Bob Vacuum User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
A guide to your intelligent floor cleaner  
bObsweep PetHair Plus™  
Model No. WPP56001  
Congratulations!  
Congratulations on your new intelligent floor cleaner! Bob is now at your service. To  
see Bob at his best, please read the Quick Start Guide and this manual thoroughly.  
Welcome to the bObsweep family and happy cleaning!  
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our helpful team at:  
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Cleaning Bob’s Sensors 63  
Deactivate Edge Sensors 64  
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Bob’s Anatomy  
Cover Buttons  
Parts & Maintenance  
Mop 46  
Sensors  
Troubleshooting  
& Home Checkup  
Test  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
What Comes in  
Bob’s Box?  
Cleaning Schedule  
Set Bob’s Cleaning  
Schedule 37  
blOck Plus™ 48  
Dustbin 52  
Troubleshooting 68  
Oops, there is some-  
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Home Checkup Test 73  
Auto-Resume 41  
Filter 54  
Main Brush 56  
Side Brush 58  
Battery 60  
Storing Bob 60  
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Charging Station  
Placement 24  
Auto Charging 25  
Manual Charging 26  
Conserving Battery 27  
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Deep Clean  
Quick Clean  
Touch Up  
Waffle Track™  
Spiral Track™  
Wall Track™  
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Remote  
Syncing Bob’s  
Remote 35  
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Cleaning Modes  
FullCommand™  
Cleaning Behavior  
Bob’s Challenges  
FAQs  
Get Bob Ready  
to Clean  
Charging Bob  
Warranty  
Infromation  
Install Side Brush 16  
Let Bob Charge 17  
Sync Bob’s Charging 19  
Station & Remote 20  
Bob’s First Clean 21  
Important Safety Instructions  
Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
Read ALL instructions before use.  
Do not use Bob in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil-based paint, paint thinner, moth-proof-  
ing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.  
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part of Bob — with the exception of his mopping  
cloth — into water or other liquids.  
Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the liquid gets on skin,  
wash quickly with water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum  
of 10 minutes, and seek medical attention.  
Unplug Bob from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.  
Do not use Bob for anything other than his intended purpose, as specified in this manual.  
Do not operate Bob or his charging station if they have been damaged in any way. If Bob is not working as he  
should, or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, contact our customer care center  
Declaration of Conformity  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not handle Bob or his charging station with wet hands; use only on dry surfaces.  
Do not use Bob outdoors.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications  
or change to this equipment. Such modifications or change could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Bob is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical or mental capabilities, or  
lack of experience and knowledge, unless under the close supervision of a person responsible for their safety.  
Do not pull or carry the charging station by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or  
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. To unplug the cord,  
grasp the plug, not the cord itself.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-  
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Do not mutilate or incinerate the battery, as it will explode at high temperatures.  
Do not attempt to open Bob’s charging station. Repairs on his station should only be carried out by our qual-  
ified customer care center.  
Do not expose Bob’s charging station to high temperatures or allow moisture or humidity of any kind to come  
into contact with it.  
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Do not let Bob pick up toxic materials (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).  
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-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the is connected.  
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Do not let Bob pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Do  
not use Bob to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, nor use him in areas where they  
may be present.  
What Comes in Bob’s Box?  
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Bob, Your Intelligent Floor Cleaner 1  
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Charging Station 2  
Blö Main Brush 3  
Charging Adapter 4  
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FullCommandRemote Control 5  
blOck Plus6  
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Flat Head Screwdriver 7  
2 Side Brushes (1 Spare) 8  
Cleaning Tool 9  
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Pack of Screws 10  
Mop Attachment 11  
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2 Micro-Fiber Mopping Cloths 12  
Filter Replacement 13  
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Bumper Stickers 14  
Owner’s Manual, Quick Start Guide, and Warranty Card 15  
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Bob’s Anatomy  
Top View  
Bottom View  
Bumper 1  
Charging Plates 1  
Front Wheel 2  
Signal Transmitter 2  
Cover Buttons 3  
Display 4  
Side Brush 3  
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Main Brush 4  
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ON/OFF Switch 5  
Charging Inlet (on Bob’s side) 6  
Dustbin 7  
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UV Lamp 8  
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Battery 9  
Left and Right Wheels 10  
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Cover Buttons  
FullCommandRemote 1  
blOck Plus2  
GO! 1  
Bob will clean on his default setting  
Charging Station 3  
CLEANING MODE 2  
Select Bobs cleaning mode  
CHARGE 3  
Send Bob to his charging station  
MUTE 4  
Mute Bobs beeping  
CHECKUP 5  
Put Bob in checkup mode / Deactivate edge sesors (page 59)  
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Getting Bob  
Ready to Clean  
Install Bob’s Side Brush  
Charge Bob  
Before Bob’s first clean, you must install his side brush, which allows him to sweep  
along corners, walls, and other hard-to-reach places.  
After installing Bob’s side brush, you must now set him to charge.  
To do this, you will need the following materials, all of which are included inside Bob’s  
box: a side brush, a flat head screwdriver, and a short screw.  
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Plug the charging adapter into the side  
of the charging station. The station’s  
red power light will turn on.  
Place Bob on his charging station with  
the metal plates on his underbelly sit-  
ting on top of the nodes on his station.  
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Flip Bob over onto a flat  
surface. Place the side  
brush over the empty  
socket on Bob’s under-  
side.  
Secure Bob’s side brush  
onto the socket using the  
flat head screwdriver and  
short screw.  
Youmayusetheadditional  
side brush and screw as  
spares.  
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Sync Bob’s Charging Station and Remote  
Bob will automatically return to his charging station when his battery reaches 15%  
capacity, but first you must sync him to it. You will only need to do this once.  
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To sync:  
When Bob has fully charged, the bat-  
tery bars will remain still and the word  
“Charging” will disappear.  
When Bob is charging, the battery bars  
on his display screen will flash and the  
word “Charging” will appear.  
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While the station is  
plugged in, hold down  
the SYNC button on the  
back of it.  
While still holding down  
the SYNC button, flip  
Bob’s power switch ON.  
Bob will chirp twice to let  
you know the sync was  
successful.  
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Bob’s First Clean  
Bob will also need to be synced with his FullCommandremote to respond to its  
commands.  
Bob is now ready to clean!  
Press the GO! button on his cover — or on his FullCommandremote — and he  
will clean on his default Deep Clean setting.  
In order to do that:  
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Hold down the OK/SYNC  
button on Bob’s remote.  
While still holding down  
the OK/SYNC button, flip  
Bob’s power switch ON.  
Bob will chirp twice to let  
you know the sync was  
successful.  
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Charging Bob  
Charging Station Placement  
Auto Charging  
Position the charging station against a wall on a hard, flat surface.  
Make sure there is at least 10 feet (3 meters) of open space to the front and 2 feet  
(0.5 meters) to the sides.  
Bob is smart and will automatically search for his charging station when his battery  
reaches 15%. But first, you must sync the two to establish communication.  
To sync the charging station:  
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Plug the charging adapter  
into the charging station.  
The station’s red power  
light will turn on.  
Hold down the SYNC  
button on the back of the  
charging station while at  
the same time flipping  
Bob’s power switch ON.  
Bob will chirp twice to let  
you know the sync was  
successful.  
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2 ft (0.5m)  
You can also direct Bob to his charging station at any time by pressing the CHARGE  
button on his cover or on his FullCommandremote.  
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10 ft (3m)  
Manual Charging  
Conserving Bob’s Battery  
Using the charging station:  
Bob should not sit on his charging station for more than 5 days. If you will not be  
using him at least once every 5 days, turn his side power switch OFF to conserve his  
battery.  
Place Bob directly onto his plugged-in charging station.  
Make sure his charging plates sit directly on top of the nodes on his station.  
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When Bob is charging, the  
battery bars on his display  
screen will flash and the word  
“Charging” will appear.  
Using the adapter:  
When Bob has fully charged,  
the battery bars will remain still  
and the word “Charging” will  
disappear.  
Plug the charging adapter directly into the inlet on Bob’s side.  
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Cleaning Modes  
Bob will automatically return  
to his charging station after he  
completes each cycle. Choose  
the mode that best suits your  
cleaning needs.  
Cleaning Modes  
Bob is equipped with six cleaning modes:  
Deep Clean  
Bob will thoroughly cover a large area for just over an hour  
Deep Clean  
Quick Clean  
Touch Up  
Quick Clean (30 min)  
deep  
clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
Bob will cover a medium-sized area for 30 minutes  
cleaning mode  
waffle  
track  
spiral  
track  
wall  
track  
Touch Up (15 min)  
Waffle Track™  
Spiral Track™  
Wall Track™  
Bob will cover a small area for 15 minutes  
Waffle Track™  
Bob will target a 6’ x 5’ spill zone by tracing a grid pattern  
Spiral Track™  
Bob will target a 5’ x 5’ spill zone by spiraling outward from the center and then  
reversing his movements  
To select any of these cleaning modes:  
Wall Track™  
Bob will travel along the perimeter of your home  
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Press the CLEANING MODE button on  
Bob’s cover until the mode you wish to  
select lights up on his screen.  
Press the GO! button to confirm your  
selection.  
Deep Clean is Bobs default mode, you may  
simply press the GO! button on his cover or  
FullCommandremote to select it.  
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deep  
clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
deep  
clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
cleaning mode  
cleaning mode  
waffle  
track  
spiral  
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wall  
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waffle  
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spiral  
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FullCommandRemote  
While in standby mode, Bob will beep  
every 2 minutes to let you know that  
he is not fully powered off. To conserve  
Bobs battery, flip his power switch OFF,  
or press the MUTE button on his cover  
or remote to mute his beeping.  
Schedule Bob’s cleaning schedule, adjust his speed, and control his movements all  
from his FullCommandremote.  
Go!  
Bob will begin cleaning  
Go! 1  
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Cleaning Mode  
Cycles through Bob’s cleaning modes  
Charge 2  
Cleaning Mode 3  
UV Light 4  
Charge  
Sends Bob to his charging station  
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Wake/Sleep  
Wake/Sleep 5  
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Puts Bob in standby mode  
Mute 6  
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UV  
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Navigational Buttons 7  
OK/Sync 8  
Turns the UV light on and off while Bob is cleaning  
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Mute  
Thorough Lift9  
Set Current Time 10  
Set Cleaning Schedule 11  
Mutes Bob’s beeping while he is in standby mode  
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Set Current Time  
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Sets the current time and date  
Set Cleaning Schedule  
Sets Bob’s regular cleaning schedule  
Bob’s remote requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Do not leave the batteries in the  
remote if you are not using it on a regular basis. Keep the remote at a normal room  
temperature.  
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Syncing Bob’s Remote  
Bob must be synced to his FullCommandremote before he is able to obey its com-  
mands.  
OK/Sync  
Confirms time selection/Synchronizes remote  
Thorough Lift™  
To sync Bob’s remote:  
Slows Bob down for an intensive clean or speeds him up to his default speed,  
Turbo Lift™  
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Navigational buttons  
Guides Bob forward, backward, right, or left  
Hold down the OK/SYNC  
button on Bob’s remote.  
While still holding down  
the OK/SYNC button, flip  
Bob’s power switch ON.  
Bob will chirp twice to let  
you know the sync was  
successful.  
Stop  
Pauses or resumes Bob’s movements  
Hold down the naviga-  
tional buttons to keep  
Bob moving in the de-  
sired direction.  
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Set Bob’s Cleaning Schedule  
Bob can be programmed to start cleaning on the dates and times of your choosing  
through his FullCommandremote.  
To set up Bob’s cleaning schedule, you must first set the current time and date on  
his remote.  
To set the current time and date:  
Cleaning  
Schedule  
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Flip Bob’s power switch OFF and back  
ON.  
Press the SET CURRENT TIME button.  
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Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Sun Mon Tue  
Wed Thu Fri  
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After setting the current time and day on Bob’s remote, you may set his cleaning  
schedule.  
The first hour digit will start flashing.  
Use the FWD and BACK buttons to ad-  
just the first hour digit.  
Press the right button to move on to the  
next digit. Adjust the hour and minute  
digits using the FWD and BACK buttons.  
To set the cleaning time and day(s):  
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Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
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Wed Thu Fri  
Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
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Sun Mon Tue Wed  
Thu Fri  
Sat  
Sun Mon Tue Wed  
Thu Fri  
Sat  
Flip Bob’s power switch OFF and back  
ON.  
Press the SET CLEANING SCHEDULE  
button.  
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Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
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When the right day is set, press the  
SET CURRENT TIME button again to  
save your settings. Bob will chirp once  
to let you know the current time is set.  
Press the right button to move on to  
days. “Sun” -Sunday- begins blink-  
ing. Use the FWD and BACK buttons  
to select the correct day.  
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Wed Thu Fri  
Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
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Wed Thu Fri  
Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Sun Mon Tue Wed  
Thu Fri  
Sat  
Sun Mon Tue Wed  
Thu Fri  
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The remote keeps its  
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programmed schedule  
for 4 hours after  
batteries are removed.  
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Auto-Resume  
The first hour digit will start flashing.  
Use the FWD and BACK buttons to ad-  
just the first hour digit.  
Press the RIGHT button to move on to  
the next digit. Adjust the hour and minute  
digits using the FWD and BACK buttons.  
On auto-resume mode, Bob leaves his charging station EVERY TIME his battery is full  
to perform “back-to-back” cleaning cycles.  
To enable auto-resume:  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Sun Mon Tue  
Wed Thu Fri  
Sat  
Sun Mon Tue  
Wed Thu Fri  
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Make sure Bob and his FullCommand™  
remotearesynced. ThenflipBob’spower  
switch ON.  
Press the SET CLEANING SCHEDULE  
button on Bob’s remote. The first digit  
under “Scheduled Cleanings” will start  
flashing.  
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To select Bob’s cleaning days, press the  
RIGHTbuttonuntil“Sun”-Sunday-begins  
blinking. UsetheFWDandBACKbuttons  
to move between the days of the week,  
and press the OK/SYNC button to select  
or deselect cleaning for that day.  
When done, press the SET CLEANING  
SCHEDULE button again to save your  
settings. Bob will chirp once to let you  
know the scheduled time is set.  
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Tue Wed  
Sun Mon  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Sun Mon Tue  
Wed Thu Fri  
Sat  
Scheduled Cleanings  
Sun Mon Tue  
Wed Thu Fri  
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Wed Thu Fr  
Sun Mon Tue  
Scheduled Cleanings  
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To disable auto-resume:  
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Press the STOP button and “bbgo”  
- back-to-back go - will appear on the  
remote’s screen.  
Press the SET CLEANING SCHEDULE  
button again to save your settings.  
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Press the SET CLEANING  
SCHEDULE button on the  
remote.  
Press the STOP button  
and “bbgo” will reset to  
the last saved time.  
Press the SET CLEANING  
SCHEDULE button again  
to save your settings.  
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Parts  
&
Maintenance  
Mop  
Remove the mop at-  
tachment when Bob is  
cleaning carpets or rugs,  
or you may use blOck  
Plusto keep Bob away  
from carpet while he is  
mopping.  
To uninstall Bob’s mop attachment:  
Bob’s microfiber mopping cloth can pick up  
dirt while both wet and dry.  
To use Bob’s mop:  
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Lift the mop attachment on the edge  
that sits atop Bob’s dustbin.  
Pull up until the mop detaches.  
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Align the two prongs of the mop at-  
tachment to their corrisponding spaces  
between Bob's left and right wheels.  
Press down on the mop attachment  
until both sides are secured.  
You may dampen Bob’s mopping cloth with water or cleaning liquid before placing it  
on his mop attachment.  
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Bobs microfiber mopping cloth  
can be washed manually or in the  
washing machine. A spare cloth is  
provided in Bobs package.  
blOck Plus™  
If you need to keep certain areas out of Bob’s reach, you can use blOck Plusto cre-  
To sync blOck Plus:  
ate up to two digital barriers that Bob will not cross. blOck Plus runs on 4 AA batteries  
(not included).  
One digital barrier is emitted from the left side of blOck Plus, and another is emitted  
from the front. You may use one or both barriers depending on your preference.  
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As with Bob’s charging station and remote, you will need to sync blOck Plusbefore  
using it for the first time.  
Press the button on the far  
left, and the power light on  
the left side of blOck Plus  
will turn on, stay still for 10  
seconds, and then slowly  
blink every 3 seconds.  
Press the button in the cen-  
ter. Now the power light on  
the front side of blOck Plus  
will turn on, stay still for 10  
seconds, and then slowly  
blink every 3 seconds.  
Hold down the blOck’s  
sync button on the far  
right while at the same  
time flipping Bob’s power  
switch ON. Bob will chirp  
twice to let you know the  
sync was successful.  
Located on the back of blOck Plus, just above the battery cover, are three buttons:  
Power button for the left barrier 1  
Power button for the front barrier 2  
SYNC button 3  
This means the blOck’s  
left barrier is ON and  
ready to sync.  
This means the blOck’s  
front barrier is ON and  
ready to sync.  
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Now that Bob has synced with blOck Plus, you may use it to section off areas of  
your home. You can sync multiple blOcks with Bob.  
To set up digital barriers with blOck Plus:  
To turn blOck PlusOFF:  
To activate the left barrier:  
To activate the front barrier:  
To turn the left barrier off:  
To turn the front barrier off:  
Press the power button on the far left.  
The red power light on the left side of  
blOck Pluswill turn on.  
Press the power button in the center.  
The red power light on the front side of  
blOck Pluswill turn on.  
Press the power button on the far left.  
The red power light on the left side of  
blOck Pluswill disappear.  
Press the power button in the center.  
The red power light on the front side of  
blOCk Pluswill disappear.  
When running low on battery, the blOck’s red power lights will begin to blink rapidly.  
To conserve battery, turn the blOck OFF when it is not in use.  
blOck Pluswill remain  
ON for three hours before  
entering standby mode.  
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Dustbin  
To empty the dustbin:  
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Push the center black button on Bob’s  
back to release the dustbin and pull.  
Open the transparent gate to empty the  
bin.  
You may wipe the dustbin with a dry  
cloth or brush it with the cleaning tool.  
When done, replace the transparent gate  
and slide the dustbin back into Bob.  
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Never wash the dustbin nor fill  
it with water or any other fluid.  
Filters  
You will see three filter layers:  
Three filters are located inside the dustbin’s ceiling. These filters capture fine particles  
and allergens, and prevent them from escaping the dustbin.  
Mesh filter 1  
for larger particles  
To remove the filters:  
Electrostatic filter 2  
for fine particles  
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HEPA filter 3  
for sub-micron particles  
First eject the dustbin.  
Then pull the filter’s frame towards you.  
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Use the cleaning tool to brush dust off the filters. It is recommended that you change  
Bob’s filters every 6 months, depending on the frequency and intensity of his cleaning.  
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Main Brush  
It is recommended that you remove and clean Bob’s main brush on a weekly basis.  
To do so:  
To reinstall the brush:  
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Replace the end piece and insert the  
opposite end of the brush into the square  
indentation inside Bob.  
Lastly, re-tighten the screw.  
Remove the screw se-  
curing Bob’s main brush  
using a flat head screw-  
driver.  
Use the cleaning tool to  
remove hair and debris  
from both ends of the  
brush as well as the com-  
partment inside Bob.  
You may use a pair of  
scissors to cut away any  
hair or threads wrapped  
around the brush, or a  
pair of tweezers to re-  
move congestion from the  
notches where the main  
brush is held.  
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Side Brush  
It is recommended that you remove and clean Bob’s side brush on a weekly basis.  
To do so:  
Bob’s side brush extends his reach and allows him to sweep along corners and walls.  
When Bob is first delivered to you, his side brush is not installed.  
To do so:  
Use the flat head screwdriver and short screw included in Bob’s box to secure  
the side brush into the empty socket on Bob’s underside.  
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Remove the side brush  
using a flat head screw-  
driver.  
Use the cleaning tool to  
brush off hair tangled  
around the side brush as  
well as the socket where  
the side brush is held.  
Replace the side brush  
and re-tighten the screw.  
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Battery  
Replacing Bob’s Battery  
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Plug the new battery in and slide it into  
the empty compartment.  
Re-tighten the screws on the battery  
cover.  
Remove the battery cover on Bob’s  
underside using a Phillips head screw-  
driver.  
Lift the battery out of its compartment,  
and unplug the connecting wires.  
Storing Bob  
If you are not using Bob for an extended period of time, unplug his charging station,  
remove his battery, and store everything in a dry place at room temperature.  
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Do not let Bob sit idly with his  
power switch ON for more  
than a week; switch him OFF  
to conserve his battery.  
Do not leave Bob  
in direct sunlight.  
Cleaning Bob’s Sensors  
Dirt and dust on Bob’s wall and edge sensors can reduce his performance. Regularly  
cleaning these sensors ensures that Bob keeps working at his best.  
To do so:  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with cold water or alcohol to wipe the wall sensors  
along Bob’s bumper and the oval-shaped edge sensors on his underside.  
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Deactivate Edge Sensors  
Dark-colored carpeting and certain floor patterns may seem like edges to Bob’s edge  
sensors.  
To reactivate Bob’s edge sensors:  
If you notice that Bob stops working on your carpet and displays that he feels “some-  
thing funny going on” with his edge sensors, then you may need to to temporarily  
deactivate them.  
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Hold down the CHECKUP button on  
Bob’s cover. The 4 bars above “Check  
Up” will begin to flash on Bob’s screen.  
After the 4 bars stop flashing and dis-  
appear, release the CHECKUP button.  
Bob’s edge sensors are active again.  
To deactivate Bob’s edge sensors:  
Caution: When the edge  
sensors have been de-  
activated, Bob will be  
unable to detect stairs  
or sharp drops.  
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Flip Bob’s power switch ON. Hold down  
the CHECKUP button on Bob’s cover.  
The 4 bars above “Check Up” will begin  
to flash on Bob’s screen.  
After the 4 bars flash 7 times and remain  
still, release the CHECKUP button. The  
4 bars above “Check Up” will remain on.  
This means Bob’s edge sensors are de-  
activated.  
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Troubleshooting  
& Home Checkup  
Test  
Troubleshooting  
Oops! I feel there’s something funny going on with my:  
When Bob is experiencing some difficulty, he will notify you by displaying on his  
Edge Sensors  
screen “Oops! I feel there’s something funny going on with my:” along with the name  
of the part having an issue.  
The edge sensors are blocked or dirty. Bob’s four, oval-shaped edge sensors are  
located on his underside, near his bumper.  
If after attempting the suggested solutions Bob’s problem persists, you may want to  
perform a home checkup test on him (see next section). You may also contact our  
customer care center at [email protected].  
What to do:  
Clean the sensors using a clean, dry cloth or compressed air.  
If Bob is continually having trouble with his edge sensors while working on dark-  
colored carpeting, you may need to deactivate them.  
Not a fan of reading? Visit owners.bobsweep.com for handy video guides, or scan  
this QR code:  
To deactivate Bob’s edge sensors:  
Hold down the CHECKUP button on Bob’s cover. The 4 bars above “Check  
Up” will begin to flash on Bob’s screen. After the bars flash 7 times and remain  
still, release the CHECKUP button. [Refer to page 61]  
Touch Sensors  
There is a small piece of debris trapped underneath Bob’s bumper that is interfering  
with his touch sensors.  
What to do:  
Slowly and carefully tap on Bob’s bumper to force the obstacle out.  
Use compressed air to clear out dust and debris trapped underneath  
the bumper.  
Press the corner ends of the bumper until you hear a tiny “click” sound. If the bumper  
is not clicking on its ends, the touch sensors may need to be replaced.  
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Left Wheel  
Wall Sensors  
Something is blocking the left wheel.  
The wall sensors are blocked or dirty.  
What to do:  
What to do:  
Use the cleaning tool or compressed air to remove any dust or debris that may  
be jamming the left wheel.  
Do a visual check of the transparent stripe on Bob’s bumper. If it is too dirty  
for you to see what is behind it, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
To ensure nothing is jammed under the bumper, gently tap it and use  
compressed air to clear it of debris.  
Main Brush  
The main brush is unable to move freely.  
Dustbin  
What to do:  
Bob’s dustbin is not properly installed, or the metal contact points on the dustbin’s  
bottom are dirty.  
Remove the main brush using a flat head screwdriver, and clean it thoroughly  
from end to end.  
You may use a pair of scissors to cut hair or thread wrapped around Bob’s  
brush, or a pair of tweezers to remove congestion from the square metal  
indentation where the main brush is held.  
What to do:  
Remove Bob’s dustbin and empty it.  
Turn the dustbin around and gently wipe the two metal connectors  
on its bottom.  
Lastly, clean the metal contact points in the space inside Bob where the  
dustbin is inserted.  
If Bob has trouble cleaning on  
shag carpet or rug, you may  
remove his main brush and  
allow him to vacuum without it.  
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Home Checkup Test  
Right Wheel  
Something is blocking the right wheel.  
If Bob is not performing as well as he used to, you can diagnose the problem with a  
simple home checkup test.  
What to do:  
If Bob fails any part of the checkup test, he may need a replacement part. In this case,  
please call our customer care center at 1-888-549-8847 for toll-free support in the US  
and Canada, or email us at [email protected].  
Use the cleaning tool or compressed air to remove any dust or debris that may  
be jamming the right wheel.  
Power System  
Put Bob in Checkup Mode  
Bob’s battery is disconnected or has absolutely no juice left.  
What to do:  
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Check Bob’s battery connection.  
Place Bob directly onto his charging station and allow him to charge for a  
few hours.  
Flip Bob’s power switch  
OFF.  
While holding down the  
CHECKUP button on  
Bob’s cover, turn Bob’s  
power switch ON.  
Bob will chirp three times  
to let you know he is now  
in checkup mode. You  
may release the CHECK-  
UP button. Do not press  
any additional buttons.  
If this fails to wake him, then Bob may need a new charging station.  
What to do:  
Unplug the charging station and plug the adapter directly into the inlet on Bob’s  
side. Allow him to charge for a few hours.  
If connecting the charging  
adapter to Bob fails to  
wake him, he likely needs  
a new one.  
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While in checkup mode,  
the word “bObsweep” will  
flash on Bob’s screen.  
Step One: Edge Sensors  
Step Two: Wall Sensors  
The 4 bars above the word “Check Up” should be lit on Bob’s display.  
Lift Bob about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground. You should see the 4 bars turn off.  
Use a thick, flat, and white surface to imitate a wall and drag it around Bob’s bumper.  
The 5 bars below the word “Check Up” should light up one at a time as you move  
your imitation wall around Bob’s bumper.  
If all 4 bars turn off while Bob is lifted, place Bob back on the floor and continue on to  
the next step without pressing any additional buttons.  
If all 5 bars light up, you may move on to the next step of the checkup test. Do not  
press any additional buttons.  
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Step Three: Touch Sensors  
Step Four: Charging Station  
Press the left side of Bob’s bumper and the bar to the left of the word “Check Up”  
should light up; press the right side of the bumper and the bar to the right of “Check  
Up” should light up.  
The charging station must be synced and plugged in for this step of the checkup test.  
Next, press the GO! button on Bob’s cover.  
Place Bob directly in front of his charging station, about 1 ft away. Keep blOck Plus  
away from Bob so its signal does not interfere with the test.  
Press the center of the bumper and both bars on either side of the word “Check Up”  
should light up at the same time.  
The words “Deep Clean,” “Quick Clean,” and “Touch Up” should be lit on Bob’s  
display.  
If both bars light up correctly, you may move on to the next step of the checkup test.  
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clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
cleaning mode  
waffle  
track  
spiral  
track  
wall  
track  
check up  
“Deep Clean” and “Touch Up” represent the station’s sensors. If either one of them  
fails to light up, then there is likely something wrong with Bob’s charging station.  
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The word “Quick Clean” represents the signal on Bob’s front. If it fails to light up, then  
it is likely Bob needs a new bumper transmitter.  
If all three words light up correctly, you may move on to the next step of the checkup test.  
Step Five: blOck Plus™  
Step Six: Display Screen  
blOck Plusmust be synced and turned ON for this step of the checkup test. Unplug  
the charging station so its signal does not interfere with this test.  
Press the GO! button on Bob’s cover once more. Each icon on Bob’s screen will light  
up in a repeating rotation.  
Place blOck Pluswith its digital beam directly facing Bob’s front. blOck Plus emits a  
digital boundary from both its front and left sides. Test both boundaries to ensure that  
they are working properly. The word “Deep Clean” should light up when it senses a  
signal from either side of blOck Plus.  
Once the cycle has finished, you may move on to the next step of the checkup test.  
If Bob responds to blOck Plus’s signals, you may move on to the next step of the test.  
deep  
clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
cleaning mode  
waffle  
track  
spiral  
track  
wall  
track  
deep  
clean  
quick  
touch  
clean (30M) up (15M)  
cleaning  
cleaning mode  
waffle  
track  
spiral  
track  
wall  
track  
charging  
Oops! feel there’s something funny  
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going on with my:  
Edge Sensors  
Touch Sensors Dustbin  
Obstacle Sensors  
check up  
Left Wheel  
Main Brush  
Right Wheel  
Power System  
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Step Seven: Brush and Suction Power  
Step Eight: UV Light and Wheels  
Press the CLEANING MODE button on Bob’s cover.  
Lift Bob off the floor to keep him from running away! Next, press the CHARGE button  
and his wheels should drive forward.  
Both the side brush and the main brush should start rotating and you should feel air  
flowing from the back of the dustbin.  
Flip Bob over and you should see his UV lamp lit. Do not look directly into the UV  
lamp.  
If Bob’s main brush is having difficulty moving, Bob will let you know by indicating on  
his screen that there is “something funny going on” with his main brush.  
Press the CHARGE button once more. Bob’s wheels should drive backwards and his  
UV lamp should turn off.  
If Bob’s vacuum motor is behaving oddly or if his dustbin has been removed, he will  
indicate that there’s “something funny going on” with his dustbin.  
If Bob is having difficulty rotating either one of his wheels, he will indicate on his  
screen that there is “something funny going on” with either one of them.  
Move on to the next step of the checkup test if all parts are working properly.  
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Warranty Information  
If Bob completes the checkup test without any issues, then his internal parts are  
working properly! Contact [email protected] if you have any questions, as our  
doctors at the bObsweep hospital are always ready to help!  
Every bObsweep PetHair Plus purchased from an authorized seller and used  
anywhere in the world includes a 2-year limited warranty, 5 years of subsidized visits  
to the bObsweep hospital, and a lifetime of customer support. The warranty covers  
the battery and all labor and parts, except consumables like brushes, filters, and  
mopping cloths. Postal charges are not covered by the warranty.  
Additional coverage plans are available for purchase at  
Even after Bob’s 2-year warranty is over, replacement parts and visits to the bObsweep  
hospital are subsidized between 25% – 50% for 5 years from the date he was first  
purchased.  
To activate Bob’s warranty, keep your original receipt and register him online at  
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Bob’s Cleaning Behavior  
Bob’s Challenges  
Bob’s cleaning pattern may look quite different from the way a human would clean:  
he may spin in a gradually widening circle, follow along walls, or zigzag across a small  
area. Sometimes he may seem to be ignoring some spaces or spending too much  
time on others — but don’t worry! Bob’s dirt sensors tell him to pay more attention to  
particularly dusty or soiled areas. Rest assured, Bob will efficiently clean your home  
within the course of a full cycle — just check his dustbin for the evidence!  
Unique Furniture  
Bob is designed to maneuver around furniture of most shapes and sizes, but certain  
configurations may confuse him temporarily. Bob may sometimes find it difficult to  
clean under chairs with narrow legs, or furniture that is too low for his bumper sensors  
to detect. Specialty furniture, such as desk chairs with wheels or stools with circular  
bases, may also confuse him for a moment — but don’t worry, Bob usually finds his  
way around with time.  
It is best to let Bob work in his own way, even if his movements appear odd. Moving  
him around, manipulating his movements, or picking him up may confuse him and  
disrupt his cycle.  
Edge Sensors  
Bob uses infrared light to detect edges and stairs; because dark-colored carpet ab-  
sorbs most light, it may seem like an edge to Bob’s sensors. If Bob indicates on his  
screen that there is “something funny going on” with his edge sensors, you may need  
to temporarily deactivate them. To do so, simply hold down the CHECKUP button  
on Bob’s cover until the 4 bars above “Check Up” flash 7 times and remain lit on his  
screen [refer to page 61]. Just remember that while Bob’s sensors are deactivated, he  
will not be able to detect edges or stairs!  
If you wish to control Bob’s movements manually, you may use the navigational  
buttons on his FullCommand™ remote. If your rooms are divided by higher ledges  
than Bob is able to climb, you may block off the area using blOck Plus.  
Main Brush  
Bob’s main brush, which is designed to reach deep into carpet, may also have trouble  
turning on rugs with long fibers or fringes. You may tuck fringes underneath rugs or  
remove Bob’s main brush and see how he performs without it.  
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FAQs  
Wet/Dry Mop  
1. Where can I find Bob’s how-to videos?  
Bob’s wet/dry mop, which is attached to his bottom, is designed to sit flat against  
the floor and leave behind a sparkling trail. Because of this, Bob may have a tough  
time climbing over elevated surfaces while mopping. Make sure to remove Bob’s mop  
when he is not cleaning smooth surfaces such as tile or hardwood.  
Bob’s “training” videos can be found at Bob’s Owners’ Corner: http://owners.  
bobsweep.com.  
2. How long should Bob’s battery last?  
The exact time depends on the type of surface Bob is cleaning as well as the age of  
the battery. Generally, the smoother the surface (hardwood or tile, for example), the  
longer the battery will last. When fully charged, a brand new Bob usually cleans for  
just over an hour.  
Inclines  
Sometimes Bob will attempt to drive up angled surfaces, getting stuck for a few min-  
utes before deciding to clean somewhere else. This is because Bob wants to cover  
every spot in your home and will try his hardest to overcome any obstacle!  
3. How do I know that my Bob has fully charged and is ready to clean?  
When Bob charges using the adapter or charging station, the battery bars on his  
display screen flash and the word “Charging” lights up. When Bob has fully charged,  
the battery bars remain still and the word “Charging” disappears.  
As long as Bob does not indicate on his screen that there is a problem, let him find  
his own way around your home and continue cleaning. Take note of the areas Bob  
finds the most challenging, and if possible spread or adjust some of your furniture  
accordingly.  
4. How often should I empty the dustbin?  
The Solution: blOck Plus™  
Bob’s dustbin has a 1L capacity — three times larger than most robotic vacuum  
cleaners on the market today! This means you may not need to empty the dustbin  
immediately after every cleaning. Depending on the size of the room and the amount  
of particles piled up, Bob can complete approximately six cleaning cycles before he  
fills his dustbin. Simply remove the dustbin and check to see if emptying is necessary.  
If Bob finds a part of your home challenging to clean, use blOck Plusto keep him  
away. blOck Plusemits 2 digital boundaries: one from its left side, and the other  
from its front. You may use one or both, depending on your preference. Refer to page  
46 of this manual for detailed instructions on how to sync and use blOck Plus.  
5. How often should I clean Bob’s brushes?  
Bob’s brushes do a lot of the work picking up hair and debris, so it is recommended  
that you clean the main and side brushes weekly if you are using Bob regularly. To  
thoroughly clean the brushes, remove them using a flat head screwdriver. Remember  
to clean the notches in Bob’s interior that hold his brushes in place. This ensures the  
brushes stay in peak condition for a long time.  
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6. My Bob won’t turn on no matter what I do.  
9. I am having problems removing Bob’s brush.  
If Bob does not start after flipping his power switch ON, his battery has likely drained  
too low to operate. To recharge him, place him directly onto his charging station with  
the metal plates on his underside lined up with the nodes on his station. Let Bob  
recharge fully before asking him to clean again. When Bob charges, the battery bars  
on his display screen flash and the word “Charging” lights up. When Bob has fully  
charged, the battery bars remain still and the word “Charging” disappears.  
If the main or side brushes are difficult to remove, it is likely because hair, string, and/  
or other debris have been caught in them and are clogging the areas where they at-  
tach to Bob. It is best to clean Bob’s brushes about once a week to prevent buildup.  
You can use scissors to cut away hair wrapped around the brushes until you are able  
to remove them. You may need to gently pull the main brush up or down to reach the  
corners, but do not force the brush out as this can damage it.  
7. Why is Bob beeping?  
10. Bob gets stuck under my furniture or travels over wires that tangle up his brush.  
How can I stop him from going into these areas?  
If Bob maneuvers under a piece of furniture and there is only one open entrance, he  
may need a few minutes to figure out how to escape on his own. You will not need  
to assist him when this happens, unless Bob stops cleaning completely and starts  
beeping.  
Bob beeps once every 2 minutes when he is on standby mode. To conserve battery,  
turn his power switch OFF. You may also mute Bob’s beeping by pressing the MUTE  
button on his cover or FullCommand™ remote.  
Bob also beeps when he encounters a problem cleaning and needs assistance. In  
this instance, he will also identify the source of the issue directly on his screen. Con-  
sult the Troubleshooting section of this manual to see what to do when Bob is having  
trouble with one of his parts.  
If you would like Bob to avoid a certain area, such as an area with lots of wires, you  
may use blOck Plus to create one or two digital boundaries.  
8. Bob is having trouble finding his charging station. Where is the best place to put  
his station?  
Bob will find his station more easily if it you place it in a central location with plenty of  
space around it, so that he may detect it from afar. In order for Bob to dock properly,  
be sure to place the charging station against a wall on a flat, level surface.  
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11. Why does Bob start up when I did not tell him to clean?  
13. Bob is telling me there’s “something funny going on” with one of his parts. How  
can I fix this?  
Bob will start up on his own when he is scheduled to clean, or when his auto-re-  
sume feature is enabled. Bob’s weekly cleaning schedule is displayed on his Full-  
Command™ remote. Bob will automatically start cleaning on the time and days of  
the week visible below “Scheduled Cleanings.” Bob works on a 24 hour clock, so if  
he is scheduled to clean at 01:00, then he will begin working at 1 am; if he is sched-  
uled to clean at 13:00, then he will begin working at 1 pm. To reset Bob’s schedule,  
press the SET CLEANING SCHEDULE button on his remote and input the time of  
your choosing.  
Bob notifies you directly on his screen the specific reason his work has been in-  
terrupted. This intelligent, self-scanning feature allows you to identify the source of  
the problem quickly. If “something funny” is going on with one of Bob’s parts, the  
problem can usually be solved with simple procedures. Consult the Troubleshooting  
section of this manual to see the most probable solutions.  
14. What is the best way to clean Bob’s wheels?  
Use the cleaning tool or compressed air to clear the creases of the wheels. For a  
more thorough clean, wipe the sides and bottoms of the wheels as they spin during  
checkup mode (see the Home Checkup Test section of this manual).  
When Bob is on auto-resume mode, the word “bbgo” is visible on his FullCom-  
mand™ remote, below “Scheduled Cleanings.” This means Bob will automatically  
begin cleaning after he has fully charged. To disable auto-resume, press the SET  
CLEANING SCHEDULE button on Bob’s remote. Then press STOP. bbgo” will reset  
to the last time saved. Press SET CLEANING SCHEDULE again to save your settings.  
15. My Bob just stopped cleaning and his screen turned off. What do I do next?  
Like other electronic devices with a CPU (computers, smartphones, etc.), Bob may  
experience a momentary halt in his operating system. You can usually get Bob back  
to work by simply turning his power switch OFF and ON again. If this does not solve  
the issue, Bob might need a manual restart. You can restart him by flipping his power  
switch OFF and plugging the charging adapter directly into the inlet on his side. Leave  
him to charge for at least 2 hours to fully refresh his system.  
12. When should I use the different cleaning modes?  
Deep Clean is Bob’s default mode and gives him enough time to thoroughly cover a  
large area. If you would like to clean a smaller area, you may use Quick Clean mode,  
which lasts 30 minutes, or Touch Up mode, which lasts 15 minutes.  
Waffle Track and Spiral Track are best used when cleaning a small spill. When Waffle  
Track is selected, Bob travels in a grid pattern; when Spiral Track is selected, Bob  
travels in a gradually widening circle. Select Wall Track to make Bob travel along the  
edges of your room.  
16. I have a question and need to contact Bob’s support team. How do I do that?  
Our devoted team is always eager to help you! You can reach us by phone or e-mail.  
Call us toll free 1-888-549-8847 for support in Canada and the United States, or  
e-mail us at [email protected]. Our goal is to get back to you within a day.  
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To watch Bob’s how-to, repair, and troubleshooting videos; order parts; and connect  
with your extended bObsweep family members, visit http://owners.bobsweep.com.  

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