ILIFE A4s Max Robot User Manual

ILIFE A4s Max Robot

Important notes

A4s Max contains electronic parts. Do NOT put it in water or spay it with water. Clean the robot with a dry cloth only.

Where to start

• Place the charging dock against a wall in an open area. Do not put it near a door or steps.
• Before cleaning begins, clear up excessive objects on the floor (e.g. cables, bar stools, etc.).
• Choose MAX mode to clean areas with accumulated dust.

For best performance

• Remove the main brush. Clean the bristle ends and the roller twice a week. (Figure 1)
• Remove the front wheel with a screwdriver. Remove hair in the wheel cavity and axle twice a week. (Figure 2)
• Empty the dustbin and clean filter and bristle brush after each use. Replace filter every month.

Safety Instructions

Before using the robot, please read and follow the below safety instructions and precautions.

• Read through this user manual carefully before using the robot.
• Retain this user manual.
• Any operation that is not described in this user manual may injure the users or cause product damage.

WARNING

1. Only certified technicians may disassemble the robot. Users must not disassemble or repair the robot.

2. Use factory authorized adapter only. Using nonspecific adapter may cause electric shock, fire or robot damage.

3. Do not touch the power cord, plug or adapter with wet hands.

4. Do not allow clothes or any part of your body to be drawn into the robot’s wheels.

5. Do not place the robot near cigarette, lighter, matches or other flammables.

6. Clean the robot after charging finishes.

7. Do not over-bend the power cord or pressure the power cord with heavy or sharp objects.

8. Do not use the robot outdoor.

9. Do not sit on the robot or attach any object on it.

10. Do not use the robot on wet floors.

11. Before using the robot, remove all fragile objects (textile, glass, lighting, etc) and other objects that could be caught in the brushes or suction opening
    (cords, clothing, papers, drapes, blinds, etc).

12. Do not place the robot where it could easily fall off (tables, chairs, etc).

13. Turn off the power switch during transportation or when the robot will not be used for a long time.

14. To avoid battery damage, check if the adapter and outlet are properly connected before using the robot.

15. To avoid tripping, make sure everyone in the house knows the robot is working.

16. Do not use this product when dustbin is full.

17. Do not place this product in high-temperature environment.

18. The battery must be removed from the product before it is scrapped.

19. The product must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery.

20. The battery is to be disposed of safety.

21. Use factory-authorized battery only, do not use unmatched battery.

NOTE: This product should not be used by children, mentally challenged people or people who lack related experience and knowledge (unless they are under proper suspension).

Product Parts

Main body and accessories

Robot anatomy

Charging dock

CLEAN button status signals

Remote control operating

1. ” ” Starting up/Pause

   • To start cleaning in selected mode.
   • To stop current cleaning cycle.
   • To change from sleep mode to selected mode.

2. Direction Buttons
   A. “ ” Button

   •  To increase minute and hour setting in schedule or clock mode.

   • To move robot forward in selected mode.

   • To stop the robot when it hits against objects.
     B. “ ” Button

   • To decrease minute and hour setting in schedule or clock mode.
     C. ” ◄ ” Button

   • To change from minute to hour in schedule or clock mode.

   • To tum the robot left.
     D. ” ►” Button

   • To change from hour to minute in schedule or clock mode.

   • To tum the robot right.

3. “ “Plan

   • To enter schedule mode when robot is in selected mode.
   • To confirm cleaning schedule.

4. “ “Clock

   • To enter clock mode when robot is in selected mode.
   • To confirm time setting.

5. “ ” Home
   To return robot to charging dock.

6. “ “Edge
   To clean along the edge of the walls.

7. ” “Spot
   To clean specific areas.

8. “ ” MAX
   To maximize vacuuming power.

9. ****To display scheduled time.

10. To display clock.

Note:

1. Place two AAA batteries into the remote control.
2. Remove batteries if the remote control will not be used for a long time.

How to Use

1. Getting started

2. Place charging dock on the floor and plug in adapter.
   Signal light on charging dock will turn solid. Note: Put charging dock against a wall and remove obstacles about 1 meter on both sides and about 2 meters in front.

3. Display panel will flash after the power switch (near the power socket) is turned on.
   (If no command is received, the robot will switch to sleep mode after 45 seconds)
   Note:

  * A. Always keep the power switch on, otherwise the robot will not work.
  * B. If power switch is turned off, all scheduled cleaning will be lost.  

Caution: Before charging the robot, make sure the power switch is turned on, otherwise the robot will not be charged.

3.  **Robot can be recharged by:**
  * A. Plugging into an electrical outlet;
  * B. Pressing button on remote control – the robot will return to charging dock for auto recharge.![ILIFE-A4s-Max-Robot-19](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ILIFE-A4s-Max-Robot-19.png) **Extending battery life:**
    1. A. Before first use, charge the robot overnight. When charging finishes, light at I ‘”:0 I button will turn off.
    2. B. Always place the robot on the charging dock that is connected to power.
    3. C. If the robot will not be used for a long time, fully recharge it and turn off the power switch before storing it in a cool, dry place.
4.  **Auto charging**  

Robot will automatically return to charging dock when battery runs low.

2. Start/Pause/Sleep
   Sleep mode: robot is not working, light at button is off and power switch is on.
   Selected mode: robot is not working, green light at button flashes. Cleaning mode: robot is working, green light at button turns solid.

3. Starting up

  * A. Make sure the power switch is on.
  * Press button on robot or button on remote control to start cleaning.  

Note: If robot is in sleep mode, press I button to recover it from sleep mode.
Press button again to start the cleaning cycle.

2.  **Pause**  

Press button on robot or button on remote control to change from Clean mode to selected mode.
Note: When robot is paused, press button to resume the cleaning cycle.

3.  **Sleep**  

Change from selected mode to sleep mode:

  * Press and hold I “”.’° I button on robot for 3 seconds.
  * Robot automatically enters sleep mode if no command is received after 45 seconds.

3. Schedule
4. Point the remote control at robot and press button to recover robot from sleep mode. You will hear a beep.
5. Adjust the “ ” on remote control to display local time.

  * Press and set time with direction buttons.
  * Press again to save the setting.
  *  **Note:** When scheduling a cleaning cycle, keep the remote control close to robot for better signal reception.
3. Point the remote control at robot, and set time to start cleaning.
4. After setting the time, press button on remote control to save the schedule. Successful scheduling will be confirmed by a “beep” sound.
5.  **Note:**
  1. Do not place charging dock on carpet.
  2. Make sure the robot is turned on after scheduled cleaning is set.
6.  **How to cancel the schedule?**
  1. To cancel a schedule, turn off the power switch off on the robot.
  2. Restart the robot.  

• Successful time and schedule settings are confirmed by a beep sound. If there is no sound confirmation, it means the settings are not saved. 4. Cleaning mode

  1. Auto cleaning
     In Auto cleaning mode, robot automatically cleans the areas that it can reach.
     Note: Press button on robot or button on remote control to start Auto cleaning.

  2. Spot cleaning

  * Press 00 button on remote control while robot is working. Robot will clean around a circular route and return to Auto Clean mode after Spot cleaning is finished.
  * Press 00 button on remote control while robot is in selected mode.  

  Robot will clean around a circular route and return to selected mode after Spot cleaning is finished.

  3. Edge cleaning
     To start edge cleaning, put robot near the edge of a wall and press 00 on remote control.
     Note: Edge cleaning will automatically stop when robot cannot detect any edges. To stop edge cleaning manually, press@ button.

  4. Mini-Room mode
     Press button twice on robot or remote control to switch from Select mode to MINI-room mode, which is designed for small space or single room cleaning.

  5. Carpet detection feature

  * When the Carpet detection feature is enabled, Robot will automatically increase the suction power if it detects stronger power is needed to ensure the best clean. The Carpet detection mode is ideal for cleaning thicker carpets and hard-to-sweep messes, which will reduce the total cleaning time, but increase the noise level.
  * This feature only works in Auto , Edge and MiNi-room modes.
  * In Auto , Edge and MiNi-room mode, press on the remote control to adjust the suction power level.

APP Download
The robot can be controlled by the “ILIFEHOME” app. Scan the QR code to install the app on your iOS or Android device.

ILIFEHOME APP

ILIFEHOME APP

Maintenance

1. Cleaning side brushes
   Clean the side brushes when they get dirty. Replace them if they are damaged.
   Note: When replacing the side brushes, make sure they are installed according to the “L” and “R” marks on both sides of the brush and the base of the robot.

2. Cleaning dustbin and filter
   Follow the steps below to empty and clean dustbin after each use.

   • Take out dustbin and clean dust or debris in the suction opening.
   • Clean filter after 15-30 days of use. Replace it no more than 6 months of use.
   • Do not reinstall filter and primary filter when they are still wet.
   • Replace dustbin and filters (including filter and primary filter) if needed.

3. Cliff sensors and auto charging pins
   Gently clean the sensor lens and charging pins with a soft dry cloth.

4. Nose wheel
   Make sure the nose wheel is clean and can rotate freely to avoid lowered cleaning performance:

5. Pull the wheel up and out vertically and clean it. Also check if the gasket is worn.

6. Make sure the gasket is properly installed after cleaning the nose wheel.

Troubleshooting

1. Table of errors
   The robot will remind you by beeping or erratic movements when it is malfunctioning. Tone| Possible Cause| What to do
   ---|---|---
   1 beep| Side wheels or side brushes issues|

   • Clean side wheels and side brushes.

   • Make sure they can rotate smoothly.
     2 beeps| Cliff sensor or bumper sensor failure|

   • Clean cliff sensor.

   • Check if the bumper can rotate freely.
     3 beeps| Robot gets stuck| Move the robot and restart.
     4 beeps| Main brush failure|

   • Remove main brush.

   • Clean and install main brush.

Note: If all above solutions don’t work, please take below actions.

1. Re-set the robot by re-turning on the power switch.
2. If re-set action doesn’t work, please send the robot to dealer for repair.

• Pull out the front wheel and remove hair and debris in the cavity and axle.
• Reinstall front wheel, and clean it twice a week.

Move backward and spin| Bumper can’t rotate smoothly|

• Reinstall bumper and remove hair and debris.
• Make sure bumper can move back and forth smoothly.

Circle continuously| Side wheels are stuck|

• Clean hair and debris on the wheels.
• Push them in and out to make sure they can rotate freely.

Noise level increased| Main brushier jammed by hair|

• Remove main brush.
• Clean and install main brush

Stop  and beep suddenly| Main brush are jammed by hair|

• Remove main brush.
• Clean and install main brush

Pick up less debris and spit out debris| Dustbin is full and filter is dirty|

• Replace filter once every three months.
• Takeout dustbin and Clean the dustbin
• Remove filter and Clean the filter.

Side wheels don’t work properly| Side wheels are jammed by hair|

• Clean hair and debris on the wheels.
• Push them in and out to make sure they can rotate freely.

Side brushes don’t rotate freely| Side brushes are stuck|

• Remove dust and hair from side brushes
• Make sure they can rotate freely.

Working time shortened| Charging time too short or battery problems|

• Make sure robot is fully charged in 5 hours.
• Replace battery.

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