iRobot Roomba RVA-Y1 User manual

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Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or damage, read and follow the safety precautions when
setting up, using, and maintaining your robot.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of electric shock Class II equipment Read operator’s
manual
Risk of fire For indoor use only Keep out of reach
of children
General symbol for
recycling
Rated power
input, DC.
Rated power
output, DC.
Rated power input, AC.
This owner's guide includes information for Regulatory Model(s): RVA-Y1, ADB-N2

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BATTERY
WARNING
• Do not open, crush, heat above 176° F, 80° C, or incinerate. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to contact
battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject batteries to
mechanical shock.
• Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage.
Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs, do not allow the liquid
to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the
aected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose of safely
according to local environmental regulations, or return it to your local
authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.
CAUTION
• Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical advice
immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
NOTICE
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before recycling or
disposal.
• For best results, use only the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with
therobot.
• For replacement, purchase identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot
Customer Care for alternative battery options.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories
before long-term storage.
ROBOT
CAUTION
• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets
inthe floor.
• If the robot passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a
chance an object could be pulled o a table or shelf. Before using
the robot, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for
blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects.
• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking
in the area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it.
• Do not use the robot to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything
that is burning or smoking.
NOTICE
• Consult your flooring or rug manufacturer or a flooring professional
ifyou have questions about using this product on your floors or rugs.
• Extremely dark coloured flooring may impact cli sensor
eectiveness
• This robot is intended for dry floor use only. Do not use the robot to
pick up spills. Do not allow your robot or dirt disposal to become wet.
• Do not place anything on top of your robot.
• The failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could result
inloss of ability for the robot to charge the battery.
AUTOMATIC DIRT DISPOSAL
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug your dirt disposal and
remove the robot before cleaning or maintaining.
• Do not pour any liquids into the device and do not immerse in water.
GENERAL
WARNING
• Your robot is not a toy. Small children and pets should be supervised
when your robot is operating.
• Do not sit or stand on your robot or dirt disposal.
• Do not use unauthorised chargers. Use of an unauthorised charger could
cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
• This product comes with a region approved power supply cord and is
designed to be plugged into a standard household AC power outlet
only. Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords,
please contact Customer Care to ensure proper selection of country
specific power supply cord.
• Do not open your robot or dirt disposal unless instructed to do so.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
• Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only. [Use indoors in dry
locations only], do not use to pick up any liquid, gel, or wet substance
• Do not handle your robot or dirt disposal with wet hands.
• Store and operate this product in room temperature environments only.
• If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should
be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
• This device will touch and bump objects. Do not operate the robot
near open flame or heat sources which could be knocked down.
• This device is designed for standard household use. Do not use in
other locations including a moving vehicle or boat.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorised return
centre.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and o by the utility.
NOTICE
• Appliance may not be used with any type of power converter.
Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is
recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your
dirt disposal may be protected with a surge protector in the
event of severe electrical storms.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• To properly maintain your dirt disposal, do not place foreign
objects inside and ensure it is clear of debris.
• Always remove your robot from the dirt disposal before cleaning
or maintaining it.

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Bottom View
Top View
Wall Follow
Sensor
Bin Handle
RCON Sensor
Clutter Sensor
Charging Contacts
Brush Latch
Cli Sensors
Cli Sensors
Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
Multi-Surface Brush Caps
Brush Frame Release Tab
Floor Tracking
Sensor
Corner Brush
Dirt Disposal
Port
Buttons & Indicators
Home Button
CLEAN/Power Button
Spot Clean Button
About your Roomba® Robot Vacuum
iAdapt®
Localisation
Camera
Rear Caster
Wheel
Bin Lid
Bin and
Filter
Light Ring Indicator
Top View
Front View
Charging
Contacts
Canister Lid
IR Window Exhaust Vent
Cord Wrap
Cord Notches
Debris
Evacuation Port
Bag Guide Rails
Canister Bag
Sensor
Debris
Evacuation
Tube
Debris
Evacuation
Tube
Blower Cover Bag Presence Sensor
Back View
Bottom View
About Your Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal
Wheel Wells
LED Indicator

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Note: If you place your robot on the dirt disposal by hand, it will not empty
automatically. In this case, use the iRobot HOME App or press the button
on your robot to manually empty your robot's bin.
Charging
• Place the robot on the dirt disposal to activate the battery.
Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you
charge the robot for three hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.
• If the “CLEAN” text is pulsing while charging, the robot is in the middle
of a cleaning job and will automatically resume where it left o once
recharged.
• The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the dirt
disposal. You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state
when not in use. For instructions and more details on this Reduced
Power Standby Mode, refer to the iRobot HOME App.
• For long-term storage, turn o the robot by removing it from the dirt
disposal and holding down for 10 seconds. Store the robot in a
cool, dry place.
Cleaning
Use your robot frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.
Using Your Roomba®Robot Vacuum
CLEAN
Light Ring While Charging
Solid: fully charged
Pulsing: charging
Turns o after one minute to save power
About Your Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal
While cleaning, your robot will automatically return to the dirt disposal to empty
its bin and recharge as needed.
The dirt disposal’s LED indicator will turn solid red when a new bag is needed.
If a clog is detected, the dirt disposal will trigger additional attempts to
automatically clear the clog.
Lithium Ion Battery
For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your
Roomba®robot vacuum.
WARNING: Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are
subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product (with
the battery included) for service, travel, or any other reason, you MUST follow the
below shipping instructions.
• Battery MUST be turned o before shipping.
• Turn o the battery by removing the robot from the dirt disposal and holding
down the for 10 seconds. All indicators will turn o.
• Package the product in its original packaging.
• Ship via ground transportation only (no air shipping).
• If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team.
• Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home.
It will return to the dirt disposal at the end of a cleaning job
and whenever it needs to recharge.
• To send the robot back to its dirt disposal, tap . A blue
light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the
dirt disposal.
• When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will
engage Dirt Detect™ mode, moving in a forward/backward
motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring
indicator will flash blue.
• Tap to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral
outward about 3 feet (1 metre) and then spiral inward to end
where it started. The light ring indicator will show a blue spiral.
Just Press CLEAN
Tap to Start/Pause/Resume
Hold for three seconds to end
ajob and put the robot to sleep
Hold 10 seconds to reboot
When the robot senses its bin needs
to be emptied, the light ring indicator
will illuminate in a red sweeping
motion toward the rear.
Red Light
Ring
Low battery. Please charge.
Positioning the Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal
WARNING: To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that
the dirt disposal is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) away from stairs.
Troubleshooting
• Your robot will tell you something
is wrong by playing an audio alert
and turning the light ring indicator
red. Press CLEAN for details.
Further support and instructional
videos are available in the iRobot
HOME App.
• After 90 minutes of inactivity o
the dirt disposal, the robot will
automatically end its cleaning job.
1 ft. (0.3 m)
above
Good Wi-Fi®Coverage
*Objects are not to scale.
4 ft. (1.2 m)
from stairs
4 ft. (1.2 m)
in front
1.5 ft. (0.5 m)
both sides

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Robot Care and Maintenance Instructions
To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the
procedures on the following pages.
There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot HOME
App. If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor,
empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the brushes.
Part Care Frequency Replacement
Frequency*
Bin Wash bin as needed N/A
Filter Clean once a week (twice
a week if you have a pet).
Do not wash.
Every two months
Corner Brush Clean once a month Every three months
Full Bin Sensors Clean every two weeks N/A
Rear Caster Wheel Clean every two weeks Every 12 months
Multi-Surface
Brushes
Clean once a month (twice
a month if you have a pet)
Every 6-12 months
Sensors and
Charging
Contacts
Clean once a month N/A
Care and Maintenance
Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies.
If you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot
Customer Care for more information.
*Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible
wear appears.
Emptying the Bin
Lift the handle to remove the bin.
Press the bin lid release and
lift the bin.
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Press the bin release button to
empty bin.
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Cleaning the Filter
Open the filter door and
remove the filter by grasping
the tab.
Shake o debris by tapping
the filter against your trash
container.
Reinsert the filter and close
the filter door.
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Important: The filter door won’t
close unless a filter is reinserted
correctly. Replace the filter every
two months.
Washing the Bin
Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors
Wipe the inner sensors with a clean,
dry cloth.
Make sure bin is completely dry.
Then reinsert filter and place bin
back in the robot.
Remove the filter and wash the bin,
or gently clean the bin to ensure
the sensor ports are clean.
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Important: Do not wash the filter. Remove
the filter before washing the bin.
Release the bin, remove the filter,
and open the bin door.
Remove and empty the bin.
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Note: Bin is not dishwasher safe.
Use a small screwdriver to loosen the
screw holding the Corner Brush in place.
Cleaning the Corner Brush
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Rinse the bin using warm water.
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Full Bin
Sensors
Pull to remove the Corner Brush.
Remove any hair or debris, then
reinstall the brush.

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Pinch the brush frame release tab,
lift the brush frame, and remove
any obstructions.
Remove the brushes from the
robot. Remove the brush caps
from the ends of the brushes.
Remove any hair or debris that
has collected beneath the
caps. Reinstall the brush caps.
Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brushes
Remove any hair or debris from
the square and star pegs on the
opposite side of the brushes.
Remove the bin from the
robot and clear any debris
from the vacuum path.
Reinstall the brushes in the robot.
Match the shape of the brush pegs
with the shape of the brush icons in
the cleaning head module.
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Cleaning the Rear Caster Wheel
Pull firmly on the rear caster wheel module
toremove it from the robot.
Press firmly on the wheel to remove it from its
housing (see illustration below).
Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
Reinstall all parts when finished.
Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.
Important: A rear wheel clogged with hair and debris
could pick-up sharp objects such as gravel or other
foreign debris, result in damage to your floor. If the wheel
is not spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please
contact Customer Care.
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Wheel
Axle
Housing
Cleaning the Sensors and Charging Contacts
Wipe sensors, camera window, and charging
contacts with a clean, dry cloth.
Important: Do not spray cleaning solution or water onto
the sensors or sensor openings.
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Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal Care and Maintenance
Instructions
To keep your dirt disposal running at peak performance, follow these care
procedures:
Dock Part Care Frequency Replacement frequency
Bags N/A Bags should be replaced
when prompted by the LED
indicator/app
Charging Contacts
IR Window
Once every month N/A
Blower Cover
inside canister
Once every month (remove
debris from blower cover)
N/A
Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you
think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for
more information.

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Note: Do not
spray cleaning
solution directly
onto sensors
or into sensor
openings.
Cleaning the IR Window
and Charging Contacts
Inspect the sensors
and charging contacts
to make sure they are
clear of debris. Wipe
with a clean, dry cloth.
Removing Debris
from Blower Cover
Inspect blower cover
for any lint or debris
built-up, and wipe
with a clean dry cloth
to remove.
Note: To achieve optimal performance
with your robot and dirt disposal, clean,
and/or replace your robot's filter as
needed.
Install a new bag, sliding the
plastic card into the guide rails.
Discard the used bag.
Press down on the lid making
sure it is completely closed.
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Note: This will
seal the bag so
dust and debris
cannot escape.
Replacing the Bag
Pull up on the plastic card to remove
the bag from the canister.
Lift up on the canister lid to open.
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USA & Canada
If you have questions or comments about your Roomba®robot
vacuum or Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal, please contact
iRobot before contacting a retailer.
You can start by visiting www.irobot.com for support tips,
frequently asked questions, and information about accessories.
This information can also be found in the iRobot HOME App. If
youneed further assistance, call our Customer Care team at
[phone].
iRobot USA Customer Care Hours
• Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 9 PM Eastern Time
• Saturday and Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM Eastern Time
Outside USA & Canada
Visit global.irobot.com to:
• Learn more about iRobot in your country
• Get hints and tips to improve your Roomba®robot vacuum’s
performance
• Get answers to questions
• Contact your local support centre
iRobot Customer Care
Troubleshooting
Your dirt disposal will tell you if something is wrong via an LED indicator on
the front of the canister and through the iRobot HOME App.
LED Indicator Common Error How to Fix
Solid Red Bag full or missing 1. Replace bag if it is full or missing.
2. Make sure the bag is securely
inserted.
3. If problem persists, remove any debris
from the port on the bottom of your
robot and the dirt disposal.
4. Unplug the dirt disposal from the wall.
Place it on its side and inspect the
debris evacuation tube for debris. If
necessary, remove the tube to clear
any debris.
Blinking Red There is a leak or
a clog in the dock
evacuation path
1. Make sure the canister lid is pushed
down and firmly sealed. Tap the
button on your robot to manually
empty the bin.
2. Remove any debris from the port
onthe bottom of your robot and
dirtdisposal.
3. Unplug the dirt disposal from the wall.
Place it on its side and inspect the
debris evacuation tube for debris. If
necessary, remove the tube to clear
any debris.

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