Shark IQ ROBOT SELF-EMPTY XL User Manual

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The
Self-Empty
Base
charges
your
robot
and
holds
dirt
and
debris
from
up
to
30
days
of
cleaning.
•
Select
a
permanent
location
for
the
base.
Every
time
you
move
the
base,
your
robot
will
have
to
completely
re-map
your
house.
•
Choose
a
level
surface
in
a
central
area.
Remove
protective
film
from
base.
•
Place
the
base
with
its
back
against
the
wall,
in
an
area
with
a
good
Wi-Fi
signal.
•
Set
up
the
base
on
bare
floor.
If
you
have
to
set
up
on
carpet,
place
the
SharkMat
under
the
base.
•
Remove
any
objects
closer
than
3
feet
from
the
sides
of
the
base,
or
closer
than
5
feet
from
the
from
the
front.
•
Plug
in
the
Charging
Cord,
and
turn
on
the
Power
Switch
on
the
back
of
the
base.
When
the
base
is
plugged
in
and
the
power
switch
is
turned
on,
the
GREEN
Power
Indicator
Light
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on
the
base
will
illuminate.
NOTE:
Do
not
place
base
against
heating
elements
or
baseboards,
or
in
direct
sunlight.
NOTE:
The
robot
will
make
a
loud
noise
when
it
empties
its
debris
into
the
base. This is normal and not
a cause for concern.
INSTALLING
THE
SIDE
BRUSHES
Snap
the
2
included
Side
Brushes
onto
the
square
pegs
on
the
bottom
of
the
robot.
IMPORTANT:
The
Shark
iQ
Robot•
has
a
pre-installed
rechargeable
battery.
Charge
the
battery
completely before
using
the
robot.
It
may
take
up
to
6
hours
to
fully
charge.
To
charge,
place
the
robot
with
its
BACK
side
against
the
base.
The
metal
Charging
Pads
on t
he
bottom
of
the
robot
must
be touching
the
Charging
Contacts
on
the
base.
Make
sure
the p
ower
switches
on
BOTH
the
robot
and
the
base
are
turned
to
the
(I)
ON
position.
When
charging
begins,
the
robot
will
beep.
The BLUE
Charging
Indicator
Light
on
the
base
will
PULSE,
and
the
Battery
Indicator
Light
on
the r
obot
will
flash
blue.
When
the
robot
is
fully charged,
the
battery
light
on
the
robot
and
the
blue
charging
indicator
light
on
the
base
will
illuminate
steadily.
When
the
cleaning
cycle
is
complete,
or
if
the b
attery
is
running
low,
the
robot
will
search
for
the base.
If
your
robot
doesn't
return
to
the
base,
its
charge
may
have
run
out.
Make
sure
that
all
the p
rotective
film
has
been
removed
from
the
base,
and
recharge
the
robot
NOTE:
When
manually
placing
the
robot
on
the
base,
make
sure
the
charging
contacts
on
the
bottom
of
the
robot
are
touching
the
ones
on
the
base
and
the
robot's
dust
bin
is
touching
the
debris
intake
on
the
base.
When
the
robot
is
fully
charged,
the
battery
light
on
the
robot
and
the
indicator
light on
the
base
will both
turn
solid blue.
NOTE:
When
picking
up
the
robot
be
careful
not
to
place f
ingers
between
the
bumper
and
the
base
of
the
robot.
GETTING TO KNOW SHARK IQ ROBOT
GETTING TO KNOW SHARK IQ ROBOT
®
BASE SETUP
CHARGING
ROBOT BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT
BASE INDICATOR LIGHTS
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The
battery
indicat
or
light
on
the
robot
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how
much
charge
i
s
remaining.
Wh
en
the
robot
is
charging,
the
battery
light
will
flash
blue.
When
charging
is
complete,
the
light
will
illuminate
steadily
in
blue.
NOTE:
If
the
battery
indicator
light
on
the
robot
i
s
blinking
red,
there
is
not
enough
charg
e
for
the
robot
to
retur
n
to
the
base.
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place
the
robot
on
the
base.
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here
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2
indicat
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lights
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the
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the
base,
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green
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indicator
light
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blue
charging
indic
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power
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illuminate.
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the
robot
is
charging
on
the
base
,
the
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UE
light
will
pulse.
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charging
is
complete,
the
blue
light
will
illuminate
steadily.
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the
amount
of
charge
remaining
in
the
battery.
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ERROR
INDICATOR
See
Troubleshooting
section
for
full
list
of
error
codes.
Wl·FI
INDICATOR
Blue
light:
connected
to
Wi-
Fi.
Red
light:
not
connected.
Fl
ashing
blue:
setup
mode.
No
light:
not
set
up
yet.
NAVIGA
TION
MODULE
Please
keep
clear
and
do
not cover.
Upward-facing
sensor
aids
advanced
navigation.
DOCK
BUTTON
Press
to
stop
cleaning
and
send
robot
back
to
the
charging
base.
EVACUATE
&
RESUME
Press
and
hold
the
DOCK
button
for
15
seconds
to
turn
Evacuate
&
Resume
ON
or
OFF.
Turn
ON
Evacuate
&
Resume
for
homes
with
pets.
Your
robot
will
return
to
the
base
to
empty
the
dust
bin
after
30
minutes,
then
resume
cleaning
where
it
left
off.
CLEAN
BUTTON
Press
to
begin
a
cleaning
session.
Press
again
to
stop.
RECHARGE
&
RESUME
Press
and
hold
the
CLEAN
button
for
15
seconds
to
turn
Recharge
&
Resume
ON
or
OFF.
The
Recharge
&
Resume
function
is
turned
OFF
by
default.
Turn
ON
Recharge
&
Resume
for
complete
coverage
if
your
home's
floor
plan
is
bigger
than
1500
sq.
ft.
Your
robot
will
return
to
the
base,
recharge,
and
can
pick
up
cleaning
where
it
left
off.
NOTE:
If
your
floor
plan
is
smaller
than
1000
sq.
ft.,
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BUTTONS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
PREP YOUR HOME
NOTE:
NOTE:
Accessories may vary depending on the model.
The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your unit and retain for
Please read this manual carefully before operating your unit and retain for
future reference.
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Shark IQ ROBOT SELF-EMPTY XL Specifications

General

Self-Empty Base	Yes
Filter Type	HEPA
Battery Life	Up to 90 minutes
Smartphone App	Yes
Navigation Technology	IQ Navigation
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Brushroll Type	Self-cleaning brushroll
App Control	Yes
Voice Control	Yes (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant)

Summary

Getting to Know Your Robot

Robot Vacuum Overview

Introduction to the Shark IQ Robot vacuum cleaner and its components for initial understanding.

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety warnings and precautions for using the robotic vacuum cleaner safely and effectively.

Base Setup and Components

Instructions for setting up the robot vacuum's base station and identifying key components.

Base Station Indicator Lights

Explanation of the indicator lights on the robot's charging base station and their meanings.

Robot Buttons and Indicators

Details the buttons and indicator lights on the robot itself for operation and status checks.

Charging the Robot

Instructions on how to properly charge the robot vacuum using the base station for optimal performance.

Robot Battery Indicator Lights

Understanding the indicator lights on the robot that display battery status and charging information.

Prepare Your Home

Essential steps and considerations for preparing your home environment before operating the robot.

Using Your Robot

Mapping and Navigation

Instructions on how to use the robot's mapping features for efficient cleaning and navigation.

Using the SharkClean App

Guide to downloading and using the SharkClean app for controlling and customizing robot cleaning.

Voice Commands

Information on how to use voice commands with the robot vacuum via smart home assistants.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Robot

Step-by-step guide on how to clean the robot vacuum, including brushes, sensors, and exterior.

Cleaning and Replacing Filters

Instructions for cleaning and replacing the robot's filters to maintain optimal suction power.

Cleaning Wheels

How to clean the robot's wheels to ensure smooth movement and prevent performance issues.

Cleaning Brush Roll

Instructions on how to clean the robot's brush roll to remove tangled hair and debris.

Cleaning the Dust Bin

Guide on how to empty and clean the robot's dust bin after each cleaning cycle.

Troubleshooting

Common issues, error codes, and solutions for troubleshooting the robot vacuum cleaner.

Additional Information

Warranty Information

Details regarding the product's limited warranty period and coverage terms.

Customer Support

Contact information and resources for obtaining customer support and assistance.