iRobot Roomba 800 Series Owner's Guide

Important Safety Instructions

⚠️ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SETTING UP, USING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ROBOT.

This appliance can be used by children aged 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.

⚠️ WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR ROBOT, OR THE INTEGRATED DOCK-CHARGER KNOWN AS HOME BASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT HANDLE YOUR ROBOT AND HOME BASE™ WITH WET HANDS.

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only.

Your robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when your robot is operating.

Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.

Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.

Do not use this device to pick up spills of water bleach, paint, or other chemicals, or anything wet.

Do not spray or pour liquids on your robot.

Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. 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.

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.

Do not place anything on top of your robot.

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 operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor.

⚠️ WARNING Shock Hazard: Your robot comes with a region approved power supply cord. 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.

This robot is intended for dry floor use only.

⚠️ WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard: This product is designed to be plugged into a standard outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.

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.

⚠️ CAUTION: Only charge one of the following iRobot batteries: maximum 14.8V, max 3000mAh Ni-MH or maximum 3300mAh Li-ion battery. Other type of batteries may burst causing injury. Always contact Customer Care for the correct replacement of your battery.

⚠️ WARNING Shock Hazard: Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.

Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage or transportation.

If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your robot's Home Base may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.

⚠️ WARNING Shock Hazard: Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.

Before every use, check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs.

⚠️ WARNING Chemical Exposure: If the battery pack is leaking, 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 dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations. Return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal.

The battery pack must be removed from the robot before disposal.

⚠️ WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not crush or dismantle battery packs. Do not heat or place the battery pack near any heat source or direct sunlight. Do not incinerate or short-circuit the battery pack. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock. Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.

Contact your local waste management authority for battery recycling and disposal regulations in your area.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates: Do not dispose of electrical appliances or batteries as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local authority for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. Please contact your local or regional waste authority for more information on collection, reuse and recycling programs.

About Your Roomba

Top View

Description: The top of the Roomba features the Faceplate, Bin Release Button, Dust Bin and Filter, RCON Sensor, Handle, and Light Touch Sensor.

Bottom View

Description: The underside of the Roomba shows the Extractor Caps, Dust Bin and Filter, Cliff Sensors, Debris Extractors, Extractor Frame Release Tabs, Side Brush, and Caster Wheel.

Home Base

Description: The Home Base includes an RCON Sensor and Charging Contacts.

Buttons & Indicators

Description: The top surface of the Roomba includes various buttons and indicators: Battery Indicator, Dirt Detect™ Indicator (✨), CLEAN/Power Button, DOCK Button, SPOT Button, DAY Button, HOUR Button, CLOCK Button, MINUTE Button, SCHEDULE Button, Anti-Tangle Indicator, Troubleshooting Indicator (⚠️), and Full Bin Indicator.

Using Your Roomba

Positioning the Home Base

Place the Home Base in an open, uncluttered area with the following clearances: At least 1.5 feet (0.5 meters) on each side, at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) in front and away from stairs, and at least 8 feet (2.4 meters) from Virtual Wall Barriers. Always keep the Home Base plugged in.

Use Instructions

Turn your robot over and remove the bin insert and battery pull tabs. Place Roomba on the Home Base to charge.

Fully charge the battery before the first cleaning by allowing Roomba to charge on the Home Base for 3 hours.

Manually wake Roomba by pressing the CLEAN button once. To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again.

ℹ️ Note: Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning (e.g., clothing, toys, etc.). Use Roomba frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.

To pause Roomba during a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN. To resume, press CLEAN again.

To end the cleaning cycle and put Roomba in standby mode, press and hold CLEAN until Roomba's indicators turn off.

If Roomba encounters an area of high debris concentration, it will move in a forward/backward motion to clean the area more thoroughly. When Roomba does this, you will see the Dirt Detect™ Indicator (✨) illuminate.

To send Roomba back to its Home Base during a cleaning cycle, press the [DOCK] button on Roomba. This will end the cleaning cycle.

To use SPOT Cleaning, place Roomba on top of the localized debris and press the [SPOT] button on the robot. Roomba will thoroughly clean the area by spiraling outward about 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter and then spiraling inward to where it started.

When Roomba returns to the Home Base after completing a cleaning cycle, it will play a series of tones to indicate successful completion.

ℹ️ Note: After each use, empty the bin and clean the filter.

Always store Roomba on the Home Base so it's charged and ready to clean. If storing off the Home Base, remove the battery first and store Roomba and the battery in a cool, dry place.

Battery and Charging

Charge Roomba using the Home Base. Indicator lights turn off after 60 seconds to conserve energy. Check battery status by pressing the CLEAN button to illuminate the Battery Indicator. It will appear amber while charging and solid green when fully charged.

Setting the Clock

You must set the clock before scheduling Roomba. To set the time: 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use the DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons to set the correct time. 3. Press OK. Roomba will beep to indicate the time and date has been set.

Scheduling

You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule.

To Set or Change the Cleaning Schedule

1. Wake up Roomba by pressing the CLEAN button.

2. Press SCHEDULE.

3. Use HOUR and MINUTE buttons individually to set the schedule.

4. Press OK. Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been set.

To Delete a Scheduled Cleaning Time

1. Wake up Roomba by pressing the CLEAN button.

2. Press SCHEDULE.

3. Press DAY to cycle through the schedule cleaning times.

4. When Roomba displays the scheduled cleaning time you'd like to delete, press and hold DAY for five seconds. Roomba will beep to indicate the cleaning time has been deleted.

5. Press OK.

Accessories

The Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier

(accessory compatible with all models)

The Dual Mode Virtual Wall barrier keeps Roomba in desired areas and out of others. It can be left operating in its position on the floor between cleaning cycles. It has two modes:

ℹ️ Note: Under normal use, batteries last 8-10 months. For extended storage, switch the device to the "Off" [MIDDLE] position.

Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the [UP] position, the device functions as a Virtual Wall, blocking openings up to 10 feet (3 meters) with an invisible, cone-shaped barrier that only Roomba can see. This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device.

Halo Mode: When the switch is in the [DOWN] position, the device creates a protective zone that Roomba will not enter. This prevents Roomba from bumping into items (e.g., a dog bowl or vase) or crossing into undesired areas (e.g., a corner or under a desk). The Halo is invisible and reaches approximately 24 inches (60 centimeters) from the center of the device.

The Virtual Wall Lighthouse

(accessory compatible with select models)

The Virtual Wall Lighthouse can act as both a Lighthouse and a Virtual Wall. Use the Mode Selector to choose. The device turns on and off automatically with Roomba. A slowly blinking power light indicates batteries need replacing.

Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the [Virtual Wall] position, the device blocks openings up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) with an invisible, cone-shaped barrier.

Lighthouse Mode: When the switch is in "Lighthouse" mode, the device allows Roomba to efficiently clean multiple rooms before returning to Home Base. Place a Lighthouse in a doorway with the logo facing forward; it will help Roomba navigate to the next room after completing the first.

Lighthouse devices and Virtual Wall barriers can be used together. Avoid placing them too close to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that could block the beams.

Regular Robot Care

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, perform the following care procedures. If Roomba picks up less debris, empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the extractors.

ℹ️ Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. Purchase replacement parts by visiting www.irobot.com/Roomba800. For questions regarding replacement parts, please contact iRobot Customer Care.

Maintenance Procedures

Emptying the Bin

1. Press the bin release button to remove the bin.

2. Open the bin door to empty the bin.

Cleaning the Filter

1. Open the filter door and remove the filter by grasping the tab.

2. Shake off debris by tapping the filter against your trash container.

3. Reinsert the filter with the tab facing up.

❗ Important: The filter door won't close unless a filter is reinserted correctly. Replace the filter every two months.

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

1. Remove and empty the bin.

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

3. Wipe the inner and outer sensor ports on the bin with a clean, dry cloth.

Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

1. Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it.

2. Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.

3. Spin the wheel by hand. If rotation is restricted, remove the wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it.

4. Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing Wheel, Axle, and Housing components.

❗ Important: A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could result in floor damage.

Cleaning the Side Brush

1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw.

2. Remove the brush, clean the brush and the brush post, and then reinstall the brush.

Cleaning the Sensors and Charging Contacts

1. Wipe the sensors with a clean, dry cloth. Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the sensors or sensor openings. Wipe the charging contacts on Roomba and the Home Base with a clean, dry cloth.

Cleaning the Extractors

1. Pinch the extractor frame release tabs, lift up the extractor frame, and remove any obstructions.

2. Remove the extractors and remove the extractor caps. Remove any hair or debris collected underneath the caps and around the metal axles. Reinstall the extractor caps.

3. Remove hair and debris from the square and hexagonal plastic pegs on the other side of the extractors.

4. Clear the vacuum path.

5. Reinstall the extractors. Match the color and shape of the extractor pegs with the color and shape of the extractor icons on the cleaning head module.

Troubleshooting

Roomba will alert you to issues with a two-tone distress sound followed by a spoken message. The troubleshooting indicator (⚠️) will also blink. Follow the audible instructions.

Additional troubleshooting information, along with more detailed support and videos, are available online at www.irobot.com/Roomba800.

To reboot Roomba, press and hold CLEAN for 10 seconds until all indicators illuminate, then release. When you release the CLEAN button, you will hear an audible tone signifying a successful reboot. This will clear all scheduled cleaning times, reset the clock, and resolve some software issues.

If you have questions or comments about this product, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.

Visit the iRobot Owner's Center at www.iRobot.com/Roomba800 for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories and other iRobot products.

Lithium Ion Battery (select models only)

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with Roomba. While Roomba will operate with older-model batteries, its performance will be limited.

❗ Important: Lithium ion batteries and products containing them 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 comply with the following shipping instructions:

• Remove the lithium ion battery from the product.
• Visit www.iRobot.com/Roomba800 to view an instructional video on how to remove the battery.
• Place a piece of tape over the battery's metal charging contacts.
• Reinstall the battery (with the tape on it) in the product and secure the battery door.
• Package the product in its original packaging or in your own packaging that prevents any movement during transportation.
• Ship via ground transportation only (no air shipping).

iRobot Customer Care

USA & Canada

If you have questions or comments about your Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer.

You can start by visiting www.irobot.com/Roomba800 for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories. Should you still need assistance, call our Customer Care team at (877) 855-8593.

iRobot 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's performance; Get answers to questions; Contact your local support center.

For EU Declaration of Conformity information, visit www.irobot.com/compliance.