iRobot Roomba i7+ operation manual

i Series

Owner’s Guide

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

This owner's guide includes information for Regulatory Model(s): RVB-Y1

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WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or damage, read and follow the safety precautions when
setting up, using and maintaining your robot.

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.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Risk of electric shock Class II equipment Read operator’s

Risk of fire For indoor use only

Separate Supply Unit Rated power input, a.c.

Rated power
output, d.c.

Rated power
input, d.c.

manual

Keep out of reach
of children

General symbol for
recycling

BFP

Backfeed Protection

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WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE:

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in property damage.

GENERAL

WARNING

• Your robot is not a toy. Small children and pets should be
supervised when your robot is operating.

• Do not sit or stand on your robot or charging station.

• Do not use unauthorized chargers. Use of an unauthorized
charger could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch
fire, or explode.

• Your robot comes with a region approved power supply cord
and is designed to be plugged into a standard household AC
power outlet only. Do not use any other power supply cord. For
replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure
proper selection of country specific power supply cord.

• Do not open your robot or charging station. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.

• Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only.

• Do not handle your robot or charging station with wet hands.

• Store and operate your robot in room temperature
environments only.

• 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.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical
outlets in the floor.

• 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.
Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose
papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and
any fragile objects.

• 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 use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass,
or anything that is burning or smoking.

NOTICE

• This robot is intended for dry floor use only. Do not use this
device to pick up spills. Do not allow your robot or charging
station to become wet.

• Do not place anything on top of your robot.

• The failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could
result in loss of ability for the robot to charge the battery.

CHARGING STATION

WARNING

• Do not use a charging station with a damaged cord or plug if
the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.

• Always disconnect your robot from the charging station before
cleaning or maintaining it.

• Charge your robot only with the power supply provided.
The provided power supply delivers safety extra low voltage
corresponding to the input marking on the robot which is
required to maintain safe operation.

• To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that
the charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away
from stairs.

NOTICE

• Product may not be used with any type of power converter.
Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.

• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is
recommended that you use additional surge protection.
Your charging station may be protected with a surge protector
in the event of severe electrical storms.

BATTERY

WARNING

• Do not open, crush, heat above 176°F: 80°C, or incinerate.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not short-circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to
contact battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject
batteries to mechanical shock.

• Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage
or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs,
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 recycle or dispose of safely

according to local environmental regulations, or return it
to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal.

CAUTION

• Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical
advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.

NOTICE

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

• For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that
comes with the robot.

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the
rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For
replacement, purchase identical iRobot battery or contact
iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.

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

Note: For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org;

or call 1-800-822-8837

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About your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Top View

Faceplate

Camera

Dust Bin
and Filter

Bin Release
Button

Bottom View

Brush Caps

Dirt Disposal
Port*

Dust Bin

Brush Frame
Release Tab

Cli Sensor

Floor Tracking
Sensor

RCON Sensor

Handle

Light Touch
Sensor

Multi-Surface
Brushes

Cli Sensor

Edge-Sweeping
Brush

Charging
Contacts

Cli Sensor

Caster Wheel

Cli Sensor

*Select models only

Home Base

RCON
Sensor

IR Sensor
Window

Charging
Contacts

Buttons & Indicators

TM

Charging Station

Light Ring Indicator

Spot Clean Button

CLEAN / Power Button

Home Button

Using Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Positioning the Home BaseTM Charging Station

Good Wi-Fi® Coverage

1.5 ft (0.5 m)
both sides

WARNING: To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that
the charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

4 ft (1.2 m)
in front

4 ft (1.2 m)
from stairs

*Objects are not to scale.

Charging

• Place the robot on the charging station to activate
the batter y.

• If the “CLEAN” text is pulsing while charging, the robot is in
the middle of a cleaning job and will automatically resume
where it left o once recharged.

• The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the
charging station. You can put the robot 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.

• For long-term storage, turn o the robot by removing it from
the charging station and holding down for 10 seconds.
Store the robot in a cool, dry place.

White Light Ring While Charging

CLEAN

Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend
that you charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first
cleaning job.

Solid White: fully charged

Pulsing White: charging

Turns o after 1 minute to save power

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Cleaning

Remove excess clutter from floors before
cleaning. Use your robot frequently to maintain
well-conditioned floors.

Just Press CLEAN

Tap to Start / Pause / Resume

Hold for 3 seconds to end a job

Troubleshooting

• Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and
turning the light ring indicator red. Press CLEAN or tap the bumper for
details. Further support and instructional videos are available in the
iRobot HOME App.

Red Light Ring

Accessories

Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier

Note: For best results, place at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the

charging station.

Use the Dual Mode Virtual Wall® barrier to keep the robot in the places
you want cleaned — and out of the ones you don’t. It creates an
invisible barrier that only the robot can see. You can leave the device
in position between cleanings.

Choose the mode to meet your needs:

Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the Virtual Wall position ( ), the

device will create a linear barrier to block openings up to 10 feet (3 meters).

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10ft / 3m

• Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home.
It will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning
job and whenever it needs to recharge.

• To send the robot back to its charging station, tap . A blue
light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the
charging station.

• When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will
engage Dirt Detect™ mode, moving in a forward/backward
motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring
indicator will flash blue.

• Tap to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral
outward about 3 feet (1 meter) and then spiral inward to
end where it started. The light ring indicator will show a
blue spiral.

CLEAN

When the robot senses its bin needs to be
emptied, the light ring indicator will illuminate
in a red sweeping motion toward the rear.

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Low battery. Please charge.

• After 90 minutes of inactivity o the charging station, the robot will
automatically end its cleaning job.

Battery Safety & Shipping

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes
with your robot.

WARNING: Lithium ion bat teries and products that contain lithium ion ba tteries are

subjec t to stringent transportation regulations. If you nee d to ship this product for
service, trave l or any other reason , you MUST follow the b elow shipping in structions.

• B attery MUST be tu rned o before shipping.

• Turn o the batte ry by removing the robot from the charging station and holding
down for 10 seconds. Al l indicators will turn o.

• Package the robot sec urely for shipping.

• I f you need further assista nce, contact our Customer Ca re team or visit
global.irobot.com.

Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device (refer

to illustration).

Halo Mode: Toggle the switch to the Halo position ( ), to create a

circular barrier. This will prevent the robot from approaching zones you
want to protect such as a pet bowl, vase, or under a desk. The Halo
barrier extends approximately 24 inches (60 centimeters) from the
center of the device.

24in / 60 cm

Note: The batteries will last about 8-10 months under normal use. If you are

not planning to use your Virtual Wall barrier for an extended period of time, be
sure to turn the switch to the O, or middle position.

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Care and Maintenance

Emptying the Bin

Cleaning the Filter

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

Washing the Bin

Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brush

Care and Maintenance Instructions

To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the
procedures on the following pages.

There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot HOME App.
If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor, empty
the bin, clean the filter and clean the brushes.

Part Care Frequency Replacement

Bin Wash bin as needed

Filter Clean once a week (twice

Full Bin Sensor Clean every 2 weeks

Front Caster
Wheel

Edge-Sweeping
Brush and
Multi-Surface
Brushes

Sensors and
Charging
Contacts

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If

you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer
Care for more information.

* Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible

wear appears.

a week if you have a pet).
Do not wash.

Clean every 2 weeks Every 12 months

Clean once a month
(twice a month if you
have a pet)

Clean once a month

Frequency*

Every 2 months

Every 12 months

Press bin release

1

button to remove bin.

Open bin door to empty bin.

2

Place bin back in the robot.

3

Remove the bin. Remove the

1

filter by grasping both ends
and pulling out.

Remove debris by

2

tapping the filter against
your trash container.

Reinsert filter with ridged

3

grips facing out. Place bin
back in the robot.

Important: The robot will not run

if the filter is not installed correctly.
Replace the filter every two months.

Remove and empty the bin.

1

Wipe the inner sensors with a

2

clean, dry cloth

Wipe the bin door with a clean, dry cloth.

3

Closed Door

Opened Door

Important: Do not wash the filter.

Remove the filter before washing the bin.

Release the bin, remove the filter,

1

and open the bin door.

Rinse the bin using warm water.

2

Note: Bin is not dishwasher safe.

Make sure bin is completely dry. Reinsert

3

filter and place bin back in the robot.

Use a coin or small screwdriver

1

to remove the screw holding the
Edge-Sweeping Brush in place.

Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping

2

Brush. Remove any hair or debris,
then reinstall the brush.

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Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

Pull firmly on the front wheel module to remove it

1

from the robot.

Pull firmly on the wheel to remove it from its

2

housing (see illustration below).

Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.

3

Reinstall all parts when finished.

4

Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.

Axle

Housing

Important: A front wheel clogged with hair and debris

could result in damage to your floor. If the wheel is not
spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please contact
Customer Care.

Wheel

Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brushes

Pinch the brush frame release

1

tab, lift the tab, and remove any
obstructions.

Remove the brushes from the

2

robot. Remove the brush caps
from the ends of the brushes.
Remove any hair or debris that
has collected beneath the
caps. Reinstall the brush caps.

Remove any hair or debris

3

from the square and
hexagonal pegs on the
opposite side of the brushes.

Remove the bin from the

4

robot and clear any debris
from the vacuum path.

Reinstall the brushes in the robot.

5

Match the shape of the brush pegs
with the shape of the brush icons in
the cleaning head module.

Cleaning the Sensors, Camera Window
and Charging Contacts

Wipe sensors, camera window and charging

1

contacts with a clean, dry cloth.

Important: Do not

spray cleaning
solution or water
onto the sensors or
sensor openings.

iRobot Customer Care

USA & Canada

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

You can start by visiting global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked
questions and information about accessories. This information can also be
found in the iRobot HOME App. If you need further assistance, call our
Customer Care team at [phone].

iRobot USA 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® robot vacuum’s performance

• Get answers to questions

• Contact your local support center

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Regulatory Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iRobot
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules
as well as ICES-003 Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu­nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio
communication will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

©2018 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730 USA. All rights reserved.
iRobot, Roomba, iAdapt and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation.
Home Base and Dirt Detect are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo
are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only

• FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with

• ISED Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the

For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org;
or call 1-800-822-8837

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than the necessary for
successful communication.

FCC §2.1093(b) for portable RF exposure limits, set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as
described in this manual.

Canadian Standard RSS-102 for portable RF exposure limits, set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended
operation as described in this manual.

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