iRobot 400, 430 User Manual

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.

Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with your Roomba, to get the best performance from your robot. If you have any questions, visit our website at www.irobot.com for

more information.

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On behalf of the entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot; we appreciate your business, feedback and loyalty.

Here’s to robots that make a difference!

Yours for less chores and more life,

Colin Angle Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder iRobot Corporation

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Important Tips

Turning Roomba on and off

• Roomba does not have a power button.

• To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will be lit.

• To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will

start a cleaning cycle.

• To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning.

• To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.

• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button

until Roomba’s lights turn OFF.

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 charger, 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.

Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it

with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.

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Table of Contents

iRobot Roomba Anatomy .............................................5

Cleaning Pattern ...........................................................6

Cleaning Modes ............................................................6

Cleaning System ...........................................................7

Battery Storage and Charging ............................... 8 - 9

Virtual Wall (optional accessory) ................................10

Remote Control (optional accessory) ........................11

Maintenance ...................................................... 12 - 13

Troubleshooting ..........................................................14

important Safety Instructions ....................................15

iRobot Customer Care ...............................................16

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iRobot Roomba Anatomy

CLEAN/Power

Button

Bin Release Button

Bottom View

Edge-Cleaning

Vacuum Inlet

Bin

Cliff Sensor

Openings

Side Brush

Battery

Virtual Wall Sensor

SPOT Button

Serial Port

Battery Charger Socket

Replaceable Caster Wheel

Flexible

Brush

Main

Brush

Guard

Brush Guard Release Tabs

Brush Bearings

Brush Caps

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