User manual IROBOT ROOMBA

[. . . ] 500 Series www. irobot. com Dear iRobot Roomba owner, Welcome to the world of iRobot!As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot, you join a world-wide community of people who enjoy more free time. The Roomba 500 series is the 5th generation of our awardwinning iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot. In developing this newest version, we incorporated feedback and suggestions from Roomba owners across the globe to make this robot more efficient and easier to use than its predecessors. [. . . ] To conserve their battery life, remove the batteries if you are not planning on using the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. Lighthouse Mode Selector Virtual Wall Use the Mode Selector to set the Virtual Wall Lighthouse to Virtual Wall or Lighthouse mode. C Alkaline Batteries (not included) Power Light Range Lighthouse Virtual Wall 0m-1 1-5m 3m+ Distance Virtual Wall Lighthouses indicate that their batteries will soon need to be replaced by flashing the power light repeatedly. For more detailed information, visit: www. irobot. com 13 Virtual Wall LighthousesTM Lighthouse Mode (Models 535 and above) In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to-room. Place a Lighthouse in the doorway between to rooms with the iRobot Roomba logo facing forward. Roomba will beep to indicate that the time has been set. Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. While holding SCHEDULE, use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set the schedule. Roomba will beep to indicate that the schedule has been set. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning times: 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. Release SCHEDULE. 3 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series To Delete a Schedule 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you'd like to delete, press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. Release SCHEDULE. 3 4 To Change a Schedule 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you'd like to change, press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled cleaning time. Roomba will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed. 3 4 Models 535 and above may also be scheduled with the Wireless Command Center (sold separately). For more detailed information, visit: www. irobot. com 17 Home Base® Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging. Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return at the end of a cleaning cycle. Locate the Home Base against a wall or other immovable object to prevent it from sliding during docking. If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it docks successfully. Home Base Chair Table Stairs Area Rug To have Roomba look for the Home Base and recharge its battery, simply press the "Dock" button. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Wireless Command Center The Wireless Command Center is compatible with Models 535 and above only. It is included with Models 570 and above, and is otherwise available as an accessory. Troubleshooting Indicator The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba's functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, schedule Roomba to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself. See page 16 for details on setting Roomba's clock and setting, changing and deleting schedules. Battery Indicator TIP: When powered on, the lights on the Wireless Command Center will sequence from Sunday to Saturday until the robot is under its control. Before using your Wireless Command Center for the first time, install four AA alkaline batteries. All Command Centers are setup to control only one Roomba. [. . . ] Then reinstall the Side Brush and Side Brush screw. Why does Roomba occasionally make a thumping sound? When Roomba's brushes encounter items such as carpet tassels or wires, the brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free. This action causes a thumping sound that can be heard approximately once per second until the brushes are free from obstruction. If Roomba makes a thumping sound when no tassels or wires are present, the main brushes should be cleaned as described on page 21. Why doesn't Roomba slow down as it approaches certain obstacles? Roomba uses its Light Touch Bumper technology to identify walls and other obstacles, allowing it to slow down and gently touch the obstacle with its bumper before changing direction. Roomba may be less effective at sensing and slowing down for extremely dark or black surfaces, or for objects that are less than two inches wide. TIP: For additional assistance, visit www. irobot. com/support. 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery. [. . . ]