Use and Care Manual
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 Roomba
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 s Series Owner’s Guide 4
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 Note:  If you place your robot on the dirt disposal by hand, it will not empty 
automatically. In this case, use the iRobot HOME App or press the button 
on your robot to manually empty your robot's bin.
Charging 
•   Place the robot on the dirt disposal to activate the battery.
 Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you 
charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.
•   If the “CLEAN” text is pulsing while charging, the robot is in the middle 
of a cleaning job and will automatically resume where it left o once 
recharged. 
•   The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the dirt dis-
posal. You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state when 
not in use. For instructions and more details on this 
Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer to the iRobot HOME App.
•   For long-term storage, turn o the robot by removing it from the dirt 
disposal and holding down   for 10 seconds. Store the robot in a 
cool, dry place.
Cleaning 
Use your robot frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.
Using Your Roomba
®
 Robot Vacuum
CLEAN
Light Ring While Charging
Solid: fully charged
Pulsing: charging
Turns o after 1 minute to save power
About Your Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal
While cleaning, your robot will automatically return to the dirt disposal to empty 
its bin and recharge as needed. 
The dirt disposal’s LED indicator will turn solid red when a new bag is needed. If a 
clog is detected, the dirt disposal will trigger additional attempts to 
automatically clear the clog.
Lithium Ion Battery
For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your 
Roomba
®
 robot vacuum. 
WARNING: Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are 
subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product (with 
the battery included) for service, travel or any other reason, you MUST follow the 
below shipping instructions. 
•  Battery MUST be turned o before shipping.
•  Turn o the battery by removing the robot from the dirt disposal and holding 
down the for 10 seconds. All indicators will turn o.
•  Package the product in its original packaging.
•  Ship via ground transportation only (no air shipping).
•  If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team.
•   Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home. 
It will return to the dirt disposal at the end of a cleaning job 
and whenever it needs to recharge.
•   To send the robot back to its dirt disposal, tap  . A blue 
light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the 
dirt disposal.
•   When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will 
engage Dirt Detect™ mode, moving in a forward/backward 
motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring 
indicator will flash blue.
•   Tap   to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral 
outward about 3 feet (1 meter) and then spiral inward to 
end where it started. The light ring indicator will show a 
blue spiral.
Just Press CLEAN
Tap to Start / Pause / Resume
Hold for 3 seconds to end a job 
and put the robot to sleep
Hold 10 seconds to reboot
 When the robot senses its bin needs 
to be emptied, the light ring indicator 
will illuminate in a red sweeping 
motion toward the rear.
Red Light 
Ring
 Low battery. Please charge.
Positioning the Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal 
WARNING: To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that 
the dirt disposal is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.
Troubleshooting
•   Your robot will tell you something 
is wrong by playing an audio alert 
and turning the light ring indicator 
red. Press CLEAN for details. Further 
support and instructional videos 
are available in the iRobot HOME 
App.
•   After 90 minutes of inactivity o the 
dirt disposal, the robot will  
automatically end its cleaning job. 
1ft (0.3 m) 
above
Good Wi-Fi
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 Coverage
*Objects are not to scale.
4 ft (1.2 m) 
from stairs
4 ft (1.2 m) 
in front
1.5 ft (0.5 m) 
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