Care and Maintenance Procedures: Roomba j Series and Combo® 10 Max

For optimal performance, please use these care procedures to keep the following j series items regularly cleaned.
 

• Front Caster Wheel
• Edge Sweeping Brush
• Cliff Sensors
• Charging Contacts & Docking Sensor Window - j Series
• Charging Contacts & Docking Sensor Window - 10 Max 
• Multi-Surface Brushes
• Cleaning Head Module Care

Front Caster Wheel

A Front Caster Wheel that is clogged with hair and debris could result in floor damage. Use the following procedure to maintain the Front Caster Wheel.

1. Pull firmly on the front wheel to remove it.

2. Remove any debris from inside wheel cavity.

3. Spin the wheel by hand. If rotation is restricted, remove wheel from its housing and push firmly to remove the axle and clear any debris or hair wrapped around it.

4. Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.

Edge Sweeping Brush

1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw.

2. Remove brush, clean the brush and brush post, and reinstall brush.

Cliff Sensors

Wipe the cliff sensors with a clean, dry microfiber or soft cotton cloth.

Charging Contacts & Docking Sensor Window - j Series

Clean the charging contacts by wiping the charging contacts on the Home Base® and robot with a lightly dampened pad of melamine foam, such as a Magic Eraser.

Charging contacts on the Home Base®.

Charging contacts on the robot.

Charging Contacts & Docking Sensor Window - 10 Max

Inspect the components to make sure that they are clear of debris. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth. 

Press and hold the wheel switches to expose the charging contacts. 

Important: Do not spray cleaning solution or water onto the sensors or sensor opening. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Surface Brushes Replacement

1. Open the Cleaning Head Module door by pushing on the green tab on the right side of the multi-surface brushes.

   

2. Match the shape of the multi-surface brushes pegs with the shape on the Cleaning Head Module.

Cleaning Head Module Care

For optimal performance, the cleaning head module should be regularly cleaned. Use the following procedure to maintain these items.

1. Open the Cleaning Head Module door by pushing on the green tab on the right side of the multi-surface brushes.

   

2. Remove the brushes from the robot and ensure hair and debris is removed from the square and hex pegs of the multi-surface brushes.

3. Clear debris on and under the gray bearings.

   

4. Insert the bearings on the multi-surface brushes.

5. Ensure the vacuum path is clear.

   

6. Match the shape of the multi-surface brushes pegs with the shape on the Cleaning Head Module.

To get replacement parts, please visit the iRobot Store - Parts and Accessories, contact iRobot Customer Care, or use an authorized retailer or partner. 

For customers outside North America, please visit Global.iRobot.com.