iRobot 530 Owner's Manual
Irobot 500/600 series roomba owner's manual
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- Page 1 500/600 Series Owner's Manual...
- Page 3 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!
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Page 4: 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. iRobot Roomba 500 Series Remove battery pull tab... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Scheduling Roomba (selected models) ... 20-21 Regular Maintenance ... 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models) ...25 Troubleshooting ... 26-27 Replaceable Modules ... 28-32 Frequently Asked Questions ...33 Important Safety Instructions ...34 iRobot Customer Care ...35 For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com ... 15-16 ™... -
Page 6: Product General And Bottom Views
Light CLEAN/Power SPOT/DOCK Button Button (varies by model) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module iRobot Roomba 500 Series Buttons and Lights (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting Light Dirt Detect ™ CLEAN/Power Button Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base... -
Page 7: 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 8: Cleaning Modes
Cleaning Mode. When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to remind you of its schedule. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its Home Base, cleans, and then returns to the Home Base to recharge when it’s done. iRobot Roomba 500 Series... -
Page 9: Cleaning System
Roomba may make a clicking noise when anti-tangle is activated. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com Two counter- rotating brushes... -
Page 10: Cleaning Bins
The high-capacity sweeper bin can hold more debris than the vacuum cleaning bin. Use this bin when cleaning larger-than-usual amounts of dirt and dust, or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris. Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin Aero-Vac Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin iRobot Roomba 500 Series... -
Page 11: Battery Storage And Charging
Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. 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. -
Page 12: Charging Roomba
Base power light is on. Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery. iRobot Roomba 500 Series Using the Power Supply Only CLEAN button light Solid red... -
Page 13: Optional Accessories
Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster. TIP: Point the iRobot logo towards the opening you would like to block. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com... - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Virtual Wall ® Lighthouses
Rooms 2 and 3 for 25 minutes each, and then return to the Home Base. TIP: When in Lighthouse mode, do not manually move Roomba from room to room while it is cleaning. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com ® Lighthouses Lighthouse Room 1 ™... -
Page 16: Virtual Wall ® Lighthouses
Virtual Wall (continued) In Lighthouse mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. Place Lighthouse in the center of the door frame Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. -
Page 17: Home Base
If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it docks successfully. TIP: Do not place the Home Base within 4 feet of a stairwell. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com ® Home... -
Page 18: Wireless Command Center
When the Command Center is powered on from now on, the lights will flash in sequence from left to right until Roomba is under control. iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba attempts to dock on the Home Base, if present. Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. -
Page 19: Remote Control
If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. The Remote WILL NOT work when Roomba is near Virtual Walls. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com SPOT Roomba spirals approximately three... -
Page 20: Scheduling Roomba (Selected Models)
Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba’s scheduled cleaning times: Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba’s scheduled cleaning times. Release SCHEDULE. iRobot Roomba 500 Series... - Page 21 DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until Roomba beeps and the clock briefly illuminates, indicating the clock format has been switched. Roomba’s clock will switch back to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba’s battery is disconnected or significantly discharged. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com...
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Page 22: Regular Maintenance
Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Push down and remove to clean filter* *Replace filter every 2 months Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle. - Page 23 Excessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roomba’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com B.
- Page 24 Re-install the wheel into the housing, and the module into the robot. Front wheels clogged with hair and debris could result in floor damage. Clean Roomba’s cliff sensors Wipe all four cliff sensors with a clean, dry cloth. Cliff Sensor Openings iRobot Roomba 500 Series Wheel Axle Housing...
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Page 25: Language Selection Mode (Selected Models)
Release CLEAN. Roomba is now in Language Selection Mode. Press CLEAN repeatedly until you hear the desired language. Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com... -
Page 26: Runtime Errors
The troubleshooting light will also blink. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. -
Page 27: Charging Errors
CLEAN for 10 seconds. This will clear all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock and may resolve some software issues. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com Likely cause What to do Tap Roomba’s bumper to confirm it is working properly. -
Page 28: Replaceable Modules
Side brush with screw Front caster wheel Caster housing Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Right side wheel module Left side wheel module Side brush module Bin module Chassis Replaceable faceplate iRobot Roomba 500 Series... -
Page 29: Faceplate Removal
Faceplate Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and install Roomba’s faceplate. Remove Roomba’s bin. Remove Roomba’s faceplate by pulling up from the bin. The faceplate is secured in several places. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com... - Page 30 Install Roomba’s faceplate by inserting the tabs into the appropriate slots, and then pushing down firmly on the inside and outsides edges of the faceplate. Reinsert Roomba’s bin. iRobot Roomba 500 Series...
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Page 31: Battery Removal
Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba’s battery. Remove Roomba’s side brush screw. Remove Roomba’s side brush. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com... - Page 32 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba’s bottom cover. Remove Roomba’s battery. Reinstall Roomba’s battery with the iRobot logo facing up. Replace Roomba’s bottom cover and the four screws. Replace Roomba’s side brush and the side brush screw.
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Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions
Roomba may be less effective at sensing and slowing down for extremely dark or black surfaces, or for objects that are less than two inches wide. TIP: For additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com... -
Page 34: Important Safety Instructions
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, power supply 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 35: Irobot Customer Care
Customer Care USA If you have questions or comments about Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you. - Page 36 © 2009-2010 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730. All rights reserved. iRobot, Roomba, Virtual Wall and Home Base are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. [00152.0110.v1] U.S. Pat. Nos. D556,961 | 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 | 7,441,298 | 7,448,113.
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