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.
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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.
Remove battery pull tab
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 filter 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.
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Table of Contents
iRobot Roomba Anatomy............................................. |
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Cleaning Pattern........................................................... |
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Cleaning Modes............................................................ |
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Cleaning System........................................................... |
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Cleaning Bins.............................................................. |
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Battery Storage and Charging.............................. |
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Optional Accessories.................................................. |
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Virtual Wall® ..................................................... |
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Virtual Wall® Lighthouses™............................... |
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Home Base® ........................................................... |
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Wireless Command Center.................................... |
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Remote Control...................................................... |
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Scheduling Roomba (selected models) ................... |
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Regular Maintenance............................................ |
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Language Selection Mode (selected models)................ |
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Troubleshooting.................................................... |
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Replaceable Modules........................................... |
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Frequently Asked Questions...................................... |
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Important Safety Instructions..................................... |
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iRobot Roomba Anatomy
Infrared Sensor
Faceplate 
Bin Release Button |
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Bin |
Power Supply Socket |
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Buttons and Lights |
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SPOT Button |
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Scheduling |
Troubleshooting |
Troubleshooting |
SPOT Button Interface |
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Light |
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Light |
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Dirt Detect™ |
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Dirt Detect™ |
CLEAN/Power |
SPOT/DOCK Button |
CLEAN/Power |
DOCK Button (models 550-599) |
Button |
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MAX Button (models 600+) |
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Bottom View
Cliff Sensor
Openings
Edge-Cleaning 
Side Brush
Right Wheel 
Module
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Brush |
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Brush |
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Caster Wheel |
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Left Wheel |
Brush |
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Guard |
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Dirt Detect™ |
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Brush
Bearings
End Caps
Brush Guard Release Tabs
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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 efficient cleaning, clear your floor 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.
Cleaning System
Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system.
1Side brush sweeps along edge of walls and into corners.
2Two counterrotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin.
Filter
3Powerful 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 three interchangeable cleaning bins.
Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin
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.
Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin |
Original 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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