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Dear iRobot Roomba owner, Welcome to the world of iRobot! As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot, you join a world-wide community of people who enjoy more free time. Roomba cleans routinely, so you don’t have to. Now you can spend your time on more enjoyable and important tasks. The Roomba 500 series is the 5th generation of our awardwinning iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot.
Important Tips Table of Contents Before you use Roomba the first time, you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Anatomy...................................................................... 6 Cleaning Pattern........................................................... 7 Remove battery tab Turning Roomba on and off •Roomba does not have a power button. •To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. •To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will start a cleaning cycle.
iRobot Roomba Anatomy Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls. Virtual Wall Sensor Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors: Handle Spiraling: Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area.
Cleaning System Cleaning Modes Roomba features a patented 3-stage cleaning system. Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has three cleaning modes. Clean Mode (all models) Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode (all models) Filter 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 Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of two ways: 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. Or Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in. For more details on how to maintain Roomba’s battery life, visit www.irobot.com.
Virtual Walls® Virtual Wall Lighthouses™ (included with models 510 - 530) 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 zero to eight feet long. The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger cone-shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don’t want Roomba to go.
Virtual Wall Lighthouses™ (models 535 and above) Virtual Wall Lighthouses™ (models 535 and above) Lighthouse Mode Virtual Wall Mode In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to-room. In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. Place lighthouses in the doorway between two rooms.
Scheduling Roomba (models 550 and above) To delete a schedule Setting the Time 1 You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY 1 Press and hold CLOCK 2 While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set the correct time. Press and hold SCHEDULE button to cycle through Roomba’s scheduled cleaning times.
Home Base® Wireless Command Center 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. The Wireless Command Center is compatible with models 535 and above only. 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.
Maintenance Replaceable Modules To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly: Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery. 1 Remove and empty 3 Clean Roomba’s brushes Roomba’s bin A.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound. A narrated voice will tell you there is an issue when you try to start a cleaning cycle. If you are having a problem that you cannot solve by referring to Roomba’s troubleshooting interface, refer to the table below. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support.
iRobot Customer Care Important Safety Instructions 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.
Get iRobot accessories at: 800.727.9077 or visit store.irobot.com *See registration card for details. Pricing and availability subject to change. Shipping and handling not included. © 2007 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Home Base, Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. U.S. Pat. Nos.
