iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum Manual

About Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Top View

Bottom View

*Selected models only

Home Base Charging Station

Buttons & Indicators

Using Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Positioning the Home Base™ Charging Station

To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that the charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

Download the iRobot Home App and Connect to Wifi

• Follow step-by-step instructions to set up your Roomba.
• Set an automatic cleaning schedule and customise your cleaning preferences.
• Access to tips, tricks, and answers to commonly asked questions.

Charging

White Light Ring While Charging
Solid White: fully charged
Pulsing White: charging
Pulsing Red: charging/low

• Place the robot on the charging station to activate the battery.
  Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.
• If the "CLEAN" text is pulsing while charging, the robot is in the middle of a cleaning job and will automatically resume where it left.off once recharged.
• The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the Home Base. You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state when not in use. For instructions and more details on this Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer to the iRobot Home App.
• For long-term storage, turn off the robot by removing it from the charging station and holding down for 10 seconds. Store the robot in a cool, dry place.

Cleaning

Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning. Use your robot frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.

Just Press CLEAN
Tap to Start/Pause/Resume
Hold for 3 seconds to end a job

• Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home. It will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning job and whenever it needs to recharge.
• To send the robot back to its charging station, tap . A blue light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the charging station.
• When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will engage Dirt Detect™ mode, moving in a forward/backward motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring indicator will flash blue.
• Tap to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral outward about 3 feet (1 meter) and then spiral inward to end where it started. The light ring indicator will show a blue spiral.'

When the robot senses its bin needs to be emptied, the light ring indicator will illuminate in a red sweeping motion toward the rear.

Troubleshooting

• Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and turning the light ring indicator red. Press CLEAN or tap the bumper for details. Further support and instructional videos are available in the iRobot Home App.
  
• After 90 minutes of inactivity off the charging station, the robot will automatically end its cleaning job.

Battery Safety & Shipping

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your robot.

Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product for service, travel, or any other reason, you MUST follow the below shipping instructions.

• Battery MUST be turned off before shipping.
• Turn off the battery by removing the robot from the charging station and holding down for 10 seconds. All indicators will turn off.
• Package the robot securely for shipping.
• If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team or visit global.irobot.com.

Accessories

Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier*

Note: For best results, place at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the charging station.

Use the Dual Mode Virtual Wall® barrier to keep the robot in the places you want cleaned — and out of the ones you don't. It creates an invisible barrier that only the robot can see. You can leave the device in position between cleanings.

*Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier included for selected models only.

Choose the mode to meet your needs

Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the Virtual Wall position ( ), the device will create a linear barrier to block openings up to 10 feet (3 meters).

Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device (refer to illustration).

Halo Mode: Toggle the switch to the Halo position (), to create a circular barrier. This will prevent the robot from approaching zones you want to protect such as a pet bowl, vase, or under a desk. The Halo barrier extends approximately 12 inches (30 centimetres) from the centre of the device.

Note: The batteries will last about 8-10 months under normal use. If you are not planning to use your Virtual Wall barrier for an extended period of time, be sure to turn the switch to the Off or middle position.

Roomba Combo™ Bin

You must register your product in the iRobot Home App and complete a mapping run before using your Combo Bin. See the Activate your Combo Bin card for instructions.

1. INSTALL THE MOPPING PAD
   
   
   Slide the pad down over the track. Press the pad to the plate to attach.
2. FILL THE BIN
   
   Fill the Combo Bin with water. You may also use a compatible cleaning solution. Compatible solutions are listed at this answers.irobot.com/s/roombacombo-cleanser
   Note: The product starts wicking as soon as water is put into the tank.
3. SWAP THE BINS
   
   Remove the Dust Bin from the robot, and install the Combo Bin.
   
   
   Do not flip the robot over with the Combo Bin installed

Care and Maintenance

To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the procedures on the following pages.
There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot Home App. If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the brushes.

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.
* Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible wear appears.

Emptying the Bin

1. Press bin release button to remove bin.
   
2. Open bin door to empty bin.
   
3. Place bin back in the robot.
   

Cleaning the Filter

1. Remove the bin. Remove the filter by grasping both ends and pulling out.
   
2. Remove debris by tapping the filter against your trash container.
   
3. Reinsert filter with ridged grips facing out. Place bin back in the robot.

The robot will not run if the filter is not installed correctly. Replace the filter every two months.

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

1. Remove and empty the bin.
   
2. Wipe the inner sensors with a clean, dry cloth.
   
   
3. Wipe the bin door with a clean, dry cloth.
   

Washing the Bin

Do not wash the filter. Remove the filter before washing the bin.

1. Release the bin, remove the filter, and open the bin door.
2. Rinse the bin using warm water.
   
   Note: Bin is not dishwasher safe.
3. Make sure bin is completely dry. Reinsert filter and place bin back in the robot.

Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brush

1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw holding the Edge-Sweeping Brush in place.
2. Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping Brush. Remove any hair or debris, then reinstall the brush.

Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

1. Pull firmly on the front wheel module to remove it from the robot.
2. Pull firmly on the wheel to remove it from its housing (see illustration below).
3. Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
4. Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.
   

A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could result in damage to your floor. If the wheel is not spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please contact Customer Care.

Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brushes

1. Pinch the brush frame release tab, lift the tab, and remove any obstructions.
   
2. Remove the brushes from the robot. Remove the brush caps from the ends of the brushes. Remove any hair or debris that has collected beneath the caps. Reinstall the brush caps.
   
3. Remove any hair or debris from the square and hexagonal pegs on the opposite side of the brushes.
   
   
4. Remove the bin from the robot and clear any debris from the vacuum path.
   
5. Reinstall the brushes in the robot. Match the shape of the brush pegs with the shape of the brush icons in the cleaning head module
   

Cleaning the Sensors, Camera Window, and Charging Contacts

1. Wipe sensors, camera window, and charging contacts with a clean, dry cloth.
   

Do not spray cleaning solution or water onto the sensors or sensor openings.

Cleaning the Mopping Pad

HAND WASHING Thoroughly wash the pad with warm water.

MACHINE WASHING Wash using the warm cycle, then air dry. Do not tumble dry. Do not wash with delicates.

Pad Replacing the Wick Cap

Replacing the Wick Cap

1. Remove pad plate
   
   
2. Remove the wick cap by pulling on the side rubber tab.
   
3. Replace with a new wick cap, pressing firmly into place to create a tight seal to prevent leaking.
4. Reintall pad plate

For more information, visit global.irobot.com

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Global.iRobot.com

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