Home Comfort HC-RVC Robot Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

User manual robot vacuum cleaner

Safety instructions

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, read these safety instructions carefully and keep them at hand when setting up, using, and maintaining this device.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this device
• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be performed by children without adult supervision
• This device is only to be used with the power supply unit provided
• For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable power supply unit provided with this device
• The used battery should be placed in a sealed bag and disposed of safely according to local environmental regulations
• The external flexible cable or cord of the power supply unit cannot be replaced if the cord is damaged, the power supply unit shall be disposed
• This device is for indoor use only
• This device is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when this device is operating
• Store and operate this device in room temperature environments only
• Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking
• Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, chemicals or anything wet
• Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing and lose paper. Lift up cords for blinds or curtains, and move power cords and fragile objects out of the way. If this device passes over a power cord and drags it, an object could be pulled off a table or shelf
• Be aware that this device moves around on its own. Take care when walking in the area where this device is operating to avoid stepping on it
• Do not operate this device in areas with exposed electrical outlets on the floor
• Do not use this device on an unfinished, unsealed, waxed, or rough floor. It may result in damage to the floor and this device. Use only on hard floor  surfaces or low-pile carpets
• This device has been designed to be used on floors without scratching them. We still recommend that you test this device on a small area of the room to be cleaned to ensure no scratches are made before cleaning the whole room
• Unplug it when not in use. Turn it off before cleaning and maintaining
• Remove batteries in the remote control before a long period of storage

About your robot

What’s in the box?

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Robot cleaner x1| Power adapter x1| Charging dock x1| Remote control x1
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High-efficiency filter x1| Side brushes x2| Brush x1| Manual x1

Top and side

Dust collector

Charging base

Remote control

Using your robot

Important tips before use

A. Remove power cords and small objects from the floor that may entangle the robot
B. Fold tasseled edges of area rugs underneath to prevent tangling the robot. Avoid cleaning very dark-colored high-pile rugs or rugs  thicker than 26 mm as they may cause the robot to malfunction
C. Keep the robot away from spaces lower than 85 mm to prevent the robot from getting stuck. If necessary, place a physical barrier to block off the problem areas.

D. Keep the robot away from wet areas
E. The robot may climb on top of objects less than 16 mm in height. Remove these objects if possible
F. Anti-drop sensors prevent the robot from tumbling downstairs and steep drops. They may work less effectively if dirty or used on reflective/very dark-colored floors. It is recommended to place physical barriers to block off areas where the robot may fall

Preparation

1. Install the sides brush before use, make sure that you put the right brush on the right side, there are marks with ‘R’ and ‘L’ on the brushes.
   

2. Turn on the main power switch on the bottom of the robot.

3. Place the charging base on a hard, level surface and against a wall.

4. Remove objects within 1 meter of the left and right side and within 2 meters of the front of the charging base.

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5. Connect the round connector of the adapter into the power socket on the charging base and the other end into a wall outlet. When the charging base is connected to the power, the LED indicator will be on.

Operation

Standby mode: Turn on the switch button but the button doesn’t light up. It means the machine does not work.
Selection mode: Turn on the switch button and the button light on. Also, the machine does not work.
Working mode: Machine is working, button no light.

Start/stop cleaning

Press on the robot or on the remote control to start cleaning. Note: if it’s in standby mode, press the button once to get into selection mode. Press the button again to start working.

In selection mode, the machine will change to standby mode automatically if there is no operation in 20-25 seconds. Meanwhile, the remote control can not work when the machine is in standby mode.

2. Press on the robot or on the remote control to stop cleaning.

 Select a cleaning mode Edge cleaning

The robot reduces its speed when it detects a wall and then follows the wall to ensure the edge is cleaned thoroughly. After cleaning, it will turn to auto-cleaning.

Pres on the remote control to start cleaning in Edge mode.

Zigzag cleaning mode
The robot intensively cleans a specific area in a spiral pattern, use if there is a concentrated area of dust or debris.

Press on the remote control to start cleaning in Spot mode.

Auto mode

In selection mode, press the button on the machine, the machine will start cleaning your room automatically.

In selection mode, press and then press, the machine will also start cleaning your room automatically.

 Charging

Two methods of charging:
1. After turning off the power switch of the machine, connect the power adapter to the power supply and insert the other end into the charging interface of the machine. See as below:

2. Auto recharging. When the robot is working and the battery power is lower than 20%, the machine starts searching the charging station automatically. Or place the robot manually when the power is running out.

• Turn on the switch button at the bottom of the robot when charging
• When it is charging, the button keeps blinking
• Charge 12 hours at the first time
• When it’s fully charged, button keeps lighting

Cleaning and maintenance

1. Cleaning side brushes
If side brushes are dirty, please wash them with clean water and use them after they get fully dry. If they are damaged and can not work normally, please change them. When changing side brushes, refer to the ‘L’ and ‘R’ on the side brushes and indicated on the base of the machine respectively. Wash side brushes after cleaning to ensure normal operation

2. Cleaning the dustbin and strainer
A. Remove the cover as instructed
B. After taking out the dustbin, please check if the suction channel of the host is obstructed by foreign matters and also clean it up.
C. Remove the main strainer.
D. Remove the preliminary strainer.
E. Lower the dustbin until dust pours out.
F. Clean dustbin, preliminary strainer, and main strainer. It is best to clean after 15-30 days of use. The lifespan of the main strainer is approximately 24 months.
G. Reassemble correctly to avoid damage to the machine

Do not use a brush or water, knock gently or use a dryer to loosen dust. Clean dustbin and suction channel after each use. After washing components, allow to dry naturally, but do not let dry in the sunshine. Replace in the machine after drying to ensure good operation.

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3. Cleaning the sensors and charging pins
To maintain the best performance, clean the drop sensors and charging pins regularly. Dust off the drop sensors and charging contact pins using a cloth or cleaning brush.

4. Battery replacement

1. Remove screws from the battery cover at the unit underside with a screwdriver
2. Remove cover and take out the battery
3. Slightly open the lock of the battery connecting pug to separate the battery from the unit
4. Connect the plug of the new battery with the socket of the unit
5. Insert the new battery with the face with the characters upwards
6. Tuck the wires neatly near the battery and lock the battery cover
7. Switch on and confirm the machine works normally

Troubleshooting

Number

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Solutions

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1| The machine keeps moving backward| – Do not use the machine in high light intensity environments
– Do not use it on a deep black carpet
– Check the sensors on the bottom and clean them
2| The machine doesn’t work| – Check the switch button on the bottom of the robot
– Check the battery and charge the machine
3| The machine cannot go back to the charging station| – Check the LED light on the charging station
– Check if there are obstacles between the machine and charging station
– When the machine is out of power, please charge the machine directly
4| The machine stops working after a few minutes| – Check if the robot is in the spot cleaning mode or not. The robot will stop after the spot cleaning if the robot status is in the selection mode before the spot cleaning mode.
5| The machine can not be charged| – Check the adapter and make sure it’s original and power connected
– If the machine has been damaged, please stop using it and contact after- sales
6| The remote control cannot be used| – Check the battery in remote control
– Switch the robot mode from standby to the selection mode by pressing the button on the robot or on the remote control.

Specifications

  Disposal

This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EC. This applies to the product and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products with this symbol may not be discarded with normal household waste, but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances.

Warranty

You have 24 months of warranty on the robot cleaner and 12 months of warranty on the battery. For service after sales please contact [email protected].  Home & Comfort is a registered trademark of Confinity NV.

Home & Comfort (Confinity NV)
Dorp 16
9830 Sint-Martens-Latem
Belgium

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