iRobot ROOMBA612 Instruction manual

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600 Series
Owner’s Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SETTING UP, USING, AND MAINTAINING YOUR ROBOT.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR ROBOT OR THE INTEGRATED DOCK-CHARGER KNOWN AS HOME BASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT HANDLE YOUR ROBOT AND HOME BASE™ WITH WET HANDS.
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Important Safety Instruction (cont.)
• Heed all warnings on your robot and its parts.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry locations only.
• Your robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when your robot is operating.
• Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
• Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.
• Do not use this device to pick up spills of water, bleach, paint, other chemicals, or anything wet.
• Do not spray or pour liquids on your robot.
• 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 be pulled o a table or shelf.
• If the room to be cleaned has a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
• Do not place anything on top of your robot.
• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it.
• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical sockets in the floor.
WARNING Shock Hazard: Your robot comes with a region approved power
supply cord. Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure the proper selection of a country-specific power supply cord.
• This robot is intended for dry floor use only.
WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard: This product is designed to be plugged into a standard electrical socket only. The product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase an identical identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.
CAUTION: Only charge one of the following iRobot batteries: maximum 14.8V, maximum
3000mAh Ni-MH, or maximum 3300mAh Li-ion battery. Other types of batteries may burst, causing injury. Always contact Customer Care to ensure the correct replacement of your battery.
WARNING Shock Hazard: Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage or transportation.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your robot’s Home Base must be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.
WARNING Shock Hazard: Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.
• Before every use, check the battery pack for any signs of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs.
WARNING Chemical Exposure: If the battery pack is leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the aected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations. You should return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before disposal.
WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not crush or dismantle battery packs. Do not heat or place the battery pack near any heat source or in direct sunlight. Do not incinerate or short-circuit the battery pack. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
• Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.
• Contact your local waste management authority for more information on battery recycling and
disposal regulations in your area.
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates: Do not dispose of electrical appliances or batteries as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local authority for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. Please contact your local or regional authority for more information on collection, reuse, and recycling programmes.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................i
About Your Roomba® ............................................................................................................ 2
Using Your Roomba® ............................................................................................................. 3
Scheduling ............................................................................................................................. 4
Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 4
Regular Robot Care ............................................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 8
iRobot Customer Care ......................................................................................................... 9
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About your Roomba
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Top View
Faceplate
Bin Release Button
Dust Bin and Filter
Buttons & Indicators
Troubleshooting Indicator*
Battery Indicator*
*Features and/or location may vary by model
DIRT DETECT
RCON Sensor
Handle*
Light Touch Sensor
Scheduling Interface*
SPOT Button
Dirt Detect Indicator*
CLEAN/Power Button
DOCK Button
Scheduling Interface*
Home Base
RCON Sensor
Charging Contact Points
Bottom View
Cli Sensor
Side Brush
Cli Sensor
Right Wheel Module
Cleaning Head Module
Cli Sensor
Charging Contact Points
Removable Castor Wheel
Cli Sensor
Left Wheel Module
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Using your Roomba
Positioning the Home Base
Place the Home Base in an open, uncluttered area, leaving the following distances around the Home Base:
• At least 1.5 feet (0.5 metres) on each side of the Home Base
• At least 4 feet (1.2 metres) in front of the Home Base and at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) away from stairs
• At least 8 feet (2.4 metres) from Virtual Wall Barriers
Always keep the Home Base plugged in.
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Use Instructions
• Turn your robot over and remove the battery pull tab.
Then place Roomba on the Home Base to charge the battery.
• To fully charge the battery before the first cleaning cycle, allow
Roomba to charge on the Home Base for 3 hours.
• Manually wake Roomba up by pressing CLEAN once.
To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.
Note: Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning
(e.g. clothing, toys, etc.). Use Roomba frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.
To pause Roomba during a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN.
• To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.
• To end the cleaning cycle and put Roomba in standby mode, press and hold CLEAN until Roomba’s indicators turn o.
• To send Roomba back to its Home Base during a cleaning cycle,
press DOCK on Roomba. This will end the cleaning cycle.
• To use SPOT Cleaning, place Roomba on top of the localised
debris and press SPOT on the robot. Roomba will thoroughly clean the area by spiraling outward about 3 feet (1metre) in diameter and then spiraling inward to where it started.
Note: After each use, empty the bin and clean the filter.
• Always store Roomba on the Home Base so it’s charged and ready to clean when you need it. If storing o of the Home Base, remove the
battery first and then store Roomba and the battery in a cool, dry place.
Battery and Charging
Charge Roomba using the Home Base. The indicator lights will turn o after 60 seconds to conserve energy while Roomba is charging. Check the status of the battery by pressing the CLEAN button to illuminate the Battery Indicator or the CLEAN button. Use this chart to determine the status of the
battery while charging.
Indicator Colour Battery Status
Amber Charging
Solid green Fully charged
Setting the Clock (select models)
You must set the clock before scheduling Roomba to clean. To set the time:
Press and hold CLOCK.
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While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE
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buttons to set the correct time.
Release CLOCK. Roomba will beep to indicate that the
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time has been set.
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Scheduling (select models)
Accessories
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You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule.
To Set or Change the Cleaning Schedule
Press and hold SCHEDULE.
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While holding SCHEDULE, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE
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buttons to set the schedule.
Release SCHEDULE. Roomba will beep to indicate that the
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schedule has been set.
To Delete a Scheduled Cleaning Time
Press and hold SCHEDULE.
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While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle
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through scheduled cleaning times.
When Roomba displays the scheduled cleaning time you’d
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like to delete, press and hold DAY for five seconds.
Release SCHEDULE. Roomba will beep to indicate the
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cleaning time has been deleted.
The Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier
(optional accessory for all models)
The Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier keeps Roomba in the places you want to be cleaned — and out of the ones you don’t. In between cleaning cycles, you can leave the device operating in its position on the floor. You can set your device to one of two modes to fit your home’s cleaning needs:
Note: Under normal use, batteries will last 8-10 months. If you are not planning on
using your Virtual Wall device for an extended period of time and you would like to store it, be sure to switch it to the “O ” (middle) position.
Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the “up” position ( ), the device functions as a Virtual Wall. This means that you can set it to block openings of up to 10 feet (3 metres). It creates an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba can see.
Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets
further from the device (refer to illustration).
10 ft/3 m
Halo Mode: When the switch is in the “down”
position ( ), the device creates a protective zone that Roomba will not enter. This prevents Roomba from bumping into items you want to protect (e.g. a dog bowl or vase) or crossing into undesired areas (e.g. a corner or under a desk). The Halo is invisible and reaches approximately 24 inches (60 centimetres) from the centre of the device.
4 ft/1.2 m
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Regular Robot Care
Recommended Robot Care
To keep Roomba running at peak performance, perform the following care procedures. If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the brushes.
Robot Part Care Frequency Replacement
Frequency
Bin After each use -
Filter Once per week
Brushes Once per week (twice
Front Castor Wheel Once every two weeks Every 12 months
Side Brushes Cli Sensors Charging Contacts
Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and
assemblies. You may purchase replacement parts by visiting www.irobot.com/Roomba600. If you have questions regarding replacement parts, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.
(twice per week in homes with pets)
per week in homes with pets)
Once per month -
Every 2 months
Every 6-12 months
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Emptying the Bin
Cleaning the Brushes
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Press the button and pull to remove the bin.
Cleaning the Filter
Pull the filter to remove it. Tap the filter against the side of your household waste bin to clear the debris. Reinstall the filter.
Replace the filter every two months.
Open the brush guard by lifting
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both tabs.
Tabs
Remove the brushes and remove
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any hair or debris.
Flexible Brush
Brush Bearings
Main Brush
Remove and clean the hair and dirt from the brush bearings.
Replace the brushes every 6-12 months
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Cleaning the Front Castor Wheel
Cleaning the Cli Sensors and Charging Contacts
Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it from the front castor
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assembly.
Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
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Spin the wheel by hand. If the rotation is restricted, remove the
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wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it.
Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure the wheel clicks back
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into place.
Wheel
Axle
Housing
Important: A front wheel clogged with hair and debris
could result in floor damage.
Wipe all sensors and charging contacts with a clean, dry cloth.
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Cleaning the Side Brush
Use a small screwdriver to remove the screw. Pull the side brush to remove it from the robot. Remove any hair and/or debris and reinstall the side brush.
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Troubleshooting
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Problems While Cleaning
If the battery is low, the Battery Indicator or CLEAN button will illuminate red. Please charge immediately. Place the Roomba on the Home Base to charge.
If the Roomba encounters an error while cleaning, the Troubleshooting Indicator or CLEAN button will blink and you will hear an audible error message. Follow the audible instructions. The message can be repeated by pressing CLEAN.
If the problem persists, visit global.irobot.com to contact your local customer support centre.
Problems While Charging
If Roomba encounters an error while charging, the Troubleshooting Indicator will blink and you will hear an audible error message. Check charging contacts on the robot and Home Base to ensure that they are clean and free of debris. If you continue to experience problems while charging, visit global.irobot.com to contact your local customer support centre.
If you have questions or comments about this product, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.
Visit the iRobot Owner’s Centre site at global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories and other iRobot products.
Lithium Ion Battery
(available for select models)
Important: Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion
batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product (with the battery included) for service, travel, or any other reason, you MUST comply with the following shipping instructions:
» Remove the lithium ion battery from the product
- Turn robot over and remove the side brush screw and then remove the side brush by pulling gently.
- Unscrew the four screws from the bottom cover and lift o the bottom cover.
- Remove the battery.
» Place a piece of tape over the battery’s metal charging
contacts
» Reinstall the battery (with the tape on it) in the product and
secure the battery door
» Package the product in its original packaging or in your own
packaging that prevents any movement during transportation
» Ship via ground transportation only (no air shipping)
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iRobot Customer Care
USA & Canada
If you have questions or comments about your Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.
You can start by visiting
www.irobot.com/support for support tips,
frequently asked questions, and information about accessories. Should you still need assistance, call our Customer Care team on (877) 855-8593.
iRobot Customer Care Hours:
• Monday to Friday, 9AM – 9PM Eastern Time
• Saturday and Sunday, 9AM – 6PM Eastern Time
Outside USA & Canada
Visit global.irobot.com to:
• Learn more about iRobot in your country
• Get hints and tips to improve your Roomba’s performance
• Get answers to questions
• Contact your local support centre
For EU Declaration of Conformity information, visit www.irobot.com/compliance.
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