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Roomba

®

 900 Series Owner’s Guide

UK

UK

Regular Robot Care

To keep the Roomba running at peak 
performance, perform the following 
care procedures. If you notice the 
Roomba picking up less debris from 
your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter 
and clean the extractors.

Robot Part 

Care Frequency

Replacement Frequency

Bin

After each use

-

Filter

Once per week (twice per

week in homes with pets)

Every 2 months

Full Bin Sensors

Once every 2 weeks

-

Front Caster Wheel

Side Brush

Cliff Sensors

Charging Contacts

iAdapt Camera

Floor Tracking Sensor

Once per month

-

Extractors

Once every 4 months  

(once every 3 months in  

homes with pets)

Every 6-12 months

Note:

 iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you think you need a replacement 

part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.

Summary of Contents for Roomba 900

Page 1: ...Roomba 900 Owner s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...e iRobot HOME App 7 Basic Operating Instructions 8 How Roomba Cleans Your Home 10 iRobot Roomba 900 Series Anatomy 14 Tips for Optimising Performance 16 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers 18 Regular Robot Care 20 Battery and Charging Information 26 Troubleshooting 28 Declaration of Conformity 30 iRobot Customer Care 32 ...

Page 4: ... OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED CHILDREN MUST NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE MUST NOT BE CARRIED OUT BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR ROBOT ITS BATTERY OR THE INTEGRATED DOCK CHARGER KNOWN AS THE HOME BASE THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON...

Page 5: ...ll operating and use instructions Refer all non routine servicing to iRobot The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact your local authority for information regarding the collection systems available If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps hazardous substan...

Page 6: ...there is a chance an object could be pulled off a table or shelf If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation This appliance is not intended for use by people including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision ...

Page 7: ...ds Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it Please ensure that the voltage rating for the enclosed Home Base matches the standard socket voltage Used battery packs should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and disposed of safely in accordance with local environmental regulations Before every use check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage Do not...

Page 8: ...one cleaning cycle If its battery gets low before finishing a cleaning cycle the Roomba returns to the Home Base to recharge After its battery has been recharged the Roomba automatically resumes completes the cleaning cycle and returns to the Home Base If the Home Base is inaccessible the Roomba will not be able to recharge It will return to its starting location and the cleaning cycle will end No...

Page 9: ...Roomba Schedule start pause or cancel cleaning cycles from anywhere Customise Cleaning Preferences Monitor your Roomba s activity Name your Roomba Access set up instructions Receive automatic software updates Find answers to frequently asked questions Contact Customer Care To download search iRobot HOME on the App Store or on Google Play or visit www irobot com app Why Download the iRobot HOME App...

Page 10: ... has been recharged the Roomba automatically returns to where it left off and completes the cleaning cycle To pause the Roomba during a cleaning cycle press CLEAN To resume the cleaning cycle press CLEAN again To send the Roomba back to the Home Base press Dock To end the cleaning cycle and put the Roomba in standby mode press and hold CLEAN until the Roomba s indicators turn off Note The actions ...

Page 11: ...ain screen and then ending the job Battery Charging Store the Roomba on the Home Base so it s always charged and ready to clean when you need it For the best results only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with the Roomba See page 26 for more details Reduced Power Standby Mode The Roomba consumes a small amount of power every time it is on the Home Base to ensure that it is ready for it...

Page 12: ...hout the cleaning cycle the Roomba touches up around the edges of the room as well as chair legs and other furniture The Roomba continues this process until it has cleaned an entire level of your home If its battery gets low before finishing a cleaning cycle the Roomba returns to the Home Base to recharge After its battery has been recharged the Roomba automatically resumes and completes the clean...

Page 13: ...ised area by spiralling outward about 3 feet 1 metre in diameter and then spiralling inward to where it started When Spot Cleaning the Roomba boosts its vacuum power to provide the best cleaning possible where you need it To use Spot Cleaning place the Roomba on top of the localised debris and press Spot on the robot ...

Page 14: ...m power to decrease battery consumption while still delivering excellent cleaning performance Carpet Boost is ON by default Number of Cleaning Passes In most cases the Roomba will remove dirt and debris with just one pass over each area of your home Two pass cleaning may be particularly helpful in homes with pets or for periodic deep cleaning The number of cleaning passes is one by default Edge Cl...

Page 15: ...y for a new cleaning job The Full Bin behaviour is Finish Job by default Pause Immediately As soon as its bin is full the Roomba will return to where it started and pause its cleaning job Once the bin is emptied press CLEAN to resume Note If the Full Bin indicator comes on at any time during a cleaning job you can always pause the cleaning job to empty the bin and then continue cleaning If the Ful...

Page 16: ...Robot Roomba 900 Series Anatomy Top View Buttons and Indicators Handle CLEAN Button Spot Button Dock Button Dirt Detect Indicator Full Bin Indicator Battery Indicator iAdapt Camera Bin Release Button Wi Fi Indicator Troubleshooting Indicator ...

Page 17: ...900 Series Owner s Guide 15 UK Bottom View Cleaning Head and Components Dust Bin Floor Tracking Sensor Charging Contacts Side Brush Extractor Frame Extractor Frame Release Tabs Extractor Caps Debris Extractors ...

Page 18: ...n the filter Use the Roomba daily to maintain well conditioned floors Floor Conditioning Process for Homes with Heavily Shedding Pets In homes with heavily shedding pets the Roomba s bin may fill quickly with fur or hair In these environments the Roomba may need to go through a floor conditioning process You can help the Roomba by scheduling it to clean frequently and emptying the bin when the Ful...

Page 19: ...res from Virtual Wall barriers Keep the Home Base on a level surface flat against a wall to help Roomba clean more efficiently Putting the Home Base at an angle will cause the Roomba to clean diagonally in motion in relation to the wall Always keep the Home Base plugged in When the Home Base is plugged in its power indicator blinks to indicate the Home Base is connected to a power source Place the...

Page 20: ...an set it to block openings of up to 10 feet 3 metres It creates an invisible cone shaped barrier that only the Roomba can see Note This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device refer to the illustration Halo Mode When the switch is in the down position the device creates a protective zone that the Roomba will not enter This prevents the Roomba from bumping into items you want to prot...

Page 21: ...evice on the floor in the desired location The ring of light will remain off until the batteries need to be replaced 2 x AA batteries When Not in Use In between cleaning cycles you can leave the device operating in its position on the floor Note Under normal use batteries will last 8 10 months If you are not planning on using your Virtual Wall device for an extended period of time and you would li...

Page 22: ... Frequency Bin After each use Filter Once per week twice per week in homes with pets Every 2 months Full Bin Sensors Once every 2 weeks Front Caster Wheel Side Brush Cliff Sensors Charging Contacts iAdapt Camera Floor Tracking Sensor Once per month Extractors Once every 4 months once every 3 months in homes with pets Every 6 12 months Note iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assembli...

Page 23: ...er by grasping the yellow tab 1 Shake off the debris by tapping the filter against your rubbish container 2 Open bin door to empty the bin 2 Important The filter door won t close unless a filter is reinserted Insert the filter with the yellow tab facing up Press bin release button to remove the bin 1 ...

Page 24: ...eaning Roomba s Full Bin Sensors Remove and empty the bin 1 Wipe the sensors with a clean dry cloth 2 Wipe the inner and outer sensor ports on the bin with a clean dry cloth 3 Inner Sensor Ports Outer Sensor Ports Regular Robot Care Continued ...

Page 25: ...e wheel cavity Spin the wheel by hand If the rotation is restricted remove the wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it Reinstall all parts when finished Make sure the wheel clicks back into place 1 2 4 3 Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw Remove the brush clean the brush and the brush post and reinstall the brush 1 2...

Page 26: ...a and the Home Base with a clean dry cloth 2 Turn the Roomba over and use a clean dry microfibre or soft cotton cloth to wipe any debris that has accumulated in the round sensor opening on the right side of the bottom surface Do not spray cleaning solution directly into the sensor opening Regular Robot Care Continued Cleaning Roomba s Cliff Sensors and Charging Contacts ...

Page 27: ...ctor caps Remove any hair or debris that has collected underneath the caps and around the metal axles 2 Remove any hair and debris from the square and hexagonal plastic pegs on the other side of the extractors Reinstall the extractor caps 3 Reinstall the extractors Match the colour and shape of the extractor pegs with the colour and shape of the extractor icons on the cleaning head module 5 Clear ...

Page 28: ...eshooting indicator will blink and you will hear an audible charging error message Charging errors can sometimes occur with counterfeit batteries Check to ensure that you are using an authentic iRobot Lithium Ion Battery and consult the iRobot HOME App or visit global irobot com to troubleshoot these issues Battery Storage If storing the Roomba off of the Home Base remove the battery first Then st...

Page 29: ...l the Roomba s battery Unscrew the two screws on the battery door then remove the door and battery 1 Reinstall the battery with the battery label and tabs facing up 2 Reinstall the battery door and the two screws Take care not to pinch the side brush in the battery door when re installing the battery 3 ...

Page 30: ...a s schedule remains intact Roomba Blinks andSays LikelyCause WhattoDo Error 1 Left Right Place the Roomba on a flat surface then press CLEAN to restart The Roomba is stuck with its left or right wheel hanging down Ensure the Roomba s wheels are firmly on the floor If the Roomba is on an obstacle or hanging over a drop start in a new location Otherwise clean its side wheels of hair and debris Push...

Page 31: ... connection Wipe the metal bin contacts on both the robot and the bin with a clean dry cloth Error 15 Press CLEAN to restart The Roomba has an internal error Press CLEAN to start a new mission If the problem persists contact iRobot Customer Care RoombaBlinks and Says LikelyCause WhattoDo Error 16 Place the Roomba on a flat surface then press CLEAN to restart The Roomba has started while moving or ...

Page 32: ...ocumentation The Technical Construction File TCF is maintained at 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 USA Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60335 1 2012 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 1 General requirements EN 60335 2 2 2010 A1 2012 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 2 Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances EN...

Page 33: ...1 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1 Emission EN 55014 2 1997 A2 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2 Immunity Product family standard EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits Limits for harmon...

Page 34: ...irobot com support for support tips frequently asked questions and information about accessories Should you still need assistance call our Customer Care team on 877 855 8593 iRobot Customer Care Hours Monday to Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time Outside USA Canada Visit global irobot com to Learn more about iRobot in your country Get hints and tips to improve your Roomba s p...

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Page 36: ... trademarks of iRobot Corporation Dirt Detect is a trademark of iRobot Corporation App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc Wi Fi and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance U S Pat Nos www irobot com patents Other Patents Pending WC 4488651 ...

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