500/600 Series Owner's Manual
Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. You’ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots the smarter way to get it done. Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with your Roomba, to get the best performance from your robot. If you have any questions, visit our website at www.irobot.com for more information.
Important Tips efore using Roomba the first B time, you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use. Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy..............................................6 Cleaning Pattern............................................................7 Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off Cleaning Modes.............................................................8 Cleaning System.......................................
iRobot Roomba Anatomy Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans floors differently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls.
Cleaning Modes Cleaning System Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has three cleaning modes. Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system. Clean Mode (all models) Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode (all models) Roomba will spiral approximately three feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.
Cleaning Bins Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Roomba’s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles if cared for properly. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for everyday cleaning. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust.
Virtual Wall® Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of two ways: (optional accessory for selected models) Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: When Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base power light is on. Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross.
Virtual Wall® Virtual Wall® Lighthouses™ (continued) (optional accessory for selected models) Compact Manual Virtual Wall Virtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off automatically as Roomba is turned on and off. When they are on, a light illuminates on the top of the Virtual Wall Lighthouse. A Virtual Wall Lighthouse can be used in two modes, either in Lighthouse mode or Virtual Wall mode, set by the Mode Selector.
Virtual Wall® Lighthouses™ Home Base® (continued) (optional accessory for selected models) In Lighthouse mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. Always keep the Home base plugged in. Original Home Base When Roomba is on the Home Base, the power and docked lights are green to indicate Roomba is charging.
Wireless Command Center Remote Control (optional accessory for selected models) (optional accessory for selected models) The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba’s functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, schedule Roomba to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. ... Button ... SPOT Roomba spirals approximately three feet in diameter and then spirals back to where it started, intensely cleaning a local area.
Scheduling Roomba To Delete a Schedule (Models 550 and above) 1 Setting the Time 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba’s scheduled cleaning times. You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 1 Press and hold CLOCK. 3 When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you’d like to delete, press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. 2 While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set the correct time.
Regular Maintenance 3 Clean Roomba’s brushes To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly: A. Remove brush guard by lifting both yellow tabs. B. Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes. Brush Bearings 1 Remove and empty Roomba’s bin after each use Press button and pull to remove bin. Brush Caps Tip: When maintaining Roomba, look for the yellow parts.
Language Selection Mode Clean Roomba’s front wheel 1 Pull firmly on Roomba’s front wheel to remove it from the robot. (selected models) Wheel Axle 2 Remove debris from inside the front wheel cavity. Housing Roomba 500 Series 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.
Runtime Errors (continued) Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by a series of beeps or 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 www.irobot.com/support. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Roomba Roomba says…. beeps... Likely cause What to do 11 beeps Roomba’s bumper is not registering obstacles.
Replaceable Modules Faceplate Removal Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery. To access Roomba’s replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that holds the spinning side brush. (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and install Roomba’s faceplate. 1 Remove Roomba’s bin.
3 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. Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba’s battery. 1 Remove Roomba’s side brush screw. 4 Reinsert Roomba’s bin. 2 Remove Roomba’s side brush. 30 iRobot Roomba 500 Series For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.
3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba’s bottom cover. Frequently Asked Questions Why does Roomba’s Side Brush occasionally spin backwards? When caught on items such as carpet tassels or wires, the Side Brush may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards to free itself. This may also occur on thick or high-pile carpets. If this behavior should occur on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present, the Side Brush should be cleaned.
Important Safety Instructions AUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, C ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE ENSURE VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED POWER SUPPLY MATCHES STANDARD OUTLET VOLTAGE. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba.
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