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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 3 You’ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots — the smarter way to get it done. To get the best performance from your Roomba, please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with it. If you have any questions, please visit global.irobot.com for more information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control ......................25 Wireless Command Centre ..................26 Scheduling Roomba ....................27 Regular Maintenance ....................30 Troubleshooting ......................32 Problems While Charging ..................33 Replaceable Modules ....................34 Battery Removal .......................35 Registration ......................36 Declaration of Conformity ..................37 iRobot Customer Care .....................38 Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, Home Base and in the owner’s manual. • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot. Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it. • Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor. Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Before every use, check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs. • If the battery pack is leaking, return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal. •...

  • Page 10: Important Tips

    Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you must activate it by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first-time use. Turning Roomba on and off • To turn Roomba on, press CLEAN once. You will hear a beep, and the CLEAN button will light up.
  • Page 11 In homes with heavily shedding pets, Roomba’s bin may fill quickly with hair. In these environments, Roomba must go through a floor conditioning process. You can help Roomba along by scheduling it to clean frequently and emptying the bin when the Full Bin indicator lights – sometimes mid-session. After this conditioning process, you’ll enjoy consistent cleaning performance from your Roomba.

  • Page 12: Irobot Roomba Anatomy

    Roomba Anatomy Top View RCON Faceplate (Room Confinement Sensor) Bin Release Carry Handle Button High-Capacity Powered Bin Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Roomba Anatomy Buttons & Lights Battery Light Dirt Detect™ Anti-Tangle Light CLEAN CLEAN/ Troubleshooting Light Power Button Dock Spot Hour Minute Clock Schedule Full Bin Light Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 Roomba Anatomy Bottom View Right Wheel Module Debris Extractors Spinning Side Brush Home Base ® Contact Point Removable Caster Wheel Home Base ® Contact Point Battery Door Cliff Sensors Left Wheel Module Cliff Sensors Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Roomba Anatomy Cleaning Head Extractor Frame Extractor Frame Release Tabs Debris Extractors Extractor Caps High-Capacity Sealed Bin Filter Door Release Tab Filter Door Filter Sensor Port Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language Roomba can provide troubleshooting messages in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Roomba’s default language is English. To change the default language: 3 sec Take Roomba off the Home Base Press and hold DOCK until Roomba ®...

  • Page 17: Cleaning Pattern

    Cleaning Pattern Roomba cleans floors differently than the way most people do, using its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls. As it cleans, Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path and determines when to...

  • Page 18: Cleaning Modes

    Scheduled Cleaning Mode When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters this mode. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its Home Base , cleans and then returns to the ®...

  • Page 19: Cleaning System

    Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Anti-Tangle System Roomba won’t get stuck on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. When Roomba senses it has picked up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its debris extractors or side brush and try to escape.

  • Page 20: Battery Storage And Charging

    Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba’s battery before each cleaning cycle. When fully charged, the Battery light will be green and Roomba’s battery will last for at least one full clean cycle. 16-Hour Refresh Charge If Roomba has been left off the Home Base for an extended period, it will initiate a ®...

  • Page 21: Auto Virtual Wall

    (optional accessory compatible with all models) A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Roomba won’t cross. That makes it easy to confine Roomba to a particular room or area, and prevent it from getting too close to anything delicate or dangerous.

  • Page 22: Virtual Wall Lighthouse

    Simply use the Mode Selector to make your choice. Either way, the Lighthouse turns on and off automatically as you turn Roomba on and off. When on, the light on top is lit. Each Lighthouse runs on two C alkaline batteries. A flashing power light means the batteries need replacing soon.

  • Page 23: Virtual Wall Halo

    Virtual Wall Halo (optional accessory compatible with all models) The Virtual Wall Halo makes Roomba perfect for homes with pets. By setting up a protective zone around the Virtual Wall , the Halo prevents Roomba from bumping into and disturbing your pet’s food and water bowls.

  • Page 24: Home Base

    Position the Home Base on a hard, level surface against a wall. Make sure it’s at least 1.2 metres (four feet) from any stairs and that Roomba has a clear path to reach it. Do not place the Home Base within 1.2 metres (four feet) of a staircase.

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    (optional accessory for all models) The Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roomba’s functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to these commands:...

  • Page 26: Wireless Command Centre

    Roomba around the room. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Centre as if they were on the robot itself. See page 27 for details on setting Roomba’s clock along with setting, changing and deleting the cleaning schedule.

  • Page 27: Scheduling Roomba

    Scheduling Roomba Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. To set the time: Press CLOCK. TUES THRS Use the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the correct time. Press OK, Roomba will beep to indicate the time and date has been set.
  • Page 28 Scheduling Roomba Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule. To set a schedule: TUES THRS Press SCHEDULE. Use the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the schedule.
  • Page 29 Press DAY to cycle through the scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba displays the scheduled cleaning time you’d like to delete, press and hold DAY for five seconds. Roomba will beep to indicate the cleaning time has been deleted. Press OK.

  • Page 30: Regular Maintenance

    The filter door will NOT close unless a filter is reinserted. If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter and clean the extractors. Do not attempt to run Roomba without the extractor caps. If you misplace Roomba’s extractor caps, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement caps.
  • Page 31 Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw. Then, remove the brush, clean it and reinstall it. When maintaining Roomba, look for the yellow parts. These parts are designed to be removed and cleaned every time you empty Roomba’s bin.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by a narrated voice. The troubleshooting light will also blink. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit global.irobot.com.

  • Page 33: Problems While Charging

    To reset Roomba’s software, hold down the CLEAN button for 10 seconds. This will clear all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock and resolve some software issues. Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Replaceable Modules

    Replaceable Modules Visit global.irobot.com to order replacement parts Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, spinning side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery. To access Roomba’s replaceable modules, remove the following items in this order:...

  • Page 35: Battery Removal

    Battery Removal Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba’s battery. Unscrew the two screws shown below and remove Roomba’s battery door and battery. Reinstall Roomba’s battery with the iRobot logo facing up. Replace Roomba’s battery door and the two screws.

  • Page 36: Registration

    Product updates and other valuable information: Be among the first to learn about new robots, exclusive discounts and special promotions. When you register, you can also tell us about your experience with your Roomba. iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback.

  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC. It is further declared that the Roomba and Roomba SE Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories conform to the following harmonised European standards: Year of CE Marking: 2004...

  • Page 38: Irobot Customer Care

    Customer Care USA & Canada If you have questions or comments about this product, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit the iRobot home support site at global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions and information about accessories and other iRobot products.
  • Page 40 © 2013-2014 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730. All rights reserved. iRobot, Roomba, iAdapt and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Home Base, Dirt Detect, AeroForce, Lighthouse and “Let the Robots do the Work” are trademarks of iRobot Corporation.

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