This robot is equipped with features that make it a suitable cleaner to help you clean the oors in
your home.
The robot is especially suitable for cleaning hard oors, such as wooden, tiled or linoleum oors.
It may experience problems cleaning soft oors, such as carpet or rugs. If you use the robot on a
carpet or rug, please stay close by the rst time to see if the robot can deal with this type of oor.
The robot also needs supervision when you use it on black and shiny hard oors.
How your robot cleans
Cleaning system
The robot has a 2-stage cleaning system to clean your oors efciently.
-The two side brushes help the robot clean in corners and along walls. They also help to remove
dirt loose from the oor and move it towards the suction opening (Fig. 3).
-The suction power of the robot picks up loose dirt and transpor ts it through the suction
opening into the dust container (Fig. 4).
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Cleaning patterns
In its auto cleaning mode, the robot uses an automatic sequence of cleaning patterns to clean each
area of the room optimally. The cleaning patterns it uses are:
1 Z-pattern or zigzag pattern
2 Random pattern
3 Wall-following pattern
4 Spiral pattern
During auto cleaning, the robot uses these patterns in a xed sequence:
1 Z-pattern (Fig. 5)
2 Random pattern (Fig. 6)
3 Wall-following pattern (Fig. 7)
4 Spiral pattern (Fig. 8)
When the robot has completed this sequence of patterns, it starts moving in Z-pattern again.
The robot continues to use this sequence of patterns to clean the room until the rechargeable
battery is empty, or until it is switched off manually.
How your robot avoids height differences
-The robot has three drop-off sensors in its bottom. It uses these drop-off sensors to detect and
avoid height differences such as staircases (Fig. 9).
Note: It is normal for the robot to move slightly over the edge of a height difference, as its front drop-off
sensor is located behind the bumper.
Caution: In some cases, the drop-off sensors may not detect a staircase or other height
difference in time. Therefore monitor the robot carefully the rst few times you use it, and when
you operate it near a staircase or another height difference.
Before rst use
Mounting the side brushes
1 Unpack the side brushes and place the robot upside down on a table or on the oor.
2 Push the side brushes onto the shafts on the bottom of the robot (Fig. 10).
Note: Make sure you attach the side brushes properly. Press them onto the shaft until you hear them
lock into position with a click.
Preparing for use
Charging
When charging for the rst time and when the rechargeable battery of the robot is empty,
the charging time is four hours.
Note: When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, your robot can clean for up to 100 minutes.
1 Insert the small plug of the adapter into the socket on the robot (1). Insert the adapter into
a wall socket (2) (Fig. 11).
2 Press the power switch to switch on the robot (Fig. 12).
3 When the robot is connected to the mains correctly, the on/off indicator starts ashing.
This indicates that the robot is charging (Fig. 13).
4 When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the on/off indicator of the robot stops ashing
(Fig. 14).
5 Remove the small plug from the socket on the robot and remove the adapter from the wall
socket (Fig. 15).
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Preparing the room for a cleaning run
-Before you start the robot on its cleaning run, make sure that you remove all loose and fragile
objects from the oor (Fig. 16).
Using your robot
Starting and stopping
1 Press the on/off button.
Note: Make sure that the robot is no longer connected to a wall socket and that the small plug has been
removed from the socket on the robot.
2 The on/off indicator starts ashing slowly and the robot starts cleaning (Fig. 17).
3 The robot cleans until its battery runs low. While cleaning, the robot follows repeated
sequences of Z-pattern, random, wall-following and spiral movements (Fig. 18).
4 When the battery runs low, the on/off indicator starts ashing quickly and the robot
stops (Fig. 19).
5 You can press the on/off button to interrupt or stop the cleaning run. If you press the on/off
button again and there is still enough energy in the rechargeable battery, the robot continues
cleaning.
Indicator signals and their meaning
The robot has a display with three indicators: the warning indicator, the on/off indicator and the dust
container full indicator. The table below explains the meaning of the signals these indicators give.
Indicator signalMeaning
The on/off indicator lights up continuously.The robot is cleaning.
The on/off indicator ashes quickly.The rechargeable battery is low.
The dust container full indicator ashes.The dust container is full.
The warning indicator ashes.The robot was lifted while it was cleaning.
The bumper of the robot is stuck.
A wheel or side brush is stuck.
The top cover is not present or is not closed
properly.
Cleaning and maintenance
Emptying and cleaning the dust container
Empty and clean the dust container when the dust container full indicator ashes.
1 Remove the top cover (Fig. 20).
Note: Make sure the power switch is in ‘off ’ position.
2 Pull up the handle of the dust container lid and lift the dust container out of the dust
container compartment (Fig. 21).
Note: When you remove or reinsert the dust container, take care not to damage the blades of the motor fan.
3 Carefully lift the lid off the dust container and take out the lter (Fig. 22).
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4 Shake the dust container over a dustbin to empty it. Clean the lter and the inside of the
dust container with a cloth or a toothbrush with soft bristles. Also clean the suction opening
in the bottom of the dust container (Fig. 23).
Caution: Do not clean the dust container and the lter with water or in the dishwasher.
5 Put the lter back into the dust container. Then place the lid on the dust container (Fig. 24).
6 Put the dust container back into the dust container compartment and put the top cover
back on the robot (Fig. 25).
Caution: Always make sure the lter is present inside the dust container. If you use the robot
without the lter inside the dust container, the motor will be damaged.
Cleaning sensors, wheels and side brushes
To maintain good cleaning performance, you have to clean the drop-off sensors, the wheels and the
side brushes from time to time.
1 Make sure the power switch is in ‘off’ position.
2 Place the robot upside down on a at surface.
3 Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or uff from the drop-off
sensors. Also check if there is any dirt or uff blocking the suction opening (Fig. 26).
Note: It is important that you clean the drop-off sensors regularly. If the drop-off sensors are dirty,
the robot may fail to detect height differences.
4 Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or uff from the front
wheel and side wheels (Fig. 27).
5 To clean the side brushes, grab them by the bristles and pull them off their shafts (Fig. 28).
6 Remove uff, hairs and threads from the shaft and from the side brush with a soft brush
(e.g. a toothbrush) or a cloth (Fig. 29).
7 Check the side brushes and the bottom of the robot for any sharp objects that could damage
your oor.
Replacement
You can order spareparts and accessories at www.shop.philips.com/service or at your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Replacing the lter
Replace the lter if it is very dirty or damaged. You can order a new lter under order number CP0108.
See ‘Emptying and cleaning the dust container’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ for instructions on
how to remove the lter from the dust container and how to place it in the dust container.
Replacing the side brushes
Replace the side brushes after some time to ensure proper cleaning results.
Note: Always replace the side brushes when you notice signs of wear or damage. We also recommend
that you replace both side brushes at the same time. You can order spare side brushes as a set under
order number CP0107.
1 Make sure that the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position.
2 To replace the side brushes, grab the old side brushes by the bristles and pull them off their shafts.
3 Push the new side brushes onto the shafts (Fig. 10).
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Replacing the rechargeable battery
Replace the rechargeable battery when you can no longer recharge it or when it runs out of power
quickly. You can order a new rechargeable battery under order number CP0111 for FC8710 and
order number CP0110 for FC8700.
1 Let the robot run until the rechargeable battery is empty to make sure that the rechargeable
battery is completely discharged before you remove it and dispose of it.
2 Undo the screws of the battery cavity cover (Fig. 30).
3 Remove the battery cavity cover (Fig. 31).
4 Place the new rechargeable battery in the battery cavity, put back the battery cavity cover
and tighten the screws (Fig. 32).
Note: Make sure that the print on the battery points upwards and that the connectors point in
the right direction.
5 Place the battery cavity cover back onto the robot and fasten it with the screws.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with this appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
ProblemCauseSolution
The robot does
not start cleaning
when I press the
on/off button.
The warning
indicator ashes
quickly.
The rechargeable battery
is empty.
The small plug is still
inserted in the socket on
the robot.
One or both wheels are
stuck.
One or both side brushes
are stuck.
The top cover is not
present or is not closed
properly.
The bumper is stuck.Press the on/off button. Lift the robot so that its
The robot was lifted while
it was cleaning.
Charge the rechargeable battery (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
The robot does not work on mains power. It
only works on its rechargeable battery.
Therefore, always disconnect the adapter from
the robot and the mains before use.
Set the power switch to ‘off ’. Remove the uff,
hair, thread or wire that is caught around the
wheel suspension.
Clean the side brushes (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
When the top cover is not present or is not
closed properly, the robot does not work.
Place the top cover on the robot properly.
bumper comes free. Place the robot at some
distance from the obstacle and press the on/off
button to make it resume cleaning.
Press the on/off button. Place the robot on the
oor. Then press the on/off button to make the
robot resume cleaning.
ProblemCauseSolution
The robot does
not clean
properly.
The rechargeable
battery can no
longer be
charged or runs
empty very fast.
The bristles of one or
both side brushes are
crooked or bent.
The lter in the dust
container is dirty.
The suction opening in
the bottom of the dust
container is clogged.
The front wheel is jammed
with hair or other dirt.
The robot is cleaning a
dark or black surface,
which triggers the dropoff sensors. This causes the
robot to move in an
unusual pattern.
The robot is cleaning a
oor that reects sunlight
quite strongly. This triggers
the drop-off sensors and
causes the robot to move
in an unusual pattern.
The rechargeable battery
has reached the end of its
life.
Soak the brush or brushes in warm water for a
while. If this does not restore the bristles to their
proper shape, replace the side brushes
(see chapter ‘Replacement’).
Clean the lter in the dust container with a cloth
or a toothbrush with soft bristles.
If brushing does not help to clean the lter,
replace the lter with a new one. We advise you
to replace the lter at least once a year.
Clean the suction opening (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
Clean the front wheel (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Press the on/off button and then move the
robot to a lighter coloured piece of the oor.
If the problem continues to occur on lighter
coloured oors, please go to www.philips.com/
support or contact the Consumer Care Centre
in your country.
Close the curtains to block sunlight from
entering the room.
Replace the rechargeable battery (see chapter
‘Replacement’).