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iRobot Discovery/400 series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Discovery/400 series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 We’d love to hear from you! Register your robot right now at www.irobot.com/register. On behalf of the entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot; we appreciate your business, feedback and loyalty. Here’s to robots that make a difference!

  • Page 3: Important Tips

    • Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been used. • Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water. Clean with a dry cloth only. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy ........5 - 10 Cleaning Pattern ............11 Cleaning Modes ............11 Cleaning System ............12 Battery Storage and Charging ......13 - 14 Virtual Wall ... 15 - 16 (optional accessory for select models) Home Base ..17...

  • Page 5: Irobot Roomba Anatomy

    Roomba Anatomy Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Replaceable Caster Wheel Battery Vacuum Inlet Brush Bearings Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Caps Brush Guard Brush Guard Release Tabs For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...
  • Page 6 Roomba Anatomy 4000 Model Series Virtual Wall Sensor Power Handle and Clean Button Serial Port Battery Bin Release Charger Socket iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Roomba Anatomy 410 Model Series Virtual Wall Sensor Power and Clean Handle Button Serial Port Battery Charger Bin Release Socket User Interface Status Light Focus Power Button Spot Charging Cleaning Indicator Cleaning Button Button For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...
  • Page 8 Roomba Anatomy 411- 419 Model Series Virtual Wall Sensor Handle Serial Port Battery Charger Socket Bin Release User Interface Dirt Detect ™ Status Light Power Button Charging Indicator Spot Cleaning Cleaning Button Cleaning Button Button iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Roomba Anatomy 420- 434 Model Series Virtual Wall Sensor Handle Serial Port Bin Release Battery Charger Socket User Interface Status Dirt Light Detect ™ Cleaning Button Power Spot Button Button Cleaning Button For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...
  • Page 10 Roomba Anatomy 435- 440 Model Series Virtual Wall Sensor CLEAN/ Power Button SPOT Button Serial Port Bin Release Button Battery Charger Socket User Interface SPOT Button CLEAN/ Power Button iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Cleaning Pattern

    TIP: For most efficient cleaning, clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...

  • Page 12: Cleaning System

    Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and adjusts automatically to different floor types. Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet or rugs with tassels. iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Battery Storage And Charging

    Roomba’s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles if cared for properly. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in. For more details on how to maintain Roomba’s battery life, visit www.irobot.com/support. TIP: Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery.

  • Page 14: Charging Roomba

    Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging. Use the chart to determine that status of the battery. CLEAN/Power Battery Status Indicator Light Solid red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged Quick amber pulse 16-hour refresh charge iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Virtual Wall (Optional Accessory For Select Models)

    A higher range will drain the battery faster. TIP: Point the iRobot logo towards the opening you would like to block. TIP: Scheduling Virtual Walls (when programmed) will turn on a few minutes before Roomba.
  • Page 16 TIP: Point the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block. Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the Virtual Wall and pull the bottom out, separating the pieces.

  • Page 17: Home Base (Optional Accessory For Select Models)

    If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. The Remote WILL NOT dock if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. Fluorescent lights can also impact Virtual Wall and Home base performance. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    . . . Button CLEAN/Power Button SPOT Roomba focuses on intensely cleaning a local area. CLEAN Roomba calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately..Models 435 - 499 Roomba enters Spot mode. iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Scheduler Remote Control (Optional Accessory For Select Models)

    Front Cover The Scheduler Remote Control is included with the Roomba Scheduler. Other Roomba models are compatible with the iRobot Scheduler Remote Control Upgrade. Use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then send your schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. Install the batteries and set the time before using for the first time.

  • Page 20: Setting Schedules

    Setting Schedules To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean: Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover to enter Scheduler mode. Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule. Press to select the day of the week. Press to navigate to the hour field.

  • Page 21: Sending Schedules

    To accept a schedule, Roomba must either be at least 8 feet from the Home Base or charging on the Home Base and Roomba’s power must be on. iRobot Scheduler, Virtual Walls and Home Base all operate using invisible infrared beams. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not respond to commands.
  • Page 22 TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Wall and Roomba by removing their batteries, or by deleting all cleaning times from the remote and re-sending the cleared schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls. iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Changing Schedules

    Send the deleted schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18 for details. TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Walls and from Roomba by removing and replacing the batteries. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle. Also be sure to regularly check the front caster wheel for hair build up. TIP: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. iRobot Roomba Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 E. Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba’s brushes. Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Excessive build up of hair in Roomba’s brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Number of Likely cause What to do beeps after “uh-oh”...

  • Page 27: Important Safety Instructions

    • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owner’s manual. • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot. ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Roomba is for indoor use only.

  • Page 28: Irobot Customer Care

    © 2010 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730. All rights reserved. iRobot, Roomba, Virtual Wall and Home Base are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. [00179.0210] U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,594,844 | 6,690,134 | 6,809,490 | 6,883,201 | 6,956,348 | 7,155,308 | 7,173,391 | 7,196,487 | 7,288,912 | 7,332,890 | 7,388,343 | 7,389,156 | 7,429,843 | 7,430,455 | 7,441,298 | 7,448,113.

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