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• Keep wheels and brush free from hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of Scooba regularly. • Remove and rinse the filter, brush, and vacuum port after each use. • Always store Scooba plugged-in and recharging. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual...
Scooba has two main parts: the robot base, and the tank. Power Virtual Wall® Sensor Handle and Tank Release robot Base Serial Port Battery Pocket Filter iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Clean Floor Prep Squeegee Vacuum Port scooba’s Tank Solution Valve Brush Eject Button...
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Scooba (page 18) Power Clean Light Light Service Light Clean Button light Green Green blinking Check Brush Light Check Tank I’m Stuck Light Light what It Means Cleaning Scooba is drying its cleaning head; the clean cycle is almost complete www.irobot.com...
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.
Battery storage For best battery performance, iRobot recommends storing Scooba’s battery in Scooba with the power supply plugged in. Do not store Scooba’s battery in the robot if the robot is not plugged in.
Battery from scooba Grip the battery, making sure to push the release tab, then rotate up. Battery Release Push release tab iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Guide Hole Yellow Battery Tab Rotate battery down until it clicks Rotate battery up...
TIP: always make sure that the green power light of the power supply is On while plugged into the wall. scooba’s Power Battery status light Battery empty Green pulse Charging Green fast pulse 16-hour refresh charge Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed www.irobot.com...
Other solutions may damage scooba, causing corrosion of electronic parts, excessive foaming, and poor traction. use of other solutions will void the warranty. see page 1 for details. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Remove tank from robot base. Push the Clean tank cap closed and place tank back in robot.
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Remove tank from robot. Remove and rinse Scooba’s filter and vacuum port. Do Not Force Empty Dirty and Clean tanks. Place the tank back in Scooba. Push down firmly on the tank until you hear an audible click. www.irobot.com...
During this time Scooba’s Clean light will blink. TIP: If you wish to end a cleaning cycle early, irobot recommends activating the internal drying mode first: •...
Cleaning solutions iRobot approves using only Scooba cleaning solution or 2 oz. of white vinegar with Scooba. iRobot does not assume responsibility for floor damage caused by the use of vinegar on hard floor surfaces. Scooba may also be run with plain tap water.
TIP: For best performance, place the Virtual wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block, and always set the Virtual wall to the shortest setting possible. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual ®...
Clean the bottom and top of scooba with a damp cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto scooba, other than into the Clean or Dirty tanks. Empty and rinse the Dirty tank. Rinse under warm water. Replace filter. www.irobot.com...
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Rinse cleaning head and brush under warm water. rinse scooba’s Vacuum Port after every use Remove vacuum port. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual Open the cleaning head and remove the brush. Replace Scooba’s cleaning head. Rinse under warm water.
Avoiding Common Mistakes Your iRobot Scooba will not clean effectively if the battery, cleaning head, filter or vacuum port are not properly installed. Here are a few common mistakes you can easily avoid to ensure best results. Make sure Battery is Installed Correctly When the battery is properly installed, the yellow battery tabs should fit into their guide holes.
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4 Correct re-install the Vacuum Port Always re-install the vacuum port, and ensure that it is properly seated. Do not force the vacuum port into place. 4 Correct iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual X Incorrect X Incorrect...
Empty the Dirty and Clean tanks. (see page 23 for additional troubleshooting) Prime Scooba’s pump with the included suction bulb. (see page 24 for details) Recharge Scooba’s battery. (page 11) Check Brush Light Check Tank I’m Stuck Light Light www.irobot.com...
Service light and playing a 4-tone alarm followed by a number of beeps. Refer to the table below to resolve Scooba’s problem. If the problem persists, visit www.irobot.com/support. number of Beeps likely Cause after alarm Pump malfunction...
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If the battery’s tabs are not inside the guide holes in the battery pocket, the tank and robot base may not be properly connected. Confirm that the battery, filter, and vacuum port are properly installed, and that the tank is completely closed. Eject Brush Battery Filter www.irobot.com Vacuum Port...
Priming scooba’s Pump - Scooba’s powerful cleaning system includes a pump that distributes cleaning solution from the tank onto your floor. To prime Scooba’s pump, fit the end of the included suction bulb over Scooba’s solution valve. Push air through Scooba’s pump system 3 or 4 times.
Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Scooba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device. • Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug. • Charge indoors only. • Never handle chargers with wet hands. • Always disconnect Scooba from the charger before cleaning. iRobot Scooba Owner’s Manual...
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• Do not use this device to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline. • Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation. • Operate at room temperature only. Freezing or excessive heat will damage Scooba. www.irobot.com...
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