POWERbot User manual VR*A72**** Series • Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully. • For indoor use only. 1_VR7200_EN_DJ68-00827B-03_AA.
Contents 03 Safety information 10 Installation Accessories / Installation note 12 Charging Automatic charging / Recharging / Low battery (Lo) POWERbot 14 Using Turning the power on/off / Selecting cleaning modes / Using special cleaning functions / About the boundary markers / Using Energysaving mode 18 Using the remote controller 20 Name of each part Top / Bottom / Display panel 21 Setting time/schedule Setting the time / Setting the schedule 22 Cleaning and maintaining Cleaning the dustbin / Clea
Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. WARNING WARNING CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED WARNING CAUTION Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists. Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
Safety information GENERAL • Use only as described in this manual. • Do not operate POWERbot or the battery charger / docking station if it has been damaged in any way. • If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a customer care center. • Do not handle the battery charger / docking station or POWERbot with wet hands. • Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
• Do not attempt to open the battery charger / docking station. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified customer care center. • Do not expose the battery charger / docking station to high temperatures or allow moisture or humidity of any kind to come into contact with the battery charger / docking station. • Do not charge the non-rechargeable batteries with the battery charger / docking station. POWERbot • Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, and etc.
Safety information REGULATORY NOTICE 1. FCC Notice CAUTION FCC CAUTION: • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation.
2. IC Notice • The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety information WARNING Power related ffPlease prevent any risk of electric shock or fire. –– Do not damage the power cord. –– Do not pull the power cord too hard or touch the power plug with wet hands. –– Do not use a power source other than 100240 V~ and also do not use a multi outlet to supply power to number of devices at the same time. (Do not leave the cord carelessly on the floor.) –– Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord or loose power outlet.
ffWhen installing the docking station, do not leave the cord carelessly on the floor since POWERbot may get tangled by it. ffDo not use POWERbot on black colored floors. –– The POWERbot may not be able to operate normally. ffDo not place any objects within 1.6 ft (0.5 m) of either side of the docking station or within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the front of the docking station. ffMake sure the docking station's charging contact is not damaged or have any foreign matters on it.
Installation The docking station must be plugged in and turned on at all times. Install the docking station in a place without obstacles and danger of falling. 1 ut m o Ab Abo 0.5 ut m Abo u 0.5 t m DC-I N 1 Connect the battery charger jack to the docking station 2 Connect the power cord to the battery charger 3 Connect the power plug to the outlet When using the battery charger, the side with the sticker attached must face down. ENGLISH-10 1_VR7200_EN_DJ68-00827B-03_AA.
Accessories Remote controller Batteries (AAA type) Power cord Battery charger User manual Spare filter Boundary markers Soft Action Brush / Brush cover Docking station Combo Brush / Brush cover ✻✻Accessories may differ depending on the models. ✻✻Refer to page 17 for the installation of boundary markers. ✻✻Battery Spec : VR2AR72**** Series: Lithium-ion, 21.6V, 3600mAh, 12cell VR1AR72**** Series: Lithium-ion, 21.
Charging Charge the POWERbot fully before using for the first time. (Refer to the page 35 for the charging time.) WARNING 1 • Rated input voltage of this product is 100-240 V~. Turn on the emergency switch on the bottom You must turn on the emergency switch to turn on the POWERbot. 2 Manually charge the POWERbot by placing it on the docking station Make sure the charging pins on the POWERbot and the docking station are aligned.
Automatic charging When the battery indicator blinks during cleaning, the POWERbot will return to the docking station to charge itself automatically. Recharging You can command the POWERbot to recharge at the docking station while it is in cleaning. Low battery (Lo) Manually charge the POWERbot by placing it on the docking station.
Using POWERbot You must turn on the emergency switch on the bottom of the unit before using POWERbot. Turning the power on/off Press the WARNING button for more than 3 seconds • When POWERbot is not used for about 30 minutes, it automatically returns to the docking station to recharge. Starting Auto clean mode The POWERbot moves and automatically cleans the set areas only once. ✻✻Stop cleaning: Press and release the button Using Spot clean mode The POWERbot cleans a localized area intensely.
Selecting cleaning modes Cleaning mode How to select Displayed icon Auto clean Spot clean Repeat clean ✻✻Press the [ ] on the remote controller first ]. and then press the [Start/Stop Manual clean ✻✻Manual clean mode can be selected by the direction control buttons of the remote controller. ✻✻If POWERbot fails to return to the docking station, it will turn to energy-saving mode and display panel will be turned off.
Using POWERbot Cleaning method for each modes About 1.5 m About 1.5 m Auto clean Spot clean Automatically cleans the Cleans a localized area set areas only once. intensely. It can be used to clean bread or cookie crumbs. Manual clean Repeat clean You can move POWERbot with the remote controller to clean the desired spot. Cleans repeatedly until the battery is depleted. Note ff If you select Auto clean or Repeat clean, the POWERbot cleans the area near the docking station first.
About the boundary markers To prevent the POWERbot from entering the following areas, place the boundary markers on the floor in an shape at intervals of about 5.9 in (15 cm). About 5.9 in (15 cm) Boundary markers About 5.9 in (15 cm) About 1.9 in (5 cm) Boundary markers Where a raised spot exceeds 1.9 in (5 cm) Where there is a slide, swing, fireplace, or any flammable substance or moisture. Boundary markers Above 0.6 in (1.5 cm) boundary markers Where a threshold is higher than 0.6 in (1.
Using the remote controller 1 Operation & Recharging [A Type] 1 Power 3 Recharging 1, 2 5 6 2 4 4 Refer to page 21 Start/Stop Turn POWERbot's power on/off Select to recharge POWERbot at the docking station automatically Select to start or stop cleaning process 2 Cleaning modes Auto clean Select to clean all set areas only once and then automatically return to the docking station.
5 Manual clean mode & Direction control Move forward Select to move forward Turn left Select to turn left Turn right Select to turn right ✻✻Moving backward is not available. 6 Point cleaning You can use the remote controller to point and clean the desired spot while the POWERbot is in cleaning process. Point the red light on the floor within 0.5 m around POWERbot's location. Press and hold the Point cleaning button to move the red light to the desired spot.
Name of each part 2 6 1 5 4 2 3 7 8 4 11 2 8 3 1 4 4 5 9 7 10 6 5 Top 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Display panel Remote control signal receiver Obstacle sensor Dustbin Camera Dustbin button Bumper sensor Auto shutter tool Bottom 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Setting time/schedule Setting the time You must set the current time before using the One-time/daily schedule. Start setting Select "Hour" Select "Minute" Skip to previous, next setting Setting complete Select "AM/PM" Setting the schedule Setting/cancelling the schedule can only be done while POWERbot is docked on the docking station.
Cleaning and maintaining You must turn off the emergency switch before cleaning POWERbot. Cleaning the dustbin the button to 1 Press remove the dustbin the dustbin 2 Remove cover dust in the 3 Remove dustbin and cyclone unit 'Click' the cyclone the 4 Detach 5 Reassemble unit from the dustbin dustbin cover, and then wash the dustbin and the filter the dustbin 6 Reinsert into the main body until it clicks Cleaning the sensors and the camera Lightly wipe with soft cloth.
Cleaning the brush and Auto shutter tool Brush design may differ depending on the model. Do not clean the brush with water. Soft Action Brush Combo Brush the 1 Remove brush cover the 2 Remove brush the 3 Clean brush the auto 4 Clean shutter tool Remove remaining dirt on the soft action brush with a wet tissue or a dry cloth. 5 Reassemble the brush 6 Reassemble the brush cover For VR20R726*** models, check that the brush cover is correct for the assembled brush.
SmartThings App The SmartThings App is only compatible with models that have a Wi-Fi function. Setting up the wireless router ffPlease refer to the user manual of your wireless router if you have access problems. ffSamsung POWERbot supports only Wi-Fi 2.4 Ghz. ffSamsung POWERbot supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Soft-AP. –– IEEE 802.11n is recommened. ffSamsung POWERbot supports only DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Please make sure that the DHCP server option is activated on your wireless router.
Downloading the SmartThings App ffDownload and install the SmartThings app from the markets (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Samsung Galaxy Apps). To find the app, use the keyword “SmartThings”. Note ffSmartThings is incompatible with tablets and some mobile devices. –– [Android] 6.0 or later (at least 2GB of RAM) is recommended. ffiPad and some mobile devices may not be supported. –– [iOS 10.0] or later / iPhone 6 or later is supported.
SmartThings App Adding a device to the SmartThings APP 1. Connect your smartphone to your wireless router. –– If the smartphone is not connected, turn on the Wi-Fi in the Settings App and select a wireless router you want to connect to. –– Disable the "Mobile data" use option of a smartphone to use Wi-Fi only and connect a device. 2. Launch the SmartThings app on your smartphone. 3. If a pop-up saying that a new device has been found appears, tap ADD NOW.
Software Update ffWhen the POWERbot is charging on the docking station, the POWERbot connects to the server and then checks if a software is available. If a new software is found, POWERbot will automatically download and update it. ffIf “UP” is displayed on the display panel while the POWERbot is charging, it means that an update is in progress. Please wait for completing the update before using the POWERbot.
Notes and cautions ffThe POWERbot cannot vacuum clumps of dirt, so some may remain on the floor after cleaning. Charging Note ffIf the battery overheats during charging, it may take longer to charge. ffWhen automatic charging is not working, do the following: –– Turn the emergency switch (on the bottom of POWERbot) off and on again. –– Unplug the docking station's power plug and then plug it back on.
ffSince the brush removes dirt from the floor during cleaning, foreign matter such as thread, long hair, etc. may get caught in it. For the best cleaning results, check and clean it regularly. ffIf a brush or brush cover is not assembled correctly after the maintenance work, scratches may occur on the floor, or product malfunction may occur. Therefore, assemble them correctly by checking the maintenance method.
Information codes information 1 The code below appears with a voice guide off the 2 Turn emergency switch and check the below instructions and take appropriate action Information codes code 3 Information will disappear when you turn on the emergency switch Checklist The POWERbot is caught, stuck or trapped while moving around. fTurn f off the emergency switch and move the POWERbot to another area. Foreign matter caught in the brush.
Troubleshooting Symptom Checklist The POWERbot is not working at all. fCheck f if the emergency switch is on. fCheck f if all the icons are displayed on the display panel. fCheck f if the POWERbot's battery is depleted. –– When "Lo" is displayed, place the POWERbot on the docking station to charge it. fReplace f the batteries (AAA type) if the remote controller is not working. The POWERbot has stopped during cleaning.
Troubleshooting Symptom Checklist Point cleaning is not working. fIf f you point the red light directly at POWERbot, it may not move in desired direction. –– Point the red light on the floor within 1.6 ft (0.5 m) of the POWERbot. ✻✻Do not use point cleaning in direct sunlight, under bright light, or on dark floors. POWERbot does not clean some places. fCheck f whether the docking station is installed in a narrow passage or near a room door and move it to another place.
Symptom Checklist The Edge Clean Master function does not work. fWhen f POWERbot cannot recognize the wall, the Edge clean master may not work. –– When an obstacle made of reflective material is in front of the wall –– When the wall itself is made of reflective material –– When the wall is a dark color fCheck f whether small obstacles are arranged in a narrow space. The Edge Clean Master function works though there is no wall or corner.
Symptom Checklist During product registration, the AP password 1111122222 is not input correctly. fPress f and hold the “[robot vacuum] Samsung” on the network list and delete the network to initialize the password. During product registration, the password of the connecting wireless router is not input correctly. fCancel f the product registration, run the SmartThings App again, and try the product registration again.
Specifications Classification Mechanical specifications (POWERbot) Power specifications Cleaning Wi-Fi Item Detail information Size (D x H x L) Weight 340mm X 97mm X 348mm 4.0kg Ceiling shape recognition(Visionary mapping plus Cleaning Method TM) Button type of POWERbot Touch type Power voltage 100-240V~ , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 80W Battery specifications 21.6 V / 38.
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