Roborock S4 Max User manual

Roborock S4 Max Robot Vacuum
Cleaner User Manual
Read this user manual carefully before using this product and store it properly
for future reference.

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Safety Information
Restrictions
• This product is designed for indoor oor cleaning only, do not use it outdoors
(such as on an open-ended terrace), on any surface other than the ground
(such as a sofa), or in any commercial or industrial environment.
• Do not use this product on elevated surfaces without barriers such as the
oor of a loft, an open-ended terrace, or on top of furniture.
• Do not use the product when the ambient temperature is higher than 104°F
(40°C), lower than 39°F (4°C), or if there are liquids or tacky substances on the
oor.
• Before using the product, move wires o the ground or place them to the side
to prevent them being pulled on by the cleaner.
• To prevent blocking the product and to avoid damage to valuables, remove
lightweight items (such as plastic bags) and fragile objects (such as vases)
from the oor before cleaning.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• This product 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

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Safety Information
use of the product by a person responsible for their safety (CB).
• This product can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the product. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision (EU).
• Keep the main brush cleaning tools out of reach of children.
• Do not place any object (including children and pets) on the product, whether
it is in operation or not.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
• Do not use the product on burning objects (such as cigarette butts).
• Do not use the product on high pile carpets (product eectiveness may also
be reduced on dark carpets).
• Do not use the product to clean hard or sharp objects (such as decoration
wastes, glass and nails).
• Do not carry the product using the laser scanner cap, main unit cover, or
collision buer.

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• The product must be switched o and the plug must be removed from socket
outlet before cleaning or maintaining the product.
• Do not use wet cloth or liquids for cleaning the product.
• Do not use the mopping module on carpets.
• Use the product according to the manual. Any loss or damage caused from
improper use will be borne by the user.
• This product contains batteries that are only replaceable by skilled persons.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply
unit roborock CDZ11RR or CDZ12RR provided with this product.
• Do not dismantle, repair or modify the battery or charging dock.
• Keep the charging dock away from heat (such as heating vents).
• Do not wipe or clean the charging contact with wet cloth or wet hands.
• If the power cord is damaged, stop using it immediately. It must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualied persons to avoid a
hazard.
Safety Information
Battery and Charging
WARNING

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• Make sure the product is powered o before shipment.
• Use of the original packaging is advised.
• If to be left unused for a long period of time, fully charge the product and
switch it o before storing it in a cool, dry place.
• Charge it at least every three months to avoid over discharging the battery.
• To satisfy RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or
more should be maintained between this device and persons during device
operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not
recommended.
• The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Safety Information

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Roborock robot vacuum cleaner troubleshooting
Name Troubleshooting
Robot
Problem listed in the User Manual
Charging dock
The product cannot be powered on
The main brush, side brush, fan, or main wheels do not work
Power cable
The robot does not receive power
The charging dock cannot be supplied with power

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Product Introduction
Robot
Cover latch
Dock/Spot Clean
• Press to return to the dock
• Press and hold to spot clean
Note:
Press any button to pause cleaning, returning
to dock, or spot cleaning.
On/O
• Press to start cleaning
• Press and hold to power on or o
Power indicator
• White: Battery level ≥ 20%
• Red: Battery level < 20%
• Flashing slowly: Charging or starting up
• Flashing red: Error

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Product Introduction
Parts list
Charging dock Power cable

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Product Introduction
Dustbin Robot
Cover latch
Dustbin latch
Air lter
WiFi indicator light
• O: WiFi disabled
• Slow ashing: Waiting for
connection
• Fast ashing: Connecting
• Steady: WiFi connected
System reset
Air vent
Main brush cleaning tool
Speaker

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Product Introduction
Robot and sensors
Recharge sensor
Wall sensor
Cli sensor
Omnidirectional
wheel
Charging contact
Side brush
Main wheels
Main brush
Main brush
cover latch
Bumper
Laser distance
sensor
Vertical Bumper

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Product Introduction
Charging dock
Charging dock power indicator
Locator beacon
Power socket
Charging contact
Charging contact

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Installation
Important Information
Tidy cables and loose items from the ground and move any
unstable, fragile, precious, or dangerous items to prevent
personal injury or property damage due to items becoming
tangled in, struck by, or knocked over by the robot.
1. If using this robot in a raised area, always use a secure physical
barrier to prevent accidental falls that may result in personal
injury or property damage.
2.
Note:
When using the robot for the rst time, follow it throughout its whole cleaning route and watch for major obstacles. The robot will be able to clean by itself in future uses.

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Installation
Using the robot
1. Place the charging dock against the wall on a at surface and
plug it into the mains power.
2. Secure the charging dock with the adhesive tape. Wipe the oor
of the area where the charging dock will be placed with a dry
cloth, then stick the enclosed double-sided tape to the oor.
Place the dock onto the double-sided tape to secure it in place.
3. Power on and charge.
Press and hold the button to turn on the robot. When the
power indicator lights up, place the robot onto the charging
dock to begin charging. The robot uses a high-performance
lithium-ion rechargeable battery. To maintain peak battery
performance, always keep the robot charged.
The color of the power
indicator indicates the
battery level
• White: Battery level ≥ 20%
• Red: Battery level < 20%
Note:
• The charging dock should have more than 0.5m (1.6ft) of clearance on each side,
and more than 1.5m (4.9ft) in the front.
• If the power cable is vertical to the ground, it may be caught by the robot, causing
the charging dock to be disconnected.
• The charging dock indicator is on when the charging dock is electried, and o
when the robot is charging.
Note:
The robot will not turn on when the battery is low. Place the robot directly onto the
charging dock to begin charging.
Note:
• Use of the double-sided tape to secure the charging dock is optional.
• When necessary, remove the double-sided tape slowly to reduce residue glue.
More than 1.5m
(4.9ft)
More than 0.5m
(1.6ft)
More than 0.5m
(1.6ft)
Double-sided
tape

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Installation
Connect to the app
Using the robot
4. Connect to the app. (recommended)
① Download the Roborock app
③ Add device
Open the app and tap "+" in the top right corner, then follow
the instructions in-app. Once your robot has been added, it
will be found in a list on the homepage.
Note:
• Due to ongoing app development, the actual process may dier slightly from
the above description. Always follow the instructions given in the app.
• Only 2.4GHz WiFi is supported.
Search "Roborock" in the App Store or Google Play, or scan
the QR code below, then download and install the app.
② Reset WiFi
a. Open the top cover of the robot to reveal the WiFi indicator
light.
b. Press and hold the button and the button until
you hear the "Resetting WiFi" voice alert. When the WiFi
indicator light is ashing slowly, the robot has entered
network conguration mode.
Note:
If you cannot connect your phone to the robot, reset the WiFi, and add your
robot as a new device.
WiFi indicator light
• O: WiFi disabled
• Slow ashing: Waiting for
connection
• Fast ashing: Connecting
• Steady: WiFi connected
5. Start cleaning.
When the battery is fully charged, the power indicator will
remain lit. Press the button or use the app to start a cleanup.

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Instructions for use
On/off
Press and hold the button to turn on the robot. The power
indicator will turn on and the robot will enter Standby mode. If the
robot is in Sleep mode, press and hold the button to turn it o
and end the current cleanup.
Note:
The robot cannot be turned o when it is charging.
Start cleanup
Press the button to start cleaning. Once started, the robot
will plan its cleaning route based on its scan of the area. It
cleans along the edges of a zone rst and then moves in a
Z-shaped cleaning route to cover the internal area eciently and
thoroughly.
Zone 1 has
been cleaned.
Zone 2 has
been cleaned.
Zone 4 is
pending.
Zone 3 is being
cleaned.
Note:
• Cleaning cannot start if the battery level is too low. Allow the robot to charge before
restarting cleanup.
• Tidy away any cables on the ground (including the power cable of the charging
dock) before cleaning to avoid losing power or damaging either the robot or the
connected device.
• If a cleanup nishes within 10 minutes, cleaning repeats by default.
• If the battery runs low before cleanup is complete, the robot will carry out a top-up
charge before resuming cleanup from where it left o.
Pause
When the robot is cleaning, press any button to pause it.
Then press the button to continue cleaning or the button to
return it to the charging dock and stop the cleaning cycle.
Note:
Placing a paused robot on the charging dock manually will end the current cleanup.
Sleep
If the robot is paused for over 10-minutes, it will go to sleep, and
its power indicator will ash slowly. Press any button to wake it
back up.
Note:
• The robot will not go to sleep when it is on the charging dock.
• The robot will automatically shut down if left in sleep mode for more than 12 hours.

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Instructions for use
Charging
Auto: After cleaning, the robot will automatically return to the
charging dock to recharge.
Manual: In Pause mode, press the button to send the robot
back to the charging dock.
The power indicator will ash slowly as the robot charges.
Note:
If the cleaning cycle was started away from the charging dock and the robot could not
return to the dock after cleaning, it will instead return to its starting point. Place the
robot directly on the dock to recharge it.
Error
If an error occurs while the robot is cleaning, the power indicator
will ash red quickly, and you will hear a voice alert. See
"Troubleshooting" for resolution options.
Note:
• The robot will go to sleep automatically if left in an Error state for over 10-minutes.
• Placing the robot on the charging dock in an error state will stop the current cleanup.
Reset WiFi
If your phone cannot connect to the robot because you have
changed your router conguration, forgotten your password,
or any other reason, open the top cover to see the WiFi indicator
light, then press and hold the Spot Cleaning button and the
Recharge button until you hear the "Resetting WiFi" voice alert.
When the WiFi indicator light ashes slowly, the robot has entered
network conguration mode.
Spot Cleaning
In Standby or Pause mode, press and hold the button to start
spot cleaning. This mode is used to clean a 1.5m x 1.5m square
area centered on the robot. After cleanup, the robot will return to
the center of the square.
Note:
If the robot is left connecting to the network for over an hour, its WiFi will be disabled.
Reset WiFi before attempting reconnection.
Note:
Starting spot cleaning in pause mode will stop the current cleaning cycle.
1.5m
1.5m

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Instructions for use
Selective Room Cleaning
Select specic rooms for cleaning in the app. In this mode, the
robot will only clean the selected rooms.
Scheduled Cleaning
Use the app to set start times for scheduled cleanups.
The robot will return to the charging dock after each cleanup.
Note:
• A full map must be created and Map Saving mode switched on before this function
can be used.
• After cleaning starts, the robot may move beyond the dened areas. Make sure
there are no obstacles preventing the robot's access to the target rooms.
Note:
While cleaning the designated zone, the robot may move outside zone borders.
Make sure that there are no cables or obstacles placed close to the cleanup zone.
Zone Cleaning
Use the app to draw a specic zone for the robot to clean.
Pin n Go
Use the app to set a destination for the robot to go to.
Cleaning mode
Use the app to choose from Quiet, Balanced, Strong, or MAX
modes. The Balanced mode is the default.
Do Not Disturb (DND) mode
In DND mode, no cleanups will start, no voice alerts will play, and
the power indicator will dim. DND Mode is set from 22:00 to 08:00
by default and can be disabled or modied in the app.
A
CD
B

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Instructions for use
Virtual No-go Zone and Invisible Wall
The app can be used to draw Virtual No-go Zone and Invisible Wall
to keep the robot from entering the areas you dene.
More app functions
Note:
• "Map Saving Mode" must be turned on in the app to use virtual No-go Zone.
• Virtual No-go Zone and Invisible Wall should only be used to customize the cleaning
area. They should not be used to isolate hazards.
• Moving the robot manually or making signifcant changes to the home environment
may cause the loss of virtual No-go Zone and Invisible Wall. Note:
Functions and details of the app may vary slightly due to continuous app development
and upgrades.
Real-time map updates
Change cleaning mode
View cleaning history
Change robot voice
Carpet Boost
Part replacement
schedule
Remote control
View robot status
Robot location
Do Not Disturb (DND)
mode
Firmware update
Charging Dock
The charging dock should be plugged in and placed against a wall
on level ground, with more than 0.5m (1.6ft) of clearance on each
side, and more than 1.5m (4.9ft) in front. For the best experience
when using the mobile app, place the charging dock in an area
with strong WiFi coverage.
Note:
Do not place the charging dock in direct sunlight or block the locator beacon;
otherwise, the robot may not be able to return to the charging dock.
Locator beacon
More than
0.5m (1.6ft)
More than
1.5m (4.9ft)
More than
0.5m (1.6ft)
Invisible Wall
No-go Zone

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Routine maintenance
Using the main brush cleaning tool
Use the main brush cleaning tool to remove any hair entangled
around the main brush.
Dustbin and lter
*Weekly cleaning is recommended
1. Open the top cover of the robot, squeeze the dustbin latch, and
remove the dustbin.
Main brush
*Clean weekly
Note:
If there is a large amount of hair, or hair is tightly entangled, remove it carefully to
avoid damage to the main brush.
1. Turn the robot over then unlatch and remove the main brush
cover.
2. Take out the main brush, remove and clean its bearings.
3. Remove the main brush cap, rotating in the unlock direction.
4. Use the supplied main brush cleaning tool to remove any
entangled hair.
5. Re-install the cap and bearings following the lock direction.
6. Re-insert the main brush and secure the brush cover.
Note:
Main brush replacement every 6-12 months is recommended.
Lock direction
Unlock direction
Main brush bearing
Alignment mark
Main brush cover
Latch
Main brush
Main brush cap

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Routine maintenance
Dustbin and lter
*Weekly cleaning is recommended
2. Open the dust bin lid as indicated by the arrow and pour out the
contents.
Clean the washable lter
*Clean every two weeks
1. Open the dust bin lid as indicated by the arrow and pour out the
contents.
2. Fill the dust bin with clean water and close the cover. Gently
shake the dust bin, then pour out the dirty water.
3. Remove the lter and clean it with water.
Note:
To prevent blockage, only use fresh water without cleaning liquid.
Note:
To avoid damage, do not touch the surface of the lter with hands, brushes, or sharp
objects.