iRobot 530, 510, 580, 565, 550 User Manual
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500/600 Series Owner's 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
Before using Roomba the first
time, you need to activate Roomba
by removing the battery pull tab.
Charge Roomba overnight before
first time use.
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 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 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.
Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it
with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Remove battery pull tab
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Table of Contents
iRobot Roomba Anatomy .............................................6
Cleaning Pattern ...........................................................7
Cleaning Modes ............................................................8
Cleaning System ...........................................................9
Cleaning Bins ..............................................................10
Battery Storage and Charging ............................. 11-12
Optional Accessories .................................................13
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Virtual Wall
Virtual Wall
Home Base
Wiresless Command Center .................................18
..................................................... 13-14
®
Lighthouses™ .............................. 15-16
®
..........................................................17
Remote Control .....................................................19
Scheduling Roomba (selected models) .................. 20-21
Regular Maintenance ........................................... 22-24
Language Selection Mode (selected models) ................25
Troubleshooting .................................................... 26-27
Replaceable Modules ........................................... 28-32
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................33
Important Safety Instructions ....................................34
iRobot Customer Care ...............................................35
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iRobot Roomba Anatomy
Infrared Sensor
Faceplate
Bin Release Button
Bin
Buttons and Lights
(Models 500 - 549) (Models 550 and above)
Power Supply Socket
Troubleshooting
Light
CLEAN/Power
Button
Cliff Sensor
Openings
Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
Right Wheel
Module
SPOT Button
Dirt Detect
SPOT/DOCK Button
(varies by model)
Troubleshooting
™
CLEAN/Power
Button
Bottom View
Contact Points
for Home Base
(selected
models)
Removable
Caster Wheel
Left Wheel
Module
Dirt Detect
Sensor
™
Light
SPOT Button
DOCK Button (models 550-599)
MAX Button (models 600+)
Flexible
Brush
Main
Brush
Brush
Guard
Brush Guard Release Tabs
Scheduling
Interface
Dirt Detect
Brush
Bearings
End Caps
™
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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 (selected
models): When Roomba
senses dirt, the blue Dirt
Detect™ light is lit and
Roomba cleans more
intensely in that area.
TIP: Roomba takes approximately 25 minutes to clean an average room and
will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total
floor coverage.
TIP: For most efcient 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 550 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.
Filter
Side brush
1
sweeps along
edge of walls and
into corners.
Two counter-
2
rotating brushes
scoop up dirt,
hair, and debris
into the bin.
Powerful vacuum picks up the
3
remaining fine particles, dirt, and
hair. The filter traps dust and
small particles.
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.
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Cleaning Bins
Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins.
Aero-Vac
The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for
everyday cleaning. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up
debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust.
High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for all models)
The high-capacity sweeper bin can hold more debris than the vacuum
cleaning bin. Use this bin when cleaning larger-than-usual amounts of dirt
and dust, or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris.
TM
or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin
Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin
High-Capacity Sweeper Bin
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Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin
Battery Storage and Charging
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.
TIP: For best performance, charge Roomba’s battery overnight before using
Roomba for the first time.
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