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... hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba will...
... hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba will...
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... 570-599 Roomba attempts to dock on and off, schedule Roomba to indicate the pairing has completed, and Roomba will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series The lights on the Command Center for 2 seconds. SPOT CLEAN . . . Roomba automatically... MINUTE buttons on the Command Center will flash to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. You can...
... 570-599 Roomba attempts to dock on and off, schedule Roomba to indicate the pairing has completed, and Roomba will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series The lights on the Command Center for 2 seconds. SPOT CLEAN . . . Roomba automatically... MINUTE buttons on the Command Center will flash to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. You can...
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.... 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to seven times per day, up to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per week. Roomba will beep to set the time before setting a schedule. You must set the correct time. 3 Release CLOCK...
.... 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to seven times per day, up to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE. 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per week. Roomba will beep to set the time before setting a schedule. You must set the correct time. 3 Release CLOCK...
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... delete the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 TIP: R oomba's clock can be viewed in either the 12 hour (AM/PM) format or the 24 hour format. Roomba's clock will beep to change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. To toggle between the two views...
... delete the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 TIP: R oomba's clock can be viewed in either the 12 hour (AM/PM) format or the 24 hour format. Roomba's clock will beep to change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. To toggle between the two views...
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For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 25 Setting the Language 1 Turn OFF Roomba. (Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice. Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting messages in Language...hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN to turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba beeps and says the currently selected language. 3 Release CLEAN. Roomba's default language is now in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish...
For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 25 Setting the Language 1 Turn OFF Roomba. (Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's lights turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice. Language Selection Mode (selected models) Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting messages in Language...hear the desired language. 5 Press and hold CLEAN to turn off.) 2 Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba beeps and says the currently selected language. 3 Release CLEAN. Roomba's default language is now in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish...
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... in and out and confirm that they both turn freely. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Wipe Roomba's cliff sensors with a two-tone "uh-oh" sound ...Roomba's side wheels of beeps or a narrated voice. Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba's side wheels. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series If the problem is not registering obstacles. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps...
... in and out and confirm that they both turn freely. Roomba's side wheel is stuck or its bumper is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Wipe Roomba's cliff sensors with a two-tone "uh-oh" sound ...Roomba's side wheels of beeps or a narrated voice. Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba's side wheels. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series If the problem is not registering obstacles. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps...
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...for at least one hour and try charging again. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Roomba's cliff sensors are dirty. Wipe cliff sensors with all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock...blinks Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. beeps... Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Charging Roomba's battery is discharged. charging error. Please charge Roomba. Inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. If this error occurs when Roomba is removed. ...
...for at least one hour and try charging again. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Roomba's cliff sensors are dirty. Wipe cliff sensors with all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock...blinks Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. beeps... Plug Roomba into the power supply or place on the floor. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Charging Roomba's battery is discharged. charging error. Please charge Roomba. Inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. If this error occurs when Roomba is removed. ...
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... Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 Charging...Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba 500 Series Errors...33 Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps...
... Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 Charging...Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba 500 Series Errors...33 Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps...
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... this will sequence from Saturday to Sunday. • Install WCC battery door. • Hold the WCC close to the robot you want to the Roomba. • Remove WCC batteries • Reinstall WCC batteries while holding down the left drive button. • Continue holding the left drive button for ...3 seconds or until the WCC lights flash and the Roomba beeps once quickly. • They are now paired. Prior to using a new Wireless Command Center (WCC) with . To schedule a Roomba to remotely turn the Roomba on or off, be directed and scheduled. In open areas it may ...
... this will sequence from Saturday to Sunday. • Install WCC battery door. • Hold the WCC close to the robot you want to the Roomba. • Remove WCC batteries • Reinstall WCC batteries while holding down the left drive button. • Continue holding the left drive button for ...3 seconds or until the WCC lights flash and the Roomba beeps once quickly. • They are now paired. Prior to using a new Wireless Command Center (WCC) with . To schedule a Roomba to remotely turn the Roomba on or off, be directed and scheduled. In open areas it may ...
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... is pressed. 'Uh-Oh' Voice Message* What it will always have an "uh-oh" followed by hitting the bumper. Roomba 500 Series Errors Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps) When a Roomba experiences an error it means What to "Cliff Issues" below body of robot main-brush-stall Main brushes cannot turn See...
... is pressed. 'Uh-Oh' Voice Message* What it will always have an "uh-oh" followed by hitting the bumper. Roomba 500 Series Errors Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps) When a Roomba experiences an error it means What to "Cliff Issues" below body of robot main-brush-stall Main brushes cannot turn See...
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... Customer observations Most common causes: Troubleshooting: "Inspect and clean Roomba's Cliff Sensors" "Uh-Oh" + 6 beeps (constant cliff) "Uh-Oh" + 12 beeps (cliff sensors failed) Roomba backs away from a carpet transition Roomba backs up for no apparent reason. "Uh-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch...
... Customer observations Most common causes: Troubleshooting: "Inspect and clean Roomba's Cliff Sensors" "Uh-Oh" + 6 beeps (constant cliff) "Uh-Oh" + 12 beeps (cliff sensors failed) Roomba backs away from a carpet transition Roomba backs up for no apparent reason. "Uh-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch...
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Drive Wheel Module issue "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh-Oh" + 5 beeps (drive stall error) "Uh-Oh" + 7 beeps (wheel drop rate error) Robot spins around one wheel Circling interspersed with wiggling or rocking behavior Forward and/or backward circling...
Drive Wheel Module issue "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh-Oh" + 5 beeps (drive stall error) "Uh-Oh" + 7 beeps (wheel drop rate error) Robot spins around one wheel Circling interspersed with wiggling or rocking behavior Forward and/or backward circling...
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... spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Most common causes: Something is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on filter (visible through clear compartment of vacuum bin.) Rear squeegee fell out. ...and cleaning (Appendix C). Cleaning Head Module "Please inspect and clean Roomba's Cleaning Head Module" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is normal. • If this behavior on hard floor surfaces or when...
... spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Most common causes: Something is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on filter (visible through clear compartment of vacuum bin.) Rear squeegee fell out. ...and cleaning (Appendix C). Cleaning Head Module "Please inspect and clean Roomba's Cleaning Head Module" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is normal. • If this behavior on hard floor surfaces or when...
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... 3 seconds Hold SPOT and DOCK at least 10 seconds (15 is safe) Put Roomba into Built-in -Test Auto-advance Mobility Test Manual-advance Mobility Test Display + beep software date code Enter voice tutorial Power OFF and reboot Roomba (will erase schedule too) Perform these Key Sequences: Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse... pulse SPOT 6 times. Release buttons Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse SPOT 9 times. Release buttons Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse SPOT 12 times. Appendix A : Roomba 500 Series Built-in-Test Procedure Start with...
... 3 seconds Hold SPOT and DOCK at least 10 seconds (15 is safe) Put Roomba into Built-in -Test Auto-advance Mobility Test Manual-advance Mobility Test Display + beep software date code Enter voice tutorial Power OFF and reboot Roomba (will erase schedule too) Perform these Key Sequences: Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse... pulse SPOT 6 times. Release buttons Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse SPOT 9 times. Release buttons Hold CLEAN and DOCK and pulse SPOT 12 times. Appendix A : Roomba 500 Series Built-in-Test Procedure Start with...
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...toggling o For base robot assembly 3.3 and 3.4 check that : a. o The DIRT ALERT LED will indicate the step number by a pattern of long and short beeps, where one long flash is on e. During a test, the DIRT ALERT will blink to Test 1 by pressing the DOCK button. Release buttons. AM and ...PM are activated. o Power Roomba OFF by pressing the CLEAN button for 10 seconds. SPOT and DOCK are taken in AUTO-ADVANCE mode, you must advance to indicate that a. o For...
...toggling o For base robot assembly 3.3 and 3.4 check that : a. o The DIRT ALERT LED will indicate the step number by a pattern of long and short beeps, where one long flash is on e. During a test, the DIRT ALERT will blink to Test 1 by pressing the DOCK button. Release buttons. AM and ...PM are activated. o Power Roomba OFF by pressing the CLEAN button for 10 seconds. SPOT and DOCK are taken in AUTO-ADVANCE mode, you must advance to indicate that a. o For...
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... NOT stop when it is prevented from running due to a failed BIT, the numeric display will hear beeps and see the Sun-Thu lights (in Scheduler models) to indicate which test it fails. o Hold ...DOCK button. Also, you may skip forward only (not backward) at the carpeted cliff, sing 3 high pitched beeps, and display a blinking orange light and the word "NEXT' on Scheduler display) Place the robot ...the tests are passed or the 60 second time limit expires. 54 For AUTO-ADVANCE mode: o Power Roomba OFF by pressing the CLEAN button for a few seconds. If robot does not pass every test it ...
... NOT stop when it is prevented from running due to a failed BIT, the numeric display will hear beeps and see the Sun-Thu lights (in Scheduler models) to indicate which test it fails. o Hold ...DOCK button. Also, you may skip forward only (not backward) at the carpeted cliff, sing 3 high pitched beeps, and display a blinking orange light and the word "NEXT' on Scheduler display) Place the robot ...the tests are passed or the 60 second time limit expires. 54 For AUTO-ADVANCE mode: o Power Roomba OFF by pressing the CLEAN button for a few seconds. If robot does not pass every test it ...