iRobot ROOMBA 900 SERIES Operating manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Maintenance Guide
To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you
perform the following maintenance tasks after every use:
Wi-Fi Connected 600 series
600 series
1Remove and empty Roomba’s bin
a. Press the bin release tab and pull to
remove the bin.
b. Open the bin door to empty the bin.
600 Series
a.
a.
b.
e & i Series
a.
b.
900 Series
a.
b.

2Clean Roomba’s lter compartment
a. Pull the lter to remove.
b. Shake off debris by tapping the lter
against your trash container.
c. Clean or replace lter.
600 Series
a.
e & i Series
a.
900 Series
a.
b.
c.
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3Clean Roomba’s side brush
a. Use a coin or small screwdriver to
remove the screw.
b. Remove brush, clean the brush and
brush post, and reinstall the brush.
4Clean Roomba’s brushes
a. Remove the brush guard by lifting both
yellow tabs. i series: Push on the green
tab on the right-hand side of the brushes.
b. Remove and clean the brushes and
extractor caps.
c. Ensure the vacuum path is clear, reinstall
the extractors and close the brush guard
(if applicable).
5Clean Roomba’s front wheel
Front caster wheels that are clogged with
hair and debris could result in oor damage.
a. Pull rmly on the front wheel to remove it.
b. Remove any debris from inside
wheel cavity.
c. Spin the wheel by hand.
If rotation is restricted,
remove wheel from its
housing and push rmly
to remove the axle and
clear any debris or hair
wrapped around it.
d. Reinstall all parts when
nished. Make sure the
wheel clicks back into place.
6Clean Roomba’s sensors
a. Wipe the cliff sensors with a clean,
dry cloth.
b. Floor tracking sensor (only applicable
to 900 & i series) – turn Roomba over and
use a clean, Scotch bright sponge or
pencil eraser to wipe any debris that has
accumulated in the round sensor
opening in the right side of the Robot’s
bottom surface. Do NOT spray cleaning
solution directly into sensor opening.
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a.
b.
c.
i series
a.
600 series e series
900 series i series
900 series i series
b.

7Clean Roomba’s charging contacts
a. Clean the charging contacts by wiping
the charging contacts on the home
base and Robot with a clean, dry cloth.
You can alternatively use lightly dampened
melamine foam such as a magic eraser or
a clean, Scotch bright sponge to clean the
charging contacts on the home base and
Robot.
b. Clean localisation camera
(only applicable to 900 and i series) –
Wipe the window on the robot’s top
surface using a microbre or soft cotton
cloth that has been lightly dampened
with water or a screen cleaning solution.
8Clean base reporting a bag full
after just a couple runs i series
a. Lift up the lid of the canister lid to open.
b. Pull up on the plastic card leading to
the vacuum port and lift up to pull the
bag out of the canister.
c. Lightly shake the bag.
d. Place the bag into the canister, sliding
the plastic card into the guide rails.
e. Press down on the lid making sure it is
rmly closed.
f. Make sure the vacuum path isn’t clogged.
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Charging contacts on the home base
Charging contacts on the Robot
4.
Charging contacts &
docking sensor on
i series Clean Base
900 series i series

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TIP: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris
from your oor, empty the bin and clean the
brushes.
5.
9Clear clogged Clean Base™
Charging Station + Automatic Dirt
Disposali series
a. Push down the canister lid to ensure it
is rmly sealed.
b. Remove any debris from the debris
evacuation port on the bottom of the
Clean Base.
c. Unplug the Clean Base® Charging
Station + Automatic Dirt Disposal from
the wall.
d. Place the Clean Base® Charging
Station + Automatic Dirt Disposal
on its side. Loosen the 5 screws
retaining the debris evacuation
tubing on the bottom and then remove
any debris.
e. If issue persists, remove the bag
and use a can of compressed air
to clean any dust particles that may
remain inside the Clean Base®.
Excessive build-up of hair in
Roomba’s brushes and bearings
can permanently damage
Roomba. Inspect brush
bearings regularly.
Do not attempt to run Roomba without the
bearings. If you misplace Roomba’s brush
bearings, contact IXL Home Customer
Service for replacement bearings.

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Battery Information
Please take care when removing the pull tab,
if it breaks you will need to open the bottom
cover and make sure that nothing is blocking
the battery connection points.
See “Removing Roomba’s Battery” section
for help on how to open the bottom cover.
Charging Roomba can be done in 2
different ways:
Through the home base OR Directly to the
power supply (bypassing the home base).
Home Base:
Power Supply (in older models):
16-Hour Refresh Charge
If Roomba has been left off of the Home
Base for an extended period, it will automat-
ically initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle.
This extensive charge refreshes the battery
and extends battery life. While charging, the
battery indicator pulses quickly.
For some models, all indicators on the robot
will turn off after 1 minute of charging.
This is normal behaviour, designed to
conserve energy. For best results, do not
interrupt the refresh charge. Charging time
under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.
This is not applicable to the Li-ion battery.
Resetting Roomba’s Battery
Roomba’s battery may need resetting if
its run-time starts shortening over a period
of time.
1. In the Max mode, run the Roomba for
one complete cycle without a home
base present, repeat steps 3 and 4 a
few times. If your Roomba does not
have max mode, run several clean
cycles until Roomba stops and plays
the ‘dead battery’ song.
2. Reset the Roomba charging system.
Do this by removing the battery and
holding down the “clean” button for at
least 20 seconds. Then reinstall the
battery.
3. Plug the charger into Roomba
(avoid using the home base if you have
one so as to ensure the Roomba’s
charging cycle is not interrupted).
4. Charge the battery until the Roomba
power light is solid green and keep the
Roomba on the charger for an additional
72 hours (3 days). Note: Do not
interrupt this charging cycle.
Before you use Roomba for
the rst time, or when returned
from service you may need to
activate Roomba by removing
the battery pull tab, if applicable.
TIP: Never store the battery inside unit until
it is on the home base and charging.
For storage and transporting Roomba, fully
charge the battery and remove the battery.
TIP: For best performance, always store
Roomba on its charging base.

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Removing Roomba’s Battery
a. Undo screw and remove side
spinning brush.
b. Remove screws on base plate and
set aside.
c. Remove battery by lifting the pull tabs.
600 Series
a.
b.
c.
a.
b.
c.
900 Series
a.
b.
c.
7.
e & i Series

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