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Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF Dirt Dog, ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Dirt Dog.
Dear iRobot® Dirt Dog Owner, Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobot’s latest Dirt Dog Robot, you join a growing group of people around the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter way to clean. Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to develop new and better robots. Here’s what you can do to participate in our efforts: •C ommunicate with us if you have questions, comments or require support.
Important Tips Remove and clean Dirt Dog’s brushes after every 3 uses. Dirt Dog contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Dirt Dog or spray with water except for the bin. Clean with a dry cloth only. Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods. Use on hard floor surfaces only. Not designed for continuous operation or commercial use. For Best Performance • Dirt Dog is designed to clean the hard floor found in your garage or basement. Not for use on medium or high pile carpet.
Table of Contents Anatomy...................................................................... 6 Cleaning Pattern........................................................... 7 Cleaning System.......................................................... 8 Cleaning Modes........................................................... 9 Battery Storage and Charging........................................ 10 – 11 Virtual Walls®. ............................................................. 12 Home Base™................
Anatomy Top View Cleaning Button Bin Release Virtual Wall Sensor Handle Serial Port Battery Charger Socket Bottom View Cliff Sensor Openings Contact Points for Home Base Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Flexible Brush Main Brush Caster Wheel Battery Brush Guard Brush Bearings Brush Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs (yellow) iRobot Dirt Dog Owner’s Manual
Cleaning Pattern Dirt Dog is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Dirt Dog uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor. Dirt Dog calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors: Spiraling: Dirt Dog uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area.
Cleaning System Dirt Dog features a patented 3-stage cleaning system. 1 Side brush cleans along edge of walls and into corners. 2 Two counter- rotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair and debris into the bin. 3 Oversized Bin. Floor Surfaces Dirt Dog works on hard floor surfaces like wood, low pile carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum, and will automatically transition between different floor types.
Battery Storage and Charging Dirt Dog is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. Dirt Dog’s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary. Battery Life To extend the battery life, we recommend storing Dirt Dog’s battery in the robot with the power supply plugged in, or with Dirt Dog on the Home Base. If stored correctly, Dirt Dog’s battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge.
Charging Lights All Dirt Dog models have a charging indicator light. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery: Charging Indicator Light Battery Status Red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged TIP: W hen Dirt Dog is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base Power and Docked lights are on.
Virtual Walls® (optional accessory) The iRobot Dirt Dog Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Dirt Dog will not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to eight feet long. TIP: U se the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Dirt Dog away from cords. Confining Dirt Dog to a single room will accelerate cleaning. T he Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped.
Home Base™ (optional accessory) Dirt Dog returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Dirt Dog needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Dirt Dog is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Dirt Dog is charging.
Remote Control (optional accessory) Spot Directional Buttons Power Clean Max Pause The Dirt Dog Remote Control lets you conveniently control Dirt Dog’s functions. You can use it to turn Dirt Dog on and off, and steer it around your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to the following commands: Clean: Start Dirt Dog in Clean mode Dirt Dog calculates room size and adjusts cleaning time. Spot: Start Dirt Dog in Spot mode. Max: Start Dirt Dog in Max mode.
Scheduler Remote Control (optional accessory) Power Spot Max Clean Directional Buttons Scheduling Virtual Wall Front Cover The Scheduler Remote Control is an optional accessory. To schedule Dirt Dog to clean, use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then use the Scheduler Remote Control to send your schedule to Dirt Dog and the scheduling Virtual Walls. Install the batteries and set the time before using for the first time.
To schedule iRobot Dirt Dog to clean: 1 Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover to enter Scheduler mode. 2 Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule. 3 Press to select the day of the week. 4 Press to navigate to the hour field. 5 Press to schedule the hour. To select AM or PM, simply scroll past 12:00. 6 Press to navigate to the minute field. 7 Press to schedule the minute. 8 Press to navigate to the Once/Weekly field. 9 Press to choose Once or Weekly.
Sending Schedules After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to Dirt Dog and the scheduling Virtual Walls. To send a schedule to your Dirt Dog: 1 Power on Dirt Dog with the Power button. 2 Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover, point the remote at Dirt Dog and press Send All. The display will flash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule. Dirt Dog will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking.
Sending Schedules To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls: 1 Press and hold the power button on each scheduling Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on. Scheduled light 2 Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the schedule. The display will flash, indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall.
Changing Schedules 1 Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should read “SHOW .” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15. 2 Scroll through the programmed schedules using or until you find the schedule you want to change. 3 Press New/Save when the remote displays the schedule you wish to change. 4 Scroll to the field you wish to change using the use the and buttons and to change the time, day, or frequency. 5 Press New/Save to save the new time.
Maintenance To keep Dirt Dog running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses: 1 Remove and empty 3 Clean Dirt Dog’s brushes Dirt Dog’s bin A. R emove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs Press button and pull to remove bin 2 Clean Dirt Dog’s cliff detect sensors (use compressed air) B. R emove and clean Dirt Dog’s brushes. Remove brush caps and use scissors to cut any hair wrapped around the brush.
Troubleshooting Dirt Dog will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Dirt Dog’s problem. If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support. Number of beeps after “uh-oh” No beeps 1 2 4 5 6 7 or 8 9 10 Likely cause What to do A wheel is stuck or is not touching the ground The main brushes cannot turn Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the floor and touch the clean button to restart the cycle.
iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Dirt Dog, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you. Should you still need assistance: • Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/support • Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.
Register your iRobot®Dirt Dog today. SAVE 15% on all accessories.* iRobot Scheduler Add scheduling to your Dirt Dog. ..............................$5999 Virtual Wall Keep Dirt Dog cleaning where you want it. ..............................$2999 Standard Wall Mount Convenient storage for Dirt Dog and its remote control. ..............................$1999 Self-Charging Home Base Dirt Dog returns to the Home Base to recharge automatically. ..............................
