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iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•  Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Scooba.
•  Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
•  Observe all warnings on Scooba, battery, charger and in owner’s manual.
•  Follow all operating and use instructions.
•  Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.
•  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or 

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 

•  Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

SCOOBA SAFETY

•  Scooba is for indoor use only.
•  Scooba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on the robot. Small children and pets should be supervised when 

Scooba is cleaning.

•  Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not submerge this robot in water.
•  Do not use this robot to pick up anything that is burning or smoking.
•  Do not use this robot to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals.
•  Before using this robot, pick up objects such as clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds and curtains, 

power cords and any fragile objects. If the robot passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance 
an object could tumble 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.

•  Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation of the robot.

SCOOBA BATTERY AND CHARGING SAFETY

•    Operate your Scooba only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you

are not sure of the type of power supplied in your home, consult your local power company.

•    Charge using a standard outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power converter.

Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty.

•   Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.
•   Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
•   Charge indoors only.
•   Never handle chargers with wet hands.
•   Always disconnect Scooba from the charger before cleaning.

SCOOBA USE RESTRICTIONS 

•  Do not use Scooba on carpets, rugs, unsealed hardwood, stone or laminate fl ooring.
•  Do not use bleach, ammonia, or hot water as it may damage the robot and void the warranty.
•  Store and operate Scooba in room temperature environments only.
•  Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills (e.g., spilled gallon of milk).

   CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF SCOOBA, ITS BATTERY, OR 

THE BATTERY CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE ENSURE 
VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED BATTERY CHARGER MATCHES STANDARD 
OUTLET VOLTAGE. Always exercise caution when operating your Scooba. To 
reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when 
setting up, using and maintaining Scooba:

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

iRobot Scooba

®

 Vacuum Cleaning Robot and Accessories

Manufacturer: iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730, USA
Declares that Scooba along with Model L13143 and 5961 Battery Chargers conform to the
requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as amended by 93/68/EC and EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC as amended by 93/68/EC and 2004/108/EC.
Standards below have been applied:
EN 60335-2-2:2003 + A1:2004 + A2:2006
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum
cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances.
EN 60335-1:2002 + A1:2004 + A11:2004 + A12:2006 + A2:2006 + A13:2008
Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety . General requirements.
EN 60335-2-29:2004
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers.
EN 55014-1:2000 + A1:2001 + A2:2002
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar
apparatus – Part 1: Emission
EN 55014-1:1997 + A2:2002
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools
and similar apparatus – Part 2: Immunity - Product family standard

iRobot Customer Care USA

If you have questions or comments about Scooba, please contact iRobot
before contacting a retailer.

Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, 
frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and 
other iRobot products.

Should you still need assistance:

• Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/support
• Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.8593

iRobot Customer Care International

To contact an international partner near you for sales and technical support,
visit www.irobot.com/international.

 © 2007 – 2011 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730.  
iRobot Corporation, 10 Greycoat Place, Victoria, SW1P 1SB, London, United Kingdom. |  All rights reserved. 
iRobot, Scooba and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. [00013.0310.v6] 

US Pat. Nos.  6,690,134 | 6,809,490 |  6,594,844. Other patents pending. All rights reserved. 

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Summary of Contents for Scooba 300 series

Page 1: ...FLOOR WASHING ROBOT 300 Series OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ls Extend the battery life by recharging it as soon as possible and storing your Scooba plugged in For long term storage charge battery then remove and store the battery in a cool dry place Safety first As your Scooba contains electrical parts don t submerge or spray it with water clean with a damp cloth only CAUTION DO NOT USE SCOOBA ON THESE SURFACES Carpet or rugs unsealed hardwood waxed floors o...

Page 3: ...ease Dirty Tank Cap Clean Tank Cap Light Behavior What it Means Power Red solid Battery discharged Green pulsing Battery charging Green solid Battery fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed Clean Green solid Cleaning Green blinking Internal drying mode Check Tank Green solid The cleaning cycle is complete Empty tank Check Brush Yellow solid Remove and clean brush and filter see pages 5 6 I...

Page 4: ...Rinse under water Replace item Do not force Clean Scooba s Cleaning Head and Brush Scooba s brush is located inside a cartridge called the cleaning head Access to the cleaning head is inside Scooba so the tank needs to be removed when removing and replacing the cleaning head 1 With the tank removed push eject button to remove the cleaning head 2 3 Rinse the cleaning head and brush under water 4 En...

Page 5: ... its systems During this time Scooba s Clean light will blink CAUTION Use of other solutions may damage Scooba and voids the warranty Never use bleach Scooba s Cleaning Pattern Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors iAdapt Responsive Technology iRobot s advanced proprietary system of software and sensors allows Scooba to get around under and past every...

Page 6: ...he guide holes in the battery pocket the tank and robot base may not be properly connected TIP For best battery performance recharge the battery as soon as possible and store your Scooba plugged in For long term storage remove and store the battery in a cool dry place Release Tab Scooba s Virtual Wall included with select models The Scooba Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Scooba will...

Page 7: ...by turning Scooba over 5 beeps Left or right wheel malfunction Inspect Scooba s drive wheels Spin the wheels by hand and confirm that they offer some resistance If tires are damaged replace tires Service Light followed by 4 tone alarm and a number of beeps 1 beep Pump error Contact iRobot customer care 2 beeps Vacuum error Contact iRobot customer care 3 beeps Battery error Contact iRobot customer c...

Page 8: ...te Scooba in room temperature environments only Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills e g spilled gallon of milk CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF SCOOBA ITS BATTERY OR THE BATTERY CHARGER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL PLEASE ENSURE VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED BATTERY CHARGER MATCHES STANDARD OUTLET VOLTAGE Always exercise ca...

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