1 Navigation buttons and start/stop
2 Cleaning time buttons
3 Cleaning mode buttons
4 Fan speed buttons
5 Docking button
How your robot works
What your robot cleans
This robot is equipped with features that make it a suitable cleaner to help
you clean the floors in your home.
The robot is especially suitable for cleaning hard floors, such as wooden,
tiled or linoleum floors. It may experience problems cleaning soft floors,
such as carpet or rugs. If you use the robot on a carpet or rug, please stay
close by the first time to see if the robot can deal with this type of floor.
Because the robot uses infrared sensors to navigate, it may run into
difficulties on very dark and shiny floors. If you use the robot on such
surfaces, please stay close by the first time to see if the robot can deal with
such a dark and shiny floor.
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How your robot cleans
Cleaning system
The robot has a 3-stage cleaning system to clean your floors efficiently.
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The two side brushes help the robot clean in corners and along walls.
They also help to remove dirt from the floor and move it towards the
suction opening.
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The suction power of the robot picks up loose dirt and transports it
through the suction opening into the dust container.
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The robot comes with a dry wipe holder that allows you to clean your
hard floor even more thoroughly with dry wipes.
Cleaning patterns
In its auto cleaning mode, the robot uses a fixed and automatic sequence of
cleaning patterns to clean each area of the room optimally. It uses a Zpattern (zigzag pattern), random pattern, wall-following pattern and spiral
pattern successively. It continues to move in this sequence of patterns to
clean the room until the rechargeable battery runs low, or until it is switched
off manually.
If the robot detects a particularly dirty area during its cleaning run, it
switches to spiral mode and switches to turbo fan speed to ensure thorough
dirt removal.
Note: You can also select each mode individually in the app.
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.
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
first few times you use it, and when you operate it near a staircase or
another height difference. It is important that you clean the drop-off
sensors regularly to ensure the robot continues to detect height
differences properly (see 'Cleaning the robot').
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Before first use
Mounting the side brushes
1 Unpack the side brushes and place the robot upside down on a table or
on the floor.
2 Push the side brushes onto the shafts on the bottom of the robot.
Note: Make sure you attach the side brushes properly. Press them onto
the shaft until you hear them lock into position with a click.
Removing the tag from the remote control (FC8932, FC8832
only)
Models FC8932 and FC8832 also come with a remote control. The remote
control works on a CR2025 coin-shaped battery. This battery is protected
with a protection tag that has to be removed before use.
1 Pull the battery protection tag out of the battery compartment of the
remote control. Now the remote control is ready for use.
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Preparing for use
Installing the docking station
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1 Insert the small plug of the adapter into the socket on the docking station
(1) and insert the adapter into the wall socket (2).
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The display of the docking station comes on.
2 Place the docking station on a horizontal, level floor against the wall.
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Note: Make sure that there are no obstacles or height differences 80 cm
in front, 30 cm to the right and 100 cm to the left of the docking station.
Tip: To ensure the docking station stays firmly in the selected spot, fasten
it to the wall with screws or with two strips of double-sided tape.
Important note: deep sleep mode
In deep sleep mode, the robot does not respond at all when you press a
button. To reactivate the robot when it is in deep sleep mode:
1 Press the start/stop button on the robot for one second to switch the
robot from deep sleep mode to standby mode.
2 Press the start/stop button on the robot briefly or press the start button
in the app to start cleaning.
3 If the robot does not start cleaning, place it on the plugged-in docking
station to recharge its rechargeable battery.
Charging
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The robot enters deep sleep mode when you press the start/stop button for
3 seconds. It may also enter the deep sleep mode when its battery is empty.
The battery may, for instance, run empty if the robot is unable to find its
docking station.
Note: You cannot get the robot out of its deep sleep mode with the
start/stop button in the app or on the remote control (FC8932, FC8832
only). Always press the start/button on the robot.
When charging for the first time and when the rechargeable battery of the
robot is empty, the charging time is four hours. Your robot can only be
charged on the docking station.
Charging on the docking station
1 Place the robot on the plugged-in docking station.
2 The start/stop button starts flashing. The charging indicator will be visible
on the display during the first 3 minutes of charging.
3 When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the start/stop button
lights up continuously.
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Charging automatically during use
1 When the robot has finished cleaning or when only 15% of the battery
power remains, it automatically searches for the docking station to
recharge. When the robot searches for the docking station, the light in the
start/stop button turns orange.
2 When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the start/stop button
lights up continuously.
Note: The robot only searches for the docking station automatically when it
started cleaning from the docking station.
WiFi connection and app
Operating system requirements
Minimum requirements regarding operating systems:
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iOS: 11 or higher
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Android: 5.0 or higher
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WiFi specifications
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The robot is designed to be connected to standard consumer routers
that use WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK encryption keys, or no encryption
(open WiFi network).
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Connecting the robot to public hotspots, office networks or hotel
networks is not possible in most cases.
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The robot will not work with 5 GHz routers. If you encounter problems
with connecting the robot to the router, please check if your router can
also be changed to the 2.4 GHz setting.
Connecting WiFi router and robot
1 When you take the robot out of the box, the WiFi icon starts to flash
orange.
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When the WiFi icon turns solid blue, the robot is connected to the WiFi
router.
2 If there is no connection between the robot and the WiFi router, check if
there is an active WiFi signal. If not, check if the WiFi router is working. If
there is a WiFi signal, start downloading the app and then connect app
and robot.
Downloading app and connecting app and robot
1 Search for 'Clean Home+' in the Apple App Store or in the Google Play
Store.
2 Download and install the Clean Home+ app.
3 Open the app and press the 'Connect a New Device' button or press the
'+' button.
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4 Select 'SmartPro Robot Vacuum Cleaner' and follow the instructions in
the app.
5 The app tells you when the robot is connected and ready to use.
6 Press 'OK' to open the app.
7 Press 'Start cleaning' to start the robot. You can press 'Return to charging
base' to make the robot return to its docking station.
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What to do if connecting app to robot fails
The app will tell you what to do if connection fails.
If you are still unable to connect the app to the robot with the instructions in
the app, start all over again with pressing the 'Connect a New Device' button
or pressing the '+' button.
If you continue to have problems with connecting the robot to the app,
contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country or go to
www.philips.com/support.
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Using your robot
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 floor. Also remove all cables, wires and
cords from the floor.
You can also operate your robot with the remote control (FC8932, FC8832
only) or with the buttons on the user interface of the robot.
Functions of the start/stop button
The start/stop button has the following functions:
How you press start/stop buttonHow robot responds
Press start/stop button for 1 secondRobot switches from sleep mode to standby
Press start/stop button brieflyRobot starts or stops cleaning
Press start/stop button for 3 seconds Switches robot on or off.
User interface signals and their meaning
The robot has a start/stop button that gives light signals and a display that
gives signals. The table below explains the meaning of the signals.
SignalDescription of signalMeaning of signal
The start/stop button is continuously green.The robot is ready to clean.
The start/stop button flashes green slowly and the
display on the robot shows a moving blue light (the
charging indicator).
The start/stop button is continuously orange.The rechargeable battery is low and
The robot is charging.
the robot is searching for the docking
station.
SignalDescription of signalMeaning of signal
The start/stop button is continuously red.The rechargeable battery of the robot
is almost empty.
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The start/stop button is continuously red and the
display shows an error code.
Please consult the error code table
below to understand the meaning of
the error code.
Error codes
Error codePossible cause Solution
E1Wheels stuckRemove robot from the obstacle and press the
E2Top cover or dust
container not placed
properly
E3Bumper stuckRemove the robot from the obstacle. The error
E4Robot lifted from floorPut the robot back on the floor to make the
E5Color of floor too darkPlace robot on a lighter area of the floor. Clean
E6Problem with batteryPlease contact the Consumer Care Center to
starts/stop button to resume cleaning.
Place the dust container in and the top cover
on the robot properly. The error code
disappears from the display automatically.
code disappears from the display
automatically.
error code disappear.
the drop-off sensors.
have the problem examined.
Locating your robot
If you do not see the robot, you can locate it by clapping your hands once.
The robot will respond by beeping and by lighting up all icons on its display.
Clap response is enabled when the robot enters sleep mode in the following
situations:
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when it stops cleaning due to an error
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when it is unable to find its docking station within 20 minutes
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Starting and stopping
1 Press the start/stop button on the robot or in the app. With models
FC8932 and FC8832, you can also press the start/stop button on the
remote control.
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2 The start/stop button is continuously on and the robot starts cleaning.
3 The robot cleans in the auto-cleaning mode until its battery runs low. In
the auto-cleaning mode, it follows repeated sequences of Z-pattern,
random, wall-following and spiral patterns.
Note: You can select individual cleaning modes in the app. With models
FC8932 and FC8832, you can also select the individual cleaning modes
on the remote control.
4 When the battery runs low, the start/stop button turns orange and the
robot searches for the docking station to recharge.
5 You can also press the start/stop button to interrupt or stop the cleaning
run. If you press the start/stop button again and there is still enough
energy in the rechargeable battery, the robot continues cleaning in the
auto-cleaning mode.
6 To make the robot return to the docking station before the rechargeable
battery runs low, select docking in the app. All icons on the display of the
robot disappear except for the docking icon, which lights up bright blue
while the robot returns to the docking station.
With models FC8932 and FC8832, you can also press the docking button
on the remote control to make the robot return to its docking station
before the rechargeable battery runs low.
Cleaning mode selection
Next to the auto-cleaning mode, this robot has four individual cleaning
modes. These cleaning modes can be selected in the app. You can also
activate the cleaning modes by pressing the appropriate button on the
robot. With models FC8932 and FC8832, you can also activate one of the
cleaning modes by pressing the appropriate cleaning mode button on the
remote control.
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Note: The manually selected modes are only active for a couple of minutes.
After that, the robot switches back to auto-cleaning mode.
Z-pattern mode
In Z-pattern mode, the robot cleans by making Z-shaped loops through the
room to clean large areas.
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Random mode
In this mode, the robot cleans the room in a mixed pattern of straight and
crisscross movements.
Wall-following mode
In this mode, the robot follows the walls of the room to give the area
alongside the walls an extra clean.
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Spiral mode
In this mode, the robot moves in a spiral pattern to clean a small dirty area
thoroughly. In spiral mode, the fan operates at turbo speed.
Using the cleaning time buttons (FC8932)
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Press the maximum cleaning time button to make the robot clean in auto
cleaning mode until its rechargeable battery runs low. When the robot
has finished cleaning, it returns to the docking station automatically if it
started from the docking station. If the robot started from another point
in the room, press the docking button to send it back to the docking
station.
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The other cleaning time buttons allow you to let the robot operate for 60,
45 and 30 minutes respectively. When the cleaning time is finished, the
robot automatically returns to the docking station when it started from
the docking station. If the robot started from another point in the room,
press the docking button to send it back to the docking station.
Manual driving
In the app, use the arrow buttons of the manual driving function to navigate
the robot through the room.
For models with a remote control, you can also use the arrow buttons above
and below and to the left and right of the start/stop button to navigate the
robot through the room.
Note: Be careful when you drive the robot manually close to height
differences and staircases.
Note: The vacuuming function and the side brushes only work when the
robot is driven forward. The left, right or back buttons are only for
maneuvering the robot.
Using the dry wipe attachment
The dry wipe attachment is a feature that allows you to clean hard floors
with dry wipes.
1 Choose cleaning with the dry wipe attachment in the app.
2 The robot starts wiping the floor without vacuuming and the side brushes
are not moving.
Note: If you use the dry wipe attachment, the robot may have trouble
crossing thresholds or climbing onto rugs.
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Preparing the dry wipe attachment for use
1 Turn the robot upside down and place it on the floor or on a table.
2 Place the dry wipe on a table and place the dry wipe attachment on the
wipe with its fixation lugs pointing towards you.
3 Fold both ends of the dry wipe around the dry wipe attachment and
fasten the dry wipe onto the attachment by pushing the fixation blocks
into the recesses.
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4 Insert the fixation lug of the dry wipe attachment into the opening just
behind the wheel on one side of the robot and push until you hear it lock
into place with a click. Then repeat these actions on the other side.
5 Turn the robot and place it on the floor on its wheels with the dry wipe
attachment touching the floor.
Using the robot with the dry wipe attachment
When the dry wipe attachment is attached, you can use the robot in any
mode and on all hard floors. Do not use the dry wipe attachment on carpet
or rugs.
Removing the dry wipe attachment
1 Remove the dry wipe attachment as soon as you have finished wiping
the floor.
2 Turn the robot upside down and place it on the floor or on a table.
3 Push one end of the dry wipe attachment towards the wheel on the
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robot.
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Using the invisible wall
Placing the batteries in the invisible wall
Models FC8932 and FC8832 come with an invisible wall. The invisible wall
operates on four AA batteries.
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1 Push the two release tabs at the bottom of the back cover (1) and slide
the back cover upwards and off the invisible wall (2).
2 Take four new AA batteries from the pack and insert them into the
battery compartment of the invisible wall.
Note: Make sure the + and - poles of the batteries point in the right
direction.
3 Slide the back cover onto the invisible wall again.
Positioning the invisible wall to stop the robot
1 Place the unit at a point you do not want the robot to cross, e.g at an
open door to a room that is off-limits to the robot.
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2 Switch on the invisible wall with the on/off slide on top of the unit.
3 Start the robot.
4 When the robot comes too close to the invisible wall, the light on the
invisible wall starts flashing and the invisible wall emits a beam of
infrared light. This beam of infrared light makes the robot change its
course and move away from the invisible wall.
Note: If you use the invisible wall, regularly check if the batteries still contain
sufficient power. You can check this by switching the virtual wall off and on
again. If there is enough energy in the batteries, the LED on the invisible wall
will light up briefly.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the robot
To maintain good cleaning performance, you have to clean the drop-off
sensors, the wheels, the side brushes and the suction opening from time to
time.
1 Place the robot upside down on a flat surface
2 Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or fluff
from the drop-off sensors.
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
or staircases.
3 Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or fluff
from the front wheel and side wheels.
4 To clean the side brushes, grab them by the bristles and pull them off
their shafts.
5 Remove fluff, hairs and threads from the shaft and from the side brush
with a soft brush (e.g. a toothbrush) or a cloth.
Note: If the hairs of the side brushes are crooked or bent, you can soak
them in warm water, as this will probably restore the bristles to their
proper shape. If this does not work, replace the side brushes.
6 Check the side brushes and the bottom of the robot for any sharp
objects that could damage your floor.
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7 To remove the TriActive XL nozzle, insert your fingers into the slots in the
bottom of the robot. There are arrows pointing to these slots. Press the
catches holding the TriActive nozzle in place inwards to release them
from the slots (1). Then pull the TriActive nozzle upward and off the robot
(2).
8 Clean the suction opening with a soft brush (e.g. a toothbrush).
9 Remove all visible dirt from the TriActive nozzle before you place it back
10 To place the TriActive nozzle, first insert the small lugs on the front into
the tiny slots on either side of the front wheel (1). Then press the catches
of the TriActive nozzle inwards to lock them into the slots in the bottom
of the robot (2). Finally, check if the nozzle can still move a few
millimeters up and down freely.
11 Push the side brushes onto the shafts on the bottom of the robot again.
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Emptying and cleaning the dust container
Empty and clean the dust container when the app shows that the dust
container is full and the dust container-full indicator lights up red.
1 Remove the cover.
2 Pull up the handle of the dust container lid and lift the dust container out
of the dust container compartment.
Note: When you remove or reinsert the dust container, take care not to
damage the blades of the fan.
3 Carefully lift the lid off the dust container and take out the filter.
4 Shake the dust container over a dustbin to empty it. Clean the filter 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.
Caution: Do not clean the dust container and the filter with water or in
the dishwasher.
5 Put the filter back into the dust container. Then place the lid on the dust
container.
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6 Put the dust container back into the dust container compartment (1), fold
down the handle (2), and put the top cover back on the robot.
Caution: Always make sure the filter is present inside the dust
container. If you use the robot without the filter inside the dust
container, the fan will be damaged.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-andaccessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet
for contact details).
Replacement
Replacing the filter
Replace the filter if it is very dirty or damaged. You can order a new filter kit
under type number FC8066. See 'Emptying and cleaning the dust container'
in chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance' for instructions on how to remove the
filter from the dust container and how to place it in the dust container.
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Replacing the side brushes
Replace the side brushes after some time to ensure proper cleaning results.
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 part of replacement kit FC8068. This kit
also contains two filters and three dry wipes.
1 To replace the side brushes, grab the old side brushes by the bristles and
pull them off their shafts.
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2 Push the new side brushes onto the shafts.
Replacing dry wipes
You can order new dry wipes. They are part of replacement kit FC8068. This
replacement kit also contains two side brushes and two filters.
Replacing the battery of the remote control
The remote control works on a CR2025 coin-shaped battery. Replace the
battery when the robot no longer responds when you press the buttons on
the remote control.
1 Hold the remote control upside down. Push the release button on the
battery holder and at the same time slide the battery holder out of the
remote control.
2 Remove the empty battery from the battery holder and place a new
battery in the battery holder. Then slide the battery holder back into the
remote control.
Replacing the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery of the robot may only be replaced by qualified
service engineers. Take the robot to an authorized Philips service center to
have the battery replaced when you can no longer recharge it or when it
runs out of power quickly. You can find the contact details of the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country in the international warranty leaflet or
on the website at www.philips.com/support.
Recycling
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Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the
end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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This product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please take your product to
an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a
professional remove the rechargeable battery.
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Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and
electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps
prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard
the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when
you remove it.
To remove the rechargeable battery, follow the instructions below. You can
also take the robot to a Philips service center to have the rechargeable
battery removed. Contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country
for the address of a service center near you.
1 Start the robot from a place somewhere in the room and not from the
docking station.
2 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.
3 Undo the screws of the battery compartment lid and remove the lid.
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4 Lift out the rechargeable battery and disconnect it.
5 Take the robot and the rechargeable battery to a collection point for
electrical and electronic waste.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter
with the 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 Center in your country.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The robot does not start
cleaning when I press the
start/stop button or press
'Start cleaning' in the app.
Possible causeSolution
The rechargeable battery is
empty.
Charge the rechargeable battery (see
chapter 'Preparing for use').
The warning indicator
flashes quickly.
The robot does not clean
properly.
One or both wheels are stuck. Set the power switch to 'off'. Remove the
The top cover is not present
or is not closed properly.
The bumper is stuck.Press the start/stop button. Lift the robot
The robot was lifted while it
was cleaning.
The bristles of one or both
side brushes are crooked or
bent.
The filter in the dust
container is dirty.
fluff, hair, thread or wire that is caught
around the wheel suspension.
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.
so that its bumper comes free. Place the
robot at some distance from the obstacle
and press the start/stop button to make it
resume cleaning.
Press the start/stop button. Place the
robot on the floor. Then press the
start/stop button to make the robot
resume cleaning.
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 filter in the dust container with a
cloth or a toothbrush with soft bristles.You
can also clean the filter and dust container
with a regular vacuum cleaner at a low
suction power setting.
If brushing or vacuuming does not help to
clean the filter, replace the filter with anew
one. We advise you to replace the filter at
least once a year.
The suction opening in the
bottom of the dust container
is clogged.
The front wheel is jammed
with hair or other dirt.
Clean the suction opening (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance').
Clean the front wheel (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance').
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The robot is cleaning a very
dark or shiny surface, which
triggers the drop-off
sensors.This causes the robot
to move in an unusual
pattern.
Press the start/stop button and then move
the robot to a lighter colored piece of the
floor. If the problem continues to occur on
lighter colored floors, please go to
www.philips.com/support or contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country.
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The rechargeable battery
can no longer be charged
or runs empty very fast.
The robot is moving in
circles.
The robot cannot find the
docking station.
The robot is cleaning a floor
that reflects 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.
The robot is in spot-cleaning
mode.
There is not enough room for
the robot to navigate towards
the docking station.
The robot is still actively
searching.
Close the curtains to block sunlight from
entering the room. You can also start
cleaning when the sunlight is less bright.
Replace the rechargeable battery (see
chapter 'Replacement').
This is normal behavior. The spiral mode
can be activated when a lot of dirt is
detected on the floor for a thorough clean.
It is also part of the auto cleaning mode.
After approximately one minute the robot
resumes its normal cleaning pattern. You
can also stop the spiral mode by selecting
a different cleaning mode on the remote
control.
Try to find another place for the docking
station. See 'Installing the docking station'
in chapter 'Preparing for use'.
Give the robot around 20 minutes to
return to the docking station.