iRobot Roomba 560 Support Question
iRobot Roomba 560 Support Question
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Question posted by ethanni on June 26th, 2014
Why Does My Roomba Keep Telling Me To Clean The Brushes
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Product Manual - Page 3
...purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot.
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Thank ...8226; Take advantage of people who clean with your specific robot, including answers to get the best performance from you can also tell us about new robots, exclusive discounts...
Product Manual - Page 4
...clean Roomba's brushes after every use. • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after every use . Roomba will light.
• To start a cleaning cycle.
• To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning.
• To resume the cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.
• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN...
Product Manual - Page 6
... model)
CLEAN/Power Button
DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+)
Cliff Sensor Openings
Edge-Cleaning Side Brush
Right Wheel Module
Bottom View
Contact Points for Home Base (selected models)
Removable Caster Wheel
Left Wheel Module
Dirt Detect™ Sensor
Flexible Brush
Main Brush
Brush Guard
Brush Bearings
End Caps
Brush Guard Release Tabs
6 iRobot Roomba 500...
Product Manual - Page 8
... leaves its schedule. When scheduled to clean, Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to remind you select. Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Models 550 and above) When a future cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode. Clean Mode (all models) Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you of its Home Base, cleans, and then returns to the Home...
Product Manual - Page 9
... filter traps dust and
small particles. Cleaning System
Roomba features a patented three-stage cleaning system. Roomba might stall when confronting rounded edges and might slide over particularly slippery surfaces. When Roomba senses it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to different floor types.
Filter
1 Side brush sweeps along edge of walls and into...
Product Manual - Page 10
...
Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. Aero-VacTM or Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin The Aero-Vac or Original vacuum cleaning bin should be used for all models) The high-capacity sweeper bin can hold more debris than -usual amounts of dirt and dust, or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris.
The dual action, counter-rotating brushes...
Product Manual - Page 11
... Time You should fully charge Roomba's battery before using Roomba for properly. When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last for an extended period, Roomba will pulse quickly. This extensive charge refreshes Roomba's battery and extends the battery life. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. TIP: R echarge Roomba as soon as possible...
Product Manual - Page 15
...
Virtual Wall
0-3"
0-1.5m
4-7"
1.5-3m
8"+
3m+
Distance
Two "C" Alkaline Batteries
(not included)
Lighthouse Mode
In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to the Home Base.
Virtual Wall® Lighthouses™
(optional accessory for selected models)
Virtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off...
Product Manual - Page 17
... Home Base on the Home Base, the power and docked lights are green to return at the end of a cleaning cycle.
When Roomba is completely charged.
If Roomba is plugged in an area where Roomba has a clear path to indicate Roomba is on a hard level surface and in , the power light
blinks to indicate that...
Product Manual - Page 18
...lets you need four "AA" batteries (not included).
1 Make sure Roomba's battery is under control.
18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
Models 600+
Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows.
Troubleshooting Light
...
Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. SPOT CLEAN . . . The lights on the Command Center will flash to indicate...
Product Manual - Page 20
.... To set a schedule:
1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY
button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 Release SCHEDULE.
20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Viewing and Deleting Schedules
To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning times:
1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding CLOCK, use the DAY,
HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set the...
Product Manual - Page 22
...
*Replace filter every 2 months
B. Regularly pull out and clean Roomba's front wheel. Tip: B in emptying and brush cleaning should be done after each use
Press button and pull to clean filter*
Empty bin
Original Vacuum Bin A. Clean filter compartment
Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Push down and remove to...
Product Manual - Page 23
... pulling it over the brush.
Bearings
D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. D o not attempt to be removed and cleaned every time you misplace Roomba's brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for the yellow parts.
3 Clean Roomba's brushes
A.
B. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes.
Alignment Feature
E xcessive build...
Product Manual - Page 26
... freely. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area.
26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba's cliff sensors are firmly on the floor.
Roomba's main brushes cannot turn .
Roomba's bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is not registering obstacles. Clean hair and debris from Roomba's front wheel. Wipe Roomba's cliff sensors with a dry cloth. Push them in...
Product Manual - Page 27
... is dirty or broken.
Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. displays... charging error. Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. Reset Roomba's software (refer to charge.
This will clear all wheels firmly on the Home base to tip below) and try charging again.
Please inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. If Roomba is in and out and confirm...
Product Manual - Page 28
... housing
Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis
Replaceable faceplate
28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
Replaceable Modules
Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery. To...
Product Manual - Page 31
For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31 Battery Removal
(models 500 and above)
Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw.
2 Remove Roomba's side brush.
Product Manual - Page 32
3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover.
4 Remove Roomba's battery.
5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
Product Manual - Page 33
... obstacles, allowing it approaches certain obstacles? This action causes a thumping sound that is wrapped around the shaft. If Roomba makes a thumping sound when no tassels or wires are present, the main brushes should be cleaned. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. When caught on thick or high-pile carpets. Why...
Product Manual - Page 34
... use instructions. • Refer all safety and operating instructions before long-term storage or transportation. • This appliance is cleaning. • Clean with wet hands. • Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for future reference. • Heed all warnings on this device. • Do not use...
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