iRobot Roomba i1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Manual

iRobot Roomba i1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

This owner’s guide includes information for Regulatory Model(s): RVD-Y1, 17070

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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 8 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

• Your robot is not a toy. Small children and pets should be supervised when your robot is operating.
• Do not sit or stand on your robot or Home Base.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers. Use of an unauthorized charger could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
• Your robot comes with a region approved power supply cord and is designed to be plugged into a standard household AC power outlet only. Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure proper selection of country specific power supply cord.
• Do not open your robot or Home Base. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only.
• Do not handle your robot or Home Base with wet hands.
• Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
• 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.
• Clean cliff sensors for buildup.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor.
• If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could be pulled off a table or shelf. Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects.
• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it.
• Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.

NOTICE

• This robot is intended for dry floor use only. Do not use this device to pick up spills. Do not allow your robot or Home Base™ to become wet.
• Do not place anything on top of your robot.
• The failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could result in loss of ability for the robot to charge the battery.

HOME BASE

WARNING

• Do not use a Home Base™ with a damaged cord or plug if the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.

• Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.

• Charge your robot only with the power supply provided.
  The provided power supply delivers safety extra low voltage corresponding to the input marking on the robot which is required to maintain safe operation.

• To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that the Home Base is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

NOTICE

• Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your Home Base may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.

BATTERY

WARNING

• Do not open, crush, heat above 176°F: 80°C, or incinerate. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to contact battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
• Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations, or return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal.
• Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product (with the battery included) for service, travel or any other reason, you MUST see the Troubleshooting section of your manual or contact customer care for shipping instructions.

CAUTION

• Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.

NOTICE

• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before recycling or disposal.
• For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with the robot.
• 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.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage.

17070:

NOMINAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Input voltage: 100–240V

|

Input frequency: 50/60 Hz

Output voltage: 21–22.5 VDC

|

Current output: 1.25 A

ADE-N1:

NOMINAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Input voltage: 100–127V

| Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Output voltage: 20.5 VDC|

Current output: 1.25 A

ADE-N2:

NOMINAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Input voltage: 220–240V| Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Output voltage: 20.5 VDC| Current output: 1.25 A

About Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Top View

Bottom View

Home Base Charging Station

Buttons & Indicators

Using Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Positioning the Home Base Charging Station

WARNING: To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs when it is leaving from or returning to the Home Base™, ensure that the Home Base™ is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

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

• Follow step-by-step instructions to set up your Roomba.
• Set an automatic cleaning schedule and customize cleaning preferences.
• Access to tips, tricks, and answers to commonly asked questions.

Charging

• Place the robot on the Home Base™ to activate the battery.
  Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.

• If your robot needs to recharge mid-cleaning, it will return to its Home Base™. Once it is sufficiently charged, it will then resume the cleaning job where it left off.

• The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the Home Base™. You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state when not in use. For instructions and more details on this Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer to the iRobot Home App.

• For long-term storage, turn off the robot by removing it from the Home Base™ and holding down Home button for 10 seconds. Store the robot in a cool, dry place.

Cleaning

• Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home. It will return to the Home Base™ at the end of a cleaning job and whenever it needs to recharge.
• To send the robot back to its Home Base™, tap Home button. A blue light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the Home Base™.
• When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will go into Dirt Detect™ mode, moving over the area multiple times until it senses that the area has been sufficiently cleaned. The light ring indicator will flash blue.
• Tap to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral outward about 3 feet (1 meter) and then spiral inward to end where it started. The light ring indicator will show a blue spiral.

When the robot senses its bin needs to be emptied, the light ring indicator will illuminate in a red sweeping motion toward the rear.

Troubleshooting

• Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and turning the light ring indicator red. Press CLEAN for details. Further support and instructional videos are available in the iRobot Home App.
  

• If you are unsure if the robot is finished or paused, consult the iRobot Home App to check on its status.

Battery Safety & Shipping

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your robot.
WARNING: Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product for service, travel or any other reason, you MUST follow the below shipping instructions.

• Battery MUST be turned off before shipping.
• Turn off the battery by removing the robot from the Home Base™ and holding down Home button for 10 seconds. All indicators will turn off.
• Package the robot securely for shipping.
• If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team or visit global.irobot.com.

Accessories

Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier*

Note: For best results, place at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the Home Base ™.

Use the Dual Mode Virtual Wall® barrier to keep the robot in the places you want cleaned – and out of the ones you don’t. It creates an invisible barrier that only the robot can see. You can leave the device in position between cleanings.

*Dual Mode Virtual Wall included for select models only

Choose the mode to meet your needs:
Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the Virtual Wall position, the device will create a linear barrier to block openings up to 10 feet (3 meters).
Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device (refer to illustration).

Halo Mode: Toggle the switch to the Halo position , to create a circular barrier. This will prevent the robot from approaching zones you want to protect such as a pet bowl, vase, or under a desk. The Halo barrier extends approximately 12 inches (30 centimeters) from the center of the device.
Note: The batteries will last about 8-10 months under normal use. If you are not planning to use your Virtual Wall barrier for an extended period of time, be sure to turn the switch to the Off, or middle position.

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance Instructions

To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the procedures on the following pages.
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 brushes, and clean or replace the filter if needed.

Part

| Care Frequency|

**Replacement Frequency***

---|---|---

Bin

|

Wash bin as needed

|

Filter

|

Clean once a week (twice a week if you have a pet). Do not wash.

|

Every 2 months

Full Bin Sensor

|

Clean every 2 weeks

|

Front Caster Wheel

|

Clean every 2 weeks

|

Every 12 months

Edge-Sweeping Brush and Multi-Surface Brushes

|

Clean once a month (twice a month if you have a pet)

|

Every 12 months

Sensors and Charging Contacts

|

Clean once a month

|

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.

• Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible wear appears.

Emptying the Bin

1. Press bin release button to remove bin.
   

2. Open bin door to empty bin.
   

3. Place bin back in the robot.
   

Cleaning the Filter

1. Remove the bin. Remove the filter by grasping both ends and pulling out.
   

2. Remove debris by tapping the filter against your trash container.
   

3. Reinsert filter with ridged grips facing out. Place bin back in the robot.
   Important: The robot will not run if the filter is not installed correctly. Replace the filter every two months.

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

1. Remove and empty the bin.
   

2. Wipe the inner sensors with a clean, dry cloth.
   

3. Wipe the bin door with a clean, dry cloth.
   

Washing the Bin

Important: Do not wash the filter. Remove the filter before washing the bin.

1. Release the bin, remove the filter, and open the bin door.
2. Rinse the bin using warm water. Note: Bin is not dishwasher safe.
3. Make sure bin is completely dry. Reinsert filter and place bin back in the robot.

Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brush

1. Use a small screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the Edge-Sweeping Brush in place.
2. Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping Brush. Remove any hair or debris, then reinstall the brush.

Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

1. Pull firmly on the front wheel module to remove it from the robot.
2. Pull firmly on the wheel to remove it from its housing (see illustration below).
3. Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
4. Reinstall all parts when finished.
   Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.

Important: A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could result in damage to your floor. If the wheel is not spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please contact Customer Care.

Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brushes

1. Pinch the brush frame release tab, lift the tab, and remove any obstructions.
   

2. Remove the brushes from the robot. Remove the brush caps from the ends of the brushes. Remove any hair or debris that has collected beneath the caps. Reinstall the brush caps.

3. Remove any hair or debris from the square and hexagonal pegs on the opposite side of the brushes.
   

4. Remove the bin from the robot and clear any debris from the vacuum path.
   

5. Reinstall the brushes in the robot. Match the shape of the brush pegs with the shape of the brush icons in the cleaning head module.
   

Cleaning the Sensors and Charging Contacts

1. Wipe, sensors and charging contacts with a clean dry cloth. You can alternatively use a pad of melamine foam to remove built up debris on the robot and Home Base charging contacts.

Important: Do not spray cleaning solution or water onto the sensors or sensor openings.

iRobot Customer Care

USA & Canada

If you have questions or comments about your Roomba® robot vacuum, 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, 9AM – 9PM Eastern Time
• Saturday and Sunday 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® robot vacuum’s performance
• Get answers to questions
• Contact your local support center

Regulatory Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iRobot Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communication will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with FCC §2.1091(b) for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Per FCC requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8 inches (20cm) between any person and the host device (Roomba robot).

Brazil Radio
For more information, see the ANATEL website www.anatel.gov.br
This equipment is not entitled to protection against harmful interference and must not cause interference in duly authorized systems. This product contains the AXF-Y1 board Anatel approval code 12003-20-06178.

Brazil Battery Recycling
Please be sure to dispose the battery properly when necessary. Please discard it at a recycling center or contact our Support Team for more information.

Mexico Radio
Contains Module IFETEL ID: RCPIRAX20-1295
For use in Mexico, the operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This equipment or device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Argentina Radio
Module Certification: Contains Modula CNC ID: C-25128

For more information, visit global.irobot.com

FAQS

Does the Roomba i2 come with the charging station?

Yes it does come with a charging station.

Does this vacuum mop hardwood floors?

No. There is a separate unit called Braava that mops.

Where do i find manual for i2 Roomba?

Saying that you can find it on the internet is not a helpful response to this question. It is not on the manufacturer’s website, which has i1, i3, i4, i5, i6, & i7, but mysteriously skips i2. I have searched and, so far, still not found a manual for the i2.

Does it work on 220v?

Yes it does, but avoid out of country use as this voids the warranty.

How does it handle threshholds of about 1/4 inch tall?

With ease.

Does it have to connect to wifi?

Yes!

Will Roomba i2 keep away from stairs or will it just keep going and fall down the stairs?

There’s a cliff sensor that’s supposed to stop the machine from falling down the stairs.

Do you have to have Alexa to make this work?

No. It has its own app and can work without a smart home hub. I have a google home and it is compatible with that too.

Do you have to have Alexa to make this work?

No. It has its own app and can work without a smart home hub.

How do I set the clock?

Press the clock button on the remote control or on the robot. You will hear a beep and the hour will flash. Press the clock button again to set the hour, then press it once more to set the minute. The time will be displayed for about 10 seconds before it disappears.

How do I turn off the robot?

Press and hold the power button on the robot or on the remote control for 3 seconds.

How do I clean my Roomba?

Your Roomba is designed to clean your floors, not your furniture. We recommend using a soft, dry cloth to clean your Roomba’s bumper and brushroll. Avoid using liquid cleaners or aerosol sprays as these can damage your Roomba’s sensors. If you need to remove a stubborn stain, try using a cloth moistened with warm water and a mild soap solution. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and allow to air dry before using your Roomba again.

How do I use my Virtual Wall®?

Place your Virtual Wall® in an area where you want your Roomba® to stop cleaning. The Virtual Wall® emits infrared signals that are detected by your Roomba’s sensors, causing it to stop cleaning and return to its home base. To reset, press any of the buttons on top of your Virtual Wall® or on top of your robot (Reset, Spot/Dock, Power).

How do I use my Scheduler®?

The Scheduler® allows you to program your robot to clean at specific times of day or days of week. To program, press and hold Scheduler® button until you hear a beep (about 5 seconds). Then release when you hear a second beep and see “Sched” appear in blue next to the time display (about 3 seconds). You can now select a day by pressing one of the arrow buttons on top of your Scheduler® or on top of your robot (Forward/Backward) until you hear a beep and see “Sched” appear in blue next to that day (about 3 seconds). You can now select an hour by pressing one of the arrow buttons until you hear a beep and see “Sched” appear in blue next to that hour (about 3 seconds). Repeat this process for each additional day and hour setting you wish to program (up to 4 days per week). Once complete, press any button on top of your Scheduler® or on top of your robot (Spot/Dock, Resume) until you hear a beep (about 5 seconds) indicating that programming is complete. Your new schedule will start at 12:00 AM every day that it is programmed for. Please note that if you have programmed multiple days per week but have not programmed specific hours for each day, then it will run every.

VIDEO

www.irobot.com

References

• Global.iRobot.com
• Elektrogeräte sammeln | Elektro ade
• irobot.com/compliance
• Contact Us - Electrical Recycling | REPIC | Responsible Recycling
• Buscador de puntos-limpios | Buscador de Puntos Limpios
• stiftung elektro-altgeräte register
• Donner une seconde vie à mes équipements électriques | ecosystem
• Find a collection point - Recupel
• Wat is mijn apparaat waard? | Wat is mijn apparaat waard?

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>