iRobot Roomba Discovery Series 430 manual

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Dear iRobot Roomba Owner , Thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Y ou’ve joined the millions of people who clean with r obots - the smarter way to get it done. Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with your Roomba, to get the best performance from your r obot. If you have any questions, visit[...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 3 Important Tips Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water . Clean with a dry cloth only . For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba’ s brushes after every use. • Empty Roomba’ s bin and clean its lter after every use. • Use a Virtual W all[...]

4 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual T able of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy .............................................5 Cleaning Patter n ........................................................... 6 Cleaning Modes ............................................................6 Cleaning System .......................................................[...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 5 iRobot Roomba Anatomy Virtual W all Sensor Bin Release Button Battery Charger Socket Bottom V iew Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush V acuum Inlet Replaceable Caster Wheel Battery Flexible Brush Brush Guard Release T abs Brush Bearings Brush Guard Main Brush Brush Caps Serial Port [...]

6 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual Cleaning Patter n Roomba is a robot that cleans floors dif ferently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor , under and around furniture, and along walls. Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to [...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 7 Cleaning System Roomba features a patented thr ee-stage cleaning system. Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and adjusts automatically to differ ent floor types. Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet [...]

8 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual Battery Storage and Charging TIP: For best performance, charge Roomba’ s battery overnight before using Roomba for the first time. Roomba is powered by a r echargeable battery . Roomba’ s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles if cared for pr operly . Battery Life T o extend the battery life, iRobot [...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 9 Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging. Use the chart to determine that status of the battery . CLEAN/Power Button CLEAN Button Light Battery Status Solid red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged Quick amber pulse 16-hour refr[...]

10 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual V irtual W all (optional accessory) Virtual W alls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular room or ar ea, and prevent it fr om getting too close to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the floor , etc. The Virtual W[...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .ir obot.com Re m ot e Co nt r ol (o ptio nal ac cess ory ) The Remote Control lets you conveniently contr ol Roomba’ s functions. Y ou can use it to turn Roomba on and off, and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you r emote access to these commands: Directional Buttons SPOT But[...]

12 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual Maintenance T o keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly: TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle. Also be sure to r egularly check the front caster wheel for hair build up. *Replace filter every 2 months[...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 13 C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba’ s yellow brush bearings. D. Remove and clean Roomba’ s brush caps. Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roomba’ s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings. Excessive build up of hai[...]

14 iRobot Roomba Owner’ s Manual T r oubleshooting 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 Roomba’ s problem. If the pr oblem is not resolved, visit www .irobot.com/support. Number of beeps after “uh-oh” Likely cause What to do No beeps A wheel i[...]

For more detailed information, visit: www .irobot.com 15 Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. T o reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. • Retain the [...]

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