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.
Quick Start Guide
1 2 3 An easy step-by-step guide to using the iRobot Scooba

Remove Scooba’s tank. Open the Dirty and Clean Rinse the Dirty and Clean
tanks and drain. tanks with warm water.

4 5 6

Remove and rinse Scooba’s Remove and clean Scooba's Replace Scooba’s tank.
filter. cleaning head and brush.

See the Owner’s Manual for important tips and maintenance

instructions, or visit www.irobot.com
www.irobot.com
© 2006 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot is a registered trademark of iRobot Corporation. Scooba is a trademark of
iRobot Corporation. US Pat. Nos. 6,690,134 | 6,809,490 | 6,594,844. Other patents pending. Clorox is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company. All rights reserved.
Before You Get Started Understand how iRobot Scooba cleans
3 3 3
Place battery in Scooba by rotating
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern Scooba’s Cleaning System the battery into its slot, making
Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than Scooba performs 4 cleaning methods in one pass: sure the yellow tabs fit inside the
the way most people clean their floors. Scooba guide holes.
uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence Preps – Picks up loose crumbs, sand, and dirt
System to determine the best way to pass
over and clean every section of the floor. Washes – Uses fresh, clean solution
4
While Scooba is cleaning, it calculates the best Scrubs – Gently scrubs your floor, removing Plug the Power Supply into Scooba Power Button Light Battery Status
path to clean your floor and it determines the best dirt, grime, and spills to charge the battery. For best Red Battery empty
times to exhibit its various cleaning behaviors: performance, iRobot recommends Green pulse Charging
Dries – Picks up the dirty solution, leaving the charging Scooba's battery Green fast pulse 16-hour refresh charge
Spiraling: Enables Scooba to efficiently clean a floor clean and dry* overnight the first time only. Solid Green Fully charged
concentrated dirty area Blinking Red Battery not installed

Wall following: Enables Scooba to clean the room

perimeter and navigate around furniture and
obstacles Fill Scooba’s Tank
Room crossing: Enables Scooba to clean new 1 2 3
areas while crisscrossing the room

IMPORTANT: Let Scooba complete an entire

cleaning cycle every time you clean

SINK Internal Dry Mode

At the end of the cleaning cycle, Scooba will
TABLE enter a brief internal drying mode to remove
any liquid remaining on its brushes and inside Open Scooba’s tank. Lift the tank clear of the robot and Using the included measuring
STOVE
its cleaning mechanisms. During this time place the tank on a flat surface. cup, measure and pour Clorox®
Scooba’s Clean light will blink blue. Scooba cleaning solution into
the Clean tank.
START
FRIDGE

4 5 6
* Floor drying time may vary.
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern

Charge Scooba’s Battery

1 2
Slowly fill the remainder of the Clean Secure the tank cap and place Close the tank by pressing
tank with warm or cold tap water. Tilt the tank back in the tank holder. down on the tank. You will
Release Scooba’s Grasp the handle the tank and ensure it is completely hear a click when the tank
tank by pushing and pull Scooba’s filled to the top. is properly installed.
the handle. tank up.

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.

Instructional videos available at www.irobot.com/usetips Instructional videos available at www.irobot.com/usetips

Before You Get Started Understand how iRobot Scooba cleans
3 3 3
Place battery in Scooba by rotating
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern Scooba’s Cleaning System the battery into its slot, making
Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than Scooba performs 4 cleaning methods in one pass: sure the yellow tabs fit inside the
the way most people clean their floors. Scooba guide holes.
uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence Preps – Picks up loose crumbs, sand, and dirt
System to determine the best way to pass
over and clean every section of the floor. Washes – Uses fresh, clean solution
4
While Scooba is cleaning, it calculates the best Scrubs – Gently scrubs your floor, removing Plug the Power Supply into Scooba Power Button Light Battery Status
path to clean your floor and it determines the best dirt, grime, and spills to charge the battery. For best Red Battery empty
times to exhibit its various cleaning behaviors: performance, iRobot recommends Green pulse Charging
Dries – Picks up the dirty solution, leaving the charging Scooba's battery Green fast pulse 16-hour refresh charge
Spiraling: Enables Scooba to efficiently clean a floor clean and dry* overnight the first time only. Solid Green Fully charged
concentrated dirty area Blinking Red Battery not installed

Wall following: Enables Scooba to clean the room

perimeter and navigate around furniture and
obstacles Fill Scooba’s Tank
Room crossing: Enables Scooba to clean new 1 2 3
areas while crisscrossing the room

IMPORTANT: Let Scooba complete an entire

cleaning cycle every time you clean

SINK Internal Dry Mode

At the end of the cleaning cycle, Scooba will
TABLE enter a brief internal drying mode to remove
any liquid remaining on its brushes and inside Open Scooba’s tank. Lift the tank clear of the robot and Using the included measuring
STOVE
its cleaning mechanisms. During this time place the tank on a flat surface. cup, measure and pour Clorox®
Scooba’s Clean light will blink blue. Scooba cleaning solution into
the Clean tank.
START
FRIDGE

4 5 6
* Floor drying time may vary.
Scooba’s Cleaning Pattern

Charge Scooba’s Battery

1 2
Slowly fill the remainder of the Clean Secure the tank cap and place Close the tank by pressing
tank with warm or cold tap water. Tilt the tank back in the tank holder. down on the tank. You will
Release Scooba’s Grasp the handle the tank and ensure it is completely hear a click when the tank
tank by pushing and pull Scooba’s filled to the top. is properly installed.
the handle. tank up.

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.

Instructional videos available at www.irobot.com/usetips Instructional videos available at www.irobot.com/usetips

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.
Quick Start Guide
1 2 3 An easy step-by-step guide to using the iRobot Scooba

Remove Scooba’s tank. Open the Dirty and Clean Rinse the Dirty and Clean
tanks and drain. tanks with warm water.

4 5 6

Remove and rinse Scooba’s Remove and clean Scooba's Replace Scooba’s tank.
filter. cleaning head and brush.

See the Owner’s Manual for important tips and maintenance

instructions, or visit www.irobot.com
www.irobot.com
© 2006 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot is a registered trademark of iRobot Corporation. Scooba is a trademark of
iRobot Corporation. US Pat. Nos. 6,690,134 | 6,809,490 | 6,594,844. Other patents pending. Clorox is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company. All rights reserved.