Irobot ROOMBA 519, ROOMBA 520, ROOMBA 570, ROOMBA 549, ROOMBA 500 User Manual

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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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Yours for less chores and more life,

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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

Virtual Wall® ...........................................................13

Virtual Wall® Lighthouses™ ........................... 14 - 15

Home Base® ..........................................................16

Wireless Command Center ...................................17

Remote Control .....................................................18

Scheduling Roomba (selected models) ................ 19 - 20

Regular Maintenance .......................................... 21 -23

Language Selection Mode .........................................24

Troubleshooting .................................................... 25-26

Replaceable Modules ........................................... 27-31

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................32

Important Safety Instructions ....................................33

Document of Conformity ............................................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)

Handle (varies by model)

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

Flexible

Brush

Main

Brush

Guard

Brush Guard Release Tabs

Scheduling Interface

Dirt Detect

End Caps

™

Brush Bearings

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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: 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 efcient 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

sweeps along edge of walls and into corners.

Two counter-

rotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin.

Powerful vacuum picks up the

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 two interchangeable cleaning bins.

Vacuum Cleaning Bin

The 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.

Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin

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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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