iRobot® Roomba® Owner’s Manual SAVE 15% on accessories. See back for details. www.irobot.
Dear iRobot® Roomba® Owner, Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobot’s latest Roomba Vacuuming Robot, you join a growing group of people around the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter way to clean. Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to develop new and better robots.
Important Tips Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses. Roomba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray with water. Clean with a dry cloth only. Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods. For Best Performance • Roomba® is very effective at picking up hair. Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses. • Empty Roomba’s bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses. • Always store Roomba connected to its charger or Home Base™.
Table of Contents Anatomy...................................................................... 6 Cleaning Pattern........................................................... 7 Cleaning System.......................................................... 8 Cleaning Modes........................................................... 9 Battery Storage and Charging........................................ 10 – 11 Virtual Walls®. ............................................................. 12 Home Base™................
Anatomy 4100 Model Series 4200 Model Series (Red, Sage, Blue) (Discovery, Scheduler) Virtual Wall Sensor Virtual Wall Sensor Handle Handle Bin Release Serial Port Bin Release Serial Port Battery Charger Socket Battery Charger Socket Buttons and Lights Dirt Detect Status Light Status Light Power Button Dirt Detect Charging Indicator Spot Cleaning Button Cleaning Button Max Cleaning Button Power Button Cleaning Button Spot Button (Sage and Blue only) Max Cleaning Button Bottom View
Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor. Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors: Spiraling: Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area.
Cleaning System Roomba features a patented 3-stage cleaning system. Filter 1 Side brush cleans along edge of walls and into corners. 2 Two counter- rotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair and debris into the bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up the remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. The filter traps dust and small particles. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and will automatically transition between different floor types.
Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has up to four cleaning modes, depending on your model: Clean Mode (all models) Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Roomba may clean for up to 60 minutes. Spot Mode (all models) Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.
Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. Roomba’s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary. Battery Life To extend the battery life, we recommend storing Roomba’s battery in the robot with the power supply plugged in, or with Roomba on the Home Base. If stored correctly, Roomba’s battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge.
Charging Lights All Roomba models have a charging indicator light. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery: Charging Indicator Light Battery Status Red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged 4100 Model Series 4200 Model Series Charging Indicator Light Charging Indicator Light TIP: When Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base Power and Docked lights are on. www.irobot.
Virtual Walls® The iRobot Roomba Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to eight feet long. TIP: Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from cords. Confining Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning. T he Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped.
Home Base™ Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging. Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle.
Remote Control Spot Directional Buttons Power Clean Max Pause The Roomba 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 the following commands: Clean: Start Roomba in Clean mode. Spot: Start Roomba in Spot mode. Max: Start Roomba in Max mode. Pause: Pause Roomba in the middle of the cleaning cycle. Press pause again to continue.
Scheduler Remote Control Power Directional Buttons Scheduling Virtual Wall Spot Max Clean Front Cover The Scheduler Remote Control is included with the Roomba Scheduler. Other Roomba models are compatible with the iRobot Scheduler Remote Control Upgrade. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then use the Scheduler Remote Control to send your schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls.
Setting Schedules To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean: 1 Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover to enter Scheduler mode. 2 Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule. 3 Press to select the day of the week. 4 Press to navigate to the hour field. 5 Press to schedule the hour. To select AM or PM, simply scroll past 12:00. 6 Press to navigate to the minute field. 7 Press to schedule the minute. 8 Press to navigate to the Once/Weekly field.
Sending Schedules After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. To send a schedule to your Roomba: 1 Power on Roomba with the Power button. 2 Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover, point the remote at Roomba and press Send All. The display will flash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule. Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking.
Sending Schedules To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls: 1 Press and hold the power button on each scheduling Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on. Scheduled light 2 Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule. The display will flash, indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall.
Changing Schedules 1 Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should read “SHOW .” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15. 2 Scroll through the programmed schedules using or until you find the schedule you want to change. 3 Press New/Save when the remote displays the schedule you wish to change. 4 Scroll to the field you wish to change using the use the and buttons and to change the time, day, or frequency. 5 Press New/Save to save the new time.
Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses: 1 Remove and empty 3 Clean Roomba’s brushes Roomba’s bin A. R emove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs Press button and pull to remove bin 2 Clean Roomba’s filter compartment A. Clean or replace filter* B. R emove and clean Roomba’s brushes. Remove brush caps and use scissors to cut any hair wrapped around the brush.
Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Number of beeps after “uh-oh” No beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8 9 10 Likely cause What to do A wheel is stuck or is not touching the ground The main brushes cannot turn Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the floor and touch the clean button to restart the cycle.
iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or 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 CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba.
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