Do you remember how the hero of one very popular movie sang: “Robots work hard, happy people”? The modern era has brought many innovations into human life, innovations that have made life significantly easier and filled it with comfort. Moreover, what was previously perceived as science fiction is now becoming quite commonplace. This fully applies to modern, smart robotic vacuum cleaners.
Programmable vacuum cleaner- this is an excellent solution for constantly busy modern people who want to be on time everywhere, but at the same time keep their home clean.
Today, such devices have proven themselves in the most different countries, their popularity is growing among domestic consumers. Some of the most popular devices are from the company Eintec electronics, which are sold in Russia under the NeoROBOT brand. Simple, compact devices with a stylish design have become real helpers in everyday life, more than recouping the money spent on their purchase.
Smart robot vacuum cleaner
Cleaning a house where there is a smart vacuum cleaner turns into an unnoticeable procedure, because a person plays a small role in this process: emptying the dust collector in time and setting the desired cleaning mode.
Only a programmable model will be able to turn on independently at the right time, carry out a high-quality cleaning of the given area, without touching the furniture, and carefully avoid obstacles and dangerous places in the form of stair steps. Sensitive sensors will always inform the device about an obstacle and give a signal about the presence of debris on the “departmental” territory in order to brush it more thoroughly.
It has an 8-step cleaning system, 8 modes, which, of course, allows you to choose the most optimal option. And a person does not need to interfere with the process at all, because the smart vacuum cleaner does its work autonomously, and even recharges itself from the base.
Many consumers become so accustomed to their assistants that they even give them a name, as if making them members of their family. And how could it be otherwise, because they are the ones who create comfort and cleanliness in the house, perform their work unnoticed and flawlessly.
So if you are still in doubt about whether to buy a robot vacuum cleaner, then just remember the words of the song about how easy it is to become happy with their help and do not put off your purchase until tomorrow.
Despite the fact that the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner comes with detailed instructions, buyers often ask various questions about the correct use of the robot. For all those who do not want to read the instructions, and also want to learn about some non-obvious features of the iCLEBO Arte vacuum cleaner, we have prepared short video reviews. From them you will learn how to properly empty the dust container after the end of the cleaning cycle, how to program the robot to clean at a certain time, how the sensors work, how to use the vacuum cleaner in polisher mode and much more.
Equipment and appearance of iCLEBO Arte
The iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner has a rich set of equipment that corresponds to the status of a TOP device. This is confirmed by the presence of a remote control with batteries included, two antibacterial filters, a mop base with two microfiber cloths, a magnetic tape motion limiter (acts as a virtual wall), two side brushes, and a user manual.
On the top surface of the robot there is a large touch display, with which you can set the operating modes of the vacuum cleaner, find out the battery charge level, set the time, and so on. The front bumper is made of plastic with a rubberized strip on it. Distance sensors are located along the bumper. The dust collector is released by pressing just one button on the housing. It does not have a motor for suctioning debris, as is done in many competitive models. This allows the robot vacuum cleaner to be washed under running water without damaging it.
On the bottom of the iCLEBO Arte robot there is a main turbo brush and two additional side brushes. The turbo brush, as well as the front wheel, are placed under special covers, which prevents hair and wires from wrapping around them. A rubber scraper located behind the dust brush of the robot vacuum cleaner directs all dust from the floor surface directly into the dust collector. Special sensors against falls from a height are also located on the bottom of the iCLEBO case.
How to empty the dust collector of the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner from debris?
The waste container is easy to clean and can also be washed with water as it contains no electrical components. By pressing the button on the top of the case, you can easily release the dust container. Remove the rubber scraper by gently pressing on its side surface. By pressing on the yellow arrow guides, you can remove top panel dust container and gain access to the filter. Also use the special brush included in the kit to clean the robot vacuum cleaner and its dust container from debris.
How to program the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner for regular cleaning?
If the timer is set, the robot cleans every day at the set time. To use this function, remember to set the current time first.
On the remote control, press the Timer button. The numbers on the display will start flashing. If the timer has been set previously, the display will show specified time. To change it, press the Timer button again.
Use the (+) (-) buttons to set the hour value. After setting the hour, press the ENTER button, the minutes will start flashing. The minutes are set in the same way as the hours, using the (+) (-) buttons. After setting the minutes, press the ENTER button to complete the timer setting. To cancel the timer (cleaning at a specified time), press the Timer button and then the ENTER button.
When the AUTO cleaning mode is selected, the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner starts cleaning at the set time and returns to the charging station after cleaning is completed. If the RANDOM cleaning mode is selected, the robot cleans every day at a specified time, moving along a random path, and after cleaning is completed, it returns to the charging station. Please note that when you set the timer, the threshold mode may be disabled. To prevent this from happening, in the third step, when selecting a mode, press the Climb button on the control panel.
How to use the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner in polisher mode?
The robot vacuum cleaner can be used in polisher mode for wet cleaning. A vacuum cleaner will not be able to remove stubborn stains from the surface of tiles or laminate, but it will be able to effectively remove fine dust that has settled on the floor. To start using iCLEBO Arte in floor polishing mode, turn it over and place the mop base in the appropriate slot. Wet the microfiber cloth, wring it out (to prevent water from running off), and attach it to the base of the mop.
If you are not using the wet cleaning mode, remove the mop base from the robot vacuum cleaner. On some types of surfaces the vacuum cleaner may have difficulty moving. For example, in the Mopping mode (wet cleaning) with a mop attached, the robot may get stuck in front of the carpet, threshold, or step. Be careful. If the robot vacuum cleaner has difficulty moving on uneven surfaces, select the Climb mode to clean.
How to properly install the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner base?
It is worth noting a number of subtleties that must be taken into account when installing a charging station for a robot vacuum cleaner. Try to free up as much space as possible in front of the base so that the robot can detect it without much difficulty. The bottom surface of the base has rubber strips for tight contact with the floor and increased friction. If this is not enough, use double-sided tape to secure the iCLEBO Arte base tightly without damaging your floors.
If the robot vacuum cleaner does not have enough battery power while it is running, it will return to the charger to charge the battery. Once charging is complete, the robot will continue cleaning.
By default, when the battery level is low, the robot vacuum cleaner returns to the place where cleaning began. If the robot did not start cleaning from the charging station, it will not return to the charging station, but to the place where it started cleaning.
Meanings of the color indicator of the charging station.
- Red: the robot is outside the charging station or the connecting wire between the robot and charging station poorly connected.
- Flashing green: charging in progress
- Green: Charging complete
How to choose the operating mode of the iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner?
The iCLEBO Arte robot vacuum cleaner has several cleaning modes that can be selected using the control panel or by setting them on the touch screen.
- Automatic AUTO mode – the robot vacuum cleaner cleans using camera navigation along an automatically calculated trajectory.
- RANDOM mode – the robot vacuum cleaner cleans, moving along a random path for a specified time. You can set the time using the +/- buttons on the control panel.
- SPOT mode - the robot vacuum cleaner moves in zigzags over an area with a diameter of 1 meter.
- MAX mode – the robot vacuum cleaner starts cleaning at Automatic mode, then switches to Random mode on its own and continues cleaning until the battery is completely discharged.
As soon as the mop base is connected to the iCLEBO Arte vacuum cleaner, it automatically switches to wet cleaning mode. For cleaning on carpets or marble floors, it is recommended to use the AUTO+Climb mode.
Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for about 10 years now. During this time, from clumsy, too expensive, but with little ability, they turned into elegant multifunctional assistants, quite affordable.
Now you can choose a relatively inexpensive device and enjoy the results of technological progress.
You just need to choose the right model from the already considerable model range various brands. What aspects should you pay attention to?
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In which house is a robot uncomfortable?
It should be remembered that such a device is still just a vacuum cleaner, and not a housekeeper who will not only clean the floors, but also put scattered things in their place.
If the household is used to throwing things around everywhere, then the robot will not take root in such a house.
The robotic unit does not perform very well on black surfaces.
Long-pile carpets interfere with proper operation.
Cables lying loosely on the floor interfere with the device's ability to perform its duties.
High thresholds will not allow the device to move independently from one room to another.
In other words, before taking money out of your wallet, consult with a specialist about possible obstacles to work and how to eliminate them.
If you are convinced that the robot will be comfortable working in your home, you can proceed to further steps in choosing a device.
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What characteristics are most important?
First of all, you should familiarize yourself with technical characteristics, affecting work efficiency.
Duration of continuous operation between recharges. This is a very important indicator. It is determined by the capacity of the battery built into the design.
Robotic units are less powerful than conventional ones, so they require more time to clean.
To efficiently clean an area of 50-60 square meters, a good robot requires approximately two hours. Cleaning with inexpensive, low-power vacuum cleaners can take a whole day.
This is due to the fact that they have low-capacity batteries, and their recharging time is up to 8 hours. Calculate the area of your apartment (or house) and estimate how many approaches your chosen device will take to clean.
Dust container volume. The larger the dust container, the more debris the device can collect before cleaning it.
If you are taking a device with a battery large capacity, then the dust collector in it should also be large. Be sure to check this ratio with the seller.
Automatic recharging. Unlike the “pioneers” - robots, modern models are equipped with a self-charging function.
To do this, a base station is installed on the floor, which the robot finds independently if necessary. Some bases have garbage receptacles into which debris from the dust collector is transferred while the battery is being recharged.
Basic containers are significantly larger in volume than dust collectors. The user can only empty the database container from garbage from time to time.
If the device does not have such a function, then the owner will have to constantly monitor the condition of the vacuum cleaner’s dust collector and empty it of debris as it fills.
Set of sensors. Using sensors, the trajectory of movement is determined. The standard set includes collision, touch and fall sensors.
Collision sensors(mechanical) are located under a rubber bumper installed along the contour of the body. When the device collides with any obstacle, the sensor is triggered, and based on its signal, the vacuum cleaner changes the direction of movement.
Touch sensors (infrared) emit a wave, which, reflected from an obstacle, hits a special receiver, again forcing the device to change its trajectory.
Fall sensors are located on the bottom of the device. Their task is to monitor the height difference under the vacuum cleaner. This way they prevent falls from stairs.
The more sensors installed on a robot, the more maneuverable it is.
In addition to the standard set of sensors, ultrasonic sensors can be installed on the device. They determine the distance to the obstacle.
If the device has sensors of this type, then it can slow down when approaching an obstacle and accelerate in free space.
Some new generation models have built-in “smart” navigation systems based on laser sensors. They can create a map of the room. Such robots work much more efficiently, avoiding obstacles in time and braking in front of stairs.
There are devices capable of detecting garbage and identifying the most contaminated places. They independently select and regulate the cleaning regime.
Harvesting unit. It includes one or two brushes for cleaning open spaces and several brushes that can be used to clean debris along walls, in hard-to-reach places and corners.
The material from which the brushes are made plays an important role. High-quality brushes do not retain animal hair, hair, threads and other “long” debris.
A good device is equipped with special brushes for self-cleaning. The same cannot be said about economy class appliances: their brushes have to be cleaned manually.
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Where will the robot go after recharging?
Early models of robotic vacuum cleaners, after recharging, could begin cleaning an already cleaned area. As a result, one room could be cleaned several times, while another room could be cleaned once or not at all.
To eliminate this, developers have created special devices that limit its movement (virtual walls).
These are small devices with batteries that emit an infrared beam. The robot perceives it as an obstacle and moves along it or makes a turn.
The kit includes two such devices. But they are also sold separately, so you can purchase the required quantity.
But the most convenient of them are virtual walls with built-in beacons. They not only block movement, but also control it, moving the device to the desired room.
With the help of such devices, you can organize cleaning of the apartment in the absence of the owners.
Programming. The bulk of the new generation of robotic vacuum cleaners have software, with which you can program the start and end times of cleaning.
This allows you to configure the device to turn on at any time convenient for the user. Even economy class robots now have this function.
Basically, the daily cleaning mode is programmed. But there are models that can be programmed for every day of the week.
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Wet cleaning
The function can be performed in two ways:
- using a damp cloth attached to the bottom;
- when using a full-fledged washing robot.
The washing unit requires minimal human intervention: periodically you need to change the water in the container and put the device on recharge.
But such a vacuum cleaner is not suitable for every floor covering. It cannot be used on laminates, parquets not protected with a waterproof coating, long-pile carpets, porous stones, etc.
Selecting a device by cost
Below 12 thousand rubles Finding an automated cleaner is difficult: even Chinese-made devices are more expensive.
But if the higher price does not suit you, you can buy a robot floor polisher. It does not have brushes, but it wipes the floor quite well and sucks up dust.
10-15 thousand rubles There are devices that can cope with an area of 50-60 square meters. m, but they do not have a programming function. Such models are equipped with a minimum of accessories (no virtual walls, additional brushes, etc.). The best option for this price range— iRobot Roomba 620.
15-20 thousand rubles There are models from famous brands. They can clean up to three rooms, are equipped with a virtual wall, and are programmable.
True, they may not always find the base station due to the disorder of movement.
Over 20 thousand rubles There are top models of robotic vacuum cleaners or products from expensive brands. They can clean eighty square meters on one charge.
They are equipped with beacons that control the unit. They can make a map of the room. Of course, all expensive models are programmed by day of the week.
As you can see, robot vacuum cleaners differ in functionality and cost. Which model you choose depends on your capabilities and preferences.
You have become the owner of yourself modern equipment- iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. More than five million people living around the world use robot labor in their homes. Sometimes, robots literally become members of families - people give them names.
More than two decades of iRobot's history have been dedicated to the design and creation of robots.
Before you begin the exciting process of putting the robot into operation, carefully study this manual. This will allow you to correctly approach the process of operating the robot, spend a minimum of time on training and get maximum pleasure and effect from the operation of iRobot Roomba.
Thank you for choosing an iRobot robot!
Robot vacuum cleaner maintenance
In order for the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner to remain excellent for a long period of time, the following requirements must be met:
- The robot should be used periodically, or specially prepared for storage if it is not needed for a long time. This approach will maximize the life of the iRobot Roomba battery.
- The robot's brushes will work extremely efficiently if you can take the time to clean them. In addition, the mechanisms that control these brushes also require regular maintenance and cleaning of debris and dirt.
- electronic modules and electrical circuits iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner will become unusable from active contact with water. The robot should not be immersed or doused in water, allowed to operate, or stored in wet conditions. The robot should be cared for using a dry cloth.
Remember safety
When preparing the robot for operation, you should carefully read the safety rules contained in this manual.
Preparing the robot vacuum cleaner should begin by removing the packaging protection from the battery contacts. To do this, you need to first turn the robot over and remove the yellow battery tab. The robot vacuum cleaner's battery will then need to go through a full charging cycle. The first charging of the battery must not be interrupted! The robot will indicate the end of battery charging with a green light on the CLEAN button.
Preparing the work area for the robot vacuum cleaner
The intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner allows it to move around the space being cleaned completely independently. But obstacles such as wires lying on the floor or running along the baseboard, which are used to power other household devices, can become an insoluble problem for the robot and require your intervention.
The Roomba robot vacuum cleaner effectively copes with various types garbage and dirt. But it cannot be used in rooms with high humidity or on wet or damp floor coverings.
First of all, you should determine the location where the Home Base™, the robot vacuum cleaner's charger, will be located and install it there. Then you need to plan which areas of the room will be cleaned and define their boundaries using Virtual Wall devices or Virtual Wall® Lighthouse™ devices used for models 780 and above. Based on their signals, the robot vacuum cleaner will be able to work, moving from area to area.
Beginning of work
If you purchased a device to control your robot vacuum cleaner or a remote control, you must first configure it to control the robot. Otherwise, turn on the robot vacuum cleaner by pressing the CLEAN button on the robot body.
The robot vacuum cleaner will notify you that it is turned on with a special sound and a light indicator on the CLEAN button. The next press of CLEAN will signal the robot to start cleaning the room.
Pausing during the cleaning process and returning to the active cleaning phase is also carried out using the CLEAN button.
To turn off the robot vacuum cleaner, the CLEAN button must remain pressed until the indicator light turns off.
Cleaning programs and models
The Roomba robot vacuum cleaner is controlled by the iAdapt™ intelligent system, which constantly receives information about the world around it and decides how to react to it during operation. The robot vacuum cleaner’s memory contains forty basic ways of reacting to various external conditions and three basic operating models. The intelligent system constantly makes decisions about what reaction and what model will be most optimal under current conditions.
Roomba (700 Series) is programmed to use following programs cleaning of premises:
- Clean Mode. The intelligent system collects information about the size and configuration of the room intended for cleaning and builds a time-optimal work model.
- Spot Mode. This cleaning mode is used by the intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner when the task of cleaning a small area appears. The robot begins to move along the area along a trajectory resembling a spiral with a radius of about half a meter, returning to the starting point at the end of cleaning.
- Scheduled Cleaning Mode. When using this mode, the intelligent system of the robot vacuum cleaner turns on at a predetermined time, cleans the planned areas and returns to the charging device.
Floor coverings
The robot successfully copes with any floor covering and is able to protect itself from emergency situations due to falls and slips. An intelligent control system identifies places on the floor where changes in height occur. However, sometimes a robot vacuum cleaner may need help. This happens when cleaning the area. rounded corners or on floor surfaces that tend to be very slippery. The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be used outdoors.
Release from entanglement
The robot vacuum cleaner's brushes can get tangled in loose electrical wires on the floor that power other household devices. In this case, the robot's intelligent control system stops the current cleaning job and tries to release the brushes by changing the direction of their rotation. The unraveling process is accompanied by a characteristic sound similar to clicks.
Home Base
The Home Base charging device of the robot vacuum cleaner should be located near the wall, on the floor, no closer than one and a half meters of free empty space from the places where the floor level changes in height. After cleaning, or when the batteries reach a certain level of discharge, the robot vacuum cleaner is sent to the charging device. Once the robot vacuum cleaner is installed on the base, the Home Base will indicate success with a green indicator light. A signal that the robot has started charging its batteries, there will be a yellow blinking indicator on the robot body.
A sign that the robot vacuum cleaner has successfully completed the procedure of charging its batteries and is ready for work will be the green light of its indicator.
The Virtual Wall electronic barrier is compatible with the entire Roomba range
The Virtual Wall electronic barrier is designed to forcibly limit the operating area of the robot vacuum cleaner. It can be used to prohibit the robot from traveling outside a specific room or to protect the robot from contact with fragile objects.
The electronic barrier is powered by 2 size C batteries. Batteries are not included in the delivery set and must be purchased separately.
The electronic barrier creates a kind of “obstacle” for the robot in the shape of a cone, up to two meters wide, which it cannot overcome.
The electronic barrier is designed to block door openings. The best place to install it is the outer part of the opening.
The Virtual Wall electronic barrier operates in two modes:
- Manual. The barrier should be turned on together with the robot vacuum cleaner. It will automatically turn off a little over two hours after turning it on.
- Auto. The barrier turns on when the vacuum cleaner is turned on.
The indicator on the body of the electronic barrier indicates the selected mode and battery status. A flashing green indicator light indicates low battery life and the need to replace them. To save batteries, you should turn off the Virtual Wall electronic barrier during periods when the robot vacuum cleaner will not be used for a long time and turn it on only when there is a period ahead. regular work robot vacuum cleaner. At other times, the Virtual Wall electronic barrier must be turned off.
Virtual Wall Lighthouse device
For Roomba models 780 and older, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ electronic barrier is available with an additional Lighthouse mode. In this mode, the device works as a navigator for a robot vacuum cleaner and helps it navigate the space of the room.
The mode is selected in advance using a switch on the device, and the transition to active mode or shutdown of the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ occurs automatically, along with iRobot Roomba.
The Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ electronic barrier is powered by 2 size C batteries. Batteries are not included and must be purchased separately.
The indicator on the body of the electronic barrier indicates the selected mode and battery status. A flashing green indicator light indicates low battery life and the need to replace them.
When installing the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ device in Lighthouse mode, it should be placed in the doorway so that the part of its body on which the logo is located is facing forward. The Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ device will act as a beacon for the robot vacuum cleaner, which will help it move, sequentially cleaning one room after another.
The operating time of the equipment will depend on the size of the premises intended for cleaning. Once your robot vacuum finishes its job, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ guides it to the Home Base™ charger.
If you plan to use several Lighthouse and Virtual Wall devices at the same time, you should remember that they cannot be placed next to each other, the charger of the Home Base robot vacuum cleaner, or behind large interior items that do not transmit signals emitted by the listed devices for mutual communication. If you ignore these requirements, the robot vacuum cleaner will not detect Lighthouse or Virtual Wall devices or will not be able to determine the route to the Home Base charger.
Virtual Wall Lighthouse equipment with the mode switch set to the Virtual Wall position creates an electronic barrier that forcibly limits the operating area of the robot vacuum cleaner. This mode prohibits the robot from traveling outside a specific room or protects it from possible contact with dangerous objects. In Virtual Wall mode, the device will automatically stop emitting a signal two hours and fifteen minutes after switching on.
Virtual Wall Lighthouse, operating in Virtual Wall mode, is installed in the area of the doorway. The signal strength, and therefore the distance at which the robot vacuum cleaner can detect the Virtual Wall Lighthouse, can be adjusted. It can range from two to six meters, depending on the configuration of a particular room. The longer this distance, the higher the power consumption of the Virtual Wall Lighthouse device.
Handling batteries
The iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner is powered by rechargeable batteries. The very first battery charging cycle is carried out in preparation for the first use of the robot and takes a period of nine hours.
You should check the charge status of the robot vacuum cleaner's batteries before each cleaning.
In order for the batteries to work as long and efficiently as possible, the Home Base charger of the robot vacuum cleaner must be constantly connected to the power supply, and the robot itself, between cleanings, must be located on the base of the charger. The fact that the charger is functioning and the procedure for charging the robot's batteries is proceeding in normal mode is indicated by a light indicator on the body of the charger.
If the robot vacuum cleaner has been left for a long time without the ability to recharge the batteries, after connecting it to the charger, the battery recovery mode can be automatically turned on. The activation of this mode will be indicated by a flashing light indicator. It will take significantly longer to restore the batteries compared to the normal battery charging procedure. This mode cannot be interrupted before it is completed.
Removing the batteries
If it is known in advance that the help of a robot vacuum cleaner will not be needed for a long time, after the battery is fully charged, it should be removed from the case and stored at room temperature and low humidity.
The battery should always be removed when it becomes clear that the help of the robot vacuum cleaner will not be needed for a long time. To remove the battery, you need to open the compartment on the bottom of the robot body by first removing the screws.
| Sign | Signal |
| The brushes on your iRobot Roomba may have become tangled in wires on the floor. The intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner has activated the appropriate mode and the robot is trying to free itself. |
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| The robot has detected a place where garbage has accumulated, as indicated by the Dirt Detect indicator light. | |
| A problem has arisen, the intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner is trying to diagnose and fix possible problems. | |
| The dust container in the robot vacuum cleaner needs to be emptied because it has reached its full capacity. | |
| Information about the state of charge of the battery. Red indicator light, constant light - the battery of the robot vacuum cleaner has exhausted its charge. Yellow indicator light, flashing light - the batteries of the robot vacuum cleaner are in the process of being charged from the power supply. Green indicator light, constant light - the battery of the robot vacuum cleaner has 100% charge. Yellow indicator light, short blinking - battery recovery mode is on |
Device for remote control of a robot vacuum cleaner
The process of using a device to control a robot vacuum cleaner from a distance is very similar to the process of controlling another household appliances using the remote control remote control. Using the buttons of the device, which is previously directed in the direction where the robot is currently located, it is launched, controlled and individual functions are enabled.
The remote control device for the robot vacuum cleaner is powered by two AA batteries.
You should not use the remote control if you are within a short distance of the Home Base or Virtual Wall as signal interference may occur and Roomba may not perceive the signals correctly.
Special control device for the robot vacuum cleaner
For iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners from model 780 and older, a special control device has been created with which you can plan complex work schedules for the robot, setting time intervals and selecting the required work model. Being actually the center from which the robot is controlled, this device allows you to remotely access the robot control during operation.
When drawing up a schedule, its owner sets the start time of work. The robot vacuum cleaner will begin cleaning as scheduled without additional commands. You can create a schedule a week in advance by assigning the robot a one-time task per day.
To successfully implement the schedule, you must accurately set the current time in the control system of the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. To do this, after turning off the robot by pressing the CLEAN button, press the CLOCK button and select values for the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE positions. Then, the result is saved by clicking OK. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.
Setting the time format
iRobot Roomba supports eight and twelve hour clocks. To select a convenient format, press the CLOCK button without releasing it until the format selection mode is displayed on the screen. Pressing CLOCK will switch the system to a format convenient for you, pressing OK will record the result.
If the Robot Vacuum Cleaner's battery reaches below its minimum charge level or is removed from the Robot Vacuum Cleaner's body, the time format will reset to twelve hour clock.
Task schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner
The task schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner can be set up a week in advance with a single task per day. Before creating a schedule, you should set the time value on the robot vacuum cleaner clock.
To set the schedule, use the CLEAN button to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner. By pressing SCHEDULE you enter the cleaning schedule planning mode. When creating a schedule, you should set the appropriate values for the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE positions, according to your task plan for the robot vacuum cleaner. The created schedule is confirmed by clicking on the OK button. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.
View your cleaning plan
In order to see what cleaning plan is currently set for the robot vacuum cleaner, you should first turn it off by pressing CLEAN and press SCHEDULE. Having entered the task schedule, by pressing DAY you can display the programmed work schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner. By pressing the OK button you can confirm the current operating schedule of the robot vacuum cleaner. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.
Deleting a cleaning plan
In order to delete a previously programmed operating schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner, after turning it off by pressing CLEAN, press SCHEDULE. Having entered the task schedule, by pressing DAY you can display the programmed work schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner. Having selected the position in the chart that you want to delete, press HOUR to remove the entry. By pressing the OK button, you can confirm changes in the robot vacuum cleaner's operating schedule. Pressing the DAY button for five seconds will delete all previously programmed operating schedules for the robot vacuum cleaner.
Changing your cleaning plan
In order to change the previously programmed operating schedule of the robot vacuum cleaner, you should first turn it off by pressing CLEAN and press SCHEDULE. Having entered the task schedule, by pressing DAY you can display the programmed work schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner. Having selected a position in the chart that needs correction, use the HOUR and MINUTE keys to correct the entry. By pressing the OK button, you can confirm changes in the robot vacuum cleaner's operating schedule. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.
Routine maintenance
A small regular amount of work aimed at maintaining the good technical condition of the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner will significantly extend the life of the equipment and improve the quality of its work. The parts of the robot vacuum cleaner that need to be cleaned of debris stuck to them are made in yellow color. They should be removed from the robot body and cleaned regularly. If possible, you should regularly empty the special container in the vacuum cleaner body of debris. Wool, hair and threads are wound around the brush assemblies of the robot vacuum cleaner. This can, over time, damage the quality of cleaning and lead to equipment failure. The robot's brush assemblies should be cleaned regularly.
Simple regular maintenance operations
Emptying the container for collected waste. You should regularly empty the special container in the vacuum cleaner body of debris by removing it and putting it back in place after cleaning. In the absence of a container, or when it is not correct installation, the robot vacuum cleaner will not work.
Cleaning the filter system. The robot vacuum cleaner's filters should be cleaned regularly to remove debris and dust. If you use the robot vacuum cleaner for two months, you should replace the filters.
Caring for the brush mechanism components of the robot vacuum cleaner.
To care for the brush mechanism components of the robot vacuum cleaner:
1. Remove the safety frame from the robot vacuum cleaner body. This can be done by pressing on two yellow tabs.
2. Take out two brushes, remove the yellow bearings from the shafts and carefully remove particles of debris and dirt from them.
3. To remove wool, threads and long fibers of dirt from bearings and shafts, you need to use the device for cleaning them from the robot vacuum cleaner kit.
4. In order to clean the side mounting brush mechanism, it must be disconnected from the body of the robot vacuum cleaner, having first removed the screw securing it. After the cleaning procedure, the brush mechanism should be returned back, secured with a screw.
To care for the front wheel of the robot vacuum cleaner:
- Remove the wheel by pulling its mount out of the robot vacuum cleaner body.
- Clean the place where the wheel is mounted in the housing.
- Clean the parts of the wheel and the mechanism for attaching to the body from debris, fibers and dirt.
- Install all parts in place. When the wheel is installed correctly in the housing, a clicking sound is heard.
To care for the garbage container fullness monitoring sensors (relevant for models 770 and older), you should:
- Remove the waste container from the robot vacuum cleaner body.
- Carefully clean the sensors with a dry, clean cloth.
To care for sensors that monitor differences in floor level in height, you should:
Carefully clean the six sensors with a dry, clean cloth.
Fault detection.
For timely detection possible malfunctions, the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with a system for diagnosing, identifying and eliminating emerging problems. The system will promptly inform you about the failure of individual components of the robot vacuum cleaner using a light indicator. You can recall the error message using the CLEAN button.
If you have a need for additional information regarding the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner, you will receive complete guide from the website www.irobot.com
Indication of emerging problems
| Indicator status and voice guidance | Most Possible Cause | Remedy |
| Error 1. Move Roomba to a new location then press CLEAN to restart. (Error 1: Move Roomba to a different location and press the CLEAN button to restart the device.) |
Problem with robot movement. The robot is stuck, the front wheel is hanging in the air. | Move the robot to another location where its wheels are firmly on the floor and start it. |
| Error 2. Open Roomba’s brush cage and clean brushes. (Error 2: Open the brush compartment in Roomba and clean the brushes.) | Problem with brush rotation | Roomba's brush mechanisms need cleaning |
| Error 5. Spin Roomba’s side wheels to clean. (Error 5: Spin Roomba's side wheels to clean them.) | ||
| Error 6. Move Roomba to a new location then press CLEAN to restart. (Error 6: Move Roomba to a different location and press the CLEAN button to restart the device.) | Problem with sensors that monitor differences in floor level in height or the robot has fallen | It is required to clean the six sensors with a dry, clean cloth and start the robot vacuum cleaner |
| Error 7. Spin Roomba’s side wheels to clean. (Error 7: Spin Roomba's side wheels to clean.) | Problem with the rotation of the wheels that provide the movement of the robot | The mechanism for fastening the wheel parts needs to be cleaned. You should check the functionality of the wheels and start the robot vacuum cleaner |
| Error 9. Tap Roomba's bumper to clean. (Error 9: Tap the Roomba's bumper to clean them) | There was a problem with the reaction of the bumper part of the robot vacuum cleaner, under which debris was probably clogged | You need to remove particles of debris from under the bumper of the robot vacuum cleaner by lightly tapping it. |
| Error 10. Spin Roomba’s side wheels to clean. (Error 10: Spin Roomba's side wheels to clean.) | Check the rotation of the wheels. Remove particles of debris from under the bumper of the robot vacuum cleaner by lightly tapping it. Use the Virtual Wall electronic barrier to reduce the size of the area you clean. | |
| Please charge Roomba. (Charge Roomba's battery.) | There is a problem with the rotation of the front wheel or with the reaction of the bumper part of the robot vacuum cleaner, under which debris is probably clogged | It is required to place the robot on charger Home Base |
Battery charging progress signal system
| Robot vacuum cleaner indicator light signal | Information on the Roomba display | Voice accompaniment | Most Possible Cause | Method for eliminating the problem |
| 1 flash | Err 1 (error 1) | Charging error 1 (charging error 1) | No contact with battery | You should check whether the packaging protection has been removed from the battery contacts. Insert new battery. |
| 2 flashes | Err 2 (error 2) | Charging error 2 (charging error 2) | Turn off the robot vacuum cleaner, leave it to cool for an hour and continue charging the batteries. | |
| 5 flashes | Err 5 (error 5) | Charging error 5 (charging error 5) | Error during battery charging process | Reset the settings of the robot vacuum cleaner control program and continue charging the batteries. |
| 6 flashes | Err 6 (error 6) | Charging error 6 (charging error 6) | The robot vacuum cleaner's battery is too hot | Turn off the robot vacuum cleaner, leave it to cool for an hour and continue charging the batteries. |
Voice language
The robot's main language is English. To change this setting you need to:
- First turn off the robot by pressing the CLEAN button.
- Press and hold the DOCK button until the robot vacuum cleaner plays the name of the current language in voice guidance.
- Release the DOCK button.
- Press the CLEAN button until the robot says in voice the name of the language convenient for you.
- Press and hold the CLEAN button until the robot vacuum cleaner turns off. The selected language will be recorded in the robot's memory.
Resetting control program settings
To reset the control program settings, you must press and hold the CLEAN button for 10 seconds.
FAQ
What is the reason why the robot vacuum cleaner brush starts rotating in the opposite direction?
Changing the direction and speed of rotation is an attempt by the intelligent control system to free the robot from entanglement. Sometimes, this is how the robot reacts to the high pile of carpeted flooring.
The occurrence of such a robot reaction on a flat floor is a sign that the brushes need cleaning.
What is the reason that the robot makes clicking sounds?
The clicking sound made by the robot vacuum cleaner signals an attempt by the intelligent control system to free the robot from entanglement by changing the direction of rotation of the brushes.
The appearance of such a sound made by the robot on a flat floor is a sign that the brushes need cleaning.
Why does the robot not detect the presence of some obstacles on the way while moving?
The intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner, receiving information from sensors located on the body, promptly detects the presence of obstacles in the direction of movement, reduces the speed of the robot and touches the obstacles very gently, and then changes the trajectory of movement. Dark floor colors may reduce the quality of obstacle detection.
Security requirements
DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OF THE ELECTRONIC UNITS AND BATTERY OF THE ROBOT VACUUM CLEANER OR CHARGER. THEIR CONTENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE ROBOT VACUUM CLEANER SHOULD BE ENTERED ONLY TO SPECIALISTS OF A SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEFORE OPERATING THE ROBOT VACUUM CLEANER, YOU SHOULD CHECK THE CONFORMITY OF THE CHARGER VOLTAGE AND THE VOLTAGE IN THE ELECTRIC ENERGY SUPPLY NETWORK.
Ignoring safety precautions when using the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner and handling it carelessly can cause injury and damage.
Instructions for general questions
Be sure to follow all instructions included with your robot vacuum cleaner. Be sure to pay attention to the warning notices on the body of the robot vacuum cleaner and other equipment supplied with it.
Entrust servicing of the robot vacuum cleaner beyond what is recommended for the user to qualified specialists from specialized service centers.
Instructions regarding operating issues
- The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be used outdoors.
- The Robot Vacuum Cleaner is not a gaming or entertainment device and is not intended to carry any objects or carry people around. When cleaning a room with a robot vacuum cleaner, young children and pets located there must be supervised by adults.
- Do not operate the robot in areas with high humidity or on wet or damp floors.
- The robot must be maintained using dry and clean cleaning material.
- Do not use the robot vacuum cleaner to clean burning, smoldering, chemically active debris or liquids.
- Before you start cleaning the room with a robot vacuum cleaner, you should remove scattered objects from the floor, fragile interior items, cords and wires hanging on the floor or lying there.
- It is necessary that the robot vacuum cleaner is not able to physically enter dangerous areas such as a balcony or landing.
- After pre-charging, you should remove the battery from the robot body if the need for its help does not arise for a long period of time.
- The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be handed over to people with disabilities or a number of chronic diseases without supervision from adults.
- The robot vacuum cleaner is not a gaming or entertainment device.
Completeness and charging of batteries
- To charge the batteries of the robot vacuum cleaner, use only a standard electrical supply. The use of additional converting devices voids the manufacturer's warranty.
