iRobot ROOMBA 695 Instruction manual

600 Series

Owner’s Guide

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.

THIS APPLIANCE MAY ONLY BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS
WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY, OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF
THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN MUST
NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE MUST NOT BE CARRIED
OUT BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

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
electical 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 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 should 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 it safely according to local environmental regulations. You
shouldreturn it to your local authorised iRobot Service Center for disposal wherever possible.

• 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 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 Information ...............................................................................................i

About Your Roomba® ........................................................................................................... 2

Using Your Roomba® ............................................................................................................ 3

Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 4

Regular Robot Care ............................................................................................................. 5

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 8

iRobot Customer Care ......................................................................................................... 9

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About your Roomba

Top View Home Base

RCON Sensor

Faceplate

Bin Release
Button

Dust Bin
and Filter

Handle

Light Touch Sensor

Buttons & Indicators

Troubleshooting
Indicator

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Wi-Fi Indicator

Battery Indicator

Spot Button

CLEAN/Power Button

Dock Button

RCON
Sensor

Charging
Contacts

Bottom View

Cli Sensors

Side Brush

Cli Sensors

Right Wheel
Module

Cleaning
Head Module

Cli Sensors

Charging
Contacts

Removable
Castor Wheel

Cli Sensors

Left Wheel
Module

Brush Frame
Release Tabs

*Robot appearance varies by model

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 and make sure it is in an area
with consistent Wi-Fi® coverage to allow Roomba to receive information
via the iRobot HOME App.

Download the iRobot HOME App and connect to Wi-Fi ®:

• Watch an overview video with instructions on how to set up
and use your Roomba

• Set an automatic cleaning schedule (up to 7 times per week)

• Enable automatic software updates

• Get access to tips, tricks, and answers to commonly asked questions

Use Instructions

• Turn your robot over and remove the bin insert and battery pull tabs.

Then place Roomba on the Home Base to activate the battery.

• Roomba has a partial battery charge, so it’s ready to start cleaning.

Note: Roomba ships with a partial battery charge. If you start a

cleaning cycle before charging the battery fully, Roomba may return
to the Home Base to recharge sooner than it will during future
cleaning cycles. To fully charge the battery before the first cleaning
cycle, allow Roomba to charge on the Home Base for 3 hours.

Note: Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning (e.g. clothing, toys, etc.).

Use Roomba frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.

• To begin a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN on the robot or in the iRobot HOME App.

• Pre-set your robot to automatically vacuum up to seven times per week by using the
Scheduling feature in the iRobot HOME App.

• When Roomba returns to the Home Base after completing a cleaning cycle, it will play
a series of tones to indicate successful completion of the cleaning cycle.

• 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 CLEAN and

then (DOCK) on Roomba or press CLEAN on the iRobot HOME App main
screen. This will end the cleaning cycle.

• If Roomba encounters an area of high debris concentration*, it will move in a spiral

motion to clean the area more thoroughly. When Roomba does this, the CLEAN
button will blink.

• To use SPOT Cleaning, place Roomba on top of the localised debris and press

(SPOT) on the robot. Roomba will intensely clean the area by spiralling outwards

about 3 feet (1 metre) in diameter and then spiralling back inwards 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 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. The indicator will appear amber
while the battery is charging and solid green when fully charged.

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*Functionality not available on all models

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Accessories

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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).

10ft / 3m

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.

4ft / 1.2m

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*Robot appearance varies by model

Regular Robot Care

Recommended Robot Care

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, perform the
following care procedures. Instructional care videos can also be
viewed in the iRobot HOME App. If you notice Roomba picking
up less debris from your floor, then empty the bin, clean the filter,
and clean the extractors.

Robot Part Care Frequency Replacement

Frequency

Bin After each use -

Filter Once per week

Brushes Once per week

Front Castor Wheel

Side Brush
Cli Sensors
Charging Contacts

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and

assemblies. You may purchase replacement parts through the
iRobotHOME App or by visiting www.irobot.com/Roomba600.
Ifyouthink you need a replacement part, please contact
iRobotCustomer Care for more information.

(twice per week in
homes with pets)

(twiceper week in
homes with pets)

Once every two weeks Every 12 months

Once per month

Every 2 months

Every 6-12 months

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Emptying the Bin

Cleaning The Filter

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Press the bin release button and pull to

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remove the bin.

Important: Empty the bin before 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

Cleaning the Brushes

Open the bin door to empty the bin. Open the brush guard by lifting both tabs.

Brush Frame
Release Tabs

Remove and clean any hair and debris

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from the brushes and brush bearings.

Flexible Brush

Main Brush

Reinstall the brush bearings and brushes,

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then close the brush guard.

Replace the brushes every 6-12 months

Brush
Bearings

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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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Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone distress
sound followed by a spoken message. The troubleshooting indicator
( ) will also blink. More detailed support and videos are available
through the iRobot HOME App, as well as online. If the problem is not
resolved, visit www.irobot.com/Roomba600.

Rebooting Instructions

For some errors, rebooting Roomba may resolve the problem.

» To reboot Roomba, press and hold the (DOCK) and (SPOT) buttons

for 10 seconds until all indicators shut o, then release the buttons.

» When you release the buttons, you will hear an audible tone signifying

asuccessful reboot.

Note: If you use Roomba’s scheduling feature, open the iRobot HOME App

after rebooting to confirm that Roomba’s schedule remains intact.

Reduced Power Standby Mode

Roomba consumes a small amount of power whenever it is on the
Home Base to ensure that it is ready for its next cleaning job, as well
as to maintain Wi-Fi connectivity. It is possible to put Roomba in a
further-reduced power state when not in use. For instructions and
more details on this Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer to the
iRobot HOME App.

Lithium Ion Battery

(available for selected 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

» Please visit the iRobot HOME App or www.iRobot.com/Roomba600

to view an instructional video on how to 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 also find
additional information such as maintenance
tips and information about accessories on
the iRobot HOME App or on our website at
www.irobot.com/Roomba600.

Should you still need assistance, call our
Customer Care team on [phone].

iRobot Customer Care Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 9AM – 7PM Eastern Time

• Saturday, 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.

Hereby, iRobot declares that the radio equipment type
Roomba is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://www.irobot.com/compliance
The radio equipment operates in ISM band between
2412 and 2472 MHz with a maximum EIRP output power
of 19.78 dBm (95.1 mW) at 2405 MHz.

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