Roomba b ® 800 Owner’s Guide
EN Table of Contents Getting Started.................................................................................................................................................................2 Robot Anatomy..................................................................................................................................................................4 Using Your Roomba......................................................................................................................
EN Getting Started To get started, you will need your Roomba, Home Base® charging station and line cord. For a full list of box contents, refer to the package. 1 Set up the Home Base® Place the Home Base against a wall and use the power cord to connect it to a socket. Note: Position the Home Base® on a hard, level surface against a wall. Make sure it’s at least four feet (1.2 meters) from any stairs and that Roomba has a clear path to reach it. 2 For Customer Care go to irobot.
EN 3 Roomba is ready to clean Roomba has a partial battery charge so it’s ready to start cleaning. Press CLEAN to wake up Roomba, then press CLEAN again to begin cleaning. Register your Roomba at irobot.com/register to activate your warranty and enjoy access to: • Easy-to-follow instructional videos to help you maintain your Roomba and keep it running at peak performance.
EN Robot Anatomy Bottom View Top View Right Wheel Module AeroForce™ Extractors Spinning Side Brush Home Base® Contact Point Faceplate RCON Sensor Bin Release Button Removable Caster Wheel Carry Handle Home Base® Contact Point High-Capacity Powered Bin Battery Door Cliff Sensors 4 For Customer Care go to irobot.
EN Buttons & Lights Battery Light Dirt Detect™ Anti-Tangle Light CLEAN Troubleshooting Light CLEAN/Power Button DAY BACK OK SPOT HOUR CLOCK Full Bin Light MINUTE SCHEDULE Roomba® 800 Series Owner’s Guide 5
EN Using Your Roomba To wake Roomba, press CLEAN. Press CLEAN again to begin a cleaning cycle. Battery and Charging • To pause Roomba during a cycle, press CLEAN. Charge Roomba using the Home Base. Roomba uses the battery icon light to indicate it is charging. Indicator lights will turn off after 60 seconds to conserve energy while Roomba is charging. Check status of the battery by pressing the CLEAN button. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery.
EN Scheduling 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 or Change the Cleaning Schedule 1 Press SCHEDULE. 2 Use HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the schedule. 3 Press OK, Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been set. To Delete a Scheduled Cleaning Time 1 Press SCHEDULE.
EN Accessories The Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the “up” position ( ), the device functions as a Virtual Wall. This means that you can set it to block openings of up to 10 feet (3 meters). It creates an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba can see. (optional accessory for all models) The Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier keeps Roomba in the places you want to be cleaned — and out of the ones you don’t.
EN The Virtual Wall Lighthouse Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the “Virtual Wall” position, the device functions as a Virtual Wall. This means that you can set it to block openings of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters). It creates an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba can see. (optional accessory for select models) The Virtual Wall Lighthouse can act as both a Lighthouse and a Virtual Wall. Simply use the Mode Selector to make your choice.
EN 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: Directional Buttons SPOT Button CLEAN / Power Button DOCK Button 10 For Customer Care go to irobot.com/support Important: The remote control, Virtual Wall®, Lighthouse™ and Home Base® operate using an invisible infrared beam.
EN Robot Care Recommended Robot Care To keep Roomba running at peak performance, perform the following care procedures. If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, then empty the bin, clean the filter and clean the extractors.
EN Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel: Cleaning the Side Brush: 1 Pull firmly on the front wheel 1 Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw. to remove it. 2 Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity. 2 Remove the brush, clean the brush and the brush Wheel 3 Spin the wheel by hand. If rotation is restricted, remove the wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it. Axle 4 Reinstall all parts when finished.
EN Emptying the Bin: Cleaning the Filter: 1 Press bin release 1 Remove filter by grasping 2 Open bin door to 2 Shake off debris by button to remove bin. empty bin. the yellow tab. tapping the filter against your trash container. Important: The filter door won’t close unless a filter is reinserted. Insert the filter with the yellow tab facing up.
EN Cleaning the Extractors: 1 14 Pinch the yellow extractor frame release tabs, lift up the extractor frame and remove any obstructions. 2 Remove the extractors and remove the yellow extractor caps. Remove any hair or debris that has collected underneath the caps and around the metal axles. 4 Clear Roomba’s Vacuum Path. 3 Remove hair and debris from the square and hexagonal plastic pegs on the other side of the extractors. Reinstall the extractor caps. 5 Reinstall the extractors.
EN Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone distress sound followed by a spoken message. The troubleshooting indicator ( ) will also blink. Follow the audible instructions. Additional troubleshooting information, along with more detailed support and videos, are available online. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Repeating Runtime Error Messages To repeat Roomba’s error message, press CLEAN. If Roomba is on, press the bumper to repeat the message.
EN Battery Removal Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba’s battery: 1 16 Unscrew the two screws on the battery door, then remove the door and battery. For Customer Care go to irobot.
EN 2 einstall the battery with the battery R label and tabs facing up. 3 einstall the battery door and the two R screws. Take care not to pinch the side brush in the battery door when re-installing the battery.
EN Important Safety and Compliance Information THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PEOPLE WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN MUST NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE MUST NOT BE CARRIED OUT BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
EN For EU Declaration of Conformity information, visit www.irobot.com/compliance To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using, and maintaining your robot. General Safety Instructions • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your robot. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
EN Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, Home Base®, and in the owner’s guide. • Your robot is for indoor use only. • Your robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when your robot is in operation. • Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only. • Clean with a cloth dampened with water only. Do not spray or pour liquids on Roomba.
EN Battery and Charging • C harge using a standard socket only. The product may not be used with any type of power converter. The use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty. • Use only the Home Base® supplied by the manufacture to charge this device. • Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be serviced by the manufacturer or similarly qualified people. • Use only rechargeable battery packs approved by iRobot.
EN 22 For Customer Care go to irobot.
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