Robot vacuum cleaner User manual SR10J50✴✴✴ Series • Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully. • For indoor use only. VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Contents Preparation Maintenance Safety information 3 Cleaning and maintaining 27 Safety information 3 Cleaning the dustbin 27 Important safety instructions 4 Emptying the dustbin (Quick Empty) 28 Cleaning the driving wheel 28 Cleaning the sensors and the camera 28 Installation Installation 12 Cleaning the power brush 29 Accessories 13 Cleaning the side brush 30 Charging 14 Appendices Installing the virtual guard (Optional) 16 Notes and cautions 31 Part name of the virtual gu
Preparation Safety information Safety information • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. Preparation WARNING WARNING • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. Caution/Warning symbols used WARNING Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
Important safety instructions Preparation When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instrucrions before using your robot vacuum cleaner. Unplug the charger (station) from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: General • Use only as described in this manual. • Do not operate the robot vacuum cleaner or charger (station) if it has been damaged in any way.
Preparation BATTERY Charger (station) • Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or extension cord. • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Unplug the charger (station) from the outlet when not in use and before servicing. • Use only the charger (station) supplied by the manufacturer to recharge. • Do not use with a damaged cord or plug or a loose power outlet.
Preparation Robot vacuum cleaner • Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, and etc. • Do not use without a filter in place. When servicing the unit, never put fingers or other objects into the fan chamber in case the unit accidentally turns on. • Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Preparation WARNING Power related • Please prevent any risk of electric shock or fire. ––Do not damage the power cord. ––Do not pull the power cord too hard or touch the power plug with wet hands. ––Do not use a power source other than the national rated voltage and also do not use a multi outlet to supply power to number of devices at the same time. ––Do not leave the power cord carelessly on the floor. ––Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord or loose power outlet.
Preparation • Install the Virtual guard (option) in front of dangerous areas (such as stairs or railings) to prevent damaging the product or getting injured. ––For your safety, always keep the cliff sensor clean. • Be sure the robot vacuum cleaner does not pass through or touch any kind of liquids. ––The robot vacuum cleaner can be severely damaged and it may contaminate other areas if the wheels pass through liquid. • Do not spill any liquids on the charger. ––There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Preparation caution Before use • Insert the dustbin before using the robot vacuum cleaner. • Open room doors before cleaning in order to have all rooms cleaned and install a Virtual guard (option) in front of entryways, balconies, bathrooms, or other areas where the robot vacuum cleaner may fall. • Be careful with the followings for proper automatic recharging. ––Always turn on the power of the charger. ––Install the charger where the robot vacuum cleaner can easily find.
Preparation In use • Using the robot vacuum cleaner on thick carpet may damage both the robot vacuum cleaner and the carpet. ––The robot vacuum cleaner cannot pass over carpet that is thicker than 1 cm. • Do not use the robot vacuum cleaner on tables or other high surfaces. ––There is a risk of damage if it falls. • The robot vacuum cleaner may bump into chair, desk legs therefore move them away for faster and efficient cleaning.
Preparation Cleaning and maintenance • Prevent any damage to the robot vacuum cleaner by complying the followings. ––Do not clean the robot vacuum cleaner by spraying water directly onto it or use benzene, thinner, acetone or alcohol to clean it. • Do not disassemble or repair the robot vacuum cleaner yourself. ––This should only be done by a certified repairman. • Always keep the obstacle sensor and cliff sensor clean. ––If foreign matter accumulates, sensors may malfunction.
Installation Installation Power of the charger must be on at all times. Power lamp (Red) Install it in a place without obstacles and danger of falling. About 0.5 m Installation About 0.5 m About 1 m note • Install the charger in a place where the floor and wall are level. • Install the charger along the grain of wooden floors. • If the power switch is off, the robot vacuum cleaner will not charge even if it is docked on the charger. • Always turn on the power of the charger.
Accessories Batteries [AAA type (Option)] User manual Spare filter (Option) Cleaning brush Virtual guard (Option) Installation Remote control (Option) English 13 VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Charging It takes approximately 120 minutes to completely charge when charging for the first time after purchase and can be used for approximately 90 minutes. Charging lamp during charging (green) Installation WARNING Rated input voltage of this product is 220 - 240 V~. 1 Turn on the power switch on the bottom. You must turn on the power switch to turn on the robot vacuum cleaner. 2 Manually charge the robot vacuum cleaner by placing it on the charger.
Automatic charging When the battery indicator blinks during cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner will return to the charger to charge itself automatically. You can command the robot vacuum cleaner to recharge at the charger while it is in cleaning process. Installation Recharge Low battery (Lo) Manually charge the robot vacuum cleaner by placing it on the charger. Steps to take if recharging is not being executed.
Installing the virtual guard (Optional) Infrared ray from the Virtual guard will restrict the robot vacuum cleaner from approaching certain areas. Virtual guard Installation .5 m m2 u im Min The distance of virtual wall is 2.5 m at minimum and may differ depending on surroundings and movement status of the robot vacuum cleaner. Power lamp (Red) will blink. 1 Press the Power button to turn it on. 2 Install the Virtual guard where you want to restrict the robot vacuum cleaner’s entrance.
13 Part name of the virtual guard Power button Robot vacuum cleaner detection sensor Power lamp Power on: Red lamp blinks Power off: Lamp is off Battery cover Installation Distance detection sensor (Infrared ray sensor) Inserting batteries Batteries for the Virtual guard must be purchased separately. 1 Open the battery cover of the Virtual guard by pressing the locking tab and lift it up. 2 Insert the batteries (D type) as shown in the illustration (check the +, - polarity).
Operations Using the robot vacuum cleaner You must turn on the power switch before using the robot vacuum cleaner. Turning the power on/off Turn on/off the power switch on the bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner. WARNING • When the robot vacuum cleaner is not used for 10 minutes, power will turn off automatically. Operations Using auto clean mode The robot vacuum cleaner moves and cleans automatically until it cleans an entire space once.
Selecting cleaning mode Cleaning mode How to select Displayed icon Press once Auto clean Press twice Spot clean Press 3 times Max clean Operations Press 4 times Manual clean ❇❇ Direction control can be done only by the remote control. Press 5 times Edge clean ❇❇ When the robot vacuum cleaner is being charged, you can only select the Auto clean, Max clean or Edge clean mode. English 19 VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Cleaning method for each mode Auto clean About 1.5 m Cleans automatically until an entire space is cleaned once. About 1.5 m Spot clean Cleans a localized area intensely. It can be used to clean bread or cookie crumbs. Max clean Manual clean Cleans until the battery is depleted. You can move the robot vacuum cleaner with the remote control to clean the desired spot. Operations Edge clean Cleans the corners by reaching to them as close as possible. 20 English VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Using the remote control [A Type] [B Type] 01 02 01 02 03 03 02 04 Operations 05 04 English 21 VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
[A Type] [B Type] 01 Power/Recharging Power Turn the robot vacuum cleaner’s power on/off Recharging Select to recharge the robot vacuum cleaner at the charger while it is in cleaning process 02 Cleaning mode Auto clean Select to automatically clean an entire space once Operations Spot clean Select to clean a localized area intensely Max clean Select to make the robot vacuum cleaner to clean until battery indicator flashes after reaching down to one level Manual clean Select to manually control and clean
[A Type] [B Type] 03 Direction control Select to move forward Select to turn left Select to turn right ❇❇ Moving backward is not available 04 Additional function Silence mode Select to clean with lower operation noise • " " displays on the display panel while the Silence mode is operating. Setting the time Operations Refer to page 26 Setting the schedule Refer to page 26 English 23 VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
05 Point cleaning Only available with A type remote control 40 cm You can use the remote control to point and clean the desired spot while the robot vacuum cleaner is in cleaning process. • Point the red light on the floor within 40 cm around the robot vacuum cleaner’s location. • Press and hold the Point cleaning button to move the red light to the desired spot. The the robot vacuum cleaner will follow the light while cleaning.
Name of each part 01 04 Top 05 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 02 03 05 06 06 07 08 01 04 02 02 01 01 03 06 09 07 08 Bottom 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Cliff sensor Side brush Charge pin Roller Driving wheel Battery cover Power brush Power brush cover Power switch Operations 05 Quick Empty cover (Option) Dustbin button Dustbin Display panel Remote control sensor Obstacle sensor Virtual guard sensor (Option) Bumper sensor Display panel 01 03 02 04 09 05 06 07 08 11 12 10 13 01 02 03 04 05
Setting time/schedule B type remote control’s control. , , buttons works in same manner as A type remote Setting the time • You must set the current time before using the one-time/daily schedule. • You can set the time only with the remote control. Select "Hour" Select "Minute" or or Start setting Setting complete Setting the schedule Operations • Setting/cancelling the schedule can only be done while the robot vacuum cleaner is docked on the charger.
Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining You must turn off the power switch before cleaning the robot vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the dustbin Clean the dustbin if there’s too much dust in the dustbin.
Emptying the dustbin (Quick Empty) Use the Quick Empty cover for emptying the dustbin easily.
Cleaning the power brush 1 Remove the dustbin 2 Remove the power brush cover 3 Remove the power brush 4 Clean the power brush 5 Reassemble the power brush 6 Reassemble the power brush cover Maintenance English 29 VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Cleaning the side brush Clean the side brush if there’s foreign matter on the brush. 1 Dip soft cloth into warm water R R R 2 Wrap the side brushes with the cloth for about 10 seconds and then wipe it If hair or string is caught between the main unit and the side brush, follow the below steps. 1 Remove the side brushes 2 Clean the side brushes R R R R R R L R Maintenance 3 Reassemble the side brushes R R 30 English VR5000_EN_00734H-00_UK.
Appendices Notes and cautions Charging note • If the battery overheats during charging, it may take longer to charge. • When automatic charging is not working, please check the followings. ––Turn the power switch (on the bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner) off and then on again. ––Unplug the charger’s power plug and then plug it back on. ––Check whether there is any foreign matter in the charge pins and clean the robot vacuum cleaner and the charge pins of the charger with a dry cloth or rag.
• If the robot vacuum cleaner is turned off, power cannot be turned on by the Power button of the remote control. Press and hold the Start/Stop button on the robot vacuum cleaner. • If the battery becomes low during Auto/ Max clean mode, the robot vacuum cleaner will recharge and finish cleaning the remaining area after recharging. (Repeat cleaning frequency: 1 time) • You cannot select and execute Max/ Manual clean mode while charging.
Cleaning and maintenance note • If you washed the dustbin and filter with water, ––Dustbin: Completely wipe out the water. ––Filter: Completely dry it in a shade before using. caution • Watch your fingers when attaching or detaching the filter, since they may get stuck in the dustbin’s intake. • To avoid blockages by foreign matter, do not let toothpicks, cotton swabs etc. from being vacuumed by the robot vacuum cleaner.
• The robot vacuum cleaner is powered by an environment-friendly Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery, and an over-charge prevention function guarantees an extended life time. • An increased charging time and a shorter battery life indicates the closer end of the battery life. Please contact an authorized customer care center to replace your battery. • Install the Virtual guard (option) away from the charger as auto charging may be interrupted if the Virtual guard is near the charger.
Information codes Information codes Checklist The robot vacuum cleaner is caught, stuck or trapped while moving around. • Turn off the power switch and move the robot vacuum cleaner to another area. Foreign matter caught in the Power brush. • Turn off the power switch and remove the foreign matter from the Power brush. Foreign matter caught in the left Driving wheel. • Turn off the power switch and remove the foreign matter from the Driving wheel. Foreign matter caught in the right Driving wheel.
Troubleshooting Symptom Checklist • Check if the power switch is on. • Check if all the icons are displayed on display panel. The robot vacuum cleaner is not working at all. • Check if the battery of the robot vacuum cleaner is depleted. ––When “Lo” is displayed, carry the robot vacuum cleaner to the charger to charge it. • Replace the batteries (AAA type) when the remote controller is not working. • Check if the dustbin is assembled.
Symptom Checklist • Check if there’s power failure or whether the power plug is unplugged. The robot vacuum cleaner cannot find the charger. • Remove any obstacles around the charger (about 1 m in front and about 0.5 m to both sides of the charger) that may disturb the robot vacuum cleaner from returning to the charger. • When there’s foreign matters on the charge pins that affects charging, clean the foreign matter. • Check if the Virtual guard (option) is installed near the charger.
Warnings about battery ❇❇ Only available in E.U. WARNING You must not remove (or attempt to remove) the battery incorporated in this product on your own. To replace the battery, you must contact your service provider or an independent qualified professional. These instructions have been prepared for the exclusive use of your service provider or independent qualified professional. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BATTERY ON YOUR OWN OR DISPOSE OF IT IN FIRE.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in countries with separate battery return systems.) The marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the battery in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. The battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable.
Specifications Classification Mechanical specifications Power specifications Cleaning specifications Item Detail information Diameter 355 mm Height 93 mm Weight 3.6 kg Button type of the main unit Touch type Power voltage 220 - 240 V~, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption (Charger) 50 W Power consumption (Main unit) 40 W Battery specifications 14.
Open source announcement The software included in this product contains open source software. You may obtain the complete corresponding source code for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by sending an email to mailto:oss.request@samsung.com. It is also possible to obtain the complete corresponding source code in a physical medium such as a CD-ROM; a minimal charge will be required. The following URL http://opensource.samsung.
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