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iRobot Scooba Owner's Manual

iRobot Scooba Owner's Manual

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Welcome!
Dear Scooba Owner,
Congratulations on purchasing an iRobot
and welcome to the iRobot family! You've joined a
global community of people —10 million and growing
— who have discovered a smarter way to clean.
Like Scooba owners, we're passionate about our
robots. That should come as no surprise, as making
robots is all we've done for over two decades.
I realize you're probably itching to give your Scooba a
go, but please take a few moments to read this manual
first. That way, you'll have an even better experience
with your new robot.
For even more on your new Scooba, visit the owner's
center at www.irobot.com/scooba400. You'll be able to
learn more about how your Scooba works, register your
Scooba and activate your warranty, giving you exclusive
access to our award-winning customer service along
with product updates and other valuable information.
I hope you enjoy life as a Scooba owner. On behalf
of our entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot.
Best Wishes,
Colin Angle
Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder
iRobot Corporation
Scooba 400 Series Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Scooba and activate your warranty, giving you exclusive access to our award-winning customer service along with product updates and other valuable information. I hope you enjoy life as a Scooba owner. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot. Best Wishes,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................5 Getting to Know Your Scooba .................. 8 ® iAdapt Responsive Navigation Technology .............10 ® Scooba Cleaning System ..................12 ® Scooba Lights & Buttons..................13 ® Getting Started ......................14 Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series ..............16 ®...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Always exercise caution when operating your robot. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your robot: Scooba 400 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates: Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
  • Page 7 Do not use bleach, ammonia, or hot water as it may damage the robot and void the warranty. • Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills (e.g., spilled gallon of milk). • Do not use Scooba in areas where wetness can damage unfinished,...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Scooba

    Getting to Know Your Scooba ® Top View Charging Port RCON USB Port (Under Handle) (Room Confinement Sensor) Handle (On Side) Tank Release Button CLEAN Control Buttons Scooba 400 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Scooba has two main parts: the robot base and the tank. Robot Base Tank Cleaning Head Clean Compartment Cap (Blue) Eject Button Dirty Compartment Cap (Gray) Tank Filter Bottom View Charging Contacts (For use with Scooba DryDock ® ™ Battery Cover...

  • Page 10: Iadapt ® Responsive Navigation Technology

    — and ensure total coverage. While Scooba is cleaning, it calculates the best path to clean your floor and determines the best times to use its various cleaning behaviors:...
  • Page 11 Wall Following: Enables Scooba to clean the room perimeter and navigate around furniture and obstacles. Scooba 400 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Scooba Cleaning System

    Scooba Cleaning System ® Scooba cleans in three phases: Sweep & Pre-Soak. Prepares the floor by lightly vacuuming up loose dirt and debris and dampens the floor with a thin sheen of water or cleaning solution to loosen stains. No pre-sweeping required.

  • Page 13: Scooba ® Lights & Buttons

    Clean Button Light or Button Behavior and Color What it Means and What to Do Clean Button Unlit When Scooba is off, press to turn it on. Steady blue When Scooba is on, press to start cleaning cycle. LED Status Ring...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Charge Scooba Before using Scooba, charge it up by following these steps: Plug one end of the battery charger into Scooba and the other end into an outlet. Let the battery charge for eight hours (before first-time use only). Once Scooba is fully charged, unplug the battery charger from the outlet and then from Scooba.
  • Page 15 Select language Scooba speaks in English by default. To select one of 6 other languages: 5 sec CLEAN CLEAN Press CLEAN button to turn Scooba on. Press and hold the Info button for five seconds until robot states its current language.

  • Page 16: Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series

    ® Add water/cleaning solution You can use Scooba with tap water or a mixture of water and iRobot Hard Floor Cleaning Solution. Our cleaning solution is specially formulated to be tough on dirt and stains but safe around children and pets.
  • Page 17 Clean compartment with water only. and then fill completely with tap water, Scooba may not be able to detect distilled water in its tank. Add Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner when using distilled water. Reinsert the blue cap and return to Place the tank back on Scooba.

  • Page 18: Set Up Virtual Wall

    Scooba ® won’t cross. Use this device to confine Scooba to a particular room or area and to prevent it from getting too close to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the floor, etc.

  • Page 19: Install Battery

    When Scooba is not in use, turn the Virtual Wall off to save battery power. With normal usage, the batteries should last about six months.

  • Page 20: Place Scooba In Room

    Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series ® Place Scooba in Room Place Scooba in the middle of the room. Then, press the CLEAN button to turn Scooba on. SIDE 2 SIDE 1 SIDE 2 SIDE 1 If you have a larger or divided floor plan, use the Virtual Wall to separate your larger area into two simpler, smaller areas.

  • Page 21: Select Cycle Length

    Press the CLEAN button to start a cleaning cycle. Then walk away as Scooba gets to work. Scooba will prime its pump until it’s ready to clean. This may take up to 2 minutes. During the cleaning cycle, Scooba will pass over the same area on the floor multiple times to ensure total coverage.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Regular maintenance will help Scooba run at peak performance. Be sure to rinse your Scooba’s components after every cleaning cycle and perform other maintenance as prompted by your Scooba. Empty and Rinse Water Compartments Scooba puts down fluid from the Clean compartment and collects dirty fluid into the Dirty compartment.
  • Page 23 Shake the tank to rinse the inside. Pour out the water from both compartments. Reattach both caps and set aside the tank. Scooba 400 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Tank Filter

    Over time, hair and debris may accumulate on the internal tank filter. For best results, clean filter after each use. If Scooba does not seem to be picking up as much water as it originally did, remove and rinse the tank filter.

  • Page 25: Remove Cleaning Head

    If you have not yet ejected the tank, press the Tank Release button and remove the tank. Place Scooba upside down on a flat surface. Push the yellow Cleaning Head Release button on the side of the cleaning head and remove it.

  • Page 26: Remove Hair From End Caps

    Return Scooba to Battery Charger Scooba is powered by a rechargeable battery and should be fully charged after each cleaning cycle. When fully charged (takes up to three hours), Scooba’s battery will last for at least one full cleaning.

  • Page 27: Reassemble And Reinstall Cleaning Head

    To reinstall the cleaning head, push down on the cleaning head until it snaps into place. To extend Scooba’s battery life and keep it cleaning at peak performance: • Keep Scooba plugged in when not in use.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please refer to the table below to resolve Scooba’s problem. ERROR MESSAGE WHAT’S CAUSING IT WHAT TO DO I’m stuck. Please move me, One of Scooba’s wheels is not flat Check if Scooba is stuck on top of then press CLEAN to restart.
  • Page 29 Scooba is not able to complete Replace the battery. a mission because its battery is damaged or worn out. Scooba is not able to detect all of Check if there is debris on the its battery connections. battery or inside the battery com- partment.

  • Page 30: 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 Scooba. iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback.

  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    ® Manufacturer: iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730, USA Declares that Scooba along with Model 17063 Battery Charger conform to the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as amended by 93/68/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as amended by 93/68/EC and 2004/108/EC.

  • Page 32: 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.

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