5.961-033 (08/03)
Model RC 3000
Cleaning robot
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the station and continues the cleaning.
Function and Mode of Operation
Dear Customer,
Fields of Use
Use the RC 3000 exclusively
– for the cleaning of textile and hard floor co-
verings in the private household.
thank you very much for purchasing the Kär-
cher cleaning robot RC 3000.
The RC 3000 is an automatic cleaning robot
for the indoor area of private households. It can
be used on all common floor coverings for the
autonomous, continuous routine cleaning. The
appliance consists of two components - a dok-
king station and a mobile robot.
Do not use the RC 3000 for the cleaning
– of wet floor coverings
– of wash-rooms or
other wet rooms
– of stairs
– of tabletops and shelves
The robot is operated with rechargeable bat- – of cellars or attics
teries. It moves according to the random me- – of warehouses, industrial buildings, etc.
thod. If the robot bumps into an obstacle, it – in the open air
changes its direction at a random angle. Then, – of burning or red hot objects (e.g. cigaret-
it goes straight ahead until it bumps into the
next obstacle. The flat design of the robot al-
lows it to also clean the floor underneath pie-
ces of furniture, such as beds, sofas, cup-
boards, and wardrobes. The robot is working
with optical sensors that detect stairs and steps
and prevent the robot from falling down.
tes, hot ashes)
Do not use the RC 3000
– in potentially explosive locations
– in rooms where the air contains inflammable
gases of benzene, heating oil, paint thinner,
solvents, kerosene, or spirit.
– without supervision in rooms with a burning
or glowing fire in an open fireplace
The robot provides of four operating programs
that allow him to automatically adjust to the – without supervision in rooms with burning
various degrees of dirt accumulation on the candles
floor. The control of the operating programs is – in rooms that are protected by means of an
performed by means of sensors located in the
dirt receptacle and depends on the detected
degree of dirt accumulation.
alarm system or a motion sensor.
If the battery is charged completely, the robot
can clean up to 60 minutes. After 20 minutes
at the earliest, the robot (IR receiver) begins to
search its station (IR sender). If the robot has
not found its station after 60 minutes, it turns
off its cleaning aggregates and exclusively con-
centrates on the search for its station for
another 60 minutes.
The station serves to charge the batteries of
the robot and to suck off the dirt from the dirt
receptacle. In the station, the dirt is collected
in a filter bag (2 l). Once the charging process
is completed, the robot autonomously leaves
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, 10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
electric shock, or injury:
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoli-
ne, or use in areas where they may
be present.
1. Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. 14. This appliance is provided with
Use only manufacturer’s recommen-
ded attachments.
double insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions
for Servicing of Double-Insulated
Appliances.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dama-
ged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
15. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as cigaret-
tes, matches, or hot ashes.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord 16. Do not use without all filters in place.
as a handle, close a door on cord, or
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
In a double-insulated appliance, two
pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
systems of insulation are provided instead
surfaces.
of grounding. No grounding means is
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
provided on a double-insulated appliance,
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
nor should a means for grounding be
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with
added to the appliance. Servicing a
wet hands.
double-insulated appliance requires extre-
9. Do not put any object into openings.
me care and knowledge of the system, and
Do not use with any opening blok-
should be done only by qualified service
ked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
personnel. Replacement parts for a
anything that may reduce air flow.
double-insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
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General Safety Instructions
• Kärcher electrical appliances meet the
• Do not leave children unattended in the
same room while the RC 3000 is run-
ning.
generally accepted rules of technology
and the Technical Plant and Equipment
Act (EC Directive 73/23/EEC).
• The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• The mains voltage supplied and the
voltage specified on the type plate must
be identical.
• Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• Check the faultless condition of the po-
wer cord before using it. Do not use the
RC 3000 if the power cord shows any
damages.
• Never forget that the robot is switched
on (risk of stumbling).
• Always hold the plug rather than the ca-
ble when disconnecting the power cord.
• Do not stand or sit on the robot/the sta-
tion.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands (risk of electrical shock).
• Objects may fall down if the robot bumps
into them (this also applies to objects on
tables or smaller pieces of furniture).
• Disconnect the mains plug before per-
forming any maintenance work.
• The robot may get stuck in telephone
cables, electrical cables, tablecloths,
strings, belts, etc. In the extreme case,
this may cause objects to fall down.
• The power cord may only be ex-
changed by the authorized Kärcher
customer service. Only use the original
cable (H05 VV- 2 x 0.75).
• No liability will be accepted if the ap-
pliance is not used for its intended pur-
pose or is incorrectly operated.
• Have your appliance exclusively repai-
red by the authorized customer service.
• Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the ma-
nufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts en-
sures that the appliance can be opera-
ted safely and troublefree.
• The charging device located on the sta-
tion may be exclusively used to charge
the robot.
• The batteries of the robot may only be
charged at the station.
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Quick Reference
1. Assembling the RC 3000
2. Starting the RC 3000
3. Indicator lamps (12)
Green Permanent light
Cleaning run
blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.)
Robot is searching the station
Batteries must be charged
blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.)
See “Troubleshooting” section, page 14
Red
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Operating Controls
Station for cleaning robot
1 Retractable handle for the transport of the station
2 Recessed grip to open the filter cover
3 Operating panel of the station
4 ON/OFF switch of the station
5 IR sender
6 Suction hole
7 Access ramp for the cleaning robot
(to dock onto the station)
8 Battery contacts
9 Power cord
Operating panel of the station (3)
A Indicator lamp (green) - parking the robot
B “Parking the robot” button ON/OFF
C “Select cleaning duration” button
D Indicator lamp (green) - 3-hour-cleaning
E Indicator lamp (green) - 6-hour-cleaning
F Indicator lamp (green) - 9-hour-cleaning
G Indicator lamp (green) - permanent cleaning
H Indicator lamp (red)
- filter full
J “Quiet mode” button - ON/OFF
K Indicator lamp (green) - quiet mode
10 “Turn on robot” button
11 “Turn off robot” button
12 LEDs (green - operation / red - failure)
13 Battery contacts
14 Safety bumper
15 IR receiver
16 Brush
17 Optical sensor (4x)
18 Battery (2x)
19 Locking lever (2x) dirt receptacle
20 Cover of the dirt receptacle
21 Dirt receptacle
This appliance is intended
for household use only
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Preparation
Unpacking
When you unpack the system, check that everything is complete.
If there are any missing parts or you detect any transport damage
when unpacking, please inform your dealer immediately.
Environmental Protection
Please arrange for the proper disposal of the packaging
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not
place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal,
but arrange for the proper recycling.
Please arrange for the proper disposal of the old appliance
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be
recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances
using appropriate collection systems.
Figure 1: Unpacking the RC 3000
Installing the Access Ramp
• Hold the access ramp tilted.
• Insert the cut-outs of the station into the pins of the access
ramp.
• Press the station and the access ramp downwards until the
connection locks into place.
Figure 2: Installing the access ramp
Installation Notes for the Station
When you select the location of the station, please make sure
that the robot is very likely to pass the infrared beam again and
again to easily find its way back to the station (see Figures 4a
and 4b).
– Place the station on a level surface.
– Do not place any objects directly in front of the station.
– Do not lay any cables in front of the station (prevents the
robot from docking).
– Uncoil the power cord only to the required length.
– Secure the remaining power cord in the cable hooks. Please
make sure that the power cord is guided through the opening
in the housing (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Placing the station
• Connect the mains plug to a wall socket.
Cleaning a complete floor
The station is positioned in one room, and several rooms are
cleaned (Figure 4a).
Figure 4a: Cleaning a complete floor
Cleaning a single room
The station is positioned in the room to be cleaned (Figure 4b).
The appliance can be adjusted to changing room sizes by me-
ans of selecting the cleaning duration (see page 12, “Selecting
the Cleaning Duration”).
Figure 4b: Cleaning a single room
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Operation
Preparation for the Cleaning
• Please make sure that there are no obstacles on the floor while the robot is running.
– Newspapers, books, magazines, paper
– Clothes, toys, CDs
– Plastic bag
– Single cables in the room
– Door sills up to a height of 10 mm
– Carpet fringes that are shorter than 10 cm
– Bottles, glasses
– Curtains hanging down on the floor
– Bathroom mats
Initial Operation
• Turn on the station (switch 4).
The permanent cleaning indicator lamp (G) lights up.
• Put the robot on the floor in front of the station.
• Turn on the robot (button 10).
Figure 5: Turning on the station
The robot firstly goes to the station to empty the dirt receptacle
and to check the charging state of the batteries. If required, the
batteries are charged. Then, the robot starts its cleaning run.
Indicator lamps (12)
Figure 6: Turning on the robot
Green
Permanent light
Cleaning run
blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.)
blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.)
Robot searches station
Charge batteries!
Red
See “Troubleshooting” section, page 14
Operation After a Long Rest Period
If the robot is turned on with completely empty batteries, the
appliance is not operative. Perform the following steps to put the
appliance into operation:
• Place the robot near the station, and press the battery con-
tacts of the robot against the battery contacts of the station for
approximately 60 seconds (Figure 7).
In the course of this, the dirt receptacle is emptied.
• Place the robot at a distance of 50 cm in front of the station,
and turn it on (button 10).
The robot autonomously goes to the station and is charged.
The charging time is approximately 60 minutes.
Figure 7: Operation after a long rest period
Turning the Robot Off
If you want the robot to immediately interrupt the cleaning or if
you want to move the appliance to a different location, then...
• Turn off the robot (button 11).
• Then, turn off the station (switch 4).
Figure 8: Turning off robot and station
Tip: If you do not want to use the RC 3000 for a longer period of
time, allow the appliance to charge completely.
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Operation
Parking
If you want the robot to interrupt the cleaning after the next char-
ging cycle, then...
• Press the “Parking the robot” button (B).
The “Parking” indicator lamp (A) is activated.
After its next return to the station, the robot is emptied and
charged. Then, the robot is turned off and comes to a stand-
still in front of the station.
Figure 9: Parking the robot
Selecting the Cleaning Duration
If you want the robot to clean for a specific period of time, then...
• Press the “C” button until the desired cleaning duration is set
(default setting: permanent cleaning).
Press once –
3-hour-cleaning
for rooms smaller than 45 m²
6-hour-cleaning
Figure 10: Selecting the cleaning duration
Press twice –
for rooms between 45 m² and 90 m²
Press three times –9-hour-cleaning
for rooms between 80 m² and 135 m²
Press four times – permanent cleaning is set again.
The selected cleaning duration begins and is displayed by one
of the indicatorlamps. If the selected cleaning duration has elap-
sed, the robot is emptied and charged and then comes to a
standstill in front of the station.
Quiet Mode
Ideal for cleaning runs during the night or if you are at home.
• Press the “Quiet mode” button (B).
The “Quiet mode” indicator lamp (K) is activated. The station
cleans the robot for 8 hours with a reduced noise level and a
reduced performance. Then, the station returns to normal ope-
ration.
Figure 11: Setting the quiet mode
Operating Programs
The selection of the operating program is
control-
led by sensors located in the dirt receptacle. The selection is
made according to the detected degree of dirt accumulation.
The robot provides of four operating programs that allow him to
automatically adjust to the various degrees of dirt accumulation
on the floor. The dirtier the floor, the more extensive the cleaning
performed by the robot. If the degree of dirt accumulation has
been reduce, the 1st operating program is selected again.
1. operating program– normal cleaning
– Robot runs according to the random method at normal speed.
2. operating program– individual dirty spot
– Robot slowly moves across the dirty area.
3. operating program– individual very dirty spot
– Robot slowly runs forwards / backwards across the dirty area.
4. operating program– extensive, very dirty area
– Robot runs slowly and radially across the dirty area describing a star.
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Tips and Tricks
Observe the robot during the first cleaning cycles. If there are
obstacles in the room the robot cannot cope with, you can
remove these obstacles in advance to avoid unwelcome
interruptions of the cleaning process.
Tidy up the rooms prior to the cleaning, do not leave any
loose objects on the floor.
Tie up cables, strings, and curtains to prevent the robot from
pulling them down.
If you store the appliance for more than 4 months, please
make sure that the batteries are charged completely.
If you let the robot work while you are on the phone or watch
TV, activate the quiet mode on the station.
Room doors should be closed during the cleaning of indivi-
dual rooms.
If you let the robot clean entire floors, please make sure the
robot cannot get stuck behind the door.
If you want to move the robot to another place, it is recom-
mended to turn off the robot when it is placed in the station
for charging (after the evacuation of the dirt receptacle).
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Maintenance and Care
!
Turn off the station and the robot before performing any maintenance work!
Station
Exchanging the filter bag of the station
You must exchange the filter bag if the “Filter full” indicator lamp
(H) lights up.
Figure 12: Opening the filter cover
Figure 13: Removing the filter bag
Figure 14: Inserting a filter bag
• Open the filter cover.
• Pull the flap upwards to remove the filter bag from the support.
Place the filter bag into the ordinary refuse for disposal.
• Push the new filter bag into the support until the stop.
• Close the filter cover.
Note: When you turn the robot on again, the “Filter full” indica-
tor lamp (H) lights up until the next suction operation.
Spare filter bag kit: 5 filter bags, 1 motor protection filter
Order no.: 6.904-257
Exchanging the motor protection filter of the charging
station
• If you have replaced the filter bag 5 times, also exchange the
motor protection filter (included in the spare filter bag kit).
Figure 15: Exchange the motor protection filter
Robot
Begin all maintenance works of the robot with the following
steps:
Opening the dirt receptacle
• Place the robot into the station to empty the dirt receptacle.
• Put the robot on a soft base.
Figure 16: Opening the locking lever
• Open both locking levers of the dirt receptacle.
• Remove the cover of the dirt receptacle.
Figure 17: Removing the dirt receptacle cover
Cleaning the flat filter
Clean the flat filter every time you exchange the filter bag.
• Remove the flat filter from the dirt receptacle.
• Shake out the flat filter, or clean it using a small brush.
• Re-insert the flat filter.
Figure 18: Disassembling and cleaning the flat filter
Figure 19: Installing the flat filter
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Maintenance and Care
Removing the brush
• Open the dirt receptacle.
• Then, pull the brush out of the right-handed guide (1).
• Afterwards, pull the brush out of the lateral support (2).
Cleaning the brush
Figure 20: Removing the brush
Figure 21: Cleaning the brush
Figure 22: Inserting the brush
The dirty brush is automatically cleaned during each cleaning
operation in the station. You can manually remove remaining hairs
and wrapped up threads.
• Use a pair of scissors to cut along the cutting edge of the
brush roll.
• Remove the wrapped up threads/hairs.
Exchanging the brush
If the bristles are worn out, you must replace the brush.
Inserting the brush
• Insert the brush into the support on the left side (1).
• Press the brush into the right-hand guide until it locks into
place (2).
Cleaning the dust sensors
• Clean the dust sensors using a soft cloth or a paintbrush.
Figure 23: Cleaning the dust sensors
Finish all maintenance works of the robot with the following
steps:
Installing the dirt receptacle cover
• Put the cover onto the dirt receptacle.
• Close both locking levers.
Figure 24: Installing the dirt receptacle cover
• In addition, press on the front side of the cover to ensure the
dirt receptacle is closed safely.
Figure 25: Closing the locking lever
Exchanging the batteries
• Release the two screws on the two batteries, and remove the
old batteries.
• Insert the new batteries, and fasten them with the screws.
Please arrange for the proper disposal of the batteries.
Batteries contain substances that must not enter the environ-
ment. Please dispose of your batteries using appropriate collec-
tion systems. Use only original Kärcher batteries.
Figure 26: Exchanging the batteries
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Troubleshooting
Indicator lamps (12)
Green
normal operating state
Red
Red
Red
blinks rapidly
blinks slowly
Permanent light
(on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.)
(on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.)
Robot got stuck
Robot is choked
Call your service
Problem
Signal
Consequence
Solution
Robot does not find its way out red
Robot stops
Try to re-locate pieces of furniture;
get the robot out of the niche, turn it
off and then on again.
of niches between pieces of
furniture
quickly
Gently rising furniture
red
Robot got stuck and stops
Robot stops
Turn off the robot and remove it from
the object on which it got stuck.
quickly
Robot got stuck underneath
items of furniture
red
quickly
Turn off the robot and get it out;
place it on the floor and turn it on
again.
Loose objects have been taken red
Robot stops in the middle of Turn off the robot, turn the robot up,
up by the brush and are now
blocking the brush
slowly
the room without reason
and carefully remove the objects taken
up by the brush; loose object include:
Toys, clothes, ...
Bad cleaning result, dirt is not red
Dirt receptacle is full
Clean the dirt receptacle.
absorbed anymore
slowly
red
slowly
Brush is too dirty or worn
out
Clean or exchange the brush.
red
slowly
Brush is blocked
Carefully remove blocking objects
from the brush.
red
slowly
Brush has not been inserted Control the position of the brush
correctly
red
slowly
Suction outlet of the station Check the suction outlet of the station
is clogged
and clean it, if necessary.
Roboto only describes a star
during its turn
green
Only a specific area/location Clean the dust sensors using a soft
permanent is cleaned
light
cloth.
Robot runs unevenly on carpets, green
bobs up and down permanent
light
Uneven cleaning
This operation is normal on deep-piled
carpets (> 20 mm). The appliance is
not defect.
Robot does not find the station, green
does not return to the station in slowly
regular intervals
Robot is not emptied
regularly, stops in the middle
of the room
Turn on the station
Robot does not dock onto the
station
green
slowly
Robot is not emptied
Check the position of the dirt
receptacle cover.
Place the station on a level surface
Robot has absorbed wet dirt
--
Brush and filter of the robot Remove brush and filter from the
become blocked
robot and clean thoroughly. The filter
on the robot must not be inserted into
the robot if it is wet.
Robot makes a creaking sound --
during the cleaning
Bad cleaning result
Robot brush is not inserted correctly.
Turn off the robot, and check the
position of the brush
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Specifications
Warranty
:
The warranty terms issued by the competent
marketing company apply to the individual
countries. We will repair potential failures of the
Operating voltage (1~60Hz)......... 120 V
Cleaning power ........................... 600 Watt
Sound level (quiet mode) ........ 60 (54) dB(A) appliance within the warranty period free of
Filter bag ......................................... 2 l
Dimensions .............. 500 x 250 x 230 mm
Weight .......................................... 5.8 kg
charge, provided that such failure is caused
by faulty material or defects in fabrication.
In the event of a warranty claim please contact
your dealer or the nearest authorized Custo-
mer Service centre. Please submit the ap-
pliance, including all accessories, and the proof
of purchase.
:
Battery capacity (NiMH) ................ 1.7 Ah
Operating voltage .......................... 12 V
Cleaning time per battery charge
up to .............................................. 60 min
Charging time ........................... 10-20 min
Dirt receptacle .............................. 0,2 l
Dimensions .................... ø 280 x 105 mm
Weight .......................................... 2.0 kg
If you encounter any additional
difficulties not listed, please call our
service center for help.
Karcher Customer Support USA
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
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Frequently Asked Questions
For which type of floor coverings can I use How long does it take until the robot is
the robot?
charged or operative?
The robot can be used on all common surfaces, The charging time is between 15 and 60 minu-
such as carpets and hard surfaces (tiles, parque- tes according to the charging state of the batte-
try, etc.). With respect to extremely deep-piled ry before the charging. In case of the initial ope-
carpets (> 20 mm), specific restrictions apply. The ration, the robot certainly has the longest char-
moving sweeping edge is automatically adjusted ging time.
to different floor coverings.
At which speed does the robot move?
Is it problematic to perform a cleaning
underneath pieces of furniture?
By default, the robot runs at 20 cm per se-
cond. If it cleans very dirty spots, the speed is
No. Due to its compact and flat design the reduced by half to intensify the cleaning. The
robot is able to clean underneath pieces of fur- same applies to the final approach to the sta-
niture, such as beds, sofas, and wardrobes.
tion to allow the robot to precisely manoeuvre
in.
How does the robot transport the
absorbed dirt to the station?
How many square meters can the robot
The robot is equipped with a dirt receptacle clean within one hour?
that is regularly emptied by the station.
The robot can clean up to 15 qm per hour.
Many spots, in particular the frequently used
How is the dirt absorbed in the station?
paths are cleaned repeatedly from different di-
In the station, the dirt is collected in a conven- rections.
tional filter bag (2 litres).
The exchange intervals are flexible and are re- How does the robot know when it must
ported to the user in a timely manner by me- return to the station?
ans of a signal device on the display.
The robot returns to the station as soon as the
battery voltage has reached a specific level or
if the dirt receptacle is full.
How much dirt can the robot absorb?
In case of a normal degree of soiling, the dirt
receptacle is sufficient for one hour of cleaning. How long does it take to empty the robot
If this should not be sufficient in the individual at the station?
case, the robot simply returns to the station The process takes approximately 30 seconds.
earlier, disposes of the dirt and carries on wor-
king.
Where is the robot programmed? What do
I have to pay attention to?
How is the absorption of dirt in the robot
performed?
The dirt is swept into the dirt receptacle of
the robot by means of vacuum-supported
sweeping.
can only be turned on or off. You
can select the cleaning duration at
. In addition, you can specify that the robot
should not leave the station after the next ap-
proach to the station (parking function).
Can the robot clean in the apartment /
house without supervision?
According to which principle does the
robot move?
Yes, this is possible without any problems.
The robot moves through the room according
The robot is an autonomous system and does to the random principle. If he bumps into an
not require any intervention. The dirt recepta- obstacle, it turns at any angle and then goes
cle is emptied at the station.
straight until it bumps into the next obstacle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which tools are present that help the robot How do pets react to the robot?
to cope with obstacles?
As the RC 3000 is not noisy and does not work
The robot is equipped with sensors that de- with ultrasound, problems with pets are not to
tect stairs and prevent the robot from falling be expected. The self-movement behaviour
down. Using a special carpet fringe program only arises the mistrust of the pets.
the robot does not get stuck in carpet fringes.
Thanks to the different angles, it also finds it What is important with respect to
way out of narrow corners.
children?
The robot should not be left unattended if child-
ren are playing in the same room. Mechanical
damages are likely if children sit on the robot
while it is in operation.
What is the most efficient way to operate
the robot (individual rooms, entire
apartment)?
It is most efficient to let the robot clean indivi-
dual rooms, i.e. station and robot are located
within the same room. This reduces the sear-
ching time during the return to the station, the
share of the effective cleaning time is, therefore,
the highest possible.
If you want to clean entire floors, the station
should be placed at a central spot of the apart-
ment to enable the robot to easily return to the
station.
Why does the robot stop in some
situations?
The robot is only able to get out of tricky situa-
tions to a certain degree. Piled cables can in-
duce him to hopeless manoeuvres. In this case
the robot turns off automatically after a speci-
fic period of time. The red signal on the robot
lights up quickly.
The best solution is to place the robot on a
free area and turn it off and on again. Then, it
continues its cleaning run without problems.
Are corners cleaned without any problems
(the robot is round)?
No, but due to the continuous cleaning, the
formation of dirt is substantially reduced. Thus,
an accumulation of dirt in corners is effectively
avoided.
How do I transport my robot properly?
You can lift the robot from the floor using both
hands, or you carry it by putting one hand into
the relief of the brush.
What happens at stairs / steps
(risk of falling down)?
What happens if the robot has swept up
wet dirt?
Stairs: The robot works with optical sensors
that detect half-landings and signal the robot
that it must change its direction.
As a result, the filter becomes blocked. You
have to remove the filter from the robot and
clean it (see page 12, “Cleaning the flat filter”).
Steps: The robot is able to deal with hard steps
up to 10 mm and soft steps up to 20 mm in
both directions.
What happens if the robot gets stuck while I
am not at home?
Nothing can happen. The robot stops at this
point and displays the signal for being stuck. If
no lamp is blinking anymore, the batteries are
low and must be charged.
Can the furniture etc. be damaged?
No. Damages of the items of furniture can be
excluded. Please note, however, the lightweight
and fragile objects may be touched and mo-
ved by the robot. Objects that are equipped
with a cable, may be pulled down from furni-
ture (e.g. telephone). It is important to prepare
the room in such a manner that it is suitable
for robots.
RC 3000
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