Essential maintenance
Emptying the bin
You should do this after each use. Ensure proper insertion of the bin each time as Roomba will not run without it.
Cleaning the two filters
Regular cleaning is important and you should replace the filters after two months of regular use.
Cleaning the brushes and associated parts
1. Remove brush guard by lifting both yellow tabs.
2. Remove and clean the two brushes and brush bearings.
3. Use the included cleaning tool to remove hair easily from the bristle brush by pulling it over the brush.
4. To clean the side brush, use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the center. Remove the brush, clean, reinstall.
Cleaning the front wheel
1.Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it.
2.Remove any debris from inside the
wheel cavity.
3.Remove the wheel from its housing and wipe clean. Pull firmly to remove the axle and clear any hair wrapped around it.
4.Reinstall all parts when finished. Make
sure the wheel clicks right back into place.
Cleaning the bin sensors (models 770 and above only)
Remove the bin and wipe the two optical bin sensors with a clean, dry cloth.
Bearings |
| Bin sensors |
Cleaning the cliff sensors |
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| Simply wipe all six cliff sensor openings | Cliff sensor openings |
| with a clean, dry cloth. |
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Troubleshooting
Occasionally, something can go wrong. But don’t worry – there’s an early warning system.
Your Roomba will tell you what the problem is. The troubleshooting light will also blink.
To repeat an error message, just press CLEAN.
For more information you can download a detailed user manual at www.irobot.com
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