iRobot RVF-Y1 Wifi Connected Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop Instruction Manual

iRobot RVF-Y1 Wifi Connected Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop

Product Information

• Product Name: Roomba ComboTM Robot Vacuum & Mop
• Model: RVF-Y1
• Regulatory Model(s): RVF-Y1
• Specifications:
  • Rated Input: 20V – 0.8A
  • Charging Station Model: ADH-N1
  • Rated Input Voltage: 100-240 V AC
  • Rated Output Voltage: 20 V DC
  • Rated Output Current: 0.8 A
  • Rated Power: 25 W
  • Frequency Bands: 2400-2483.5 MHz
  • Maximum EIRP Output Power: 15.46 dBm at 2442 MHz
  • Off Mode Power: Less than 0.50 W
  • Networked Standby Power: Less than 2.00 W
  • Output power of the Wi-Fi module is less than 100 mW.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the Roomba ComboTM Robot Vacuum & Mop, read all instructions provided in the owner’s guide.
2. Ensure that the appliance is used in accordance with the safety precautions mentioned in the manual.
3. This appliance is suitable for use by children aged eight years and above, as well as individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, provided they have received proper supervision or instruction on safe usage.
4. Children should not play with the appliance, and cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision.
5. The appliance is meant for indoor use only.
6. Do not operate the appliance closer than the stated minimum distance to ensure compliance with regulations.
7. Follow the recycling guidelines and keep the appliance out of reach of children.
8. Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the power supply before disposing of it.
9. Refer to the operator’s manual for detailed instructions on device operation.
10. For charging, use the provided Charging Station Model ADH-N1.
11. Connect the Charging Station to a power source with a rated input voltage of 100-240 V AC.
12. The Charging Station provides a rated output voltage of 20 V DC and a rated output current of 0.8 A.
13. The Roomba ComboTM Robot Vacuum & Mop is equipped with an Advanced Mopping System. Fill the tank with water through the Water Inlet.
14. Attach the Cleaning Pad Plate to the tank and ensure it is securely locked.
15. Place the tank with the attached Cleaning Pad Plate onto the appliance.
16. Refer to the buttons and indicators on the top view of the appliance for control and status information.
17. For detailed maintenance instructions, refer to the owner’s guide provided with the appliance.

• Please note that technical and design specifications may change as product improvements are made.

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions
This owner’s guide includes information for Regulatory Model(s): RVF-Y1

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or damage, read and follow the safety precautions when setting up, using and maintaining your robot.
This appliance can be used by children aged from eight years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

GENERAL

WARNING

• The Appliance must be used in accordance with the directions in this Instruction Manual. iRobot cannot be held liable or responsible for any damages or injuries caused by improper use.

• For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the Charging Station Model ADH-N1 provided with the appliance.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Please make sure your power source voltage matches the power voltage marked on the charging station.

• For INDOOR household use ONLY. Do not use the Appliance in outdoor, commercial or industrial environments.

• Do not operate the Appliance in an area where there are lit candles or fragile objects.

• Do not use in extremely hot or cold environments (below -5˚C/23˚F or above 40˚C/104˚F).

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from any openings and moving parts.

• Do not operate the Appliance in a room where an infant or child is sleeping.

• Do not use Appliance on wet surfaces or surfaces with standing water.

• Do not allow the Appliance to pick up large objects like stones, large pieces of paper or any item that may clog the Appliance.

• Do not use Appliance to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as petrol, printer or copier toner, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not use Appliance to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, hot ashes, or anything that could cause a fire.

• Take care not to damage the power cord. Do not pull on or carry the Appliance or charging station by the power cord, use the power cord as a handle, close a door on the power cord, or pull power cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Appliance over the power cord. Keep power cord away from hot surfaces.

• Do not use with a damaged power cord or receptacle. Do not use the Appliance or charging station if it is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or come in contact
  with water. It must be repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.

• The plug must be removed from the receptacle before cleaning or maintaining the charging station.

• Turn OFF the power switch before cleaning or maintaining the Appliance.

• The robot contains batteries that are only replaceable by skilled persons. To replace or remove the battery, please contact Customer Care.

• Use only the original rechargeable battery and charging station provided with the Appliance from the manufacturer. Non-rechargeable batteries are prohibited.

• Remove the Appliance from the charging station and turn OFF the power switch to the Appliance before removing the battery.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the Appliance and safely disposed of.

• Please dispose of used batteries according to local laws and regulations.

• The power supply is not to be repaired and not to be used any longer if it is damaged or defective.

• Do not incinerate the Appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

• Do not charge other iRobot robots with the provided Home Base charging station.

CAUTION

Clear the area to be cleaned. Remove power cords and small objects from the floor that could entangle the Appliance. Tuck rug fringe under the rug base, and lift items such as curtains and tablecloths off the floor.
Do not put objects into the suction intake. Do not use if the suction intake is blocked. Keep the intake clear of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

NOTICE

• The battery must be removed and discarded according to local laws and regulations before recycling or disposal of the Appliance.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.
• If the robot will not be used for a long time, fully charge the robot and power OFF for storage and unplug the charging station.
• When not using the charging station for a long period of time, please unplug it.
• Do not use without dust bin and/or filters in place.
• To satisfy RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm (7.9 in) or greater should be maintained between this device and any persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operation at any distance closer than the stated minimum is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• To disable the Wi-Fi module on Roomba Combo, turn the robot’s power ON. Place the robot on the charging station, making sure that the charging contacts on the robot and the charging contacts on the charging station make a connection.
• Press and hold the CLEAN button on the robot for 20 seconds, until Roomba Combo emits 3 beeps. To enable the Wi-Fi module on Roomba Combo, turn the robot’s power OFF, and then back ON. The Wi-Fi module will be enabled when Roomba Combo is restarted.

Specifications

15.46 dBm at 2442 MHz

Off Mode Power| Less than 0.50 W
Networked Standby Power| Less than 2.00 W

Output power of the Wi-Fi module is less than 100 mW.

• Technical and design specifications may change as we continue to improve our product.

About Your Roomba Combo™ Robot Vacuum & Mop

Top View

Under the Cover

Buttons & Indicators

Bottom View

Dust Bin and Filter

Home Base Charging Station

Advanced Mopping System

Setting Up Your Roomba Combo™ Robot Vacuum & Mop

Positioning the Home Base Charging Station

Place the charging station on a level floor surface against the wall. Keep the immediate area 1.5 m (5 ft) in front of the charger and 0.5 m (1.6 ft) on both sides of the charging station clear of objects and reflective surfaces.

Charging

Place your robot on the charging station making sure the metal charging contacts on your robot and charging station make a connection.

Note: Charge your robot for at least four hours before the first use.

• Empty any remaining water from the tank and remove the cleaning pad plate before charging your robot.
• When your robot is not cleaning, it is best to keep it powered ON and charging instead of powered OFF.
• For long-term storage, fully charge your robot, turn off the robot by switching the robot’s power switch to the OFF position and unplug the charging station.

iRobot Home App

Download the iRobot Home App and connect to Wi-Fi ®

• Follow step-by-step instructions to set up and use your Roomba Combo™ robot vacuum and mop.
• Customise your robot’s settings. You can control the suction power of the vacuum and the water output of the mop in the app.
• Set an automatic cleaning schedule.
• Utilise Spot Clean to clean specific areas using your robot.
• Link to your smart home accounts to enable voice control of your robot.
• View tips, tricks, and answers to commonly asked questions including how to pair your Roomba Combo™ robot vacuum and mop with other smart devices.

Note: 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi is not compatible with this robot.

Home Prep

Before you start cleaning, remove any obstacles from the area.

1. Before using your robot near an area rug or on a short-pile area rug with tasseled edges, please fold the edges of the area rug under themselves.
2. Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning.
3. Do not use your robot on surfaces with standing water. If water has got into your robot, it must be repaired by iRobot in order to avoid a hazard.

Cleaning

• To ensure the best performance, it is recommended to keep the water tank attached to the robot during cleaning jobs, even when mopping is not desired.
• When starting a cleaning job, the status indicator lights will blink to indicate the cleaning navigation selected. When straight-line cleaning navigation is selected, the status indicator lights will blink from left to right. When reactive cleaning navigation is selected, the status indicator lights will blink simultaneously.
• The CLEAN button on the robot stops glowing after the robot is paused for more than 10 minutes. Press the CLEAN button on the robot to wake up the robot.
• Your robot will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning job or whenever it needs to recharge.

Spot Clean
Your robot has a spot clean mode that can be accessed through the iRobot Home App. This is applicable for an area of highly concentrated dirt or dust. In spot clean mode, your robot will spiral outward about 2 feet (0.6 meter) and then spiral inward to end where it started.

Cleaning Navigation Selection
Your robot has two cleaning patterns to choose from to effectively clean different floor types. The cleaning pattern can be switched by tapping the CLEAN button twice or through the iRobot Home App.

Straight-Line Cleaning Navigation
is the robot’s default pattern and should be set when cleaning bare floors. The robot plans the most efficient route, cleans in a back and forth straight- line pattern, returns to clean missed spots, then cleans room edges before completing the cleaning cycle.
If the mopping pad plate and mopping pad are attached, your robot will automatically use this pattern.

Reactive Cleaning Navigation
should be set when cleaning carpet. Your robot cleans in a straight-lined, random pattern and changes direction when it encounters an obstacle.

When straight-line cleaning navigation is set:

• Your robot automatically conducts route planning when cleaning. If your robot is paused during cleaning, it will reconfigure the route and restart.

• Your robot may pause temporarily to recalculate its cleaning
  path. This is normal. The frequency and duration of the pause is determined by room complexity.

• If the cleaning area contains both bare floors and carpet, barriers (e.g. a closed door) should be set between different floor types and cleaning navigation patterns should be set accordingly. If both floor types are to be cleaned in one cleaning cycle, reactive cleaning navigation should be set.

Mopping System

Your robot has an optional mopping system using a washable microfibre cleaning pad and cleaning pad plate attached to a proprietary tank. The washable cleaning pad automatically damp mops the floor.

• Residual water may be present in the tank as a result of quality testing.
• Empty the tank and remove the cleaning pad plate before cleaning on carpet. Be sure to replace the empty tank.
• When using the mopping system, fold area rug edges under themselves so your robot will avoid the rug.
• After your robot finishes mopping, empty any remaining water from the tank and replace the tank.
• Empty any remaining water from the tank and remove the cleaning pad plate before charging your robot.
• If wetter mopping is desired, wet the cleaning pad before attaching the pad to the cleaning pad plate.
  Note: When the robot is operating with the mopping attachment, only the straight-line cleaning navigation will be available.

Cleaning Solution
When mopping, you may add Braava jet® Hard Floor Cleaning Solution to the tank before adding water. This product is a concentrate.

Important: Please visit the Help section in the iRobot Home App for a list of cleaning solutions that can be safely used and won’t risk damage to your robot.

For more information, visit global.irobot.com

1. Add water and cleaning solution (optional) into the tank.
2. Attach the cleaning pad and the cleaning pad plate. Install the tank.

Troubleshooting

If your robot detects a problem and needs your assistance, it emits alarm beeps and the status indicator light illuminates.

/

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Flashes twice and turns off once your robot is powered ON.

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Low battery

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Power ON the robot. Manually place your robot on the charging station and charge.

One Beep

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Flashes RED.

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Wheel malfunction

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Clean and remove any hair or debris from the wheels.

Two Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Main brush malfunction

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Clean and remove any hair or debris from the main brush.

Three Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Wheel malfunction

| Turn over the robot and press down on the wheels to check for a clicking sound. If they do not click, please contact Customer Care.
Encountered a problem while running and stops|

Manually remove any obstacles and restart the robot.

Four Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Dust bin malfunction

| Remove and reinstall the dust bin. If the robot still emits the alarm, please contact Customer Care.

Five Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Low battery

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Place the robot on the charging station to charge.

Six Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Edge-sweeping brush malfunction

| Clean and remove any hair or debris from the edge- sweeping brush.

Seven Beeps

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Flashes RED.

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Cliff sensor malfunction

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Clean any dust and debris off of the cliff sensors.

Further support and instructional videos are available in the iRobot Home App.

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance Instructions
To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the procedures on the following pages. A multi-function cleaning tool is provided for easy maintenance. Handle with care, this cleaning tool has sharp edges.
There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot Home App. If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filters, and clean the brushes.

Part

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Care Frequency

| Replacement Frequency
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Dust bin, tank, and cleaning pad plate|

After each use

|

Cleaning pad

|

After each use

| Every 50 washes

Sponge filter/high performance filter

| Once per week (twice per week if you have a pet at home)|

Every 4-6 months

Main brush

|

Once per week

| Every 6-12 months

Edge-sweeping brush

|

Once every 2 weeks

| Every 3-6 months

Caster wheel, cliff sensor, bumper, and charging contacts

|

Once per week

|

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. Please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information on replacement parts.

Emptying the Bin

1. Lift open the robot’s cover and remove the dust bin.
2. Open the bin door.
3. Empty the dust bin.

Cleaning the High Performance Filter

1. Remove the sponge filter and the high performance filter.
2. Remove debris by tapping the high performance filter against your trash container.
   Important: Do not wash the high performance filter.

Washing the Bin

1. Remove the sponge filter and the high performance filter from the tank.
   Important: Do not wash the high performance filter. Remove the filter before washing the bin.

2. Rinse the dust bin and pre-filter under running water.

3. Dry the dust bin completely before reinstalling.

Cleaning the Main Brush

1. Turn the robot over and push down both buttons on the brush frame to remove the brush frame.
2. Remove the main brush.
3. Use the multi-function cleaning tool to cut off and remove any hair tangled around the main brush. Clean any tangled hair or debris from the main brush.
   Note: A multi-function cleaning tool is provided for easy maintenance. Handle with care, this cleaning tool has sharp edges.
   Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brushes
   Remove the edge-sweeping brushes. Remove any hair or debris tangled around the brushes with the provided multi-function cleaning tool and wipe with a clean cloth.

Other Components

• Use the multi-function cleaning tool to cut off and remove any hair tangled around the caster wheel.
• Wipe the bumper with the brush on the multi-function cleaning tool.

• Wipe the cliff sensors with the brush on the multi-function cleaning tool to maintain their effectiveness.
• Wipe the robot’s and charging station’s charging contacts with a dry cloth to maintain their effectiveness.

Cleaning the Mopping System
After your robot finishes mopping, remove the tank from your robot, and clean the tank, the cleaning pad, and the cleaning pad plate immediately.

1. 1. Press the release button and pull to remove the tank.

2. Remove the cleaning pad plate and the cleaning pad.

3. Wash the cleaning pad and lay flat to dry.

4. Empty any remaining water from the tank.

5. Wipe the outside of the tank with a dry pad and lay flat to dry. Avoid direct sunlight.

iRobot Customer Care

USA & Canada
If you have questions or comments about your Roomba Combo™ robot vacuum and mop, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.
You can start by visiting global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories. This information can also be found in the iRobot Home App. If you need further assistance, call our Customer Care team at 877-855-8593.

iRobot USA Customer Care Hours

• Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 9 PM Eastern Time
• Saturday and Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM 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 Combo™ robot vacuum and mop’s performance
• Get answers to questions
• Contact your local support centre

Regulatory Information

Hereby, iRobot Corporation declares that this robot vacuum cleaner model RVF-Y1 is in compliance with the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.irobot.com/compliance.
Hereby, iRobot Corporation declares that this robot vacuum cleaner model RVF-Y1 is in compliance with the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the UKCA Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.irobot.com/compliance.

Chemical information report listing SVHC (substances of very high concern) per EU Regulation EU 1907/2006 can be found here: www.irobot.com/compliance.

This symbol on the product indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of with unsorted common municipal waste. As the end-user, it is your responsibility to dispose of the end-of-life appliance in an environmentally sensitive manner as follows:

1. returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased the product; or
2. depositing it in a designated collection point.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise
from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details or your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation. More information may be found at the following source:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm

© 2020 iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730 USA. All rights reserved.
i Robot, Braava jet, and LiteTouch are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Home Base and Roomba Combo are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. App Store is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

For more information, visit global.irobot.com

References

• Global.iRobot.com
• irobot.com/compliance

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