Viomi Robot Vacuum S9 UV-Automatic Dirt Disposal User Manual

Considerations

Operation Restrictions

• This product shall be used only for cleaning of ground surface in residential house, but not for outdoors, other surface (e.g. couch) or commercial or industrial environment.
• Do not use this product in environment without guardrail, such as duplex, open balcony, and top of furniture.
• Do not use this product in temperature higher than 40℃ or lower than 0℃ or on ground surface with any liquid or viscous material.
• Before operating this product, handle any wire/cable on ground surface to avoid it being wound by main machine.
• Remove any fragile article and sundries on ground surface, such as vase or plastic bag, to avoid it from being impacted and damaged by main machine.
• Do not allow any person with physical, mental or sensual disorder (including children) to use or operate this product.
• Do not allow children to play the main machine. Keep children or pet staying away from the main machine during operation.
• Do not place any object or sit on the main machine which is stationary or in movement.
• Do not use this product to clean any object which is burning (e.g. burning cigarette end).
• Do not use this product for cleaning of carpet.
• Do not use this product to suck up any hard or sharp object, such as scrap, glass, and iron nail.
• Do not handle this product by the protective cover of laser radar as handle.
• Be sure to clean main machine and charging dock only when this product is power-off or the power supply is disconnected.
• Do not splash any liquid into this product, except the automatic dirt disposal, which can be cleaned.
• Do not put main machine upside down, and do not place laser radar on the ground.
• Do not use the vacuum-mop to clean the carpet.
• Use this product by following the instructions or quick start guide. User shall be responsible for any loss or injury resulting from improper use.

Battery and Charging

• Do not use any third-party battery, power adapter and charging dock.
• Do not use any non-rechargeable battery.
• Do not dismantle, repair, refit the battery or charging dock.
• Do not place charging dock close to any heat source, for example, heating radiator, nor use wet cloth or liquid to clean any part of this product.
• Do not throw any waste battery randomly. It is recommended to have any specialist agency dispose it.
• To transport this product, be sure to power it off and use the original packaging box to provide protection for it.
• If this product is to be idle for a long time, charge the battery to full level and store it at dry and cool location. Recharge it at least monthly to avoid damage to battery.
• Use a proper tool to remove the battery. First remove the screw on the bottom cover, and then remove the cover, unplug the battery connecting terminal and take the battery out. Before disposing the robot, you have to take the battery out of it. When removing the battery, the robot must be powered off.

This product is in compliance with Class-1 laser safety standard under IEC60825-1:2014, and will not generate laser radiation hazardous to human.

Product Introduction

Network Configuration

• When the robot is power-on, simultaneously press down and hold the [power button] and [home button] keys for 5 seconds till a voice prompt is given, and then release them to activate network configuration.
• When the robot is power-on, simultaneously press down and hold the [power button] and [home button] keys for 10 seconds till a voice prompt is given, and keep holding the keys for 10 seconds to finish recovery to factory settings.

Reset

[Reset button]: for forcible shutdown.

• Short press (for less than 3 seconds) to switch off.

Smart recharging

• Short press the [power button] to start smart recharging.
• The LED indicator keeps flashing slowly in yellow color, indicating recharging/low battery level. Flicker in yellow color, indicating recharging.

Power on/off Global sweeping

• Short press the [power button] to start/cease sweeping.
• Long press the button for 3 seconds to power on/off.

The light is constantly on in blue color, indicating successful connection/normal operation/standby state.

Flicker in blue color, indicating power-on.

Flash slowly in blue color, indicating firmware upgrade/recovery to factory setting.

Flash fast in blue color, indicating network configuration.

Flicker in red color, indicating low battery level.

Flash fast in red color, indicating fault in operation.

The LED indicator goes out, indicating power-off /sleep.

IR sensor

[Reset button]: for forcible shutdown.

• Short press (for less than 3 seconds) to switch off.

Main machine and sensor

Diagram showing the top and bottom view of the robot vacuum with numbered parts:

• 1. Laser radar
• 2. Surface cover
• 3. Button
• 4. IR sensor
• 5. Collision sensor
• 6. Universal caster
• 7. Charging electrode
• 8. Side brush
• 9. Cliff sensor
• 10. Main brush cover
• 11. Rolling brush
• 12. Left caster
• 13. Right caster
• 14. Integrated automatic dirt disposal/water tank
• 15. UV Light.

2-in-1 Dust Compartment with Water Tank

Diagram illustrating the components of the 2-in-1 dust compartment and water tank:

• Inlet
• Water Tank
• Dust Compartment release button
• Dust Compartment clamp
• Dust Compartment
• Mop holder
• Mop
• Filter screen clamp
• Filter screen

Automatic dirt disposal (Two-in-one for dust collection and charging)

Diagram of the automatic dirt disposal unit:

• Top cover: Remove the top cover to mount/remove dust bag.
• Dust bag holder
• IR lens
• Recharging/automatic dirt disposal probe.
• Recharging/automatic dirt disposal sensor.
• Dust collection port: Collect trash in the machine to the dust bag through collecting port.

Instructions on Installation

1. Install the automatic dirt disposal

1. Place automatic dirt disposal on flat floor near wall, and connect the plug to an approved socket and switch power supply on. Place it near wall.
2. Make sure there is no obstacle within 1.2 m in front and 0.5 m at both sides of it.

Diagram showing placement of the automatic dirt disposal unit with clearance requirements.

Operation Instructions

1. Switch on/off

Long press power button for 3 seconds to switch machine on/off. Power LED indicator flashes slowly for 4 seconds and then lights on constantly in blue color, and the cleaner is in standby. Upon start-up there is a tone for prompt.

When cleaner stays still, long press the power button for 3 seconds to switch it off. The power LED goes out, and a voice prompt is given. Cleaner will sleep if being idle for more than 20 minutes. In sleep status, shorting press any button will wake it up.

Tips: During recharging, the robot cannot be switched off or sleep.

2. Sweeping

In power-on status, short press the [power button] with voice prompt "start global cleaning". During cleaning, short press the [power button] to cease sweeping.

Tips: At low battery level, sweeping function cannot be started.

3. Automatic/manual recharging

Upon end of sweeping, a voice prompt "cleaning finished and recharging started" is given, and the vacuum-mop starts recharging. In case of low battery level during sweeping, the vacuum-mop will start recharging automatically.

4. Refilling tank or cleaning mop half-way

Short press button to pause the vacuum-mop; remove mopping module, refill the tank or clean the mop; re-mount the mopping module and short press the button again to resume sweeping.

5. Network configuration and firmware update

Download App by scanning the QR code on the machine and reset WiFi by following the tips on APP. You can query or update the firmware on App. During update make sure the machine is being charged with battery level not below 60%. For more details refer to instruction in the App.

After downloading, configure network by following tips on APP. After connecting the machine to network, you can start sweeping or scheduled cleaning remotely on App.

6. Fault

In case of fault in the vacuum-mop, audible and visual alarms will be given with power LED indicator flashing in red. For more details refer to Trouble Shooting. The vacuum-mop will sleep automatically when being idle for 10 minutes in case of fault.

Operation Instructions

1. Place the vacuum-mop on flat floor indoors. Remove the limit protector at both sides of bumper.

Diagram showing removal of limit protectors from the vacuum-mop bumper.

2. Press the Dust Compartment release button to remove the 2-in-1 Dust Compartment with Water Tank. For the initial use, there may be a very little water in the tank, which is residual test sample and at normal condition, and you can use it at ease.
3. Soak the mop with water and attach it to magic tape band and tighten it. Inject water through the inlet, and tighten the cover.
4. Mount the 2-in-1 Dust Compartment with Water Tank into the machine.
5. Long press button for 3 seconds to switch the vacuum-mop on, and then short press button to recharge it. The vacuum-mop will be ready for operation when recharged fully.

Diagram showing the process of mounting the dust compartment and water tank.

Diagram showing the process of soaking and attaching the mop.

Diagram showing the automatic dirt disposal unit with clearance requirements.

Note:

• The robot will return to automatic dirt disposal base after operating for more than 1 Minute, and start clear-up process automatically. During dust collection a arrow flashes in green color on the screen.
• The robot cannot be switched on in case of low battery level. In such case, first recharge it.
• In case of low battery level during sweeping, the robot will go to charging dock for recharging automatically, and then return to the interruption point to resume sweeping.

How to connect to Wi-Fi

This product works with Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app *. Control your device, and interact it and other smart home devices with Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app.

Scan the QR code to download and install the app. You will be directed to the connection setup page if the app is installed already. Or search "Mi Home/Xiaomi Home" in the app Store to download and install it.

Open Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app, tap "+" on the upper right, and then follow prompts to add your device.

* The app is referred to as Xiaomi Home app in Europe (except for Russia). The name of the app displayed on your device should be taken as the default.

Note: The version of the app might have been updated, please follow the instructions based on the current app version.

Resetting Wi-Fi

When your router is replaced or Wi-Fi password is changed, you have to reset Wi-Fi settings by holding both [home button] and [power button] keys for 5 seconds till the Wi-Fi indicator light flashes in blue color and a voice prompt is given, indicating that the Wi-Fi settings are reset successfully.

Maintenance

2-in-1 Dust Compartment with Water Tank

1. Press Dust Compartment release button and pull the tank out to remove it.
2. Release the Dust Compartment clamp to remove filter screen clamp.
3. Remove the Filter screen.

Diagram showing the removal of the dust compartment, filter screen clamp, and filter screen.

4. Clean the filter screen and clamp with cleaning brush.

Tips: Clean the mop regularly, since contaminated mop will impair sweeping performance. Be sure to remove the mop and clean, and then dry it by twisting. Do not clean it with it mounted to tank, or otherwise waste water may block the filter element. It is recommended to replace main brush every 6-12 months to ensure proper cleaning performance.

5. Fill the automatic dirt disposal with water, shake it and then empty it. Repeat this process till it is clean.
6. Turn the tank over and remove mop for cleaning or replace it.

Cleaning main brush

The main brush is consumable and shall be cleaned weekly. It is recommended to replace main brush every 6-12 months to ensure proper cleaning performance.

1. Turn cleaner over, remove main brush cover and the brush by pressing the clamp on the cover.

Note: Avoid collision when turning it over to avoid damage to laser radar.

Diagram showing the removal of the main brush cover and main brush.

2. Cut off hairs around the brush with knife, and clean the main brush with the other end of the knife.
3. Mount the main brush and main brush cover and lock the clamp.

Clean/replace side brush

1. Remove screws fixing side brush with screwdriver, and remove the side brush.

Diagram showing the removal of the side brush.

Tips: It is recommended to replace side brush every 3-6 months to ensure proper cleaning performance.

2. Mount side brush after cleaning, or replace the side brush.

Diagram showing the installation of the side brush.

Replace dust bag

In case that the FULL DUST BAG icon flashes in orange color on the screen or a message is given on the App when the dust bag is full, please replace the bag immediately. When the dust bag is in normal operation, the icon keeps flashing in green and white colors.

Diagram showing the steps to replace the dust bag: Open the top cover, remove dust bag by pulling the bag handle up, remove the dust bag, mount a new dust bag and mount the cover again.

Clean dust duct

In case that the FULL DUST BAG icon is still in orange color even after the bag is replaced, it is recommended to disconnect power plug, turn the charging pile upside down to check whether dust duct is blocked by any foreign matter. If dust duct is blocked, remove the duct cover with screwdriver, as shown below. Remove any foreign matter. Note: Do not dismantle it with excessive force. After finishing clear-up, mount it again in place.

Diagram showing the dust duct and transparent duct cover, with an arrow indicating removal.

Clean sensor

It is recommended to weekly clean each sensor with clean and soft cloth to ensure proper cleaning performance.

Robot vacuum:

• Cliff sensor × 4
• IR sensor × 3
• Charging electrode × 2
• PSD detector × 1

Diagram showing the location of various sensors on the robot vacuum: PSD detector, IR sensor, Cliff sensor, Charging electrode.

Maintenance of battery

The vacuum-mop contains a built-in high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery. To maintain adequate battery performance, keep it recharged regularly. If the vacuum-mop is left idle for a long period, switch it off and recharge it once every three months to avoid damage due to over-discharging.

Specifications

Main machine

Automatic dirt disposal

This product is in compliance with Class-1 laser safety standard under IEC60825-1:2014, and will not generate laser radiation hazardous to human.

Trouble Shooting

FAQ