iRobot Scooba 5800 Owner's Manual

iRobot Scooba 5800 Owner's Manual

Irobot corporation owner's manual robotic vacuum cleaner 5800

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  • Page 1 Scooba ® Owner’s Manual Model 5800 SAVE 15% on accessories. See back for details. www.irobot.com ™...
  • Page 3 Plus you will receive 15% off your first order of cleaning solution and other accessories at www.irobot.com. Thank you for joining the iRobot revolution. We look forward to bringing you more groundbreaking products that will change and improve your world.
  • Page 4: Important Tips

    • Keep wheels and brush free from hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of Scooba regularly. • Remove and rinse the filter, brush, and vacuum port after each use. • Always store Scooba plugged-in and recharging. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Scooba Cleaning Solution formulated by Clorox® ... 15 Scooba’s Virtual Wall ... 16 Scooba Maintenance ... 17 – 18 Avoiding Common Mistakes ... 19 – 20 Troubleshooting ... 21 – 24 iRobot Customer Care ... 25 Safety Instructions ... 26 – 27 www.irobot.com...
  • Page 6: Scooba's Anatomy And Lights

    Scooba has two main parts: the robot base, and the tank. Power Virtual Wall® Sensor Handle and Tank Release robot Base Serial Port Battery Pocket Filter iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Clean Floor Prep Squeegee Vacuum Port scooba’s Tank Solution Valve Brush Eject Button...
  • Page 7 Scooba (page 18) Power Clean Light Light Service Light Clean Button light Green Green blinking Check Brush Light Check Tank I’m Stuck Light Light what It Means Cleaning Scooba is drying its cleaning head; the clean cycle is almost complete www.irobot.com...
  • Page 8: Scooba's Cleaning Pattern

    Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Scooba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor.
  • Page 9: Battery Performance

    Battery storage For best battery performance, iRobot recommends storing Scooba’s battery in Scooba with the power supply plugged in. Battery life Fully charge Scooba’s battery (up to 4 hours) before each cleaning cycle.
  • Page 10: Battery Installation And Removal

    Battery from scooba Grip the battery, making sure to push the release tab, then rotate up. Battery Release Push release tab iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Guide Hole Yellow Battery Tab Rotate battery down until it clicks Rotate battery up...
  • Page 11: Charging Scooba

    TIP: always make sure that the green power light of the power supply is On while plugged into the wall. scooba’s Power Battery status light Battery empty Green pulse Charging Green fast pulse 16-hour refresh charge Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed www.irobot.com...
  • Page 12: Scooba's Tank

    Other solutions may damage scooba, causing corrosion of electronic parts, excessive foaming, and poor traction. use of other solutions will void the warranty. see page 1 for details. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Remove tank from robot base. Push the Clean tank cap closed and place tank back in robot.
  • Page 13 Remove tank from robot. Remove and rinse Scooba’s filter and vacuum port. Do Not Force Empty Dirty and Clean tanks. Place the tank back in Scooba. Push down firmly on the tank until you hear an audible click. www.irobot.com...
  • Page 14: Scooba's Cleaning System

    During this time Scooba’s Clean light will blink. TIP: If you wish to end a cleaning cycle early, irobot recommends activating the internal drying mode first: •...
  • Page 15: Scooba Cleaning Solution Formulated By Clorox

    Cleaning solutions iRobot approves using only Scooba cleaning solution or 2 oz. of white vinegar with Scooba. iRobot does not assume responsibility for floor damage caused by the use of vinegar on hard floor surfaces. Scooba may also be run with plain tap water.
  • Page 16: Scooba's Virtual Wall

    TIP: For best performance, place the Virtual wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block, and always set the Virtual wall to the shortest setting possible. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual ®...
  • Page 17: Scooba Maintenance

    Clean the bottom and top of scooba with a damp cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto scooba, other than into the Clean or Dirty tanks. Empty and rinse the Dirty tank. Rinse under warm water. Replace filter. www.irobot.com...
  • Page 18 Rinse cleaning head and brush under warm water. rinse scooba’s Vacuum Port after every use Remove vacuum port. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Open the cleaning head and remove the brush. Replace Scooba’s cleaning head. Rinse under warm water.
  • Page 19: Avoiding Common Mistakes

    Avoiding Common Mistakes Your iRobot Scooba will not clean effectively if the battery, cleaning head, fi lter or vacuum port are not properly installed. Here are a few common mistakes you can easily avoid to ensure best results. Make sure Battery is Installed Correctly When the battery is properly installed, the yellow battery tabs should fi t into their guide holes.
  • Page 20 ✔ Correct re-install the Vacuum Port Always re-install the vacuum port, and ensure that it is properly seated. Do not force the vacuum port into place. ✔ Correct iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual X Incorrect X Incorrect...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Place the tank in the Robot and make sure the tank latch is securely closed. Empty the Dirty and Clean tanks. (see page 23 for additional troubleshooting) Recharge Scooba’s battery. (page 10) Check Brush Light Check Tank I’m Stuck Light Light www.irobot.com...
  • Page 22 Service light and playing a 4-tone alarm followed by a number of beeps. Refer to the table below to resolve Scooba’s problem. If the problem persists, visit www.irobot.com/support. number of Beeps likely Cause after alarm Pump malfunction...
  • Page 23 If the battery’s tabs are not inside the guide holes in the battery pocket, the tank and robot base may not be properly connected. Confirm that the battery, filter, and vacuum port are properly installed, and that the tank is completely closed. Eject Brush Battery Filter www.irobot.com Vacuum Port...
  • Page 24: General Troubleshooting

    Cleaning head is not out of Scooba, will closed tightly over the not engage brush iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual what To Do Press Power, then press Clean to start Scooba. Charge Scooba’s battery. (page 10) Remove battery and ensure that battery tabs are placed inside Scooba’s guide...
  • Page 25: Irobot Customer Care

    If you have questions or comments about Scooba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you.
  • Page 26: Important Safety Instructions

    • Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device. • Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug. • Charge indoors only. • Never handle chargers with wet hands. • Always disconnect Scooba from the charger before cleaning. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 • Do not use this device to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline. • Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation. • Operate at room temperature only. Freezing or excessive heat will damage Scooba. www.irobot.com...
  • Page 30 *See registration card for details. Pricing and availability subject to change. Shipping and handling not included. © 2006 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Scooba is a trademark of iRobot Corporation.

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