ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DUTCH DEUTSCH OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ROBOT Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. VCARPETX VPARQUET VHOMBOT3 www.lg.
FEATURES Corner Master By having adopted a brand new concept design that is appropriate for walls, the Robot Cleaner's cleaning performance is incredibly efficient. Learning Mode The Robot Cleaner is capable of memorizing the cleaning environment via its Smart Operation feature for smarter cleaning. Turbo Mode In the "Turbo" mode, the Robot Cleaner runs more powerful giving cleaner results.
1 BEFORE USING 2~5 Safety precautions 6 Included with product 7~8 Parts description 9~10 Button functions 11 Display status information 12 Before you start 13 Overview 2 METHOD OF USE 14 How to install the home station 15 How to turn the Robot Cleaner power supply on & off 16 How to start and stop cleaning 17~18 How to charge the battery 19~20 Cleaning modes 21~22 Auxiliary cleaning modes 23 Time setting 24 Scheduled cleaning 25 Mop cleaning (option) 26 Location search function 27~28 Smart dia
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The purpose of the safety precautions described below is for the user to use the product safely and correctly to prevent any unexpected risk of injury or damage. Basic safety precautions After reading this manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH WARNING Make sure the power cord of the home station is not crushed under a heavy object or damaged by contact with sharp objects. Failure to follow this warning can cause electric shock, fire or product failure. If the power cord is broken, do not plug it in. Take the product to an LG Electronics Authorised service repairer. Do not place the home station and the Robot Cleaner near a heating device. Doing so can cause product deformation, fire, or product failure.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Frequently empty the dust bin and maintain its cleanliness. Do not drop the Robot Cleaner or subject it to strong impacts. The dust collected in the dust bin can trigger allergies and may contain harmful insects. Doing so can cause injury or product failure not covered by the warranty. Use the Robot Cleaner indoors only. Do not expose the Robot Cleaner to cold temperatures (less than -5 °C) for a long period of time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH CAUTION If the floor is wet or has wet spots, wipe them up before using the Robot Cleaner. Do not use the Robot Cleaner on a wet surface. When the robot cleaner is operating, it may hit the chair leg, desk leg, table leg or other narrow pieces of furniture. Failure to do so can cause product failure. For quicker and better cleaning, place the dining chairs on top of the dining table. When attaching the mop, do not block the bottom camera sensor.
INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT Robot Cleaner Remote controller Home station s Figures can be different from actual objects. OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ROBOT QUICK GUIDE CLEANING ROBOT Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. This guide briefly describes how to use the Cleaning Robot. For more detail, please refer to the user manual www.lg.com www.lg.
PARTS DESCRIPTION - ROBOT CLEANER ENGLISH Plan view Upper camera sensor Dust bin cover Display & Manipulation button Dust bin cover button Front view Ultrasonic sensors Obstacle detecting sensor window Detecting sensors of home station & Receiving sensors of remote controller Rear view Power switch Ventilation port Bottom view Cliff detection sensor Side brush Charging terminal Brush Wheel Battery Lower camera sensor s Figures can be different from actual objects.
PART DESCRIPTION – HOME STATION / DUST BIN Home station Remote controller holder Charging terminal Power switch Power cord fixing hook Dust bin Dust bin handle Cleaning brush Dust bin cover Suction port flap Sponge filter Dust bin cover opening button HEPA filter Filter cover 8 s Figures can be different from actual objects.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS – ROBOT CLEANER ENGLISH TURBO START/STOP • If the button is pressed, ‘Turbo Mode’ will be set with a voice confirmation. • If the button is pressed whilst in ‘Turbo Mode’, it will be canceled. • • • • Used to turn the power ON, start or stop cleaning. If the button is pressed whilst the unit is powered ON, it will start cleaning. If button is pressed during the cleaning, it will stop the cleaning. If the button is pressed for about 2 sec. whilst the power is ON, the power will be OFF.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE CONTROLLER Start Pressing this button will start the cleaning. (p16) Mode Change the cleaning mode. (p19) Directional button This button enables Manual Operation and selection of an area in 'My Space cleaning' mode. Repeat This button allows activating or deactivating 'Repeat Cleaning' mode. (p22) Schedule Used to start cleaning at a scheduled time. Pressing the button for 3 sec. will cancel the scheduled cleaning.
DISPLAY STATUS INFORMATION ENGLISH Lock icon Indicates whether 'Lock‘ is activated or not. Schedule icon Indicates the status of Schedule/'One time', or 'Everyday' setting. Repeat cleaning Displayed if the machine is in 'Repeat Cleaning' mode. Zigzag cleaning This icon is displayed to indicate Robot Cleaner is working in a Zigzag Clean. Cell by Cell cleaning This icon is displayed to indicate Robot Cleaner is working in a Cell by Cell cleaning mode.
BEFORE YOU START Check these items before cleaning • Do not use this device in a room where a child is left alone. The child could be injured. • Remove fragile or unnecessary objects from the room to be cleaned. Especially, remove expensive ceramics and valuables from the floor. • Close the cover of the dust bin before cleaning. • Remove any moisture that might be on the floor. • Remove cables, strips, towels, mats etc. from the floor so they will not get caught by the brush.
OVERVIEW 2 Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate the station against a wall. If power is not supplied to the home station, the Robot Cleaner will not charge. 1.5 1.5 2 Turn on the power supply of the Robot Cleaner. (p15) Turn ON the power switch on the rear-left of Robot Cleaner, and press the 'Start/Stop' button on the top. ※ If the power supply is not turned on, refer to page 15. 3 Check the dust bin. 4 Start cleaning. (p16) 5 Automatic charge.
HOW TO INSTALL THE HOME STATION How to Install the Home Station 1. P osition the home station against a wall on hard level flooring to prevent sliding during docking. R emove objects within 1.5 m to the right and left side and within 2 m to the front. 1.5 1.5 2 2. Plug the power cord into an outlet. rap the power cord around the fixed hook on the back side of W the home station or along the wall surface so that the travel path of the Robot Cleaner will not be obstructed. ﻣﺘﺮ1.
HOW TO TURN THE ROBOT CLEANER POWER SUPPLY ON & OFF ENGLISH Turning on the main power supply Make sure the Power Switch on the rear-left of the Robot Cleaner. If the power is OFF, turn the switch ON. ※W hen turning on the power switch, do not press the button located at the upper section of the Robot Cleaner. Operation of the button can be delayed. ※ Turn off the power switch if the Robot Cleaner will not be used for a long period of time, in order to protect the battery.
HOW TO START AND STOP CLEANING Using the buttons on the Robot Cleaner After the Robot Cleaner is turned on, press the START/STOP button to begin cleaning. A melody will sound and cleaning will begin. Press the START/STOP button during the cleaning cycle to stop cleaning. ※ When the ‘START/STOP’ button is pressed while the power supply of the Robot Cleaner is turned off, the power will be turned on. Press the ‘START/STOP’ button one more time to start cleaning.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY ENGLISH Automatic charging The Robot Cleaner returns to the home station at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. ※ I f 10 minutes elapse without the Robot Cleaner moving or the battery is too low, the power will automatically be turned OFF. ※ Do NOT turn OFF the Main Power Switch as the battery will not be recharged.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Remaining Battery Charge Indicator Battery level is indicated on Status Display, as follows. • If recharging is in progress, the Battery Level Lamp flickers. • If recharging is complete, only the 'Battery' and 'Clean Mode' icons are displayed to save the energy. • Upon the need for recharging, only the first level of Battery Level Lamp will be on and flickering.
CLEANING MODES ENGLISH Zigzag Cleaning In 'Zigzag Clean' mode, Robot Cleaner repeats a zigzag operation to clean every and each spot in the cleaning area. If you need to quickly clean an area choose 'Zigzag Clean' mode. Press ‘Mode’ button on Remote Controller or main unit to select 'Zigzag Clean' mode and press 'Start' button. ※ Factory release default setting is 'Zigzag Clean.' Cell by Cell Cleaning In 'Cell by Cell' mode, Robot Cleaner cleans the area by dividing it into rectangular spaces.
CLEANING MODES My Space Cleaning Pressing 'My Space' on Remote Controller will set the My Space cleaning mode with a voice message. For cleaning of particular spaces, select this mode. The 1st stage: Use the Remote Controller to manually run the cleaning on outskirts of each cleaning block. ※ This cleaning mode will be accepted when the distance of the start and end position is less than 1 m.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES ENGLISH Manual cleaning By pressing a direction key on Remote Controller, you can move Robot Cleaner in a Manual mode. Robot Cleaner will clean the area, moving forward/backward/left/right, according to the input of the direction key. While in 'Manual' mode, the robot cleaner will run into obstacles placed behind it if the backward key on the remote remains held down. Spot Cleaning Is best used used to clean certain parts of the house.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Turbo Mode Pressing 'Turbo' button on Remote Controller or main unit will activate 'Turbo' mode, with a voice message. While in 'Turbo' mode, pressing the same button will cancel 'Turbo' mode, with a voice message. In 'Turbo' mode, Robot Cleaner runs more intensely for a powerful clean. ※< Turbo Mode (Floor Master Function)> ‘Turbo mode’ will automatically operate when the Robot Cleaner cleans carpets.
TIME SETTING ENGLISH You can set the current time on the Robot Cleaner. Pressing ‘Clock' button on Remote Controller, when Robot Cleaner is waiting, will start the current time setting. Set the time units by using 'uv' buttons on Remote Controller. Flickering Flickering s Select by using ' s' buttons on the Remote Controller. The function can be heard through the voice guide. Flickering Set the unit of minutes using 'uv' buttons on Remote Controller.
SCHEDULED CLEANING You can schedule a cleaning so that the Robot Cleaner starts cleaning at a scheduled time. Pressing 'Schedule' button on Remote Controller, when the battery is recharging, will start the scheduled cleaning setting. Setting/Cancelling the reservation is only possible when the unit is recharging. Flickering Select 'One Time' or 'Everyday' option by using 'uv' buttons on Remote Controller. A voice message will confirm the schedule.
MOP CLEANING (OPTION) ENGLISH By attaching the ultra microfiber mop, you can effectively use the Robot Cleaner to remove dust. When the mop plate is attached, the Robot Cleaner will not climb on to carpets or over thresholds, in order to prevent transferring dirt from the mop. Caution Do not cover the bottom camera sensor by mop. For mop cleaning, mount the mop and mop plate to the Robot Cleaner according to the following instructions: 1.
LOCATION SEARCH FUNCTION The Robot Cleaner remembers its location while cleaning. If the user moves the Robot Cleaner while it is operating, it will search for the location it was moved from by using its navigational location search function before continuing to clean. ※ The navigating function will be activated after the Robot Cleaner adequately recognizes the cleaning environment. Change location Manual Relocation. 1. Locate the Robot Cleaner near the location where it was originally moved from.
SMART DIAGNOSIS ENGLISH Robot Cleaner uses this Smart Diagnosis feature to run a self-diagnosis. If any irregularity is found from the diagnosis, please contact the local LG Electronics service center. ※ During Smart Diagnosis, the Robot Cleaner will move about within a 50 cm radius. So, make sure no objects are in the way within a 1 m radius around the Home Station, before starting Smart Diagnosis. 1.
SMART DIAGNOSIS If a voice message is announced after Smart Diagnosis, refer to the following table to take proper actions. Voice message Starting HOM-BOT smart diagnosis. Please step away and remove any items within 1 meter, or about 3 feet. HOM-BOT needs to be charging in order to activate smart diagnosis. Please dock the HOM-BOT to the home station. Starting HOM-BOT smart diagnosis. Reservation has been cancelled for smart diagnosis. Please step away and remove any items within 1 meter, or about 3 feet.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN ENGLISH If the dust bin is full, suction power can be reduced. Clean the dust bin before and after each cleaning session. Clean the dust bin using the following sequence: 1. O pen the dust bin cover by pressing the PUSH button on the Robot Cleaner. 2. G rab the handle of the dust bin and pull it upward. 3. P ull the hook on the left of Filter Cover on the rear of Dust Bin to separate the filter and the sponge. ※ Note that separating the filter may result in dust dropping.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN FILTER The Dust Bin Filter consists of a HEPA Filter and Sponge Filter. Clean both the HEPA and Sponge filters as per the following sequence. 1. P ull the hook on the left of the HEPA Filter module on the rear side of Dust Bin to separate the HEPA Filter and the sponge. 2. Thoroughly clean out the fine dust particles on the HEPA Filter, with a vacuum cleaner or cleaning brush. ※ Do NOT wash the HEPA Filter with water. Its suction power will be reduced. 3.
CLEANING THE BRUSH ENGLISH The rotating Brush, located on the bottom of Robot Cleaner, helps collect the dust. Clean the Brush as per the following sequence. ※ Before turning over the main unit, lay a soft cloth on the floor and remove the Dust Bin. Otherwise, the main unit can get scratches and dust will fall from Dust Bin. Turn the Main Power Switch OFF before starting the clean. Put the Robot Cleaner upside down on a soft cloth.
CLEANING THE SENSOR/CHARGING TERMINAL There are sensors on the Robot Cleaner that detect obstacles, stairways and the home station for charging the battery. In order to maintain the performance of the Robot Cleaner, regularly clean the sensors and charging terminal as follows: 1. Turn off the power switch on the bottom of the Robot Cleaner. Injury can be caused by the activation of the Robot Cleaner if the main power is not turned off. 2.
CLEANING THE SIDE BRUSH ENGLISH Foreign objects/materials such as hair can easily adhere to the side brush. Remove such materials at least once a week. If excessive amounts of foreign materials are stuck to the brush, there is the risk of damage to the brushes. If the floor is rough or walls are frequently cleaned, the side brush may bend or become damaged. In this case, use the following method to straighten the side brush. 1. The following procedure is helpful in restoring deformed brushes. 2.
CLEANING THE ULTRA MICROFIBER MOP (OPTION) To avoid odors, dirt and dust should be washed off the mop after it is used for cleaning. Follow these directions to wash the ultra microfiber mop: 1. Separate the ultra microfiber mop from the mop plate. 210 mm 2. Carefully clean it with warm water. 3. U se the Mop after completely drying it in direct sunlight. ※ I f the Mop is used in a damp or wet state, it will cause the Robot Cleaner to malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Upon a voice message, "The wheels are not touching the floor. Please move HOM-BOT onto flat floor." A warning message will be given if a wheel does not contact the floor surface for any reason. • Is a wheel trapped in the front door, balcony, stairway, etc? s Move the Robot Cleaner on to the flat floor. Upon a voice message, "Please remove any foreign material on the left/right wheel.
TROUBLESHOOTING Upon a voice message, "Please check that the dust bin and filter are properly installed." A warning message will be given if there is no Dust Bin or Filter Cover fitted. • Is the Dust Bin fitted to the Robot Cleaner? sO pen the Dust Bin Cover and check to ensure the Dust Bin is in place. sD o NOT leave the Dust Bin Cover open. • Make sure the Filter Cover is assembled onto the Dust Bin. Upon a voice message, "Battery is low. Please move HOM-BOT onto the home station to charge.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Upon a voice message, "Please remove any foreign material from the brush on the bottom of the HOM-BOT." A warning message will be given if foreign materials restrict the Brush's rotation. Lay a soft cloth on the floor and put the Robot Cleaner upside down on it. ※ Before turning over the main unit, remove the Dust Bin. Otherwise, it will cause dust to fall from Dust Bin. • The brush is making a loud, abnormal sound.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Confirm before reporting the failure of Robot Cleaner. Problem 38 Solutions (Reference page) The power supply cannot be turned on. Check that the power switch is turned on. (Page 15) The power supply automatically turns off. This is not a failure. Robot Cleaner has its own power saving function. If it is not used for ten minutes after the power supply is turned on, the power will automatically turn off. (Page 17) The Robot Cleaner will not charge.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LG HOM-BOT VCARPETX / VPARQUET / VHOMBOT3 External Dimensions 340 mm × 340 mm × 89 mm Weight 3 kg Power Consumption 18 W Battery (Fully Charging) DC 16.8 V Traveling Velocity 350 mm/s (Maximum) Use Time Approx.
REFERENCE ITEMS Open source software notice To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. Dis/Assembling the battery 1 2 Turn off the main power switch on the back-left side of the Robot Cleaner.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators ENGLISH 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/accumulators of Your product it means they are covered by European Directive 2006/66/CE. 2. This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more that 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead. 3.
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