iRobot™ Roomba™
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.domotec.uk.com
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Dear iRobot™ Roomba™ Owner,
Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobot’s
latest Roomba Vacuuming Robot, you join a growing group of
people around the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter
way to clean.
Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new
reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue
to develop new and better robots. Here’s what you can do to
participate in our efforts:
• Communicate with us if you have questions, comments
or require support. Many improvements to our products
start with suggestions from customers like you. Visit us at
www.irobot.com.
• Register online or by mail. You’ll be among the first to
hear about our newest robots, product enhancements and
special offers.
Thank you for joining the robot revolution. We look forward to
your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking
products that will change and improve your world.
On behalf of the entire iRobot team,
Colin Angle
Co-Founder and CEO
iRobot Corporation
Important Tips
Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses.
Roomba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray with
water. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods.
For Best Performance
• Roomba™ is very effective at picking up hair. Remove and clean
Roomba’s brushes after every 3 uses.
• Empty Roomba’s bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses.
• Always store Roomba connected to its charger or Home Base™.
• Use the Virtual Walls™ to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.
• Keep wheels and brush free of hair and debris by inspecting and
cleaning the bottom of the robot regularly.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 6
Anatomy ..................................................................... 7
Cleaning Pattern .......................................................... 8
Cleaning System ......................................................... 9
Cleaning Modes .......................................................... 10
Battery Storage and Charging ....................................... 11 – 12
Virtual Walls™ ............................................................. 13
Home Base™ .............................................................. 14
Remote Control ........................................................... 15
Scheduler Remote Control ........................................... 16 – 20
Maintenance ............................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 22
Warranty ..................................................................... 23
Customer Service ........................................................ 24
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY
OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING
240V OUTLET ONLY.
Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. To reduce the risk of
injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up,
using and maintaining your Roomba:
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owner’s manual.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.
ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS
• Roomba is for indoor use only.
• Roomba is not recommended for shag, high pile carpet, or tassels.
• Roomba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be
supervised when Roomba is cleaning.
• Clean with a dry cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba.
• 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 tumble 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.
• Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation.
ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING
• Charge using a 240V 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 charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.
• Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
• Charge indoors only.
• Roomba’s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe
electrical storms.
• Never handle chargers with wet hands.
• Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning.
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Anatomy
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Model 5107
Bin Release
Battery Charger
Socket
Buttons and Lights
Dirt Detect™
Status Light
Power Button
Spot
Cleaning
Button
Cleaning
Button
Bottom View
Cliff Sensor
Openings
Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
Battery
Vacuum
Inlet
Virtual Wall
Sensor
Serial Port
Max
Cleaning
Button
(Sage and Blue only)
Handle
Charging
Indicator
Model 5240
Status
Light
Power
Button
Contact
Points for
Home Base
Replaceable
Caster Wheel
(Discovery,
Scheduler only)
Dirt Detect
Sensor
Serial PortBin Release
Battery Charger
Socket
Cleaning
Spot
Button
Button
Flexible
Brush
Main
Brush
Brush
Guard
Brush Guard Release Tabs
Virtual Wall
Sensor
Handle
Dirt
Detect™
Max
Cleaning
Button
Brush
Bearings
Brush
Caps
(yellow)
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Cleaning Pattern
Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean
their floors. Roomba uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to
determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor.
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
criss-crosses the room
to ensure full cleaning
coverage.
Dirt Detection: When
Roomba senses dirt, the
blue Dirt Detect™ light is lit
and Roomba cleans more
intensely in that area.
TIP: Roomba takes approximately 45 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 fastest cleaning and best performance, clear your floor of clutter and
use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room.
TIP: Wires should be elevated off of the floor and rug tassles should be tucked
under the rug to prevent Roomba from getting stuck.
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