Hoover Robocom 2 User manual

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ThisRobo.com vacuum cleaner shouldonly be used for domestic cleaning, as described inthisUser Manual.
Please ensure that thisUser Manual isfully understood before operating theappliance. Please keep thisUser
Manual for reference. Use only consumables or spares recommended or supplied by Hoover.
WARNING:
Electricity can be extremely dangerous. Thisapplianceispowered by rechargableNi-MH batteries and is
provided with aCharger Base Station. Please ensure thevoltagemarked on themains power adapter issuitable
for connection tostandard mains power outlet voltage.
REMINDERS:
Alwaysstore theapplianceindoors. Donot use outdoors or expose theappliancetotheelements, humidityt
or heating sources (oven, replace, wet oor).
Donot expose theRobo.com or accessories toexcessiveheat /cold(Keep between 0-30°C).t
Donot drop theRobo.com or use any accessory ifit has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or droppedt
inwater.
Never unplug or pull themains power adaptor by thepower cord.t
Never pick up matches, hot ash, cigaretteends, or sharp objects.t
Donot spray with, or pick up ammableliquids, cleaning uids, aerosols, or theirvapours, as thismay causet
risk of re/explosion.
Donot continue touse your Robo.com ifit appears tobe faulty.Ifthemains power adaptor power cord ist
damaged, stop using it IMMEDIATELY: toavoidasafety hazard, only an authorised Hoover Serviceengineer
must replacethePower Cord.
ThisRobo.com isfor use on wooden ooring, rubber, ceramic tile, linoleum and short pilecarpet.t
Donot use toclean stairs.t
After Use:
Return theRobo.com totheCharger Base Station. Alwaysswitch o and disconnect themains power adaptor
before cleaning or attempting any maintenancetask.IftheRobo.com will not be used for along time (several
weeks), unplug theCharger Base Station according totheinstructions inthisUser Manual.
Safety with children, the elderly or inrm:
Thiscleaner isnot atoy.
Donot let children play with theapplianceor itscontrols. Please supervise theuse of theapplianceby older
children, theelderly or theinrm.
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Please read thefollowing information carefully before using your Robo.com or itsaccessories.
Donot disassembletheRobo.com and do not attempt torepairit yourself. Ifafault occurs, please contact the
Hoover After Sales Servicefor professional advice.
Stairs: TheRobo.com uses sensors toavoidfalling downsteps, stairs or over an edge. Insome
situations thesensors can become confused.
TheRobo.com cannot detect steps that are less than 8cminheight.Steps less than 8cmmay
cause theRobo.com tofall down. Ifavailable, use theVirtual Barrier* toprotect your Robo.com
from falling.
Highly reectiveor very dark surfaces used on some steps or stairs, such as glass or polished ceramics
may cause theRobo.com tofall down. Ifavailableuse theVirtual Barrier* or placeacarpet on the
lower step toprotect your Robo.com from falling.
Using your Robo.com on mezzanines, landingsor raised areas without borders shouldbe avoided. If
availableuse theVirtual Barrier* toprevent your Robo.com entering these areas.
Battery Use: Your Robo.com ispowered by rechargeable, high capacity NiMh batteries. These rechargeable
batteries are guaranteed for aperiod of 6monthsifthey are maintained and operated according tothisUser
Manual.
Intheevent of asignicant drop of theRobo.com performance, replacement batteries can be obtained from
your Hoover retailer.
Only use Hoover approved replacement partsfor your Robo.com.Use of partsthat are not approved by
Hoover are dangerous and will invalidateyour warranty.
Only use thesupplied Charger Base Station and mains power adaptor torechargeyour Robo.com.Use of the
incorrect Charger Base Station or mains power adaptor isdangerous and will invalidateyour warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETYREMINDERS
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE USE

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CONTENTSOF THE BOX
Charger Base Station Filter**
Mains Power adaptor User Manual Remote Control**
Virtual Barrier*Floor Polisher Pad Holder*Floor Polisher Pad*
Multi-purpose CleaningBrushEdge CleaningBrush(x2)
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1FrontBumper
2Infra Red Receiver
3Auto Charge Contacts
4SoftFurniture Protector
5Sensor Window
6DisplayScreen
7DustContainer Release Button
8Floor Sensor
9FrontWheel
10 BatteryCover
11 Right Edge CleaningBrush
12 Right Drive Wheel
13 Power Switch
14 ChargingConnector
15 ExhaustGrille
16 DustContainer
17 Floor Polisher Pad*
18Floor Polisher Pad Holder*
19 Floor Brushes Release Latch
20 Floor Brushes
21 LeftDrive Wheel
22 LeftEdge CleaningBrush
23 DustSensor
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24 Power SupplyConnector
25 ChargingContacts
26 Infra Red Transmitter
27 Charge Indicator
28Power Indicator
29 Mains Power Adaptor
30 Virtual Barrier*SetSwitch
31 OFF
32 ShortRange Barrier-2m
33 Medium Range Barrier -4m
34 LongRange Barrier -6m
35 Infra red Transmitter
36 Power Indicator
37 Near Infra red Transmitter
Charger Base Station
Virtual Barrier*
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40 Automatic CleaningMode Button
41 SpotCleaningMode Button
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43 ArrowButtons
44 Local Time SettingButton
45 Full & Go Button
46 Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Button
47 SchedulingFunction Button*
48Demo mode Button
49 Turbo Speed Button*
50 BatteryCharge Level Indicator
51 Clock
38Voice Button
52 DayIndicator (SchedulingFunction)*
53 Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Indicator
54 Automatic CleaningMode Indicator
55 SpotCleaningMode Indicator
56 Maintenance Indicator
57 Turbo Speed Indicator*
58Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Sensitive TouchControl
59 Automatic CleaningMode Sensitive
TouchControl
60 SpotCleaningMode Sensitive Touch
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Packaging
30°c as this maydamage the Battery. The Mains power adaptor mustonlybe connected to a standard mains
power outlet.
Batteries
preventingthem from becomingovercharged.
Charger Base Station Setup
Objects thatcan be easilyknocked over.t
Edges of carpets or rugs thatit maygetcaught on.t
Floor length curtains and tablecloths.t
Heatsources or ammable items.t
Power cords and cables.t
Fragile objects.t
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the Charger Base Station.
There should notbe anyobjects in the area around the Charger Base Station for 3m in frontand 0.5m2.
to eachside.
Plugin the Mains power adaptor and connectto the Charger Base Station. Make sure the power cord is3.
notcaught underneath the Charger Base Station.
Make sure the Power Cord is nottangled or stretched. If there is an excess,use the power cord tie to store4.
it neatly.
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approximately.
Automatic Charging
Once docked with the Charger Base Station a light on the Charger Base will illuminate indicatingthatcharging
is in progress.
Charger Base Station. For bestresults ensure thatthe Charger Base Station is in a wide open space.
Manual Charging
By pressingthe Automatic Return to Charger Base Station button on your Remote control** or theA.
B.
C.
Important:
whilstchargingor whilstconnected directlyto the mains power adaptor.
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Remote Control** Set Up
To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance -Replacingthe batteries.
Note: The Remote Control** can be used through walls because it works on radio waves notinfrared.
Virtual Barrier* Set Up
To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance -Replacingthe batteries.
Remove anyobstacles from the area thatyou wantto block.t
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Ensure the Virtual Barrier*is more than 3m awayfrom the Charger Base Station.t
Position the Virtual Barrier*so thatthe infra red transmitter is pointingacross the area you wantto create1.
the barrier.
Slide the toggle switchto the desired length of the barrier.2.
ICONBARRIER TYPE BARRIER LENGTH
0m
2m Short2m
4m Medium 4m
6m Long6m
3.
NOTE: The batterypower usage relates directlyto the infra red level. For longer batterylife chose the correct
length of infra red beam.
Barrier*.
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Changing the Voice Language
Robo.com² is able to communicate in English, French, Italian or Spanish. The defaultlanguage is English. To
change this:
1. Turn the Robo.com² on.
2. Press and hold the Voice Buttonfor 5 seconds until you here the currentlanguage setting.
3. Press the Voice buttonagain until you hear the next language. Repeatthis until you hear the desired
language setting.
4. Once selected the Robo.com² will change the settings. Do notpress the remote control again.
NOTE: The language icon will appear for 5 seconds on the display.
Adjusting Robo,com² Voice Volume
1. Press the Voice buttonto selectthe desired volume. You can selectLow, Medium or High or O.
2. The volume will appear on the display.
NOTE: The voicevolume will appear on the display. volume will appear for 5 seconds on the display.
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LOWMEDIUMHIGH OFF
ENGLISH ITALIANFRENCHSPANISH

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Power On
1.
The LCDscreen will illuminate.2.
NOTE: If your robotis alreadyswitched On,butin standbymode,it can be activated from the remote control**
or pressingone of the touchsensitive keys.
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Dayand time are nowset.5.
Cleaning Programs
Press the AUTOSensitive touchcontrol on the robotor press the AUTObutton on the remote control to activate
ZIG ZAGEDGE ELLIPTICAL SQUARE
Press the SPOT Sensitive touchcontrol on the robotor press the SPOT button on the remote control to activate
elliptical pattern,where the radius will continuouslyincrease for approximately3 minutes.
With the Remote Control**, you can also activated all the other cleaningprograms:
Manual Navigation: The Robotcan be controlled manuallyatanytime duringa cleaningprogram. The
With the dustsensor*, on dustdetection the Robo.com² will automaticallyinitiate a cleaningcycle and will
followa square pattern.
navigation arrowkeys in the remote control will move the Robotin the desired
be controlled up to a distance of 10m,even behind a wall.
Full & GO:When the robotis charging, press the FULL & GObutton on the remote control to
Station.
TURBO*:Press the TURBO* button on the remote control to activate the TURBO* speed. The
faster speed,coveringquicker the area to clean.
Scheduled Cleaning*:
a cleaningschedule followsee ‘Setting Up The Cleaning Schedule’.
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Setting up the Cleaning Schedule*
the following:
1.
(Monday).
2.
Once eachdayof the weekhave been selected,you can decided the hour of the cleaningschedule: the3.
4.
The cleaningschedule for the days has been selected.5.
This bar below
the letter of the
dayindicates the
‘Currentday’
the letter of the
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dayhas a cleaning
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NOTE: The cleaninghour will be the same eachdayscheduled for cleaning.
Additional Features
Demo Mode::Press the DEMObutton once to startthe productdemonstration. This will start
in Loop mode. To stop the demonstration press the DEMObutton again.
Floor Polisher Pad*:Attached via the Floor Polisher Pad Holder *to the underside of the cleaner,the
Floor Polisher Pad*is used to polishmarble,parquet, wooden and other delicate
NOTE: Do notuse on a carpeted Surface.
Automatic Return to the
Charger Base Station: Press the Sensitive touchcontrol on the robotor press the button on
the remote control,this will activate the Automatic Return to the Charger Base
Station
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1.
Use a damp cloth with a little soap to clean all surfaces. DO NOT allowwater into anypartof the product2.
whilstcleaning.
Drywith a softCloth.3.
Emptying the dust container
Empty the dustcontainer everycleaningcycle or when the dustcontainer is full.
1.
2.
Hold the dustcontainer over a bin to empty.3.
Use the Multi-purpose CleaningBrushwhen necessaryto remove anyexcess dustfrom the internal4.
surface of the dustcontainer.
5.
invalidate yourguarantee.
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2.
3.
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cloth and leave to dry.
6.
cleaners performance.
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Cleaning the Motor Assembly
Under normal conditions of use,the motor assemblywill notrequire anymaintenance unless the pre motor
1.
2.
Press the motor release button,the motor will pop out.3.
Turn the motor over and unclip the exhaustcover.4.
Clean usingthe Multi-purpose CleaningBrushprovided.5.
IMPORTANT:Never use water to clean the motor.
CLEAN FILTER REGULARLY PULL TO ACCESS THE FILTER
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Cleaning the Dust Sensors
The dustsensors are located in the dustcontainer of Robo.com². Clean the sensor windoweachtime the dust
container is emptied. Frequentcleaningis recommended to ensure optimum performance of your Robo.com².
Use a drysoftcloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window.

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Cleaning the Floor Brushes
Clean the Floor Brushes regularlyto maintain maximum cleaningperformance.
1.
2.
Rotate the Floor Brushassemblycarefullyand usingscissors cutand remove anytangled threads or hair3.
etc.
Use the Multi-purpose CleaningBrushto remove anyexcess dust.4.
Replacing the Floor Brushes
1.
Pull the Floor BrushRelease Latch.2.
Liftthe Floor Brushes Retainer.3.
Remove both Floor Brushes.4.
Clean the recess thatthe Floor Brushes sit.5.
6.
Close the retainer ensuringit locks.7.
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Cleaning the DriveWheels
1.
Remove anydirtor hair trapped in the wheels.2.
Clean the wheels with a drycloth.3.
Checkthatthe wheels can rotate freely.4.
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Cleaning the EdgeCleaning Brush
The Edge CleaningBrushcan be easilyworn from heavy use so you should checkit regularlyto monitor its
condition.
1.
Remove the retainingscrewwith a screwdriver.2.
Use a pair of scissors to remove anytrapped hair or debris.3.
Correcting EdgeCleaning Brush Deformation
The Edge CleaningBrushcan sometimes be deformed duringtransportation or when the productis used
under particular conditions. If this happens it is possible to return to the original shape byputtingthe bristles
in hotwater.
GOOD RECOVERABLEREQUIRESREPLACEMENT
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Remove the retainingscrewwith a screwdriver. Remove the Edge CleaningBrush.2.
Gentlylower the bristles in hotwater.3.
Hold eachsetof bristles until theyhave recovered and straightened. Then remove and leave to dry.4.
Once completelydryreassemble and screwin place.5.
Replacing the EdgeCleaning Brush
If the Edge CleaningBrushis damaged it will need to be replaced. ReplacementEdge CleaningBrushes can be
obtained from your Hoover retailer.
1.
Remove the retainingscrewwith a screwdriver.2.
Remove the old Edge CleaningBrushand pushthe newone in place.3.
Replace and tighten the screw.4.
Cleaning the Front Wheel
1.
Remove anydirtor hair trapped in the wheel.2.
Clean the wheel with a drycloth.3.
Checkthatthe wheel can rotate freely.4.
Cleaning the Floor Sensors
container is emptied. Frequentcleaningis recommended to ensure optimum cleaningperformance and safe
1.
2.
Use a drysoftcloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensors.3.
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Cleaning the Sensor Window
container is emptied. Frequentcleaningis recommended to ensure optimum performance of your Robo.
Use a drysoftcloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window.
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Replacing the batteries
and will invalidate your guarantee.
batteries and store in a drylocation.
1.
then remove the batterycover.
Remove the old batterypackand replace with the newbatterypackensuringthe polarity is correct.2.
Replace the cover.
3.
Replacing the Remote Control** batteries
Remove the batterycover.1.
Remove the old batteries and replace with the newbatteries ensuringthe polarity is correct. Replace2.
the cover.
Replacing the Virtual Barrier* batteries
Turn the Virtual Barrier*over and rotate the retainingclip. Remove the batterycover.1.
Remove the old batteries and replace with the newbatteries ensuringthe polarity is correct. Replace2.
the cover.
Cleaning the Floor Polisher Pad*
1.
2.
Press the Floor Polisher Pad Holder*release button and unclip from the dustcontainer.3.
Tear the Floor Polisher Pad*from the Floor Polisher Pad Holder*and washusinghand warm water.4.
Remove excess water and leave to drybefore re-using.
Re-assemble when fullydry.5.
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The followingis a listof commonlyencountered problems and solutions.
If anyof these problems persistcontactyour local Hoover representative.
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Checkthatthe dustcontainer lter and motor are clean.t
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Cleaningpower is weak
Empty dustcontainer.t
Checkand clean th lter and motor.t
Checkand clean the Floor Brushest
Checkand clean the sensors.t
Checkand clean the drive wheels.t
The Remote Control** does notworkCheckthe batteries.t
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charge
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the Charger Base.
cleaning
Clean the dustcontainer an lter.t
Checkthe brushes and drive wheels for dirtand debris.t
cleans intermittantly
Checkthe cleaningtimes set.t
Checkand clean the sensors.t
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there is no error code display
Contactyour local Hoover representativet
Error Codes
The followingcodes mayappear duringuse or on startup.
Failure Code Explanation
Er01 See‘Cleaningthe Edge CleaningBrushh
Er02 Debris trapped in the Floor Brushes. See‘Cleaningthe Floor Brushes’
Er04 LeftDrive Wheel motor overloaded. See‘Cleaningthe Drive Wheels’
Er05 Right Drive Wheel motor overloaded. See‘Cleaningthe Drive Wheels’
Er06 Both Drive Wheel motors overloaded. See‘Cleaningthe Drive Wheels’
Er07 Leftor Right Drive Wheel notmakingcontactwith the ground. See ‘Cleaningthe
Drive Wheels’
Er08
Er09
Er10
Er12
Dustcontainer is absent. Replace DustContainer.
Checkthe batteryconnection.
ATTENTION: If any of these failures persist. Contact yourlocal Hoover representative. DO NOT try to
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Debris in the Right Edge CleaningBrush.
See‘Cleaningthe Edge CleaningBrushh
Debris in the LeftEdge CleaningBrush.

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Hoover Spares and Consumables
Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares. These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct
from Hoover. When orderingparts always quote your model number.
Consumables
Pre-Motor Filter: RB20835601261t
Spares
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Floor Brushes:t
Virtual Barrier*BatteryPack:t
Remote Control**t
Charger Base Station and Mains Power Adaptort
Edge CleaningBrush:t
Floor Floor Polisher Holder (1 o )and Pad ( )t
DustContainer,Filter and Motort
Quality
Hoover’s factories have been independentlyassessed for quality. Our products are made usinga quality system
whichmeets the requirements of ISO 9001.
The Environment
This appliance is marked accordingto the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment(WEEE).
By ensuringthis productis disposed of correctlyyou will help preventpotential negative consequences for
the environmentand human health, whichcould otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handlingof this
product.
The symbol on the productindicates thatthis productmaynotbe treated as houshold waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection pointfor recyclingof electrical and
electronic equipment.
Disposal mustbe carried outin accordance with the local environmental regulations for
waste disposal. For more detailed information abouttreatment, recoveryand recyclingof this
shop where you purchased the product.
YourGuarantee
Details regardingthese conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased.
The bill of sale or receiptmustbe produced when makinganyclaim under the terms of this guarantee.
Subjectto change withoutnotice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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RB201 35601254
RB202 35601255
RB203 35601256
RB214 35601340
RB215 35601341
RB206 35601259
RB207 35601260
RB217 35601343
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