IROBOT Roomba 534 User Manual

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Dear iRobot® Roomba® Owner,

Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobot’s latest Roomba Vacuuming Robot, you join a growing group of people around the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter way to clean.

Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to develop new and better robots. Here’s what you can do to participate in our efforts:

• Communicate with us if you have questions, comments or require support. Many improvements to our products start with suggestions from customers like you. Visit us at www.irobot.com.

• Register online or by mail. You’ll be among the ﬁrst to hear about our newest robots, product enhancements and special offers.

Thank you for joining the robot revolution. We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products that will change and improve your world.

On behalf of the entire iRobot team,

Colin Angle Co-Founder and CEO iRobot Corporation

Important Tips

Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses.

Roomba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray with

water. Clean with a dry cloth only.

Always consult your ﬂoor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods.

For Best Performance

• Roomba® is very effective at picking up hair. Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses.

• Empty Roomba’s bin and clean its ﬁlter after every 3 uses.

• Always store Roomba connected to its charger or Home Base™.

• Use the Virtual Walls® to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.

• Keep wheels and brush free of hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of the robot regularly.

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Table of Contents

Anatomy ..................................................................... 6

Cleaning Pattern .......................................................... 7

Cleaning System ......................................................... 8

Cleaning Modes .......................................................... 9

Battery Storage and Charging ....................................... 10 – 11

Virtual Walls® .............................................................. 12

Home Base™ .............................................................. 13

Remote Control ........................................................... 14

Scheduler Remote Control ........................................... 15 – 19

Maintenance ............................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 21

iRobot Customer Care ................................................. 22

Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 23

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Anatomy

4100 Model Series

(Red, Sage, Blue)

Bin Release

Battery Charger Socket

Buttons and Lights

Dirt Detect

Status Light

Power Button

Spot Cleaning Button

Cleaning Button

Bottom View

Cliff Sensor

Openings

Edge-Cleaning

Side Brush

Battery

Vacuum

Inlet

Virtual Wall Sensor

Serial Port

Max Cleaning Button

(Sage and Blue only)

Handle

Charging Indicator

4200 Model Series

(Discovery, Scheduler)

Battery Charger Socket

Status Light

Power Button

Contact Points for Home Base

Replaceable Caster Wheel

(Discovery, Scheduler only)

Dirt Detect Sensor

Spot Button

Flexible

Brush

Main

Brush

Brush Guard

Brush Guard Release Tabs

Serial PortBin Release

Cleaning Button

Virtual Wall Sensor

Handle

Dirt Detect

Max Cleaning Button

Brush Bearings

Brush Caps

(yellow)

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Cleaning Pattern

Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their ﬂoors. Roomba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the ﬂoor.

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 criss-crosses 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 45 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 fastest cleaning and best performance, clear your ﬂoor of clutter and

use a Virtual Wall to conﬁne Roomba to one room.

TIP: Wires should be elevated off of the ﬂoor and rug tassles should be tucked

under the rug to prevent Roomba from getting stuck.

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Cleaning System

Roomba features a patented 3-stage cleaning system.

Filter

Side brush cleans

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 will automatically transition between different ﬂoor types. Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet or rugs with tassels.

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Cleaning Modes

Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has up to four cleaning modes, depending on your model:

Clean Mode (all models)

Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Roomba may clean for up to 60 minutes.

Spot Mode (all models)

Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.

Max Mode

Roomba runs until its battery is nearly depleted, up to 120 minutes.

Scheduled Cleaning Mode

When a cleaning time is programmed with the iRobot Scheduler Remote, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. When Roomba is in Scheduled Cleaning Mode, the status light blinks amber. At the speciﬁed time, Roomba leaves its Home Base, cleans for up to 60 minutes and returns to the Home Base to recharge when it is done.

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Battery Storage and Charging

Roomba is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. Roomba’s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary.

Battery Life

To extend the battery life, we recommend storing Roomba’s battery in the robot with the power supply plugged in, or with Roomba on the Home Base. If stored correctly, Roomba’s battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge.

Cleaning Time

You should fully charge Roomba’s battery before each cleaning cycle. When fully charged, Roomba will clean for up to 120 minutes on hard ﬂoors and for slightly less time on rugs.

16 Hour Refresh Charge

When charging for the ﬁrst time, or if Roomba has been left off the charger for a long time, Roomba will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle. This extended charge refreshes Roomba’s battery and extends the life of the battery.

TIP: For best performance, always store Roomba’s battery in Roomba with

Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base. Charge Roomba’s battery overnight for the ﬁrst charge.

Charging Roomba

Charge Roomba in one of two ways:

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Charging Lights

All Roomba models have a charging indicator light. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery:

Charging Indicator Light Battery Status

Red Battery empty

Amber pulse Charging

Solid green Fully charged

4100 Model Series 4200 Model Series

Charging Indicator Light

TIP: When Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base

Power and Docked lights are on.

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Virtual Walls

The iRobot Roomba Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to eight feet long.

TIP: Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from

cords. Conﬁning Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning.

The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger lobe-shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don’t want Roomba to go.

Shape of

Beam

Battery Installation

The Virtual Wall requires 2 “D” batteries and automatically shuts off after 110 minutes. If the

D Alkaline Batteries

(not included)

Battery Door

power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement.

Range Adjustment

Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster.

TIP: For best performance, place the Vir tual Wall on the outside of the

doorway you wish to block. Set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible to extend battery life.

TIP: Scheduling Virtual Walls (when programmed) will turn on a few minutes

before Roomba. See page 18 for details.

Additional Virtual Walls may be purchased at www.irobot.com.

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Range

Home Base

™

Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to ﬁnd the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return.

Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging.

Home Base Location

You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle. If Roomba is unable to dock on its ﬁrst attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks.

To manually dock Roomba, place it within ﬁve feet of the Home Base and press Spot and Clean simultaneously. You can also drive Roomba toward the Home Base with the remote control, and Roomba will dock automatically.

Chair

Home Base

Table

Stairs

Area Rug

The Roomba Remote, Virtual Wall, and Home Base operate using an invisible

infrared technology. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not operate. Roomba WILL NOT dock if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. Fluorescent lights also can impact Virtual Wall and Home Base performance.

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Remote Control

Spot

Directional

Buttons

Power Clean

Max

Pause

The Roomba Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roomba’s functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to the following commands:

Clean: Start Roomba in Clean mode.

Spot: Start Roomba in Spot mode.

Max: Start Roomba in Max mode.

Pause: Pause Roomba in the middle of the cleaning cycle. Press pause

again to continue.

Before using your remote for the ﬁrst time, you must install 2 AA batteries (sold separately).

TIP: You can use the remote to direct Roomba to the Home Base. Once

Roomba is in range and can “see” the Home Base, it will return to the base and dock itself automatically.

The Roomba Remote Control, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate

using an invisible infrared beam. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. The Remote WILL NOT work when the robot is near Virtual Walls.

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Scheduler Remote Control

Directional Buttons

Power

Clean

Spot Max

Front Cover

Scheduling Virtual Wall

The Scheduler Remote Control is included with the Roomba Scheduler. Other Roomba models are compatible with the iRobot Scheduler Remote Control Upgrade.

To schedule Roomba to clean, use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then use the Scheduler Remote Control to send your schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls.

Install the batteries and set the time before using for the ﬁrst time.

Setting the Time

Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover.

The display will turn red and read “SET TIME”.

Press New/Save and Delete simultaneously.

The display will change to read “SUN 12:00”.

Press to change the day.

Press to navigate to the hour on the display.

Press to change the hour. To select AM or PM,

simply scroll past 12:00.

Press to navigate to the minute on the display.

Press to change the minute. Hold to

scroll quickly.

Press New/Save to save. After the time has been

set, it will ﬂash three times to indicate the time has been saved. Close the Scheduler Remote’s cover to verify that the correct time has been set.

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Setting Schedules

To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean:

Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover to

enter Scheduler mode.

Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule.

Press to select the day of the week.

Press to navigate to the hour ﬁeld.

Press to schedule the hour. To select AM

or PM, simply scroll past 12:00.

Press to navigate to the minute ﬁeld.

Press to schedule the minute.

Press to navigate to the Once/Weekly ﬁeld.

Press to choose Once or Weekly. Choose Weekly

if you want Roomba to clean on the same day and time every week.

Press New/Save once to save the schedule.

The LCD will ﬂash three times to indicate that the schedule has been set.

Don’t forget to send the schedule to both Roomba and the scheduling

Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18 for details.

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Sending Schedules

After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls.

To send a schedule to your Roomba:

Power on Roomba with the Power button.

Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover,

point the remote at Roomba and press Send All. The display will ﬂash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule. Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking.

Make sure Roomba is on the Home Base or in the

center of the area you want to clean. Roomba will clean at the time you have scheduled.

Roomba’s Status light will blink amber to indicate that Roomba is scheduled to clean.

To accept a schedule, Roomba must either be at least eight feet from the

Home Base or charging on the Home Base and Roomba’s power must be on. iRobot Scheduler, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using invisible infrared beams. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not respond to commands. Make sure all Virtual Walls are turned off when using Scheduler.

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Sending Schedules

To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls:

Press and hold the power button on each scheduling

Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on.

Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling

Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule. The display will ﬂash, indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall.

The Virtual Wall’s Scheduled light will blink to conﬁrm that it is scheduled

to automatically turn on at the time you programmed.

Scheduled light

TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Wall and Roomba by

removing their batteries, or by deleting all cleaning times from the remote and re-sending the cleared schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls.

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Changing Schedules

Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should

read “SHOW .” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15.

Scroll through the programmed schedules

using or until you ﬁnd the schedule you want to change.

Press New/Save when the remote displays the

schedule you wish to change.

Scroll to the ﬁeld you wish to change using the and buttons and

use the to change the time, day, or frequency.

Press New/Save to save the new time.

Send the updated schedule to Roomba and

the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18 for details.

Deleting Schedules

Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should

read “SHOW .” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15.

Scroll through the schedules using or until the schedule you wish

to delete is displayed.

Press Delete to clear the schedule.

Send the deleted schedule to Roomba and

the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18 for details.

TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Walls and from

Roomba by removing and replacing the batteries.

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Maintenance

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses:

Remove and empty

Roomba’s bin

Press button and pull to remove bin

Clean Roomba’s ﬁlter

compartment

A. Clean or replace ﬁlter*

B. Clean ﬁlter

compartment

*Replace ﬁlter every 2 months

Empty bin

Clean Roomba’s brushes

A. Remove brush guard by pulling

both yellow tabs

B. Remove and clean Roomba’s

brushes. Remove brush caps and use scissors to cut any hair wrapped around the brush. Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.

Brushes

Brush

caps

C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from

Roomba’s brush bearings.

Visit www.irobot.com/usetips

for instructional photos

Brush bearings

TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3-5 cleaning

cycles depending on the amount of hair, dirt, and debris in your environment.

TIP: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your ﬂoor, empty the bin

and clean the brushes.

Excessive build up of hair in Roomba’s brushes and bearings can

permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly.

Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace

Roomba’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings.

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Troubleshooting

Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support.

Number of beeps after “uh-oh”

No beeps A wheel is stuck or is not

1 The main brushes cannot

2 The side brush cannot

3 The vacuum cannot run Remove and empty Roomba’s bin. (See page 20) 4 A wheel motor cannot run Your Roomba may be stuck or something may be wrapped

5 The cliff sensors have

6 Wheel obstruction or

7 or 8 Not applicable Roomba’s beep codes do not include 7 or 8 beeps. If you are

9 Sensor error Please contact iRobot Customer Care. 10 Roomba is stuck Pick up Roomba and start it again somewhere else. Use a

Likely cause What to do

touching the ground

turn

failed or are blocked

robot attempting to drive over an obstacle

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the ﬂoor and touch the clean button to restart the cycle.

Turn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing the two yellow tabs. Remove the brushes, clear any obstructions, and replace them again. (See page 20)

Turn over Roomba. Look to see if something is wrapped around the side brush. Remove the side brush with a screw driver and check for string or hair that may be wrapped around it.

around a wheel. Look for something wrapped around the wheels. Push them in and out and make sure they turn easily.

Turn over Roomba and clear any debris that might be caught underneath the front bumper in the cliff sensors. You can also use compressed air to clean them out.

Turn over Roomba and remove any obstructions that prevent the wheels from seating all the way up into Roomba’s body. Also, remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over.

getting an error with 7 or 8 beeps, try counting again or contact iRobot Customer Care.

virtual wall or other barrier to keep Roomba away from the place it got stuck.

Miscellaneous Troubleshooting

Problem Likely cause What to do

Roomba’s Power light will not illuminate

Roomba is not picking up debris

Roomba does not charge

TIP: If you notice that Roomba is sitting on its Home Base and the Power

light is not illuminated, then clean the charging contacts on the bottom of the robot.

Battery not seated correctly

Bin is full Empty the bin and clean Roomba’s brushes.

Power supply not plugged in

Remove Roomba’s battery by pushing the side clips and reinsert the battery making sure you hear an audible click.

(See page 20) Ensure that the power supply is correctly connected to the

wall, to the Home Base, and to Roomba. Roomba’s charger and Home Base will each illuminate a solid green light when plugged into a power source.

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iRobot Customer Care

If you have questions or comments about Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.

Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you.

Should you still need assistance:

• Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/suppor t

• Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.8593

iRobot Customer Care Hours:

• Monday – Friday 9AM – 7PM Eastern Time

• Saturday 9AM – 6PM Eastern Time

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY

OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY.

Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Roomba:

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba.

• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owner’s manual.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS

• Roomba is for indoor use only.

• Roomba is not recommended for shag, high pile carpet, or tassels.

• Roomba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when Roomba is cleaning.

• Clean with a dry cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba.

• Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking.

• Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals, or anything wet.

• Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf.

• If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.

• Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation.

ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING

• Charge using a standard U.S. (120V AC) outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty.

• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.

• Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.

• Charge indoors only.

• Roomba’s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.

• Never handle chargers with wet hands.

• Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning.

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iRobot Scheduler

Add scheduling to your Roomba.

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Virtual Wall

Keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.

..............................$29

Standard Wall Mount

Convenient storage for Roomba and its remote control.

..............................$19

Self-Charging Home Base

Roomba returns to the

Home Base to recharge automatically.

..............................$59

Replenishment Kit

New main brush and ﬂexible brush plus 3 ﬁlters.

..............................$29

Replacement Filter Pack

3 reusable ﬁlters keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance.

..............................$14

Get iRobot accessories at:

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iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. AWARE, Home Base, Dirt Detect and Discovery are trademarks of iRobot Corporation.

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