LG VR66800VWP Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ROBOT CLEANER

Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading this manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location.

Be sure to charge the battery fully before using the product for the first time after purchase.

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Rev.03_080118

FEATURES

Zigzag

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Corner Master

By having adopted a brand new concept design that is appropriate for walls, the Robot Cleaner's cleaning performance is incredibly efficient.

Learning Mode

The Robot Cleaner is capable of memorizing the cleaning environment via its Smart Operation feature for smarter cleaning.

Turbo Mode

In the Turbo mode, the Robot Cleaner operates the suction motor and the brushes at a greater speed giving cleaner results.

When selected, the "Turbo" mode is automatically activated on carpets, which enables the Robot Cleaner to run more efficiently.

Drawer Mop Plate (Option)

The "Drawer mop plate" makes it much easier for users to fit and remove the mop without having to turn over the device.

My Space Mode

By commanding it to clean a particular area, the Robot Cleaner quickly cleans that desired area.

Repeat Cleaning

The Robot Cleaner will continuously clean.

Location Search Function

If the Robot Cleaner is moved from a spot while operating, the device will automatically search for the previous location and return to the spot from where it was interrupted.

Smartphone application description

You can control the Robot Cleaner from your smartphone.

CONTENTS

1

BEFORE USING

2~6 Safety precautions

7 Included with product 8~9 Parts description 10~11 Button functions

12Display status information

13Before you start

14Overview

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METHOD OF USE

15How to install the home station

16How to turn the Robot Cleaner power supply on & off

17How to start and stop cleaning

18How to charge the battery

19~20 Cleaning modes

21Auxiliary cleaning modes

22Mop cleaning (option)

23Location search function 24~25 Smart diagnosis

26~39 Smart Application Function

40Product info initialization

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HANDLING METHOD AFTER USE

41Cleaning the dust bin

42Cleaning the dust bin filter

43Cleaning the brush

44Cleaning the sensors/charging terminals

45Cleaning the side brush

46Cleaning the ultra microfiber mop (option)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

47~49 Troubleshooting

50 Before you call for service

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REFERENCE

51Product specifications

52Reference items

53[IEC 62929 Standard] Setting for Cleaning Performance Test

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The purpose of the safety precautions described below is for the user to use the product safely and correctly to prevent any unexpected risk of injury or damage.

Basic safety precautions

After reading this manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location.

WARNING CAUTION

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm or death.

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

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

WARNING

1.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.

2.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

3.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by LG Electronics Service Agent in order to avoid a hazard

4.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 must not be made by children without supervision.

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WARNING

For your safety, do not remove the battery from the Robot Cleaner. If you need to replace the battery of the Robot Cleaner, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service center or dealer for assistance.

Failure to follow this warning can cause fire or product failure.

Make sure the power cord of the home station is not crushed under a heavy object or damaged by contact with sharp objects.

Failure to follow this warning can cause electric shock, fire or product failure. If the power cord is broken, do not plug it in. Take the product to an LG Electronics Authorised service repairer.

Do not place the home station and the Robot Cleaner near a heating device.

Doing so can cause product deformation, fire, or product failure.

Do not force the power plug to bend. Do not use the power

plug when it has been damaged or loosened.

Doing so can cause fire or product failure.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Doing so can cause electric shock.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Never use the Robot Cleaner with a battery and/or home station from any other product than the Robot Cleaner.

Doing so can cause fire or product failure.

Do not use the Robot Cleaner when candles or fragile objects are placed on the floor.

Doing so can cause fire or product failure.

Always use a dedicated power outlet with a 10 amp rating.

If multiple appliances are connected to an outlet simultaneously, they can generate enough heat to cause a fire.

When pulling out the home station power plug, always pull it out by grabbing the plug, not the cord. When pulling out the power plug, do not to touch the prongs with your fingers.

Doing so can cause an electric shock.

Do not allow children or pets to play with or rest upon the Robot Cleaner at any time. Do not use the Robot Cleaner while an object is hanging from it.

Doing so can cause injury or product damage.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

		Do not spray or use
		inflammable materials,
		surfactants, or drinking water
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Gasoline	in the vicinity of the Robot
		Cleaner.

Doing so can cause fire or product failure.

*Inflammable materials: gasoline, thinner, etc.

*Surfactant: detergent, articles for bath, etc.

Do not insert any part of the body, such as a hand or foot, below the brush or wheels of the Robot Cleaner while in use.

Doing so can cause injury or product damage.

Do not operate the Robot Cleaner on narrow and high furniture such as a wardrobe, refrigerator, desk, table, etc.

Doing so can cause injury, product failure or damage which is not covered by the warranty.

Do not activate the device on a floor that has more than a 10 degree incline.

The device may not work properly.

Turn the power supply off immediately if any abnormal sound, odor, or smoke is generated from the Robot Cleaner by removing it from the home station and turning off the main switch on the rear side of the unit.

Failure to do so can cause fire or product failure.

Do not operate the Robot Cleaner in a room where a child is sleeping.

Doing so can cause injury or product damage.

Do not leave Children or pets near the Robot Cleaner unsupervised.

Doing so can cause injury or product damage.

This product is intended for indoor domestic home use and should not be used in mobile applications. it should not be used in commercial applications such as workshops or garages or around indoor swimming pools, etc.

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CAUTION

Frequently empty the dust bin and maintain its cleanliness.

The dust collected in the dust bin can trigger allergies and may contain harmful insects. it should be cleaned after each use.

Use the Robot Cleaner indoors only.

Using it outdoors can cause product failure and irreparable damage to the unit.

Close the cover of the dust bin on the main unit before starting cleaning.

If the cover is not closed, it can cause injury or product damage.

DO NOT use the Robot Cleaner around a banister, staircase or any other dangerous place.

Doing so could cause injury or

damage to the unit.

In rare cases, the Robot Cleaner’s brush can damage carpet. If this happens, immediately stop the cleaning operation.

When a carpet has long tassels, the tassels can be damaged.

Do not let the main unit and charging terminal of the home station come into contact with metallic objects.

Doing so can cause product failure.

Do not put water, detergent, etc. into or onto the Robot Cleaner.

Doing so can cause product failure. Do not put any water or detergent on the Robot Cleaner. If liquids get inside of the Robot Cleaner, turn off the power supply and contact an LG Electronics sales agent or customer care center.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not drop the Robot Cleaner or subject it to strong impacts.

Doing so can cause injury or product failure not covered by the warranty.

Do not expose the Robot Cleaner to cold temperatures (less than -5 ˚C) for a long period of time.

Doing so can cause product failure.

Remove any cables or string from the floor before starting.

Cable or string can get tangled in the wheels of Robot Cleaner and cause product failure or the cord of an appliance can be disconnected.

Make sure the Robot Cleaner is not put on a table or desk, with the power ON.

It may result in an injury or damage to the product.

Do not allow the Robot Cleaner to sweep up liquids, blades, thumb tacks, sharp objects or ashes, hot or cold. etc.

These items can cause product failure or damage.

Do not put sharp objects into the opening of the Robot Cleaner’s ultrasonic sensors.

Doing so can cause product failure.

Do not use the Robot Cleaner when the dust bin is completely full.

Doing so can cause product failure.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

If the floor is wet or has wet	When the robot cleaner is
spots, wipe them up before	operating, it may hit the chair
using the Robot Cleaner. Do	leg, desk leg, table leg or other
not use the Robot Cleaner on a	narrow pieces of furniture.
wet surface.	For quicker and better cleaning,
Doing so can cause product	place the dining chairs on top
failure.	of the dining table.
To save energy when the Robot	NOTE: Very low thresholds will
Cleaner is not in use for longer	allow the Robot cleaner to go
periods, turn off the power	over them and perhaps into an
switch, and turn on the power	undesirable location. Make sure
switch again just prior to using	that all the doors of the rooms
the Robot cleaner again.	that are not to be cleaned are
	closed. Oddly shaped and
	sized thresholds can cause the
	cleaner to become stuck. This
	is not a malfunction.

Tip Check the following items before use:

• Empty the dust bin after each operation or prior to it filling up.

• Remove any cables or long strings from the floor.

• Remove any moisture from the floor before cleaning.

• Close the cover of the dust bin before cleaning.

• Remove fragile or unnecessary objects from the room to be cleaned.

For example, remove expensive ceramics and valuables from the floor.

• Confirm whether the battery has sufficient power, and if it is low, recharge it.

• Close the doors of any room that you do not want the Robot Cleaner to enter.

During cleaning, the Robot Cleaner may enter another room and continue cleaning.

• Do not use this product in the room where a child is sleeping alone. The child can be hurt or woken.

• Remove towels, foot towel or any other thin cloth from the floor as they can get caught by the brush.

• Before starting the device, it's better to remove carpets that are thicker than 20 mm as they may cause it to malfunction.

• Please close any balcony doors as the wheels may get stuck while cleaning.

• Please install the mop board since climbing low heights, such as bottom of a standing electric fan, may cause damage to the robot cleaner.

• Connecting to a wireless router without proper security setup may cause security issues.

• If security is set up internally for your organization, it may affect connection therein.

• All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

• For more detailed information about disposal of Your old batteries/accumulators, please contact Your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where You purchased the product.

• All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

• For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• In the case of a floor with high brightness contrast such as marble, the recognition rate of the bottom sensor may be lower, and the robot cleaner may operate abnormally.

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INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

Robot Cleaner

Remote controller

Home station

s Figures can be different from actual objects.

	Quick guide	Operation
		manual

Cleaning Tool	Dust bin filter (spare)		Quick guide	Operation manual
	(option)
for cleaning
sensors
for cleaning
the filter
Cleaning brush		Mop plate (option)		Ultra microfiber mop
(It’s on the dust bin cover)				(2 pieces) (option)

Batteries for remote controller	Side brush (2 pieces)	Pet Brush
(2 units of AAA size)	(option)	(option)

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PARTS DESCRIPTION - ROBOT CLEANER

Plan view

Upper camera sensor

Dust bin cover

Display & function buttons

Dust bin compartment release button

Front view

Ultrasonic sensors

Obstacle detecting sensor window Detecting

sensors of home station & Receiving sensors of remote controller

Rear view

Main Power switch

Ventilation port

Bottom view

Cliff detection sensors

Side brush

Charging terminals

Brush

Wheel

Battery housing

s Figures can be different from actual objects.

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PART DESCRIPTION – HOME STATION / DUST BIN

Home station

Remote controller holder

Charging terminals

Power switch

Power cord fixing hook

Dust bin

Dust bin handle

Cleaning brush

Dust bin lid

Suction port flap

Sponge filter

Dust bin lid opening button

EPA Filter

Filter cover

s Figures can be different from actual objects.

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – ROBOT CLEANER

TURBO

START/STOP

HOME

BUTTON(KEY) LOCK ON/OFF

Voice Alert

On/Off

Language

Product registration (Wi-Fi)

• If the button is pressed, ‘Turbo Mode’ will be set with a voice confirmation.

• If the button is pressed whilst in ‘Turbo Mode’, it will be canceled.

• Used to turn the power on from Standby, start or stop cleaning.

• If the button is pressed whilst the unit is powered ON, it will start cleaning.

• If button is pressed during the cleaning, it will stop the cleaning.

• If the button is pressed for about 2 sec. whilst the power is ON, the power will be returned to Standby.

• If the button is pressed in 'Smart Diagnosis' mode, it will end the diagnosis.

• Used to return the Robot Cleaner back to the home station for charging.

• If cleaning is finished or the battery is low, the Robot Cleaner will return to the Home Station by itself to recharge its battery.

• Pressing the ‘TURBO' and 'START/STOP' button for 3 seconds will activate or deactivate the Lock function.

• If 'Lock' is ON, a voice announcement "Key lock has already been set" will be heard each time a button is pressed.

• Press and hold both the 'START/STOP' and HOME button on the main unit for 3 sec. to turn ON/OFF the Voice Alert.

• Voice Alert On/Off is not displayed as the product icon.

• Pressing the ‘HOME’ button for 3 seconds will change the language for the voice message.

• You cannot use this function with the button on the remote controller.

• Press and hold down the Turbo button for 3 seconds to activate the registration mode with a voice message.

• This mode is for registering the product to Robot Cleaner over Wi-Fi.

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE CONTROLLER

Power

Pressing this button will turn

the power on from Standby or the power will be returned

to Standby while the power is ON. (p17)

Mode

Changes the Cleaning Mode of the Robot Cleaner to

ZigZag Mode. (p19)

Directional button

This button enables Manual Operation and selection

of an area in 'My Space cleaning' mode.

Repeat

This button allows activating or deactivating 'Repeat Cleaning' mode. (p21)

Home

Used to recharge the Robot Cleaner by making it return to the Home Station. (p18)

Turbo

Used to activate or deactivate 'Turbo' mode. (p21)

Start/Stop button

Pressing the button will Start or Stop the Robot Cleaner.

My Space

Used to put the Robot Cleaner

in 'My Space clean' mode. (p20)

Mute

Used to activate or deactivate

'Mute' mode. (p12)

Diagnosis

Used to run Smart Diagnosis. Available only when Robot Cleaner is recharging. (p24)

Tip • With the machine's power OFF, the Remote Controller will not work.

• To turn the power ON/OFF, use the 'START/STOP' button on the upper section of the Robot Cleaner or 'Power' button on the Remote Controller.

• The 'Mode' and 'My Space' button can only be used after stopping the Robot Cleaner or whilst it is charging on the Home station.

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DISPLAY STATUS INFORMATION

Turbo Mode icon	Operational Status icon		Homing icon
This indicates the	This indicates the		This indicates the
settings for Turbo Mode.	operational status of		conditions of Homing
	Hombot.		and Charging.

Repeat Mode icon	Remote connection Icon
This indicates the	Displayed when the
settings for Repeat	smartphone connect to
Mode.	Robot Cleaner.

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BEFORE YOU START

Check these items before cleaning

•Do not use this device in a room where a child is left alone. The child could be injured.

•Remove fragile or unnecessary objects from the room to be cleaned.

Especially, remove expensive ceramics and valuables from the floor.

•Close the cover of the dust bin compartment before cleaning.

•Remove any moisture that might be on the floor.

•Remove cables, strips, towels, mats etc. from the floor so they will not get tangled in the brushes.

•Confirm whether the battery charge is sufficient, and if it is low, recharge it.

•Empty the dust bin before or after each clean, or before it becomes full.

•Close the doors of any room that you do not want the Robot Cleaner to enter. During cleaning, the Robot Cleaner may enter another room and continue cleaning.

•When the mop is attached, Robot Cleaner will not be able to go over thresholds of 5 mm or higher. If you are not planning to use the mop for cleaning, remove the mop before using Robot Cleaner.

•Before starting the device, it's better to remove carpets that are thicker than 20 mm as they may cause it to malfunction.

•Please close any balcony doors as the wheels may get stuck while cleaning.

•In the case of a floor with high brightness contrast such as marble, the recognition rate of the bottom sensor may be lower, and the robot cleaner may operate abnormally.

•Do not attach an object to the sensor of the product (may hamper the driving of the product).

Loading the remote controller battery

1.Open the battery cover by lifting the rear hook of the remote controller.

2.Insert two AAA batteries, checking for +, - nodes while loading.

3.Close the battery cover completely so that the batteries will not fall out.

–+

+

Precautions while using the remote control

•Only press one button at a time.

•Do not drop or subject it to any impact.

•Do not store it near devices that give off heat, fire or hot air.

•Certain fluorescent lamps, such as the three band radiation lamp, can interfere with the activation of the remote control. Therefore, use it as far away as possible from such lamps.

•If the remote control is far from the Robot Cleaner when activated, it may fail to operate properly.

Use the remote within 3 m of the Robot Cleaner if possible.

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OVERVIEW

1

2

3

4

5

6

	Install the home station. (p15)			1.5
	Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate			2
	the station against a wall. If power is not supplied to	1.5

the home station, the Robot Cleaner will not charge.

Turn on the power supply of the Robot

Cleaner. (p16)

Turn ON the power switch on the rear-left of Robot Cleaner, and press the ‘START/STOP’ button on the top or press the ‘Power’ button on the Remote controller.

If the power supply is not turned on, refer to page 16.

Check the dust bin.

Check the cleanness of the dust bin before starting cleaning and close the dust bin compartment cover on the main unit.

Start cleaning. (p17)

Press the START/STOP button (or ‘ ’ button on the Remote Controller) once again while the Robot Cleaner is turned on. You will hear an announcement of the cleaning mode and cleaning will begin once the Robot Cleaner has reversed and turned around.

Automatic charge. (p18)

The Robot Cleaner will self-diagnose and automatically return to the home station to recharge before the complete discharge of the battery. It takes approximately three hours to charge the battery.

Use the cleaning mode and auxiliary functions. (p19~22)

Use the buttons on Robot cleaner and Remote Controller to use each cleaning mode and supporting features

For Cleaning Mode, you can choose among ZigZag, My Space, and Repeat; for secondary features, Manual and Microfibre Mop.

< Warning > When the Robot Cleaner is operated with the dust bin compartment lid left

14	open, it can cause an injury or serious damage to the product.

HOW TO INSTALL THE HOME STATION

How to Install the Home Station

1.Position the home station against a wall on hard level flooring to prevent sliding during docking.

Remove objects within 1.5 m to the right and left side and within 2 m to the front.

1.5

1.5

2

2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Wrap the remaining power cord around the fixed hook on the back side of the home station or along the wall surface so that the travel path of the Robot Cleaner will not be obstructed.

Fixing hook of power cord

3. Fix the home station against the wall so that it does not move. Then turn on the power switch.

4. When the remote controller is not used, store it in the remote controller holder on the home station.

Tip • Always keep the home station plugged in when in use. If the home station is not plugged in, the Robot Cleaner will not return to the station to charge automatically.

< Warning > Do not operate the Robot Cleaner if the Home Station has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. To avoid electrical hazards, the cord must be replaced by LG Electronics, Inc. or a qualified service person.

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HOWTOTURNTHE ROBOT CLEANER POWER SUPPLY ON & OFF

Turning on the main power supply

Make sure the Power Switch is on at the rear-left of the Robot

Cleaner.

If the power is OFF, turn the switch ON.

When turning on the power switch, do not press or touch any button located on the upper section of the Robot Cleaner. Button operations can be delayed.

Turn off the power switch if the Robot Cleaner is not used for a long period of time in order to protect the battery. The Robotic Cleaner cannot charge if the main switch is in the "OFF" position.

Turning on from Stand By power.

With the Standby power of the Robot Cleaner OFF, press

'START/STOP' button for 1 second until a "Ting" sound is heard or press 'Power' button on the remote controller. In about 10 seconds, the power will be on and a melody will sound.

If 10 minutes elapse without the Robot Cleaner having being given an active command after being turned on, the power will automatically return to Standby again.

Turning off the power supply

Press and hold the START/STOP button for two seconds or Power button on the remote controller while the Robot

Cleaner is turned on. A melody will sound when the power is turned off.

Tip • If the power cannot be turned on, do the following.

- Turn the main power switch OFF, wait 5 seconds then ON again.

- Press the ‘START/STOP’ button or press 'Power' button on the remote controller after the main power switch has been turned on again.

- If the power is not turned on or if there is no display but only the “Ting” sound, put the

Robot Cleaner manually on to the home station as the battery may be flat.

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