KOGAN SMARTERHOME™ LX10 ROBOT VACUUM WITH MOPPING FUNCTION KAVACRBL10A
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Usage Limitations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This product is designed for floor cleaning in a home environment only and cannot be used: o Outdoors, such as open terraces. o On irregular or soft surfaces, such as a sofa. o Commercial or industrial environments. Do not use the product in elevated areas such as a penthouse, an open terrace or furniture top that do not have a protective fence at the robot's height.
Battery and Charging • • • • • • • Only use batteries, charging bases or chargers provided by Kogan.com. Do not dismantle, repair or modify the battery or charging base arbitrarily. Keep the charging base away from heat sources. Do not wipe or clean the charging base contacts using a wet cloth or wet hand. Please do not abandon used batteries arbitrarily. Used batteries should be disposed of by a professional recycling agency.
COMPONENTS Water tank x1 Duster cloth x1 Dusting brush x1 Left side brush x2 Right side brush x2 HEPA filter screen x1 Charging base x1 Adapter x1
OVERVIEW Device overview Sensors and Body
Sensors and Body (cont’d) Charging Base
INSTALLATION Connect power line and wrap surplus cable onto the cable organising posts in the wiring duct. Place the charging base against the wall on flat ground and connect the power. Note: • • • Ensure a space of at least 0.5m on both sides of the charging base and a space of at least 1.5m in front. If the power line is in a spot that may interfere with the vacuum, it may be dragged by the vacuum, causing the charging base to lose power.
Please do not move the charging base arbitrarily and keep it out of direct sunlight. Note: • • If the charging base is relocated, the vacuum may lose its position the map will be lost. When the vacuum is restarted, the vacuum will rebuild the map. The new map may lose data about out-of-limit areas. Direct sunlight will interfere with the recharging signal and consequently, the vacuum may be unable to return to the charging base.
Start-up and Charge Press and hold the button to start the robot. Charge the vacuum on the charging base, and the indicator light will illuminate. Note: If the device will not start due to low battery, manually move the robot and charge the vacuum on the charging base for some time. The robot will only work normally when the battery level is ≥30%. Start Cleaning After the machine is charged, press the button on the vacuum to begin cleaning, or use the SmarterHome app. Press any button to pause when in use.
Installation of the Mopping Pad and Water Tank Place the mopping pad firmly onto the bottom of the water tank. Note: Clean the pad after each use to ensure a good clean. Uncover the water tank, fill it with water and cover it. Push the water tank horizontally into the rear part of the vacuum until you hear a small click.
Removal of the Mopping Tank After the vacuum shuts down, press the latch on both sides. Then, slide it backwards and remove the mopping module. Empty the water tank and clean duster cloth (please do not move or turn over the vacuum when in use. Mopping Safety • • • • • • Insert the mopping tank into the vacuum before use. Remove the mopping module when the vacuum is being charged or is left unused. Do not attempt to mop carpet.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP Install App Download the “Kogan SmarterHome” app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). Register If you do not have a Kogan SmarterHome™ account, register or sign in with a verification code sent by SMS. To register: 1. Tap to enter registration page. 2. The system automatically recognises your country/area. You can also select your country code manually. Enter your email address and tap ‘Next.’ 3.
Set device in pairing mode When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (the blue light will be flashing slowly). If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in pairing mode by pressing the button and the button simultaneously for 3 seconds until the blue indicator light flashes slowly. If the light is flashing rapidly, repeat this step again. Using AP Mode to add device 5.
7. Select “AP Mode” for the set-up type. 8. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the blue light flashing slowly, and tap “Confirm light is slowly flashing”. 9. Enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important that your SmarterHome™ device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
10. Follow the in-app prompts to continue AP Mode connection, which will pair your mobile phone to the device’s Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure a connection. Note: If the Wi-Fi hotspot does not appear on your phone in the list of available networks, your device may not be set in AP Pairing Mode correctly. Try repeating the steps outlined above to ensure your device is ready for connection. 11. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app.
13. After successfully configuring the devices, the device will be shown on the home page. Tap to enter its control page.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL Note: You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome™ device. Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app 1. From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon to access the ‘Add and manage’ page. 2. Select ‘Set up device’, then under the Works with Google banner, select ‘Have something already set up?’ 3. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan SmarterHome™ service.
4. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and your devices. 5. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
6. Once connected, the app will display any compatible devices linked to your SmarterHome™ account. From here you can assign them to rooms and set up any routines. 7. Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands. Note: Please note that Google Home can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.
AMAZON ALEXA CONTROL Note: You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome™ device. Adding “SmarterHome” to the Alexa app 1. From the home page of the Alexa app, select the “ ” icon in the top-right and select Skills & Games from the sidebar. 2. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill.
3. Tap ‘Enable to Use’ to add the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill to Alexa. 4. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account. 5. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Alexa permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and your devices.
6. Once connected, the app will perform a search and display the devices linked to your SmarterHome™ account. 7. When your devices have successfully connected to the Alexa app, you will be able to control your Kogan SmarterHome™ devices via Alexa’s voice commands. Note: Please note that Alexa can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.
OPERATION Button Functions Start / On or Off • • • Press to start vacuuming or pause. Press for 3 seconds to turn on or off. Press for 15 seconds for forced shutdown under abnormal circumstances. Charging/ Spot Cleaning • • Press to charge or pause. Long press to start spot cleaning. Indicator light: • • • Blue: Normal operation or charging. Red: Abnormal condition or low battery. Purple: Equipment is not connected to the network.
Sweep/Pause: • After the machine has started, press the button on the vacuum or start the machine using the mobile app, press any button to pause when in use. Charging • • Automatic mode: The vacuum will return to the charging base automatically after it is finished. Manual mode: Press the button to start charging. The indicator will illuminate and slowly flash. Note: If the vacuum fails to locate the charging base, it will return to its original position automatically.
Spot Cleaning As an alternative to using the app, you can move the robot to an area for spot cleaning manually. To activate spot cleaning press and hold the button for 3 seconds and the robot will vacuum the floor twice in a 1.5m x 1.5m area. Set Cleaning Area • In the app, you can set the size and location of one or more areas to be vacuumed. The robot will vacuum the set area twice by default, but this number can be changed within the app.
Wi-Fi Reset • If you cannot connect your mobile phone to the robot in changes in your router's configuration or network, press the button and the button simultaneously for 3 seconds. A voice prompt will confirm that "Wi-Fi has been reset" and the indicator light will slowly flicker purple. Do Not Disturb Mode • The vacuum will not vacuum the floor or provide a voice prompt whilst it is in Do Not Disturb mode.
• CLEANING & CARE Rolling Brush Please ensure that the main brush is cleaned once a week. 1. 2. 3. Turn over the machine and press the latch on the rolling brush cover to take out the rolling brush. Remove all dust outside and inside the rolling brush using a small brush. Reassemble the rolling brush and press the cover firmly to fix it to the robot. Omnidirectional Wheel Please ensure that the omnidirectional wheel is cleaned once a month. 1. 2. 3.
Dust Box and Filter Screen Please ensure that the Dust Box and Filter Screen are cleaned once a week. 1. Remove the cloth from the mopping module and empty the water tank. 2. Clean cloth and dry the water tank and cloth completely. Filter Screen Please ensure that the filter screen is cleaned once a month. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the filter gauze, filter sponge and HEPA filter screen. Wash the filter gauze, filter sponge, HEPA filter screen and dust box using tap water.
Mopping Module The mopping module should be cleaned after every mop. 1. Remove the cloth from the mopping module and empty the water tank. 2. Clean the cloth and dry the water tank and cloth completely.
Sensors Please ensure that the sensors are cleaned once a month. Wipe the sensors on the machine using a soft dry cloth, including: • • • • • • The wall sensor, located on the right side of the vacuum. The three cliff sensors at the bottom of the vacuum. The infrared avoidance sensor in front of the vacuum. The radar avoidance sensor on the top of the vacuum. The charging contacts. Please turn off the robot before cleaning the contacts. The data transmitter on the charging base.
Battery • • The vacuum features a high-performance lithium-ion battery. To maintain battery performance, please keep the vacuum charged and ready for daily use. If the robot is left unused for extended periods, please shut it down and keep it in a safe, dry environment. Charge it at least every 3 months to avoid damaging the batteries through excessive discharging. Firmware Upgrade • The firmware can be upgraded when new firmware is available using the app.
SPECIFICATIONS Robot Vacuum Overall dimension 350x350x100mm Product weight 3.5kg Battery 5200mAh lithium battery Rated voltage 14.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The robot will not turn on. Solution • The vacuum may be very low in battery. If this is the case, manually place it on the charging pad, ensuring that the contacts lineup. Leave it to charge for longer than usual, as it will take some time to return from being very discharged. • If the temperature is lower than 0°C or higher than 40°C, please cease use until the temperature is between 0-40°C. The robot will not charge. The vacuum will not return to the base.
The robot consumes a small amount of power when charged and on the charging base. • The vacuum consumes a little power if it is placed on the charging base by topping up the battery to preserve the life of the battery. Does the battery need to be charged for 16 hours for the first three times? • The lithium battery can be used immediately after being charged and has no memory effect.
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