Use and Care Manual

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Regular Maintenance
To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that
you perform the following maintenance regularly:
TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle.
Regularly pull out and clean Roomba’s front wheel.
TIP: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin
and clean the brushes.
Empty bin
A. Push down and remove to clean filter*
Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak
performance.
*Replace filter every 2 months
1
Remove and empty Roomba’s bin after each use
2
Clean Roomba’s filter
Press button and
pull to remove bin.
TIP: When maintaining Roomba, look for the yellow parts. These parts are
designed to be removed and cleaned every time you empty Roomba’s bin.
3
Clean Roomba’s brushes
B. Remove and clean Roomba’s
brushes.
A. Remove brush guard by lifting both
yellow tabs.
D. Remove and clean Roomba’s brush
caps.
C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from
Roomba’s yellow brush bearings.
Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you
misplace Roomba’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care
for replacement bearings.
Excessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba.
Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly.
Bearings
Brush
Bearings
Brush Caps
E. Use the included cleaning tool to
easily remove hair from Roomba’s
bristle brush by pulling it over the
brush.
Alignment Feature
A. Clean or replace filter*
Empty bin
B. Clean filter compartment
Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin
Original Vacuum Bin