SCOOBA - Cleaning Robot IROBOT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Floor washing robot
Brand	iRobot
Model	Scooba
Technology	AWARE™ Intelligence System
Cleaning functions	Pre-wash, wash, scrub, dry in one pass
Battery life	Approximately 45 minutes
Battery	Rechargeable
Charging time	First charge: 16 hours; normal charge: a few hours
Clean water tank capacity	Approximately 500 ml (estimated)
Dirty water tank capacity	Built-in, collects dirty water
Recommended floor types	Hard floors (tile, linoleum, etc.)
Movement modes	Spiral, wall following, room crossing
Battery indicator	Red (empty), Flashing green (charging), Solid green (charged)
Cleaning indicator	Green (cleaning), Flashing blue/green (nearly done), Solid blue (finished)
Maintenance	Empty and rinse tanks after each cycle; clean filter; clean the head and brush
Recommended cleaning product	Clorox Scooba solution or equivalent
Internal drying	Internal drying mode at end of cycle (flashing blue Clean light)
Included accessories	Measuring cup, cleaning solution (sample)
Support	Website: www.irobot.com

Frequently Asked Questions - SCOOBA IROBOT

How does the Scooba robot work?

The Scooba robot uses the AWARE™ system to clean your floors in four steps in one pass: pre-wash (picks up crumbs), wash (applies clean solution), scrub (gentle brushing), and dry (sucks up dirty water). It moves in a spiral, follows walls, and crosses the room for optimal coverage.

What is the battery life?

The battery life is approximately 45 minutes, which corresponds to a complete cleaning cycle. The battery recharges via the provided power adapter.

How to charge the battery?

To charge, plug the adapter into the robot. The first charge should last 16 hours (refresh charge). Afterwards, normal charge takes a few hours. The Power light is solid green when the battery is full.

What cleaning solution to use?

Use the Clorox Scooba solution or an equivalent product for floor washing robots. Never use water alone: this would prevent the robot from detecting the presence of water in the tank. Follow the indicated doses.

How to fill the water tank?

Open the tank, remove it from the robot. Pour the cleaning solution using the measuring cup, then fill with warm or cold water to the top. Close tightly and reinsert the tank until it clicks into place.

What does the blue Clean light mean?

A solid blue light indicates the cleaning cycle is finished. If it flashes blue/green, the cycle is almost done. If it flashes blue (internal), it is in internal drying mode.

How to empty and clean the robot after use?

After each cycle, remove the tank, empty and rinse the clean water and dirty water compartments. Clean the filter with clean water, as well as the head and cleaning brush. Replace the tank.

Can the robot clean carpets?

No, the Scooba is designed only for hard floors like tile, linoleum, or hardwood. Do not use it on carpet or thick rugs.

Why won't the robot start?

Check that the battery is charged (green Power light), that the clean water tank is properly filled and installed (click), and that the robot is on a flat surface. If the Power light is red, recharge the battery.

How to maintain the robot regularly?

After each use, empty and rinse the tanks, clean the filter and the brush. Consult the manual for periodic maintenance. Replace wear parts if necessary via the iRobot website.

USER MANUAL SCOOBA IROBOT

Before You Get Started

Understand how iRobot Scooba cleans

Scooba's Cleaning Pattern

Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Scooba uses iRobot's AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor.

While Scooba is cleaning, it calculates the best path to clean your floor and it determines the best times to exhibit its various cleaning behaviors:

Spiraling: Enables Scooba to efficiently clean a concentrated dirty area

Wall following: Enables Scooba to clean the room perimeter and navigate around furniture and obstacles

Room crossing: Enables Scooba to clean new areas while crisscrossing the room

IMPORTANT: Let Scooba complete an entire cleaning cycle every time you clean

Scooba's Cleaning Pattern

Scooba's Cleaning System

Scooba performs 4 cleaning methods in one pass:

1 Prep -Picks up loose crumbs, sand, and dirt
2 Washes - Uses fresh, clean solution
3 Scrubs – Gently scrubs your floor, removing dirt, grime, and spills
4 Dries – Picks up the dirty solution, leaving the floor clean and dry*

Internal Dry Mode

At the end of the cleaning cycle, Scooba will enter a brief internal drying mode to remove any liquid remaining on its brushes and inside its cleaning mechanisms. During this time Scooba's Clean light will blink blue.

• Floor drying time may vary.

Charge Scooba's Battery

Release Scooba's tank by pushing the handle.

Grasp the handle and pull Scooba's tank up.

Place battery in Scooba by rotating the battery into its slot, making sure the yellow tabs fit inside the guide holes.

Plug the Power Supply into Scooba to charge the battery. For best performance, iRobot recommends charging Scooba's battery overnight the first time only.

Power Button Light	Battery Status
Red	Battery empty
Green pulse	Charging
Green fast pulse	16-hour refresh charge
Solid Green	Fully charged
Blinking Red	Battery not installed

Fill Scooba's Tank

Open Scooba's tank.

Lift the tank clear of the robot and place the tank on a flat surface.

Using the included measuring cup, measure and pour Clorox Scooba cleaning solution into the Clean tank.

Slowly fill the remainder of the Clean tank with warm or cold tap water. Tilt the tank and ensure it is completely filled to the top.

Secure the tank cap and place the tank back in the tank holder.

Close the tank by pressing down on the tank. You will hear a click when the tank is properly installed.

Use of plain tap water or extremely small amounts of cleaning solution reduces Scooba's ability to recognize water in the Clean tank. Always use the recommended amount of cleaning solution and water.

Clean With Scooba

With the Clean tank filled and properly installed, place Scooba in the center of the room, press "Power" and then press "Clean." Scooba will begin a cleaning cycle. Let Scooba clean until the tank is empty (approximately 45 minutes). Scooba's "Clean" button will display the following:

Clean Button Light	What it means
Green	Cleaning
Blue/Green pulse	Almost complete
Solid blue	Complete

Empty Scooba

When Scooba has completed a cleaning cycle, empty and rinse Scooba's tanks.

Remove Scooba's tank.

Open the Dirty and Clean tanks and drain.

Rinse the Dirty and Clean tanks with warm water.

Remove and rinse Scooba's filter.

Remove and clean Scooba's cleaning head and brush.

Replace Scooba's tank.

See the Owner's Manual for important tips and maintenance instructions, or visit www.irobot.com