iRobot Roomba

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Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobots latest Roomba Vacuuming Robot, you join a growing group of people around the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter way to clean. Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to develop new and better robots. Heres what you can do to participate in our efforts: ommunicate with us if you have questions, comments C or require support. Many improvements to our products start with suggestions from customers like you. Visit us at www.irobot.com. egister online or by mail. Youll be among the first to R hear about our newest robots, product enhancements and special offers. Thank you for joining the robot revolution. We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products that will change and improve your world. On behalf of the entire iRobot team,
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Important Tips

Remove and clean Roombas brushes after every 3 uses. Roomba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray with water. Clean with a dry cloth only. Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods.

For Best Performance

Roomba is very effective at picking up hair. Remove and clean Roombas brushes after every 3 uses. Empty Roombas bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses. Always store Roomba connected to its charger or Home Base. Use the Virtual Walls to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it. Keep wheels and brush free of hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of the robot regularly.
iRobot Roomba Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Anatomy... 6 Cleaning Pattern... 7. Cleaning System... 8 Cleaning Modes... 9 Battery Storage and Charging.. 10 11. Virtual Walls... 12. Home Base... 13. Remote Control.. 14 Scheduler Remote Control.. Maintenance.. 20. Troubleshooting... 21. iRobot Customer Care.. 22 Important Safety Instructions.. 23

Anatomy

4100 Model Series

(Red, Sage, Blue)

Virtual Wall Sensor Handle

4200 Model Series

(Discovery, Scheduler)
Serial Port Bin Release Battery Charger Socket

Bin Release

Serial Port

Battery Charger Socket

Buttons and Lights
Dirt Detect Status Light Power Button Charging Indicator Spot Cleaning Button Cleaning Button Max Cleaning Button Power Button Spot Button Status Light Dirt Detect

Cleaning Button

(Sage and Blue only)

Max Cleaning Button

Bottom View
Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Battery Vacuum Inlet Contact Points for Home Base Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings

Replaceable Caster Wheel

(Discovery, Scheduler only)

Brush Caps

Dirt Detect Sensor Brush Guard Release Tabs (yellow)

Cleaning Pattern

Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses iRobots AWARE Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor. Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors: Spiraling: Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area. Wall Following: Roomba uses this technique to clean the full perimeter of the room and navigate around furniture and obstacles. Room Crossing: Roomba criss-crosses the room to ensure full cleaning coverage. Dirt Detection: When Roomba senses dirt, the blue Dirt Detect light is lit and Roomba cleans more intensely in that area.
TIP: Roomba takes approximately 45 minutes to clean an average room and will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total floor coverage. TIP: For fastest cleaning and best performance, clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room. TIP: Wires should be elevated off of the floor and rug tassles should be tucked under the rug to prevent Roomba from getting stuck.

Cleaning System

Roomba features a patented 3-stage cleaning system.

Filter

Side brush cleans 1

along edge of walls and into corners.

Two 2 counter-

rotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair and debris into the bin.
Powerful vacuum picks up the 3
remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. The filter traps dust and small particles.

Floor Surfaces

Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and will automatically transition between different floor types. Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet or rugs with tassels.

Cleaning Modes

Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has up to four cleaning modes, depending on your model:

Clean Mode (all models)

Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Roomba may clean for up to 60 minutes.

Spot Mode (all models)

Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.

Max Mode

Roomba runs until its battery is nearly depleted, up to 120 minutes.

Scheduled Cleaning Mode

When a cleaning time is programmed with the iRobot Scheduler Remote, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. When Roomba is in Scheduled Cleaning Mode, the status light blinks amber. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its Home Base, cleans for up to 60 minutes and returns to the Home Base to recharge when it is done.
Battery Storage and Charging
Roomba is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. Roombas battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary.

Battery Life

To extend the battery life, we recommend storing Roombas battery in the robot with the power supply plugged in, or with Roomba on the Home Base. If stored correctly, Roombas battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge.

Cleaning Time

You should fully charge Roombas battery before each cleaning cycle. When fully charged, Roomba will clean for up to 120 minutes on hard floors and for slightly less time on rugs.

16 Hour Refresh Charge

When charging for the first time, or if Roomba has been left off the charger for a long time, Roomba will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle. This extended charge refreshes Roombas battery and extends the life of the battery.
TIP: For best performance, always store Roombas battery in Roomba with Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base. Charge Roombas battery overnight for the first charge.

Charging Roomba

Charge Roomba in one of two ways:

Charging Lights

All Roomba models have a charging indicator light. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery:
Charging Indicator Light Red Amber pulse Solid green Battery Status Battery empty Charging Fully charged
4100 Model Series4200 Model Series
Charging Indicator Light Charging Indicator Light
TIP: When Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base Power and Docked lights are on.

Virtual Walls

The iRobot Roomba Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to eight feet long.
TIP: Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from cords. Confining Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning.
T he Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger lobe-shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you dont want Roomba to go.
Shape of Beam D Alkaline Batteries

Battery Installation

The Virtual Wall requires 2 D batteries and automatically shuts off after 110 minutes. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement.

(not included)

Battery Door

Range Adjustment

Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster.
TIP: or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the F doorway you wish to block. Set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible to extend battery life. TIP: Scheduling Virtual Walls (when programmed) will turn on a few minutes before Roomba. See page 18 for details.
Additional Virtual Walls may be purchased at www.irobot.com. 12 iRobot Roomba Owners Manual

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. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. 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 to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle. If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks. To manually dock Roomba, place it within five feet of the Home Base and press Spot and Clean simultaneously. You can also drive Roomba toward the Home Base with the remote control, and Roomba will dock automatically.

Home Base Chair Table

Stairs

Area Rug

T he Roomba Remote, Virtual Wall, and Home Base operate using an invisible infrared technology. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not operate. Roomba WILL NOT dock if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. Fluorescent lights also can impact Virtual Wall and Home Base performance.

Remote Control

Spot Directional Buttons Power Clean Max Pause
The Roomba Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roombas functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to the following commands: Clean: Start Roomba in Clean mode. Spot: Start Roomba in Spot mode. Max: Start Roomba in Max mode. Pause: Pause Roomba in the middle of the cleaning cycle. Press pause again to continue. Before using your remote for the first time, you must install 2 AA batteries (sold separately).
TIP: You can use the remote to direct Roomba to the Home Base. Once Roomba is in range and can see the Home Base, it will return to the base and dock itself automatically.
T he Roomba Remote Control, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using an invisible infrared beam. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. The Remote WILL NOT work when the robot is near Virtual Walls.

Scheduler Remote Control

Power Clean Directional Buttons Spot Max Front Cover Scheduling Virtual Wall
The Scheduler Remote Control is included with the Roomba Scheduler. Other Roomba models are compatible with the iRobot Scheduler Remote Control Upgrade. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then use the Scheduler Remote Control to send your schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. Install the batteries and set the time before using for the first time.

Setting the Time

Open the Scheduler Remote Controls front cover. 1 The display will turn red and read SET TIME. Press New/Save and Delete simultaneously. 2 Press 3

4 Press

The display will change to read SUN 12:00. to change the day. to navigate to the hour on the display.

Press 5 Press 6 Press 7

to change the hour. To select AM or PM, simply scroll past 12:00. to navigate to the minute on the display. to
to change the minute. Hold scroll quickly.
the time has been Press New/Save to save. Afterindicate the time has set, it will flash three times to been saved. Close the Scheduler Remotes cover to verify that the correct time has been set. www.irobot.com 15

Setting Schedules

To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean:
1 Open the Scheduler Remote Controls front cover to

enter Scheduler mode.

2 Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule.

Press 3

to select the day of the week. to navigate to the hour field.

Press 5

to schedule the hour. To select AM or PM, simply scroll past 12:00. to navigate to the minute field. to schedule the minute. to navigate to the Once/Weekly field.

Press 6

7 Press

Press 9

to choose Once or Weekly. Choose Weekly if you want Roomba to clean on the same day and time every week.
Press New/Save once to save the schedule. 10
The LCD will flash three times to indicate that the schedule has been set.
D ont forget to send the schedule to both Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. for details.

Sending Schedules

After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. To send a schedule to your Roomba:
1 Power on Roomba with the Power button.
Open the Scheduler Remote Controls front cover, 2
point the remote at Roomba and press Send All. The display will flash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule. Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking.
Make sure Roomba is on the Home Base or in the 3 center of the area you want to clean. Roomba will clean at the time you have scheduled. Roombas Status light will blink amber to indicate that Roomba is scheduled to clean.
T o accept a schedule, Roomba must either be at least eight feet from the Home Base or charging on the Home Base and Roombas power must be on. iRobot Scheduler, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using invisible infrared beams. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not respond to commands. Make sure all Virtual Walls are turned off when using Scheduler.
To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls: Press and hold the power button on each scheduling 1 Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on.

Scheduled light

Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling 2
Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule. The display will flash, indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall.

0-3 4-7 8+

The Virtual Walls Scheduled light will blink to confirm that it is scheduled 3 to automatically turn on at the time you programmed.
TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Wall and Roomba by removing their batteries, or by deleting all cleaning times from the remote and re-sending the cleared schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls.

Changing Schedules

Open the Scheduler Remotes cover. The display should 1 read SHOW. If it reads Set Time, see p. 15.
Scroll through the programmed schedules 2
using or until you find the schedule you want to change.
Press New/Save when the remote displays the 3 schedule you wish to change.
S 4 croll to the field you wish to change using the use the

buttons and

to change the time, day, or frequency.
Press New/Save to save the new time. 5 Send the updated schedule to Roomba and 6 the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. for details.

Deleting Schedules

Open the Scheduler Remotes cover. The display should 1 read SHOW. If it reads Set Time, see p. 15. or Scroll through the schedules using 2 to delete is displayed.
3 Press Delete to clear the schedule.
until the schedule you wish
S 4 end the deleted schedule to Roomba and
the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. for details.
TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Walls and from Roomba by removing and replacing the batteries.

Maintenance

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses:
1 Remove and empty 3 Clean Roombas brushes

Roombas bin

Press button and pull to remove bin
A. Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs

2 Clean Roombas filter

compartment

A. lean or replace filter* C
B. emove and clean Roombas R brushes. Remove brush caps and use scissors to cut any hair wrapped around the brush. Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.

Brushes Brush bearings

B. lean filter C compartment

Brush caps

Empty bin
C. emove and clean hair and dirt from R Roombas brush bearings. Visit www.irobot.com/usetips for instructional photos
*Replace filter every 2 months
Tip: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3-5 cleaning cycles depending on the amount of hair, dirt, and debris in your environment. Tip: f you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin I and clean the brushes. Excessive build up of hair in Roombas brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly. D o not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roombas brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings.

Troubleshooting

Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone uh-oh sound followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roombas problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support.
Number of beeps after uh-oh No beeps 1 Likely cause What to do
A wheel is stuck or is not touching the ground The main brushes cannot turn

7 or 8

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the floor and touch the clean button to restart the cycle. Turn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing the two yellow tabs. Remove the brushes, clear any obstructions, and replace them again. (See page 20) The side brush cannot Turn over Roomba. Look to see if something is wrapped around turn the side brush. Remove the side brush with a screw driver and check for string or hair that may be wrapped around it. The vacuum cannot run Remove and empty Roombas bin. (See page 20) A wheel motor cannot run Your Roomba may be stuck or something may be wrapped around a wheel. Look for something wrapped around the wheels. Push them in and out and make sure they turn easily. The cliff sensors have Turn over Roomba and clear any debris that might be caught failed or are blocked underneath the front bumper in the cliff sensors. You can also use compressed air to clean them out. Wheel obstruction or Turn over Roomba and remove any obstructions that prevent robot attempting to drive the wheels from seating all the way up into Roombas body. over an obstacle Also, remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over. Not applicable Roombas beep codes do not include 7 or 8 beeps. If you are getting an error with 7 or 8 beeps, try counting again or contact iRobot Customer Care. Sensor error Please contact iRobot Customer Care. Roomba is stuck Pick up Roomba and start it again somewhere else. Use a virtual wall or other barrier to keep Roomba away from the place it got stuck.

Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
Problem Roombas Power light will not illuminate Roomba is not picking up debris Roomba does not charge Likely cause Battery not seated correctly Bin is full Power supply not plugged in What to do Remove Roombas battery by pushing the side clips and reinsert the battery making sure you hear an audible click. Empty the bin and clean Roombas brushes. (See page 20) Ensure that the power supply is correctly connected to the wall, to the Home Base, and to Roomba. Roombas charger and Home Base will each illuminate a solid green light when plugged into a power source.
TIP: If you notice that Roomba is sitting on its Home Base and the Power light is not illuminated, then clean the charging contacts on the bottom of the robot.

iRobot Customer Care

If you have questions or comments about Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you. Should you still need assistance: Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/support Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.8593
iRobot Customer Care Hours:
Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time
Important Safety Instructions
C AUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY.
Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Roomba:
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owners manual. Follow all operating and use instructions. Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS

Roomba is for indoor use only. Roomba is not recommended for shag, high pile carpet, or tassels. oomba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be R supervised when Roomba is cleaning. Clean with a dry cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba. Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking. Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals, or anything wet. Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf. If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation. Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation.

ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING
Charge using a standard U.S. (120V AC) outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device. Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug. Charge indoors only. Roombas power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms. Never handle chargers with wet hands. Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning.
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Add scheduling to your Roomba..$5999

Self-Charging Home Base

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Virtual Wall

Keep Roomba cleaning where you want it..$2999

Replenishment Kit

New main brush and flexible brush plus 3 filters..$2999

Standard Wall Mount

Convenient storage for Roomba and its remote control..$1999

Replacement Filter Pack

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2006 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. AWARE, Home Base, Dirt Detect and Discovery are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. US Pat. Nos. D510,066 | 6,883,201 | 6,690,134 | 6,809,490 | 6,594,844. Other patents pending. 097.06

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Table of Contents
Roomba Anatomy.page 2-3 Charging Roomba.page 4 Cleaning with Roomba.page 5 Using iRobot Scheduler:
Roomba Features.page 6-7 Setting the Time.page 8-9
Setting Schedules.page 10-11 Sending Schedules.page 12-13 Changing Schedules.page 14 Deleting Schedules.page 15 Roomba Maintenance.page 16-17 Using Roomba Accessories.page 18-21 Frequently Asked Questions.page 22-23 Contact iRobot Corporation.page 24

Roomba Anatomy

Self-Charging Home Base(TM)
Battery Indicator Power Button
Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Contact points for drive-on-charger
Advanced Power System Battery

Bin Release

3 Hour Charging Brick

Dirt Detect Sensors

Vacuum Inlet Brush Bearings (yellow)

Filters

Serial Port Battery Charger Socket
Flexible Brush Main Brush

iRobot Scheduler

Brush Guard Release Tabs
Remove and clean the brushes and bearings regularly to ensure optimal cleaning performance. See pg.16
2 Virtual Wall Schedulers

Charging Roomba

You need to charge Roomba before cleaning for the first time.

Cleaning with Roomba

Cleaning Pattern
Place APS battery into Roomba Robotic Floorvac. Press down on both ends.
Plug the charger directly into Roomba or place Roomba on the Home Base while the Base is plugged in. (See page 20)
Before cleaning with Roomba, clear the floor of loose objects. If you don't vacuum over it, don't use Roomba over it (e.g., rug tassels, power and blind cords). Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has four cleaning modes:
Charge for 3 hours. Power light will turn solid green to indicate a full charge. Unplug the charger and press clean or just press clean if Roomba is on the Home Base. Roomba will run for up to 120 minutes on hard floors. Run times may vary based on floor surface.
Clean mode - Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Roomba may clean for up to 60 minutes. Spot mode - Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensly cleaning a localized area.
Max mode - Roomba will run until its battery is nearly depleted, up to 120 minutes and will then return to the Home Base. Scheduled Cleaning Mode - When iRobot Roomba receives a cleaning time from Scheduler, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. When Roomba is in Scheduled Cleaning Mode, the Status light will blink amber. Roomba will leave its Home Base at the specified time, clean for up to 60 minutes, and return to the Home Base to recharge at the end of the cleaning cycle.
For best battery performance, always keep Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base when not in use.

Roomba Features

Mission Status: Sensor
At the end of a cleaning mission, Roomba will tell you if it has successfully completed its mission.

Sensor

Roomba Stops for 3 reasons

Dirt Detect Mode

Roomba uses two sensors to recognize the dirtiest areas.To ensure optimal performance, you may want to periodically wipe the sensors with a dry cloth. Roomba will sense heavy debris like pepper, sand, and rice. Roomba will not sense pet hair or dust, but will pick them up.
If Roomba's mission is abandoned, always make sure the brushes and bearings are clean.
Roomba features the ability to clean more intensly in dirty areas. When Roomba finds a particularly dirty area you will see the blue Dirt Detect light come on and Roomba will change its cleaning pattern.

Using iRobot Scheduler

To schedule Roomba to clean, use iRobot Scheduler. You need to set the time before using Scheduler for the first time. Open the front cover of Scheduler. The display will turn red and say "SET TIME".

Setting the Time

Press to change the hour.To toggle AM/PM, simply scroll past 12:00.

Press New/Save and Delete simultaneously.The display will change to "SUN 12:00".
to navigate to the minute on the display.
Press Press to change the day.
to change the minute. Hold

to scroll quickly.

to navigate to the hour on the display.
Press New/Save to save. After you have set the time, it will flash 3 times to indicate the time has been saved. Close the cover of Scheduler to verify that the correct time has been set.
Roomba can be scheduled once per day, up to seven times per week. To schedule iRobot Roomba to clean:

Setting Schedules

Open Scheduler's cover to enter Scheduler mode.
to navigate to the minute field. Press to schedule the minute.
Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule. Press to navigate to the Once/Weekly field. Press to choose Once or Weekly. Choose Weekly if you want Roomba to clean on the same day and at the same time every week.
to select the day of the week.
to navigate to the hour field. Press to schedule the hour.To toggle AM/PM, simply scroll past 12:00.
Press New/Save once to save the schedule.The LCD will flash 3 times to indicate that the schedule has been set in Scheduler.
You are ready to send the schedule to Roomba and the Virtual Wall Schedulers. See page 12 for details. 10 11
After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to iRobot Roomba. To send a schedule to your Roomba: Power on Roomba. Make sure all Virtual Walls are off when using iRobot Scheduler, and that Roomba is 8 feet away from the Home Base OR that Roomba is completely on the Home Base and both LEDs are on. Open Scheduler's cover, point Scheduler at Roomba and press Send All.The image will flash to indicate Scheduler is sending code. Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking.

Sending Schedules

To send a schedule to your Virtual Walls:
Press and hold the power button on the Virtual Wall Scheduler until the Scheduled light turns on.

Power Button

Make sure Roomba is on the Home Base or in the center of the area you want to clean. Roomba will clean at the time you have scheduled. Roomba's Status light will blink amber to indicate that Roomba is scheduled to clean.

0-3 4-7 8+

Point Scheduler at each Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule.The image will flash to indicate the Scheduler is sending the schedule.
The Virtual Wall's Scheduled light will blink indicating that the wall is scheduled to automatically turn on at the time you programmed.
iRobot Scheduler,Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using invisible infra red beams. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infra red signals and not respond to commands.
You can clear the schedule from the Virtual Wall Schedulers by removing the batteries from the Virtual Walls, or by deleting all cleaning times from the remote and re-sending the clear schedule to the Virtual Wall Schedulers. 13
Open the cover of iRobot Scheduler.

Changing Schedules

Open the cover of the iRobot Scheduler. ".

Deleting Schedules

The display will say "SHOW
" to indicate a schedule is set.
Scroll through the schedules using the schedule you want to change.

until you find

Scroll through the schedules using the schedule you want to delete.
Press New/Save when the remote is displaying the schedule you want to change. Navigate to the field you want to change using the the to change the time, day, or frequency. and buttons and use
Press Delete to clear the schedule.
Press New/Save to save the new time.
Send the new schedule to Roomba and the Virtual Walls. See page 12 for details. 14
Send the new schedule to Roomba and the Virtual Walls. See page 12 for details.
You also can clear all cleaning schedules from Roomba by simply removing Roomba's battery. 15

Roomba Maintenance

There are a few things you can do to keep Roomba running at peak performance.
Empty the filter compartment after each use.You also should periodically change Roomba's filter.

Keep Dispose

Empty the bin over trash barrel after each use.

Cliff Sensors

Remove and clean the brushes every 5 uses.

(when you clean brushes)

Inspect & clean sensors.
Inspect the vacuum inlet and clean debris as needed.
Periodically clean the sensors with cotton swabs or compressed air.

Roomba Accessories

Virtual Walls create a keyholeshaped area that iRobot Roomba will not enter.Virtual Walls are great for keeping Roomba in one room, or away from cords and other spots you don't want Roomba to clean. Virtual Walls will automatically shut off after approximately 100 minutes in scheduled mode and 130 minutes in standard mode. You can set Virtual Walls to cover areas up to 13 feet wide. You can program Virtual Wall Schedulers to turn on at the same time as Roomba. See page 13 for details.

Virtual Wall

Power Spot Max Clean Directional Buttons
You can use Scheduler as a remote to turn Roomba on, activate a clean mode, or drive Roomba to a specific location. To use Scheduler as a remote, you need to point it directly at Roomba with the cover closed. Send Roomba to the Home Base by directin Roomba in the front of the Home Base with the remote. Roomba will see the Home Base and return automatically.You can also tell Roomba to look for the Home Base by pressing Spot and Clean simultaneously. To drive forward press and hold the up button, to stop release the button.To rotate Roomba, use the buttons.
Virtual Walls create an infrared signal similar to that of the Home Base and iRobot Roomba Remote. DO NOT set up Virtual Walls near the Home Base or iRobot Roomba will be confused by multiple IR signals and not dock.
iRobot Scheduler,Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using invisible infra red beams. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infra red signals and not respond to commands. Make sure all Virtual Walls are off when using iRobot Scheduler, and that Roomba is 8 feet away from the Home Base OR that Roomba is completely on the Home Base and both LEDs are on.

Home Base

Ideal Home Base setup
Roomba will return 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. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. Be sure to keep your Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to the dock so Roomba can return at the end of a cleaning cycle. To manually dock Roomba, place it within 5 feet of the Home Base and press Spot and Clean simultaneously, or just drive Roomba near the Home Base with the remote, Roomba will dock automatically.
The Roomba Remote,Virtual Wall, and Home Base all operate using an invisible infra red technology. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infra red signals and not operate. Roomba WILL NOT dock if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. When placing Roomba on the Home Base, both green LED's on the base must be illuminated or Roomba will not charge.

Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if Roomba's battery does not seem to be charging? If Roomba's battery is not charging, you should first make sure it is properly seated in Roomba. When you insert the battery, you should hear two clicks. Then confirm that the green light on the charging brick is a solid green and that the power indicator light is pulsing. If Roomba is not charging on the Home Base, try charging Roomba by plugging the charger directly into the robot. If this does not work, call customer service at 877-855-8593. What should I do if Roomba repeatedly starts and stops, or just spins in place? If Roomba is repeatedly starting and stopping, or just spinning in place, you may have a blocked cliff sensor.Try cleaning the cliff sensors, located under the bumper, with a Q-tip or compressed air.You also should remove and clean Roomba's brushes and brush bearings. What can I do if Roomba is cleaning longer than I'd like in a particular room? Roomba automatically calculates room size and run time based on a number of factors. Roomba will clean for longer in rooms with more debris and furniture. Roomba also spends a little bit longer cleaning rugs than hard floors. In an empty 8x10 room with hard floors, Roomba will clean for approximately 20 minutes. Removing obstacles from a room will decrease the amount of time Roomba needs to spend in a room. What can I do to help Roomba get back to the Home Base? The Home Base creates an infrared "beam" that Roomba needs to find in order to return successfully. You should make sure that the Home Base is plugged in, the power light is on, and the base is on a flat, level surface. Do not use any Virtual Walls near the Home Base, the Virtual Walls use an infrared signal similar to that of the Home Base that may prevent Roomba from successfuly docking. If you have a particularly large home, Roomba may have trouble finding the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle. If it does, try repositioning the Home Base.
What should I do if Roomba does not respond to Scheduler commands? When sending schedules to Roomba, make sure that Roomba is 8 feet away from the Home Base OR that Roomba is completely on the Home Base and that both Home Base lights are on. Also, make sure that any Virtual Walls in the area are turned off. Finally, when using Scheduler, point it at Roomba and make sure that the black window on the top of Scheduler is not blocked by the cover or any other obstacles. How do I adjust LCD contrast? When Schedulers cover is open, press Delete and Send All simultaneously.The screen will read "LCD 21".To adjust the LCD contrast, press or. Press New/Save to save the setting. How do I turn Scheduler off? Scheduler does not need to be turned off.The power button on Scheduler is for turning the robot on and off. My robot stopped blinking its status light and lost its schedule, is something wrong? Occasionally, Roomba may receive a static charge from carpets or hard floors, which can, in rare cases, cause Roomba to lose its schedule. Re-send the schedule to Roomba to resolve the problem (see page 12).

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