Model 4100
Table of Contents
Roomba Anatomy........................................................................................
Charging Roomba........................................................................................
Cleaning with Roomba..............................................................................
Roomba Features ........................................................................................
Roomba Maintenance................................................................................
Virtual Walls ....................................................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................
Contact iRobot Corporation ................................................................
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Advanced Power
System Battery
7 Hour
Charging Brick
Edge-Cleaning Side
Brush
Dirt Detect Sensors
Roomba AnatomyRoomba Anatomy
Cliff Sensor Openings
Contact points for
drive-on-charger.
Vacuum Inlet
1 Virtual Wall
Flexible Brush
Main Brush
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Filters
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Brush Guard Release Tabs
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Brush Bearings
(yellow)
Remove and clean the
brushes and bearings regularly to ensure
optimal cleaning performance. See pg.8
Cleaning with Roomba Charging Roomba
For best battery performance, always
keep Roomba plugged in.
You need to charge Roomba
before cleaning for the first time.
1
Place APS battery into Roomba Robotic Floorvac.
Press down on both ends.
2
Plug the charger directly into Roomba.
3
Charge for 7 hours.
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Power light will turn solid green to indicate a
full charge.
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Unplug the charger and press clean.
Roomba will run for up to 120 minutes on hard
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floors. Run times may vary based on floor surface.
Cleaning Pattern
Before cleaning with Roomba, clear the
floor of loose objects. If you don't
vacuum over it, don't use Roomba over
it (e.g., rug tassels, power and blind
cords).
Roomba will clean based on the
cleaning mode you select. Roomba has
two cleaning modes:
Clean mode - Roomba automatically
calculates the room size and adjusts its
cleaning time appropriately. Roomba
may clean for up to 60 minutes.
Spot mode - Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensly
cleaning a localized area.
You can use a Virtual Wall to block
off areas you don't want Roomba to enter.
(See page 10)
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Roomba Features
Sensor
Dirt Detect Mode
Roomba features the ability to clean more intensly in dirty areas. When Roomba finds a
particularly dirty area you will see the blue Dirt Detect light come on and Roomba will
change its cleaning pattern.
Roomba uses two sensors to recognize the dirtiest areas.To ensure optimal performance,
you may want to periodically wipe the sensors with a dry cloth. Roomba will sense heavy
debris like pepper, sand, and rice. Roomba will not sense pet hair or dust, but will pick
them up.
Sensor
Roomba Features
Mission Status:
At the end of a cleaning mission, Roomba will tell you if it has successfully completed
its mission.
Roomba Stops for 3 reasons
If Roomba's mission is abandoned,
always make sure the brushes and
bearings are clean.
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Roomba Maintenance
Roomba Maintenance
There are a few things you can do to keep Roomba running at peak performance.
1
Empty the bin over trash barrel after each use.
2
Remove and clean the brushes every 5 uses.
3
Empty the filter compartment after each use.
4
Inspect & clean sensors.
(when you clean brushes)
5
Inspect the vacuum inlet and clean
debris as needed.
6
Periodically change
Keep
Roomba’s filter.
Periodically clean the
sensors with cotton swabs or
compressed air.
Cliff Sensors
Dispose
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Roomba Accessories
Virtual Wall
Virtual Walls create a keyhole shaped area that Roomba will not
enter. Virtual Walls are great for keeping Roomba in or out of
rooms, or away from cords and other spots you don't want
Roomba to clean.
Virtual Walls will automatically shut off after approximately
130 minutes.
You can set Virtual Walls to block areas up to 13 feet wide.
Remember, at 13 feet, the far end of the beam will be very
wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if Roomba's battery does not seem to be charging?
If Roomba's battery is not charging, you should first make sure it is properly seated in Roomba.
When you insert the battery, you should hear two clicks. Then confirm that the green light on the
charging “brick” is a solid green and that the power indicator light is pulsing. If this does not work,
call customer service at 877-855-8593.
What should I do if Roomba repeatedly starts and stops, or just spins in place?
If Roomba is repeatedly starting and stopping, or just spinning in place, you may have a blocked cliff
sensor. Try cleaning the cliff sensors, located under the bumper, with a Q-tip or compressed air.You
also should remove and clean Roomba's brushes and brush bearings.
What can I do if Roomba is cleaning longer than I'd like in a particular room?
Roomba automatically calculates room size and run time based on a number of factors. Roomba
will clean for longer in rooms with more debris and furniture. Roomba also spends a little bit
longer cleaning rugs than hard floors. In an empty 8x10 room with hard floors, Roomba will clean
for approximately 20 minutes. Removing obstacles from a room will decrease the amount of time
Roomba needs to spend in a room.
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Roomba Last Thoughts
The Roomba Robotic Floorvac is easy to use,
but under the hood it’s a complex robot.We’re
Roboticists, your retailers are not. If you have
questions or comments, we’re anxious to help,
please visit us at
www.irobot.com
or
call 877-855-8593
iRobot, Roomba, Roomba Discovery,Virtual Wall are trademarks of iRobot Corporation.
© 2005 iRobot Corporation. All rights Reserved
US Pat Nos 6,594,844; 6,690,134 and 6,809,490. Additional Patents Pending
Burlington, MA 01803
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sion: 4100-V2
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