iRobot Cleaning System User manual

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iRobot®Scooba®
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Dear iRobot®Scooba®Owner,
Congratulations and welcome to the world of iRobot! You have
joined the growing number of people who have discovered a
smarter way to clean.
iRobot Scooba is an innovative and easy-to-use product that
will change the way you clean hard floors. Scooba frees you to
manage other household tasks while it cleans, so you can wash
your hard floors more frequently and get more done.
Please take a few moments to review this manual to get
acquainted with Scooba. Should you have any further questions,
visit our website at www.irobot.com.
iRobot Corporation prides itself on listening to its customers,
and we would like to hear from you. Please register your Scooba
and tell us about your experience with your robot.
You can easily register your Scooba at www.irobot.com. By
registering your robot, you’re guaranteed to be notified of any
product upgrades. Plus you will receive 15% off your first order
of cleaning solution and other accessories at www.irobot.com.
Thank you for joining the iRobot revolution. We look forward to
bringing you more groundbreaking products that will change and
improve your world.
On behalf of the entire iRobot team,
Colin Angle
Co-Founder and CEO
iRobot Corporation

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Important Tips
Use only the recommended amount of Scooba cleaning solution or vinegar.
Other fluids may corrode electronic parts, cause excessive foaming, or
create poor traction and will void the warranty. See page 14 for details.
Do NOT use bleach in Scooba. Bleach may damage the robot and will void
the warranty.
Scooba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Scooba or spray with
water. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Store or operate Scooba in room temperature environments only, freezing
may damage Scooba.
Scooba is not recommended for use on unfinished or unsealed wood or pre-
laminated flooring, which can easily be damaged by wet cleaning methods.
Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods.
For Best Performance
TIP: Scooba is designed to work with 1.5 ounces of Scooba cleaning solution or
2 ounces of white vinegar and water. You also can use Scooba with plain
tap water.
• Remove furniture, clutter, and lightweight rugs from area to be cleaned.
• Use the Virtual Wall®to contain Scooba to one room.
• Always empty the Dirty tank and Clean tank after the cleaning cycle
is complete.
• Rinse the Dirty tank before storage.
• Keep wheels and brush free from hair and debris by inspecting and
cleaning the bottom of Scooba regularly.
• Remove and rinse the filter, brush, and vacuum port after each use.
• Always store Scooba plugged-in and recharging.

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Table of Contents
Scooba’s Anatomy and Lights....................................... 6 – 7
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern ........................................... 8
Battery Performance.................................................... 9
Battery Installation and Removal .................................. 10
Charging Scooba ......................................................... 11
Scooba’s Tank............................................................. 12 – 13
Scooba’s Cleaning System ........................................... 14
Scooba Cleaning Solution formulated by Clorox®............ 15
Scooba’s Virtual Wall................................................... 16
Scooba Maintenance................................................... 17 – 18
Avoiding Common Mistakes ......................................... 19 – 20
Troubleshooting........................................................... 21 – 24
iRobot Customer Care ................................................. 25
Safety Instructions ...................................................... 26 – 27

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Scooba’s Anatomy
Scooba has two main parts: the robot base, and the tank.
Robot Base Scooba’s Tank
Power
Handle
and Tank
Release
Virtual Wall®
Sensor
Clean
Vacuum
Port
Cliff Sensors
Floor Prep
Squeegee
Main
Brush
Squeegee
Vacuum
Filter
Battery
Pocket
Serial Port Solution
Valve Brush
Eject
Button
Vacuum
Port
Handle and
Tank Release
Dirty Tank
Cap
Clean Tank
Cap

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Scooba’s Lights
Service
Light
Power
Light
Clean
Light
Check Tank
Light
Check Brush
Light
I’m Stuck
Light
Power Button Light Battery Status
Red Battery empty
Green pulsing Charging
Green solid Fully charged
Red blinking Battery not installed
Clean Button Light What It Means
Green Cleaning
Green blinking Scooba is drying its
cleaning head; the
clean cycle is almost
complete
Warning Lights Quick Reference
See page 18 for detailed instructions.
Warning Lights What To Do
Check Tank The cleaning cycle
is complete. Empty
Scooba’s tanks
(pages 12 – 13)
Check Brush Remove and clean
brush and filter
(page 22)
I’m Stuck Move and restart
Scooba (page 18)

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Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern
Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean
their floors. Scooba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to
determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor.
In most cases, Scooba will pass over the same area of the floor multiple
times to ensure a thorough cleaning.
TIP: For smaller rooms, use less cleaning solution and water. Partially filling the
tank will shorten Scooba’s cleaning time.
While Scooba is cleaning it calculates the best path to clean your floor and
determines the best times to use its various cleaning behaviors:
Spiraling: Enables Scooba to efficiently clean a large area.
Wall Following: Enables Scooba to clean the room perimeter and navigate
around furniture and obstacles.
Room Crossing: Enables Scooba to clean new areas while crisscrossing
the room.
Scooba will alternate between
spiraling, wall following, and room
crossing during a cleaning cycle.
TIP: For best performance and floor coverage, clear your floor of chairs, clutter,
and light rugs. Use a Virtual Wall to contain Scooba to one room.

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Battery Performance
Scooba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Scooba’s
battery will last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before
needing replacement.
Battery Storage
For best battery performance, iRobot recommends storing Scooba’s battery in
Scooba with the power supply plugged in. Do not store Scooba’s battery in the
robot if the robot is not plugged in.
Battery Life
Fully charge Scooba’s battery (up to 4 hours) before each cleaning cycle.
When fully charged, Scooba’s battery will last for at least one full cleaning
cycle. If you would like to run Scooba more frequently, you can purchase
additional batteries and chargers at www.irobot.com. The battery should
be replaced if Scooba cannot complete a cleaning cycle when fully charged.
16-Hour Refresh Charge
Under some circumstances, Scooba uses a special 16-hour charge cycle
to extend Scooba’s battery life. Scooba will use this charge cycle when the
Scooba has been unplugged for an extended period of time or during the
battery’s first charge. The Power light will rapidly blink green during this
charging cycle.
TIP: For best performance, always store Scooba’s battery on a plugged-in charger.
Charge Scooba’s battery overnight for the first charge.

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Battery Installation and Removal
Installing Battery in Scooba
Rotate battery into its slot, making sure the yellow battery tabs fit inside the
guide holes. Listen for a click as the battery snaps into place.
Insert yellow tabs into guide holes Rotate battery down until it clicks
Battery
Release
Tab
Removing Battery from Scooba
Grip the battery, making sure to push the release tab, then rotate up.
Push release tab Rotate battery up
Yellow
Battery Tab
Guide Hole