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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTA NT SAFETYREMINDERS
This Robo.com vacuum cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning, asdescribed in this UserManual.
Please ensure that this User Manual is fully understood before operating the appliance. Please keep this User
Manual for
WARNING:
Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance is powered by rechargable Ni-MH batteries and is
provided with a Charger Base
for connection to standard mains power outlet voltage.
REMINDERS:
After Use:
Return the Robo.com to the Char
before cleaning or attempting any maintenance task. If the Robo.com will not be used for a long time (several
weeks), unplug the Charger Base Station according to the instructions in this User Manual.
Safety with children, the elderly or inrm:
This cleaner is not a toy.
Donot let childrenplay with theapplianceor its controls.Pleasesupervise theuseof the
children, the elderly or the inrm.
reference. Use only consumables or spares recommended or supplied by Hoover.
Station. Please ensure the voltage marked on the mains power adapter is suitable
Always store the appliance indoors. Do not useor heating sources (oven, replace, wet oor).
Donot expose theRobo.com oraccessories toexcessive heat / cold (Keepbe
Donot drop theRobo.com or use any accessory if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped t
in water.
Never unplug or pull the mains power adaptor by the power cord.t
er pick up matches, hot ash, cigarette ends, or sharp objects.t
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Do not spray with, or pick up ammable liquids, cleaning uids, aerosols, or their vapours, as this may cause t
risk of re/explosion.
Do not con
damaged, stop using it IMMEDIATELY: to avoid a safety hazard, only an authorised Hoover Service engineer
must replace the Power Cord.
This Robo.com is for use on wooden ooring, rubber, ceramic tile, linoleumandshort pile carpet.t
Donot use to cleanstairs.t
tinue to use yourRobo.com if it appears to be faulty. If the mains power adaptor power cord is t
ger Base Station. Alwaysswitch o anddisconnect themainspoweradaptor
outdoorsorexpose theappliance to theelements, humidity t
tween0-30°C ).t
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IMPORTA NT NOTES BEFORE USE
Please read the following information carefully before using your Robo.com or its accessories.
Donot disassemble theRobo.com anddonot attempt torepair it yourself. Ifafault occurs, please contact the
Hoov
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Stairs: The Robo.com usessensors to avoidfalling downsteps, stairsoroveranedge. Insome
situations the sensors can become confused.
The Robo.com cannot detect steps that are less than 8cm in height. Steps less than 8cm may
cause theRobo.com tofall down. Ifavailable, use the Virtual Barrier* toprotect yourRobo.com
fromfalling.
Highly reective
may cause the Robo.com to fall down. If available use the Virtual Barrier* or place a carpet on the
lower step to protect your Robo.com from falling.
Using yourRobo.com onmezzanines, landingsorraisedareas without bordersshouldbeavoided. Ifavailableuse the Virtual Barrier
Battery Use: Your Robo.com ispowered by rechargeable, high capacity NiMh batteries. Theserechargeable
batteries are guaranteed for a period of 6 months if they are maintained and operated according to this User
Manual.
In theevent ofasignicant dropof theRobo.com performance, replacement batteries canbeobtainedfrom
your Hooverretailer.
Only
use Hoover approved replacement parts for your Robo.com. Use of parts that are not approved by
Hooveraredangerousand will invalidate your warranty.
Only use thesuppliedCharger Base Stationand
incorrect Charger Base Stationormainspoweradaptor isdangerousand will invalidate your warranty.
or very dark surfacesusedonsomestepsorstairs, such as glassorpolished ceramics
* to prevent yourRobo.com entering theseareas.
mainspoweradaptor torecharge yourRobo.com. Useof the
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CONTENTSOF THE BOX
Charger Base StationFilter**
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Mains Power adaptorUser ManualRemote Control**
Virtual Barrier*Floor Polisher Pad Holder*Floor Polisher Pad*
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1FrontBumper
2Infra Red Receiver
3Auto Charge Contacts
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5Sensor Window
6DisplayScreen
7Dust Container Release Button
8Floor Sensor
9Front Wheel
10Battery Cover
11Right Edge Cleaning Brush
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12RightDrive Wheel
13Power Switch
14Charging Connector
15Exhaust Grille
16Dust Container
17Floor Polisher Pad*
18Floor Polisher Pad Holder*
19Floor Brushes Release Latch
20Floor Brushes
21Left Drive Wheel
22Left Edge Cleaning Brus
23Dust Sensor
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Charger Base Station
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24Power Supply Connector
25Charging Contacts
26Infra Red Transmitter
27Charge Indicator
28Power Indicator
29Mains Power Adaptor
30Virtual Barrier*SetSwitch
31OFF
32Short Range Barrier- 2m
33Medium Range Barrier - 4m
34Long Range Barrier - 6m
35Infra red Transmitter
36Power Indicator
37Near Infra red Transmitter
Virtual Barrier*
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Remote Control**
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38Voice Button
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40Automatic Cleaning Mode Button
41Spot Cleaning Mode Button
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43Arrow Buttons
44Local Time Setting Button
45Full & Go Button
46Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Button
47Scheduling Function Button*
48Demo mode Button
49Turbo Speed Button*
50Battery Charge
Level Indicator
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51Clock
52Day Indicator (SchedulingFunction)*
53Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Indicator
54Automatic Cleaning Mode Indicator
55Spot Cleaning Mode Indicator
56Maintenance Indicator
57Turbo Speed Indica
58Automatic Return to Charger Base Station
Sensitive Touch Control
59Automatic Cleaning Mode Sensitive
Tou ch Control
60Spot Cleaning Mode Sensitive Touch
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30°c as this may damage the Battery. The Mains power adaptor must only be connected to a standard mains
power outlet.
Batteries
preventingthem from becoming overcharged.
ChargerBaseStationSetup
Objects that can be easilyknocked over.t
Edges of carpets or rugs thatit mayget caught on.t
Floor length curtains and tablecloths.t
Heat sources or ammable items.t
Power cords and cables.t
Fragile objects.t
1.
the Charger Base Station.
There should not be any objects in the area around the Charger Base Station for 3m in front and 0.5m 2.
to each side.
Plug in the Mains power adaptor and connect to the Charger Base Station. Make sure the power cord is 3.
not caught underneaththe Char
Make sure the Power Cord is not tangled or stretched. If there is an excess, use the power cord tie to store 4. it neatly.
5.
6.
approximately.
ger Base Station.
Automatic Charging
Once docked with the Charger Base Station a light on the Charger Base will illuminate indicating that charging
is in progress.
Charger Base Station. For best results ensure that the Charger Base Station is in a wide open space.
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Manual Charging
By pressing the Automatic Return to Charger Base Station button on your Remote control** or the A.
B.
C.
Important:
whilst charging or whilst connected directly to the mains power adaptor.
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Remote Control** Set Up
To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance - Replacing the batteries.
Note: The Remote Control** can be used throughwalls because itworks on radio waves not infrared.
Virtual Barrier* SetUp
To install batteries see Cleaner Maintenance - Replacing the batteries.
Remove any obstacles from the area thatyou wantto block.t
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Ensure the Virtual Barrier*is more than 3m away from the Charger Base Station.t
Position the Virtual Barrier* so thatthe infra red transmitter is pointing across the area you want to create 1.
the barrier.
Slide the toggle switc
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ICONBARRIER TYPEBARRIER LENGTH
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0m
2m
4m
6m
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NOTE: The battery power usage relates directlyto the infra red level. For longer battery life chose the correct
length of infra red beam.
Barrier*.
Short2m
Medium4m
Long6m
Changing the Voice Language
Robo.com² is able to communicate in English,French,Italian or Spanish. The default language is English. To
change this:
1. Turn the Robo.com² on.
2. Press and hold the Voice Button for 5 seconds until you here the current language setting.
3. Press the Voice button a
language setting.
4. Once selected the Robo.com² will change the settings. Do not press the remote control again.
NOTE: The language icon will appear for 5 seconds on the display.
gain until you hear the next language. Repeatthis until you hear the desired
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ENGLISHITALIANFRENCHSPANISH
Adjusting Robo,com² Voice Volume
1. Press the Voice buttonto selectthe desired volume. You can selectLow, Medium or High or O.
2. The volume will appear on the display.
NOTE: The voicevolume will appear on the display. volume will appear for 5 seconds on the display.
DEMO
DEMO
LOWMEDIUMHIGHOFF
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Power On
1.
The LCD screen will illuminate.2.
NOTE: If your robot is already switched On, but in standby mode, it can be activated from the remote control**
or pressing one of the touch sensitive keys.
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Day and time are now set.5.
Cleaning Programs
Withthe dus
follow a square pattern.
Press the AUTOSensitive touch control on the robot or press the AUTO button on the remote control to activate
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Press the SPOT Sensitive touch control on the robot or press the SPOT button on the remote control to activate
elliptical pattern, where the radius will continuously increase for approximately 3 minutes.
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Withthe Remote Control**,you can also activated all the other cleaning programs:
Manual Navigation: The Robot can be controlled manually at anytime during a cleaning program. The
t sensor*, on dust detection the Robo.com² will automatically initiate a cleaning cycle and will
ZIG ZAGEDGEELLIPTICALSQUARE
navigation arrow keys in the remote control will move the Robot in the desired
be controlled up to a distance of 10m, even behind a wall.
Full & GO:When the robotis charging, press the FULL & GO button on the remote control to
DEMO
Station.
TURBO*:Press the TURBO* button on the remote control to activate the TURBO* speed. The
faster speed, covering quicker the area to clean.
Scheduled Cleaning*:
a cleaning schedule follow see ‘Setting Up The Cleaning Schedule’.
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Once each day of the weekhave been selected, you can decided the hour of the cleaning schedule: the 3.
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The cleaning schedule for the days has been selected.5.
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day indicates the
‘Current day’
NOTE: The cleaninghour will be the same each day scheduled for cleaning.
Additional Features
Automatic Return to the
Charger Base Station:
Press the
Sensitive touch control on the robot or press the button on
the letter of the
day indicates that
day has a cleaning
schedule set.
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the remote control, this will activate the Automatic Return to the Charger Base
Station
Demo Mode::Press the DEMO button once to start the product demonstration. This will start
in Loop mode. To stop the demonstration press the DEMO button again.
Floor Polisher Pad*:Attached via the Floor Polisher Pad Holder *to the underside of the cleaner,
the
DEMO
Floor Polisher Pad*is used to polish marble, parquet,wooden and other delicate
NOTE: Do not use on a carpeted Surface.
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1.
Use a damp cloth with a little soap to clean all surfaces. DO NOT allow water into any part of the product 2.
whilst cleaning.
Dry with a soft Cloth.3.
Emptying the dust container
Emptythe dust container every cleaning cycle or when the dust container is full.
1.
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Hold the dust container over a bin to empty.3.
Use the Multi-purpose Cleaning Brush when necessary to remove any excess dust from the internal 4.
surface of the dust container.
5.
invalidate your guarantee.
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3.
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cloth and leave to dry.
6.
cleaners performance.
CLEAN FILTER REGULARLY PULL TO ACCESS THE FILTER
Cleaning theDustSensors
The dust sensors are located in the dust container of Robo.com². Clean the sensor window eachtime the dust
container is emptied. Frequent cleaningis recommended to ensure optimum performance of your Robo.com².
Use a dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window.
Cleaning theMotorAssembly
Under normal conditions of use, the motor assemblywill not require any maintenance unless the pre motor
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2.
Press the motor release button, the motor will pop out.3.
Tur n the motor over and unclip the exhaust cover.4.
Clean using the Multi-purpose Cleaning Brush provided.5.
IMPORTANT: Never use water to clean the motor.
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Cleaning the FloorBrushes
Clean the Floor Brushes regularly to maintain maximum cleaning performance.
1.
2.
Rotate the Floor Brush assembly carefully and using scissors cut and remove any tangled threads or hair 3.
etc.
Use the Multi-purpose CleaningBrushto remove any excess dust.4.
1.
Remove any dirt or hair trapped in the wheels.2.
Clean the wheels with a dry cloth.3.
Checkthatthe wheels can rotate freely.4.
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Cleaning the Edge Cleaning Brush
The Edge CleaningBrush can be easilyworn from heavy use so you should check it regularly to monitor its
condition.
1.
Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver.2.
Use a pair of scissors to remove anytrapped hair or debris.3.
Correcting Edge Cleaning BrushDeformation
The Edge CleaningBrush can sometimes be deformed duringtransportation or when the productis used
under particular conditions. If this happens it is possible to return to the original shape by putting the bristles in hotwater.
1.
Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver. Remove the Edge Cleaning Brush.2.
Gently lower the bristles in hot water.3.
Hold each set of bristles until they have recovered and straightened. Then remove and leave to dry.4.
Once complet
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ely dry reassemble and screw in place.5.
REQUIRES REPLACEMENT
Replacing the Edge Cleaning Brush
If the Edge CleaningBrushis damaged itwill need to be replaced. Replacement Edge CleaningBrushes can be
obtained from your Hoover retailer.
1.
Remove the retaining screw with a screwdriver.2.
Remove the old Edge Cleaning Brush and push the new one in place.3.
Replace and tighten the screw.4.
Cleaning the FrontWheel
1.
Remove any dirt or hair trapped in the wheel.2.
Clean the wheel with a dry cloth.3.
Checkthatthe wheel can rotate freely.4.
Cleaning the FloorSensors
container is emptied. Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure optimum cleaning performance and safe
1.
2.
Use a dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensors.3.
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Cleaning theSensorWindow
container is emptied. Frequent cleaningis recommended to ensure optimum performance of your Robo.
Use a dry soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe the sensor window.
Cleaning the Floor Polisher Pad*
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2.
Press the Floor Polisher Pad Holder* release button and unclip from the dust container.3.
Tear the Floor Polisher Pad* from the Floor Polisher Pad Holder* and wash using hand warm water. 4.
Remove excess water and leave to dry before re-using.
Re-assemble when fully dry.5.
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Replacing the batteries
and will invalidate your guarantee.
batteries and store in a dry location.
1.
then remove the battery cover.
Remove the old battery pack and replace withthe new battery pack ensuring the polarityis correct. 2.
Replace the cover.
3.
Replacing the Remote Control** batteries
Remove the battery cover.1.
Remove the old batteries and replace withthe new batteries ensuring the polarityis correct. Replace 2.
the cover.
Replacing the Virtual Barrier* batteries
Turn the Virtual Barrier* over and rotate the retaining clip. Remove the battery cover.1.
Remove the old batteries and replace withthe new batteries ensuring the polarityis correct. Replace 2.
the cover.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The followingis a list of commonly encountered problems and solutions.
If any of these problems persist contactyour local Hoover representative.
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Checkthatthe dust container
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Cleaning power is weak
The Remote Control** does notworkCheckthe batteries.t
charge
cleaning
cleans intermittantly
Empty dust container.t
Check and clean th
Check and clean the Floor Brushest
Check and clean the sensors.t
Check and clean the drive wheels.t
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Clean the dust container an
Checkthe brushes and drive wheels for dirt and debris.t
Checkthe cleaningtimes set.t
Check and clean the sensors.t
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there is no error code display
Contact your local Hoover representativet
Error Codes
The following codes may appear during use or on start up.
Failure CodeExplanation
Er01
Er02
Er04
Er05
Er06
Er07
Debris in the Right Edge Cleaning Brush.
Debris trapped in the Floor Brushes. See ‘Cleaning the Floor Brushes’
Left Drive Wheel motor overloaded. See ‘Cleaning the Drive Wheels’
Right Drive Wheel motor overloaded. See ‘Cleaning the Drive Wheels’
Both Drive Wheel motors overloaded. See ‘Cleaning the Drive Wheels’
Left or Right Drive Wheel not making contact with the ground. See ‘Cleaning the
Drive Wheels’
Er08
Er09
Er10
Er12
ATTENTI ON: If any of these failures persist. Contact your local Hoover representative. DO NOT try to
Dust container is absent. Replace Dust Container.
Checkthe battery connection.
Debris in the Left Edge Cleaning Brush.
See ‘Cleaning the Edge Cleaning Brushh
See ‘Cleaning the Edge Cleaning Brushh
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HooverSparesand Consumables
Always replace parts withgenuine Hoover spares. These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct
from Hoover. When ordering parts always quote your model number.
Consumables
Pre-Motor Filter: RB 208 35601261t
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Floor Brushes: t
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Virtual Barrier*Battery Pack: t
Remote Control**t
Charger Base Sta tion and Mains Power Adaptor t
Edge Cleaning Brush: t
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Dust Conta iner, Filter and Motor t
Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system
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which meets the requirements of ISO 9001.
TheEnvironment
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
product.
The symbol on the productindicates thatthis product may not be treated as houshold waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of electrical and
electronic eq
uipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the local environmental regulations for
waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
shop where you purchased the product.
inappropriate waste handling of this
Your G uarantee
Details regardingthese conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased.
The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Subject to change without notice.
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