800 Series Owner’s Guide
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SETTING UP, USING, AND MAINTAINING YOUR ROBOT. EN THIS APPLIANCE MAY ONLY BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY, OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
Important Safety Instruction (cont.) • Heed all warnings on your robot and its parts • EN WARNING: Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry locations only. • Y our robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when your robot is operating. • Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only. • Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.
Table of Contents EN Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................................i About Your Roomba®............................................................................................................. 2 Using Your Roomba®.............................................................................................................. 3 Scheduling...........................................................................................
About your Roomba Top View Home Base EN RCON Sensor Faceplate Handle Bin Release Button Light Touch Sensor Charging Contacts Dust Bin and Filter Bottom View Extractor Caps Dust Bin and Filter Cliff Sensor Debris Extractors Extractor Frame Release Tabs Cliff Sensor Buttons & Indicators Cliff Sensor Side Brush Charging Contacts Cliff Sensor Castor Wheel 2 RCON Sensor Cliff Sensor For more information, visit www.irobot.
Using your Roomba Positioning the Home Base® Place the Home Base in an open, uncluttered area, leaving the following distances around the Home Base: • At least 1.5 feet (0.5 metres) on each side of the Home Base • At least 4 feet (1.2 metres) in front of the Home Base and at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) away from stairs • At least 8 feet (2.4 metres) from Virtual Wall Barriers Always keep the Home Base plugged in. Use Instructions • Turn your robot over and remove the bin insert and battery pull tabs.
Scheduling EN You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule. To Set or Change the Cleaning Schedule 1 Wake up Roomba by pressing the CLEAN button. 2 Press SCHEDULE. 3 Use HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the schedule. 4 Press OK, Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been set. To Delete a Scheduled Cleaning Time 1 Wake up Roomba by pressing the CLEAN button. 2 Press SCHEDULE.
Accessories The Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier The Virtual Wall Lighthouse The Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier keeps Roomba in the places you want to be cleaned — and out of the ones you don’t. In between cleaning cycles, you can leave the device operating in its position on the floor. You can set your device to one of two modes to fit your home’s cleaning needs: The Virtual Wall Lighthouse can act as both a Lighthouse and a Virtual Wall. Simply use the Mode Selector to make your choice.
Regular Robot Care Recommended Robot Care EN To keep Roomba running at peak performance, perform the following care procedures. If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the extractors.
Emptying the bin 1 Press bin release button to remove bin. 2 Open bin door to empty bin. Cleaning the Filter 1 Open the filter door and remove filter by grasping the tab. 2 Shake off debris by tapping Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors 1 Remove and empty the bin. EN 2 Wipe the sensors with a clean, dry cloth. the filter against the side of your household waste bin. 3 Wipe the inner and outer sensor ports on the bin with a clean, dry cloth. 3 Reinsert filter with the tab facing up.
Cleaning the Front Castor Wheel EN Cleaning the Side Brush 1 Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it. 1 Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw. 2 Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity. 2 3 Spin the wheel by hand. If the rotation is restricted, remove the wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it. emove the brush, clean the brush and the brush post, and then R reinstall the brush.
Cleaning the Sensors and Charging Contacts 1 Wipe the sensors with a clean, dry cloth. Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the sensors or sensor openings. Wipe the charging contacts on Roomba and the Home Base with a clean, dry cloth. Cleaning the Extractors 1 Pinch the extractor frame release tabs, lift up the extractor frame and remove any obstructions. EN 2 Remove the extractors and then the extractor caps.
Troubleshooting EN Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone distress sound followed by a spoken message. The troubleshooting indicator ( ) will also blink. Follow the audible instructions. Additional troubleshooting information, along with more detailed support and videos, is available online at www.irobot.com/Roomba800. To reboot Roomba, press and hold CLEAN for 10 seconds until all indicators illuminate, then release.
iRobot Customer Care USA & Canada Outside USA & Canada If you have questions or comments about your Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Visit global.irobot.com to: • Learn more about iRobot in your country. • Get hints and tips to improve your Roomba’s performance. • Get answers to questions. • Contact your local support centre. You can start by visiting www.irobot.com/Roomba800 for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories.
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