iRobot® Scooba® Owner’s Manual SAVE 15% on accessories. See back for details. www.irobot.
Dear iRobot® Scooba® Owner, Congratulations and welcome to the world of iRobot! You have joined the growing number of people who have discovered a smarter way to clean. iRobot Scooba is an innovative and easy-to-use product that will change the way you clean hard floors. Scooba frees you to manage other household tasks while it cleans, so you can wash your hard floors more frequently and get more done. Please take a few moments to review this manual to get acquainted with Scooba.
Important Tips Use only the recommended amount of Scooba cleaning solution or vinegar. Other fluids may corrode electronic parts, cause excessive foaming, or create poor traction and will void the warranty. See page 14 for details. Do NOT use bleach in Scooba. Bleach may damage the robot and will void the warranty. Scooba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Scooba or spray with water. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Table of Contents Scooba’s Anatomy and Lights........................................ 6 – 7 Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern............................................ 8 Battery Performance..................................................... 9 Battery Installation and Removal................................... 10 Charging Scooba.......................................................... 11 Scooba’s Tank.............................................................. 12 – 13 Scooba’s Cleaning System.................
Scooba’s Anatomy Scooba has two main parts: the robot base, and the tank.
Scooba’s Lights Power Light Clean Light Service Light Check Brush Light Check Tank Light I’m Stuck Light Power Button Light Battery Status Clean Button Light What It Means Red Battery empty Green Cleaning Green pulsing Charging Green blinking Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed Scooba is drying its cleaning head; the clean cycle is almost complete Warning Lights Quick Reference See page 18 for detailed instructions.
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Scooba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor. In most cases, Scooba will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure a thorough cleaning. TIP: F or smaller rooms, use less cleaning solution and water. Partially filling the tank will shorten Scooba’s cleaning time.
Battery Performance Scooba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Scooba’s battery will last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before needing replacement. Battery Storage For best battery performance, iRobot recommends storing Scooba’s battery in Scooba with the power supply plugged in. Do not store Scooba’s battery in the robot if the robot is not plugged in. Battery Life Fully charge Scooba’s battery (up to 4 hours) before each cleaning cycle.
Battery Installation and Removal Installing Battery in Scooba Rotate battery into its slot, making sure the yellow battery tabs fit inside the guide holes. Listen for a click as the battery snaps into place. Guide Hole Yellow Battery Tab Insert yellow tabs into guide holes Rotate battery down until it clicks Removing Battery from Scooba Grip the battery, making sure to push the release tab, then rotate up.
Charging Scooba Charge Scooba’s battery by plugging the power supply into Scooba. Align the arrow on the power supply with the arrow on the Scooba. Scooba’s Power Light Battery Status Red Battery empty Green pulse Charging Green fast pulse 16-hour refresh charge Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed TIP: Always make sure that the green power light of the power supply is ON while plugged into the wall. www.irobot.
Scooba’s Tank Scooba’s tank is completely removable from the robot base. Scooba has a unique two-chamber tank design that ensures fresh cleaning solution never mixes with the dirty water Scooba picks up as it cleans. Clean Tank The Clean tank holds the cleaning solution and water that Scooba uses to clean the floor. Before each use, the Clean tank is filled with water and 1 measuring cup (1.5 oz.) of Scooba cleaning solution or 2 ounces of white vinegar. Fill the Clean tank before cleaning with Scooba.
Dirty Tank Scooba puts down clean solution, gently scrubs the floor, and collects all of the dirty solution into the Dirty tank. Empty and rinse the tanks after every cleaning cycle. 1 Press handle to 2 Remove tank from 3 Empty Dirty and 4 Rinse Dirty tank with 5 Remove and rinse 6 Place the tank back release tank. warm water. robot. Scooba’s filter and vacuum port. Do Not Force Clean tanks. in Scooba. Push down firmly on the tank until you hear an audible click. www.irobot.
Scooba’s Cleaning System Scooba uses four cleaning methods in every pass. 1 2 3 4 1 P reps – Scooba picks up loose dirt and light debris from the floor. You do not need to sweep the floor before using Scooba unless you have large objects such as pebbles or large food particles on the floor. 2 W ashes – Scooba continuously lays down a small amount of fresh cleaning solution. 3 S crubs – Scooba gently scrubs to clean spills and grime.
Scooba Cleaning Solution formulated by Clorox® Scooba cleaning solution is specially formulated by Clorox®to be safe for use in Scooba. The solution is designed to be tough enough for cleaning, but safe around children and pets. C AUTION: Use only Scooba cleaning solution or white vinegar. Other solutions may damage Scooba causing corrosion of electronic parts, excessive foaming, and poor traction. Use of other solutions may damage the robot and voids the warranty.
Scooba’s Virtual Wall® The Scooba Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Scooba will not cross. Virtual Walls can be set to block areas from three to eight feet wide. TIP: Use the Virtual Wall to block doorways or to keep Scooba away from cords. The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small halo prevents Scooba from bumping the Virtual Wall and a larger lobe-shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don’t want Scooba to go. Virtual Walls require 2 “D” batteries.
Scooba Maintenance To keep Scooba running at peak performance, perform the following maintenance tasks after every cleaning cycle: Rinse Scooba’s Dirty Tank 1 P artially fill the Dirty tank with water. 2 E mpty and rinse the Dirty tank. Clean Scooba’s Filter 1 Remove filter. inse under warm water. 2 R eplace filter. 3 R AUTION: Scooba contains electronic components that can be damaged by C spills of water or other liquids. Clean the bottom and top of Scooba with a damp cloth only.
Clean Scooba’s Brush After Every Use Scooba’s brush is located inside a cartridge called the “cleaning head”. Access to the cleaning head is inside Scooba, so the tank needs to be open when removing and replacing the cleaning head. 1 Push the Brush Eject button to remove pen the cleaning head and remove 2 O 3 Rinse cleaning head and brush under 4 Replace Scooba’s cleaning head. the cleaning head. warm water. the brush. Rinse Scooba’s Vacuum Port After Every Use 1 Remove vacuum port.
Avoiding Common Mistakes Your iRobot Scooba will not clean effectively if the battery, cleaning head, filter or vacuum port are not properly installed. Here are a few common mistakes you can easily avoid to ensure best results. Make Sure Battery is Installed Correctly When the battery is properly installed, the yellow battery tabs should fit into their guide holes.
Remember to Re-install Filter Be sure to re-install the filter after you remove and rinse it. Make sure it is properly seated; never force the filter into place. 4 Correct X Incorrect Re-install the Vacuum Port Always re-install the vacuum port, and ensure that it is properly seated. Do not force the vacuum port into place.
Troubleshooting Warning Lights Scooba has several warning lights that tell you if the robot needs assistance. Power Light Clean Light Service Light Check Brush Light Check Tank Light I’m Stuck Light Warning Light Possible Cause What To Do Check Brush Light The brush is jammed Remove and clean Scooba’s brush and cleaning head. With cleaning head and tanks removed, turn Scooba over, inspect and clean the cleaning head area.
I’m Stuck Light When Scooba is stuck, the robot will tell you the cause of the problem by saying “uh-oh” and a number of beeps. Count the beeps after the “uh-oh” and refer to the table below to determine why Scooba is stuck. Usually, when the I’m Stuck light comes on, you need to re-start Scooba in another location. Warning Light Possible Cause What To Do I’m Stuck Light One of Scooba’s wheels is off the floor (1 beep) Inspect Scooba’s wheels.
Check Tank Troubleshooting Normally, Scooba’s “Check Tank” light illuminates when Scooba’s Clean tank is empty or the Dirty tank is full. If the Check Tank is lit and this is not the case, follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue. 1 Inspect and clean Scooba’s solution valve with a damp cloth. Solution Valve 2 Confirm that the battery, filter, and vacuum port are properly installed, and that the tank is completely closed.
4 Priming Scooba’s Pump- Scooba’s powerful cleaning system includes a pump that distributes cleaning solution from the tank onto your floor. To prime Scooba’s pump, fit the end of the included suction bulb over Scooba’s solution valve. Push air through Scooba’s pump system 3 or 4 times. Solution Valve General Troubleshooting Problem Likely Cause What To Do Scooba will not start cleaning Power is off Press Power, then press Clean to start Scooba. Battery is not charged Charge Scooba’s battery.
iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Scooba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you. Should you still need assistance: • Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/support • Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.
Important Safety Instructions AUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRONICS OF SCOOBA, ITS BATTERY OR C THE CHARGER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY. Always use care when operating Scooba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Scooba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Scooba.
SCOOBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Scooba is for indoor, non-commercial use only. • Use only approved cleaning solutions. Use of other cleaning solutions will void your warranty. • Scooba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when Scooba is cleaning. • Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto Scooba. • Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking.
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