Midea 386600-i5C Robot Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Midea

Table of Contents

Midea 386600-i5C Robot Vacuum Cleaner
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Documents / Resources

Midea 386600-i5C Robot Vacuum Cleaner

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning for the machine

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.
Plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery,
only use the detachable docking station provided with this appliance.
Use only with i5-DS docking station.
This appliance contains batteries that are only replaceable by skilled persons.
Do not bring the smart robot close to heatsource, radiation or burning cigarette butts. It is strictly forbidden to vacuum the following objects:
1. All liquids such as water and solvents;
2. Lime, cement dust and other construction dust and garbage;
3. Heat generating objects, such as unextinguished carbon butts, cigarette butts;
4. Sharp fragments, such as glass, etc.;
5. Flammable and explosive items, such as gasoline and alcohol products.
Before using, please remove all fragile items from the ground (such as glasses, lamps, etc.), and items that may be tangled with the side brush, Roller brush and drive wheels(such as wires, curtains
and other easily-entangled materials). Please pay attention to your hair and avoid entanglement on wheels or roller brushes when using, cleaning and maintaining the robot.
Do not use this product at an altitude of more than 2000m.
Correct Disposal of this product.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Warranty Information

The manufacturer provides warranty in accordance with the legislation of the customer’s own country of residence, with a minimum of 1 year (Germany: 2 years), starting from the date on which the appliance is sold to the end user.

The warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship.
The repairs under warranty may only be carried out by an authorized service centre. When making a claim under the warranty, the original bill of purchase (with purchase date) must be submitted.
The warranty will not apply in cases of:
Normal wear and tear
Incorrect use, e.g. overloading of the appliance, use of non-approved accessories
Use of force, damage caused by external inﬂuences
Damage caused by non-observance of the user manual, e.g. connection to an unsuitable mains supply or non-compliance with the installation instructions
Partially or completely dismantled appliances WIFI:2400-2483.5MHz, MAX POWRE:20dBm. To satisfy RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.

Warning for docking station

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” and “DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS”.

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.
Plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Docking base is only applicable to the product i5C. (Battery pack type: Li-ion, DC 14.4 V, 2600 mAh)
The Docking base will automatically start charging after Robot Vacuum Cleaner returned to the base.
Warning: The battery charger(Docking station) is not intended to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Warning for battery

the battery.
Please note that do not disassemble the battery by yourself.
If you need to replace it, please contact the after-sales service center.
Please dispose of used battery according to local laws and regulations.
Do not dismantle, open or shred the battery.
Do not expose batteries to heat or ﬁre. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not short-circuit a battery.
Do not store batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock. 10.In the event of a leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Do not use any charger other than that speciﬁcally provided for use with the equipment.
Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with the equipment. type within a device.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical advice immediately if the battery has been swallowed.
Keep batteries clean and dry.
Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the batteries several times to obtain maximum performance. The batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
Retain the original product literature for future reference.
The battery may be irreversibly damaged if the battery is in low power for a long time. It is power before storage.

TECHNICAL DATA

Product Model: i5C
Host Charging Voltage: 17.2 V
Host Rated Voltage:14.4 V
Host Rated Power:55 W
Docking Station Model:i5-DS
Docking Station Input:100-240V~,50/60Hz,24W Docking Station Output:17.2V ,1A
Battery Model:BP14426E
Battery Rated Voltage:14.4V
Battery Capacity:2600mAh 37.44Wh Charging Limit Voltage:16.8V

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Midea-386600-i5C-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-
FIG-4

illustration of Appliance
PRODUCT OPERATION

Do not use your robot on wet surfaces or surfaces with standing water. Before using the product on a rug with tasseled edges,please fold the rug edges under.
Prepare room for cleaning. it is Suggested to tidy up the room such as picking up small ODjects Trom thne rioor and ciearing away loose cords.
When vacuum is charging, a white light will flash on the top of the vacuum
When charging is compiete, the wnite lignt wi remain constant;
When the battery is low, a red flashing light will shoW
If the robot is cleaning when low battery is identified, the robot will automatically find
The robot can also be manually sent back to the docking station to charge by using the remote, or app.
Before charging, it is suggested to empty the water tank and remove the mopping pad and holder.

Installing the Side Brushes

Turn the unit over.
With unit upside down, align side brush over brush post.
Press down side brush until it snaps in place.
Ensure side brushes can rotate freely.

Charging your Robot Vacuum

1 Put the docking station well: Place the docking station against a wall and remove all of obstructions around the docking stand, as shown in the figure below
2 Open the cover and slide power switch to on.
3 Place vacuum on the docking station, ensuring the charging contacts are touching. A white light will start flashing, indicating the robot is charging.

NOTE

To effectively extend battery life, you should: or the rirst use, piease charge ror 12 hours
when the battery Is low power, please charge it as soon as possible
if you do not use the appliance for an extended period of time, fully charge the battery and put it in a ventilated and dry place:
If the appliance is not used for more than 5 months, charge the appliance for 12 hours.

Introduction of Remote Control

Power ON/OFF
Open the cover and slide power switch to on. Midea-386600-i5C-Robot-Vacuum-
Cleaner-FIG-14

Clean/Pause

Ensure the power switch is in the “ON” position.
To begin cleaning, use one of the options below:
- Press the “U” key to start cleaning.
- Press the Start/Pause button on the remote.
- Press the Start button on the APP.

NOTE
The robot will enter a sleep mode if it is not used for an extended period of time. Press the “U” button to wake the robot, and then use one of the options above to start cleaning.

Pause
When robot is working, press the “” and it will stop cleaning. Midea-386600
-i5C-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-17

Using APP

NOTE

If your home WiFi name or password is changed, you will need to reestablish connection with your robot vacuum.
App supports iOS 9.0 and above, Android 6.0 and above phone system versions, but
Pad device is not accepted; generally the phone system version may be checked by clicking “Settings-About Mobile Phone” in the mobile phone.
This model does not support WEP encrypted router
The network accessing configuration of the cleaner requires WiFi network of 2.4GHz frequency range,5GHz frequency range is not currently compatible;
Do not configure network accessing under the charging state;
WiFi is mandatory for network accessing configuration of the cleaner; once the network accessing is configured successfully, App may be operated in WiFi/2G/3G/4G network environment and the cleaner may be controlled remotely;
If your home WiFi password is changed or the router is replaced, the cleaner will be displayed off-line on App; Without any changes of App account number, one just needs to configure network accessing for the cleaner once again;
If others want to use App to operate same cleaner, they just required to be invited on
App by the family creator to join in (on the condition that the invitee has downloaded
App and registered for an account);
When App changes, the old users may be invited to remove device on mobile App and the new users just need to configure directly network accessing in accordance network accessing instructions (if the old users don’t remove the device on mobile App, it will be removed automatically after the new users configure successfully network
accessing)
Once the cleaner is configured successfully network accessing, the following operations will result in clearance of WiFi settings and secondary network accessing configuration is required; Long press the network accessing configuration key on the device over 3 seconds and after a tick sound is heard, all Wi-Fi information will be cleared;

Ensure mobile phone is connected to your home WiFi.
Download the MSmartHome app and register your vacuum:
- Scan the QR code or search for the MSmartH some app in the Apple or Google Play store. Download the app.
- Open the app and create your personal account. Follow instructions on the screen.
Add your robot vacuum to your app Press the “+ ” button on the main screen of the app and select i5C from the available list of products.
Connect your robot to your WiFi After assembling and powering on the robot, press and hold down the “” button for 3 seconds until a beep is heard. The WiFi indicator Ilight should start to flicker. Follow instructions on app for next steps.

Mopping

Attach the mopping pad to the holder.
Press the button on tank and pull to remove.
Fill the water.
Attach mopping pad and holder to the water tank.
Reinsert the water tank assembly into the vacuum.
Press “” to start mopping.

NOTE

It is recommended to fill the water tank 80% full before mopping for the first time.
It is recommended to use tap water in the water tank. Do not use any cleaning solutions.
Itis recommended to observe the robot when mopping to ensure it does not go onto carpet.

PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Side Brush

Regularly check the side brush for hair wrapping.
Clean the side brush with the cleaning tool or a rag.
If the side brush has deformed from hair wrap, remove the side brush by pulling it off of the vacuum and place. it in warm water for 5 seconds.
If the side brush is permanently damaged, replace with the spare set of brushes.

Cleaning the Dust Bin, Sponge and Filter

NOTE

Empty the dust bin after each use
Wash the filter and sponge ever 2-4 weeks.
Press dust bin release button to empty into a trash bin.
Lift open the top of the dust bin to accesS the spare filter.
Rinse the dust bin, sponge, and Tilter with warm water. dry
Replace the spare filter holder back into the dust bin. THOROUGHLY for 24 hrs.

Cleaning the Water Tank

Once finished mopping, press the water tank release button and pull to remove the water tank. Detach the mop holder and mopping pad by pulling them apart.
Wash the mopping pad and dry THOROUGHLY
Lift open the Pour out the remaining water from the water tank.
Wipe dry the water tank and set aside. Exposure to sunlight is not recommended.

Cleaning the Sensor and Wheel
Wipe the sensor and wheels gently with a soft cloth, as shown in the figure below. Midea-386600-i5C-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-30

Cleaning the Charge Terminal
Wipe the charging terminals on both the robot and charging dock with a soft cloth, as shown in the figure below. Midea-386600-i5C-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-
FIG-31

Cleaning the Brushroll

With the vacuum turned upside down, place your thumb in the open slot between the two tabs and lift oft to remove brushroll cover.
Press brushroll lock and lift up to access brushroll.
Clean the brushroll with a soft cloth or warm water. Dry THOROUGHOLY and reinstall.