the Turbo mode.
SETTING THE CLOCK You can set or change the current time on the Robot Cleaner. Pressing the Clock button on the remote when the Robot Cleaner is in standby mode starts the clock setting mode. Set the hour by using uv buttons on Flickering the remote.
SCHEDULING CLEANING Cleaning can be scheduled so that the Robot Cleaner starts cleaning at a scheduled time. Press the Schedule button on the remote while the Robot Cleaner is recharging to set a scheduled cleaning. Setting/Cancelling a scheduled cleaning is only possible when the unit is recharging on the home station Select Schedule Once or Schedule Flickering Daily option using the uv buttons on...
MOP CLEANING (on some models) Remove dust on hard floors by attaching the ultra microfiber mop to the Robot Cleaner. When the mop plate is attached, the Robot Cleaner will not climb on to carpets or over thresholds, in order to prevent transferring dirt from the mop.
LOCATION SEARCH FUNCTION The Robot Cleaner remembers its location while cleaning. If the user moves the Robot Cleaner while it is operating, it will search for the location it was moved from by using its navigational location search function before continuing to clean.
SMART DIAGNOSIS™ Robot Cleaner uses the Smart Diagnosis feature to run a self-diagnosis. If any irregularity is found from the diagnosis, contact the local LG Electronics service center. ft. (50 cm) radius. So, ※ During Smart Diagnosis, the Robot Cleaner moves about within a 1 ft.
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Smart Diagnosis mode will be turned off. Please try Smart Diagnosis again after turning the main power switch off and on from the back of Robot Cleaner. If the problem continues, please contact LG Electronics customer care. Smart Diagnosis mode cannot be operated with mop plate Run Smart Diagnosis again after removing the Mop being attached.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN If the dust bin is full, suction power can be reduced. Clean the dust bin before or after each cleaning session. Clean the dust bin using the following sequence: 1. Open the dust bin compartment cover by pressing the PUSH button on the Robot Cleaner.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN FILTER The Dust Bin Filter consists of a particulate filter and a sponge filter. Clean both the particulate filter and sponge filters using the following sequence. 1. Pull the hook on the left of the particulate filter module on the rear side of the dust bin to separate the particulate filter and the sponge filter.
CLEANING THE BRUSH The rotating brush, located on the bottom of the Robot Cleaner, helps collect dust. Clean the brush using the following sequence. ※ Before turning over the main unit, lay a soft cloth on the floor and remove the Dust Bin. Otherwise, the main unit can get scratched and dust will fall from the Dust Bin.
CLEANING THE SENSORS/CHARGING TERMINALS There are sensors on the Robot Cleaner that detect obstacles, stairways and the home station for charging the battery. In order to maintain the performance of the Robot Cleaner, regularly clean the sensors and charging terminals 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 frequently cleaned, the side brushes may bend or become deformed.
※ If the mop is used in a damp or wet state, it will cause the Robot Cleaner to malfunction. • To avoid product malfunction, only use the ultra microfiber mop provided with the Robot Cleaner. • Additional microfiber mops can be purchased by visiting a nearby LG Electronics service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING "The wheels are not touching the floor. Please move Robot Cleaner onto flat floor." A warning message will be given if a wheel does not contact the floor surface for any reason. • Is a wheel trapped in the front door, balcony, stairway, etc? s Move the Robot Cleaner on to a flat floor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING "Please check if the dust bin is installed with the filter." A warning message will be given if there is no dust bin or filter housing fitted. • Is the dust bin fitted to the Robot Cleaner? s Open the dust bin compartment cover and check to ensure the dust bin is in place. s Do NOT leave the dust bin cover open.
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TROUBLESHOOTING "Please remove foreign material from the brushes on the bottom." A warning message will be given if foreign materials restrict the brush's rotation. Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the Robot Cleaner. Lay a soft cloth on the floor and put the Robot Cleaner upside down on it.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check the following before you call for service. Problem Solutions (Reference page) The power supply cannot be Check that the power switch is turned on. (Page 18) turned on. The power supply This is not a failure. Robot Cleaner has its own power saving automatically turns off.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item/Model LG Robot Cleaner VR657*** Ser / VR655*** Ser 13.4 inch x 13.4 inch x 3.5 inch External Dimensions (340 mm x 340 mm x 89 mm) 6.6 lb (3 kg) Weight 58 W Power Consumption DC 16.8 V Battery (Fully Charging) 1.38 inch/s (350 mm/s)
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.
PERFORMANCE TESTING (IEC 62929 Standard) Dust Removal Test - Box(Hard Floor & Carpet) 1. Put fully charged Robot Cleaner down on start point and turn on. 2. Push TURBO button on the Robot Cleaner or Turbo button on the remote and Robot Cleaner will be set to Turbo Mode.
LG Robot Cleaner WARRANTY LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under personal household use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in U.S.A.
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