Irobot ROOMBA 870, ROOMBA 880 User Manual

Welcome!
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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.

To get the best performance from your Roomba, please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with it. If you have any questions, please visit www.irobot.com/support for more information.

I also encourage you to register your Roomba right now at www.irobot.com/roomba800.

By registering your robot, you’ll instantly activate your warranty and start enjoying these exclusive benefits:

•Take advantage of iRobot’s award-winning customer service: Get support tailored to your specific robot, including answers to questions, maintenance tips, video demos, live chat and more.

•Get product updates and other valuable information: Be among the first to find out about new robots, exclusive discounts and special promotions.

When you register, you can also tell us about your experience with your Roomba; iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback. We’d love to hear from you! On behalf of the entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot. We appreciate your business, feedback and loyalty. Here’s to robots that make a difference!

Yours for less chores and more life,

Colin Angle

Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder iRobot Corporation

P.S. Don’t miss out on your exclusive benefits! Register your Roomba right now at www.irobot.com/roomba800.

Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................	5
Important Tips............................................................................................................	8
iRobot® Roomba® Anatomy......................................................................................	10
Setting the Language................................................................................................	14
Cleaning Pattern.......................................................................................................	15
Cleaning Modes........................................................................................................	16
Cleaning System.......................................................................................................	17
Battery Storage and Charging..................................................................................	18
Auto Virtual Wall® .....................................................................................................	19
Virtual Wall® Lighthouse™..........................................................................................	20
Virtual Wall® Halo™....................................................................................................	21
Home Base®.............................................................................................................	22
Remote Control........................................................................................................	23
Wireless Command Center.......................................................................................	24
Scheduling Roomba®...............................................................................................	25
Regular Maintenance................................................................................................	28
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................	30
Problems While Charging.........................................................................................	31
Replaceable Modules...............................................................................................	32
Battery Removal.......................................................................................................	33
Registration...............................................................................................................	34
Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................	35
iRobot® Customer Care............................................................................................	36

Roomba 800 Series Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 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 SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR ROBOT, ITS BATTERY, OR THE INTEGRATED DOCK-CHARGER KNOWN AS HOME BASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE ENSURE VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED HOME BASE MATCHES STANDARD OUTLET VOLTAGE.

Notice: Your robot contains a software interface for the purpose of enabling the manufacturer to provide updates to the internal firmware if any such updates are made available to users. Any attempt to access, retrieve, copy, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any of the robot software is strictly prohibited.

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your robot.

•Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

•Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, Home Base and in the owner’s manual.

•Follow all operating and use instructions.

•Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

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EN Important Safety Information

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates:

Do not dispose of electrical appliances 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. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obliged to take back your old appliance for disposal at least free of charge.

USE RESTRICTIONS

•Your robot is for indoor use 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.

•Clean with a cloth dampened with water only.

•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 be pulled 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.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the robot. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

•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 outlets in the floor.

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Important Safety Information

BATTERY AND CHARGING

•Charge using a standard 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 Home Base supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.

•Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord

or plug is damaged, it must be serviced by the manufacturer or similarly qualified persons.

•Use only rechargeable battery packs approved by iRobot.

•Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage or transportation.

•Charge indoors only.

•Your robot’s Home Base may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.

•Never handle the Home Base with wet hands.

•Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.

•Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed Home Base matches standard outlet voltage.

•Used battery packs should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and disposed of safely according to local environmental regulations.

•Before every use, check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs.

•If the battery pack is leaking, return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal.

•The battery pack must be removed from the robot before disposal.

•Only use original battery packs with the correct specification and supplied by iRobot.

•Do not crush or dismantle battery packs. Do not heat or place the battery pack near any heat source.

•Do not incinerate the battery pack. Do not short-circuit the battery pack. Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.

ROOMBA® USE RESTRICTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

•Use Roomba only in dry environments.

•Do not spray or pour liquids on Roomba.

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EN Important Tips

Before using Roomba the first time, you must activate it 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 up.

•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 CLEAN until Roomba’s lights turn off.

For Best Performance

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

•Use an Auto Virtual Wall® or Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ (optional accessories) to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.

•Wipe all sensors with a clean, dry, soft cloth every week.

•Use Roomba frequently.

Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.

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Important Tips
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Battery Life

To extend Roomba’s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance:

•Always keep Roomba charged when not in use.

•Recharge Roomba as soon as possible following use; waiting several days can damage the battery.

•For storage off of the Home Base, remove the battery from Roomba and store in a cool, dry place.

Floor Conditioning Process for Homes with Heavily Shedding Pets

In homes with heavily shedding pets, Roomba’s bin may fill quickly with hair.

In these environments, Roomba must go through a floor conditioning process. You can help Roomba along by scheduling it to clean frequently and emptying the bin when the Full Bin indicator lights – sometimes mid-mission. After this conditioning process, you’ll enjoy consistent cleaning performance from your Roomba. For best performance, be sure to continue emptying Roomba’s bin and cleaning

the filter when the full bin indicator lights.