iRobot Roomba User manual

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Dear iRobot Roomba Owner,
Thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning
robot. You’ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots -
the smarter way to get it done.
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with your Roomba, to get the best performance from your robot.
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4 iRobot Roomba 600 Series
Important Tips
Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it
with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Before using Roomba the first
time, you need to activate Roomba
by removing the battery pull tab.
Charge Roomba overnight before
first time use.
Remove battery pull tab
For Best Performance
• Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every use.
• Empty Roomba’s bin and clean its lter after every use.
• Use a Virtual Wall® (optional accessory) to keep Roomba cleaning where
you want it.
• Use your Roomba frequently.
Battery Life
To extend Roomba’s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak
performance:
• Always keep Roomba plugged in when not in use.
• Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Waiting several days to
recharge Roomba can damage the battery.
• For storage off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and
store in a cool, dry place.
• Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been
used.
• Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged.
Turning Roomba on and off
• To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. You will hear a
beep and the CLEAN button will light.
• To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will
start a cleaning cycle.
• To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning.
• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button
until Roomba’s lights turn OFF.
• To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.

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Table of Contents
iRobot Roomba Anatomy.............................................6
Cleaning Pattern...........................................................7
Cleaning Modes............................................................8
Cleaning System...........................................................9
Battery Storage and Charging ............................. 10-11
Optional Accessories .................................................12
Virtual Wall® ............................................................12
Virtual Wall® Halo ....................................................13
Home Base®............................................................14
Remote Control ......................................................15
Scheduling Roomba (selected models) .................. 16-17
Regular Maintenance ........................................... 18-20
Language Selection Mode .........................................21
Troubleshooting.................................................... 22-23
Replaceable Modules........................................... 24-28
Frequently Asked Questions......................................29
Important Safety Instructions ....................................30
Declaration of Conformity..........................................31
iRobot Customer Care ...............................................32

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iRobot Roomba Anatomy
Infrared Sensor
Bin Release Button
Power Supply Socket
Flexible
Brush
Cliff Sensor
Openings
Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
Dirt Detect™
Sensor
Left Wheel
Module
Right Wheel
Module
Contact Points
for Home Base
(selected
models)
Brush Guard Release Tabs
Brush
Bearings
Brush
Guard
Removable
Caster Wheel
Buttons and Lights
Bottom View
(Models 650 and 660)
Scheduling
Interface
Main
Brush
Faceplate
Bin
DOCK Button
SPOT Button
CLEAN/Power
Button
Dirt Detect™
Troubleshooting
Light
SPOT Button
CLEAN/Power
Button DOCK Button
Dirt Detect™
Troubleshooting
Light
(Models 620 and 630)

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Cleaning Pattern
Roomba is a robot that cleans floors differently than the way most people
clean their floors. Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean
the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls.
Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines
when to use its various cleaning behaviors:
Spiraling: Roomba uses
a spiral motion to clean a
concentrated area.
Wall Following: Roomba
uses this technique to
clean the full perimeter
of the room and navigate
around furniture and
obstacles.
Room Crossing: Roomba
crisscrosses the room
to ensure full cleaning
coverage.
Dirt Detection: When
Roomba senses dirt, the
blue Dirt Detect™ light is lit
and Roomba cleans more
intensely in that area.
TIP: For most efcient cleaning, clear your oor of clutter and use a Virtual
Wall to confine Roomba to one room.

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Cleaning Modes
Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has
three cleaning modes.
Clean Mode (all models)
Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning
time appropriately.
Spot Mode (all models)
Roomba will spiral approximately three feet in diameter and then spiral
back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.
Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Models 650 and above)
When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters Scheduled
Cleaning Mode. When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash
its next cleaning time to remind you of its schedule. At the specified time,
Roomba leaves its Home Base, cleans, and then returns to the Home
Base to recharge when it’s done.

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Cleaning System
Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system.
Floor Surfaces
Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and adjusts
automatically to different floor types.
Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Roomba might
stall when confronting rounded edges and might slide over particularly
slippery surfaces. Extremely dark-colored floors may contribute to
Roomba’s cliff sensors working less effectively.
Anti-Tangle system
Roomba won’t get stuck on cords, carpet fringe or tassels. When Roomba
senses it has picked up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main
brushes or side brush and try to escape. Roomba may make a clicking
noise when anti-tangle is activated.
1
Side brush
sweeps along
edge of walls and
into corners.
2
Two counter-
rotating brushes
scoop up dirt,
hair, and debris
into the bin.
3
Powerful vacuum picks up the
remaining fine particles, dirt, and
hair. The filter traps dust and
small particles.
Filter

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Battery Storage and Charging
TIP: For best performance, charge Roomba’s battery overnight before using
Roomba for the first time.
Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Roomba’s battery can last
for hundreds of cleaning cycles if cared for properly.
Battery Life
To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba
plugged in. For more details on how to maintain Roomba’s battery life,
visit www.irobot.com/support.
TIP: Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Waiting several days to recharge
Roomba can damage the battery.
TIP: For storage off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and
store in a cool, dry place.
Cleaning Time
You should fully charge Roomba’s battery before each cleaning cycle.
When fully charged, Roomba’s battery will last for at least one full clean
cycle.
16-Hour Refresh Charge
If Roomba has been left off the power supply or Home Base for an
extended period, Roomba will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle. This
extensive charge refreshes Roomba’s battery and extends the battery
life. While charging, Roomba’s “Clean” button will pulse quickly. Note: For
best results, do not interrupt this Refresh Charge.