Important Tips
Before using Roomba the first time, you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use.
Remove battery pull tab
Turning Roomba on and off
•To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will light.
•To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will 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 OFF.
For Best Performance
•Remove and clean Roomba’s brushes after every use.
•Empty Roomba’s bin and clean its filter after every use.
•Use a Virtual Wall® (optional accessory) to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.
•Use your Roomba frequently.
Battery Life
To extend Roomba’s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance:
•Always keep Roomba plugged in when not in use.
•Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery.
•For storage off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba and store in a cool, dry place.
•Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been used.
•Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged.
Roomba contains electronic parts. DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.
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