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Dear iRobot®Dirt Dog Owner,
Welcome to the new world of iRobot. As an owner of iRobot’s
latest Dirt Dog Robot, you join a growing group of people around
the globe who, like you, are discovering a smarter way to clean.
Having practical robots that help you in your home is a new
reality. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue
to develop new and better robots. Here’s what you can do to
participate in our efforts:
• Communicate with us if you have questions, comments
or require support. Many improvements to our products
start with suggestions from customers like you. Visit us at
• Register online or by mail. You’ll be among the first to
hear about our newest robots, product enhancements and
special offers.
Thank you for joining the robot revolution. We look forward to
your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking
products that will change and improve your world.
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Important Tips
Remove and clean Dirt Dog’s brushes after every 3 uses.
Dirt Dog contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Dirt Dog or spray with
water except for the bin. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods.
Use on hard floor surfaces only.
Not designed for continuous operation or commercial use.
For Best Performance
• Dirt Dog is designed to clean the hard floor found in your garage or
basement. Not for use on medium or high pile carpet.
• Keep wheels and brush free of hair and debris by inspecting and
cleaning the bottom of the robot regularly.
• If used in a dirty environment, do not use to clean scratch-prone
surfaces like finished flooring.
• Empty Dirt Dog’s bin after every 3 uses.
• Always store Dirt Dog connected to its charger or Home Base™.
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Table of Contents
Anatomy ..................................................................... 6
Cleaning Pattern.......................................................... 7
Cleaning System ......................................................... 8
Cleaning Modes .......................................................... 9
Battery Storage and Charging....................................... 10 – 11
Virtual Walls®.............................................................. 12
Home Base™.............................................................. 13
Remote Control........................................................... 14
Scheduler Remote Control ........................................... 15 – 19
Maintenance............................................................... 20
Troubleshooting........................................................... 21
iRobot Customer Care ................................................. 22
Important Safety Instructions....................................... 23
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Anatomy
Top View
Virtual Wall
Sensor
Cleaning
Button
Handle
Serial Port
Bin Release
Battery Charger
Socket
Bottom View
Brush
Bearings
Cliff Sensor
Openings
Contact
Points for
Home Base
Flexible
Brush
Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
Main
Brush
Brush
Caps
Caster Wheel
Battery
Brush
Guard
Brush Guard Release Tabs
(yellow)
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Cleaning Pattern
Dirt Dog is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean
their floors. Dirt Dog uses iRobot’s AWARE™ Robot Intelligence System to
determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor.
Dirt Dog calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines
when to use its various cleaning behaviors:
Spiraling: Dirt Dog uses
a spiral motion to clean a
Work Bench
concentrated area.
Wall Following: Dirt Dog
uses this technique to clean
the full perimeter of the
Car
room and navigate around
furniture and obstacles.
Room Crossing: Dirt Dog
criss-crosses the room
to ensure full cleaning
coverage.
TIP: Dirt Dog takes approximately ꢁꢂ minutes to clean an average room and
will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total
floor coverage.
TIP: For fastest cleaning and best performance, clear your floor of clutter and
use a Virtual Wall to confine Dirt Dog to one room.
TIP: Wires should be elevated off of the floor and rug tassles should be tucked
under the rug to prevent Dirt Dog from getting stuck.
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Cleaning System
Dirt Dog features a patented 3-stage cleaning system.
Two counter-
Oversized Bin.
Side brush cleans
along edge of walls
and into corners.
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3
rotating brushes
scoop up dirt,
hair and debris
into the bin.
Floor Surfaces
Dirt Dog works on hard floor surfaces like wood, low pile carpet, tile, vinyl, and
linoleum, and will automatically transition between different floor types.
If you use Dirt Dog in a dirty environment, do not use it to clean scratch-
prone surfaces like finished flooring.
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Battery Storage and Charging
Dirt Dog is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable battery. Dirt Dog’s battery can last for hundreds
of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary.
Battery Life
To extend the battery life, we recommend storing Dirt Dog’s battery in the
robot with the power supply plugged in, or with Dirt Dog on the Home Base.
If stored correctly, Dirt Dog’s battery will take less than 3 hours to recharge.
If Dirt Dog is left off of its charger for extended periods of time, its battery life
and cleaning time will be reduced.
Cleaning Time
You should fully charge Dirt Dog’s battery before each cleaning cycle. When
fully charged, Dirt Dog will clean a maximum of 90 minutes on hard floors and
for less time on rugs. Cleaning time is dependent on battery health and floor
surface, and may vary over time.
1ꢃ Hour Refresh Charge
When charging for the first time, or if Dirt Dog has been left off the charger
for a long time, Dirt Dog will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle. This
extended charge refreshes Dirt Dog’s battery and extends the life ofthe
battery.
TIP: For best performance, always store Dirt Dog’s battery in Dirt Dog with Dirt
Dog plugged in or on the Home Base. Charge Dirt Dog’s battery overnight
for the first charge.
Charging Dirt Dog
Charge Dirt Dog in one of two ways:
Or
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Charging Lights
All Dirt Dog models have a charging indicator light. Use this chart to
determine the status of the battery:
Charging Indicator Light Battery Status
Red
Battery empty
Charging
Amber pulse
Solid green
Fully charged
TIP: When Dirt Dog is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home
Base Power and Docked lights are on.
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(optional accessory)
Virtual Walls
The iRobot Dirt Dog Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Dirt Dog will
not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from three to
eight feet long.
TIP: Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Dirt Dog away from
cords. Confining Dirt Dog to a single room will accelerate cleaning.
The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small
halo prevents Dirt Dog from bumping into the
Virtual Wall and a larger lobe-shaped section
blocks off areas of your home where you don’t
want Dirt Dog to go.
Shape of
Beam
D Alkaline
Batteries
(not included)
Battery Installation
Battery
Door
The Virtual Wall requires 2 “D” batteries and
automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. If the
power light blinks green, the batteries will soon
need replacement.
Range Adjustment
Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier.
A higher range will drain the battery faster.
Range
TIP: For best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the
doorway you wish to block. Set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting
possible to extend battery life.
TIP: Scheduling Virtual Walls (when programmed) will turn on a few minutes
before Dirt Dog. See page 1ꢅ for details.
Dirt Dog is compatible with Roomba Virtual Walls. Additional Virtual Walls may
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(optional accessory)
Home Base
Dirt Dog returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its
battery is running low. Dirt Dog needs to find the infrared signal of the Home
Base in order to return.
Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Dirt Dog is on the Home Base,
the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Dirt Dog is charging.
Home Base Location
You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area
where Dirt Dog has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning
cycle. If Dirt Dog is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it
successfully docks.
To manually dock Dirt Dog, place it within five feet of the Home Base and
press Spot and Clean simultaneously. You can also drive Dirt Dog toward the
Home Base with the remote control, and Dirt Dog will dock automatically.
Home
Base
Chair
Table
Stairs
Area Rug
The Dirt Dog Remote, Virtual Wall, and Home Base operate using an
invisible infrared technology. If they are all used in the same area, Dirt Dog
may see multiple infrared signals and not operate. Dirt Dog WILL NOT dock
if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. Fluorescent lights also can
impact Virtual Wall and Home Base performance.
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Remote Control (optional accessory)
Spot
Power
Clean
Directional
Buttons
Max
Pause
The Dirt Dog Remote Control lets you conveniently control Dirt Dog’s
functions. You can use it to turn Dirt Dog on and off, and steer it around
your room without bending down. It also gives you remote access to the
following commands:
Clean: Start Dirt Dog in Clean mode Dirt Dog calculates room size and
adjusts cleaning time.
Spot: Start Dirt Dog in Spot mode.
Max: Start Dirt Dog in Max mode. Dirt Dog runs until battery is depleted.
Pause: Pause Dirt Dog in the middle of the cleaning cycle. Press pause
again to continue.
Before using your remote for the first time, you must install 2 AA batteries
(sold separately).
TIP: You can use the remote to direct Dirt Dog to the Home Base. Once Dirt
Dog is in range and can “see” the Home Base, it will return to the base
and dock itself automatically.
The Dirt Dog Remote Control, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate
using an invisible infrared beam. If they are all used in the same area, Dirt
Dog may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. The Remote
WILL NOT work when the robot is near Virtual Walls.
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Scheduler Remote Control (optional accessory)
Power
Clean
Spot
Max
Scheduling
Virtual Wall
Directional
Buttons
Front Cover
The Scheduler Remote Control is an optional accessory.
To schedule Dirt Dog to clean, use the Scheduler Remote Control to program
your cleaning times. Then use the Scheduler Remote Control to send your
schedule to Dirt Dog and the scheduling Virtual Walls.
Install the batteries and set the time before using for the first time.
Setting the Time
Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover.
The display will turn red and read “SET TIME”.
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Press New/Save and Delete simultaneously.
The display will change to read “SUN 12:00”.
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Press to change the day.
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Press
to navigate to the hour on the display.
Press to change the hour. To select AM or PM,
simply scroll past 12:00.
Press
to navigate to the minute on the display.
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Press to change the minute. Hold to
scroll quickly.
Press New/Save to save. After the time has been
set, it will flash three times to indicate the time has
been saved. Close the Scheduler Remote’s cover to
verify that the correct time has been set.
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To schedule iRobot Dirt Dog to clean:
1
Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover to
enter Scheduler mode.
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3
Press New/Save to begin setting a schedule.
Press to select the day of the week.
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Press
to navigate to the hour field.
Press to schedule the hour. To select AM
or PM, simply scroll past 12:00.
Press
to navigate to the minute field.
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Press to schedule the minute.
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Press
to navigate to the Once/Weekly field.
Press to choose Once or Weekly. Choose Weekly
if you want Dirt Dog to clean on the same day and
time every week.
Press New/Save once to save the schedule.
The LCD will flash three times to indicate that the
schedule has been set.
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Don’t forget to send the schedule to both Dirt Dog and the scheduling
Virtual Walls. See pp. 1ꢄ – 1ꢅ for details.
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Sending Schedules
After setting a cleaning time, you need to send the schedule to Dirt Dog and
the scheduling Virtual Walls.
To send a schedule to your Dirt Dog:
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Power on Dirt Dog with the Power button.
Open the Scheduler Remote Control’s front cover,
point the remote at Dirt Dog and press Send All. The
display will flash to indicate the remote is sending
the schedule. Dirt Dog will play a song to indicate
the schedule is received and the Status light will
begin blinking.
Make sure Dirt Dog is on the Home Base or in the
center of the area you want to clean. Dirt Dog will
clean at the time you have scheduled.
3
Dirt Dog’s Status light will blink amber to indicate
that Dirt Dog is scheduled to clean.
To accept a schedule, Dirt Dog must either be at least eight feet from the
Home Base or charging on the Home Base and Dirt Dog’s power must be on.
iRobot Scheduler, Virtual Walls, and Home Base all operate using invisible
infrared beams. If used in the same area, Dirt Dog may see multiple infrared
signals and not respond to commands. Make sure all Virtual Walls are
turned off when using Scheduler.
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Sending Schedules
To send a schedule to the scheduling Virtual Walls:
Press and hold the power button on each scheduling
Virtual Wall until the Scheduled light turns on.
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Scheduled
light
Point the Scheduler remote at each scheduling
Virtual Wall and press Send All to send the
schedule. The display will flash, indicating that the
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remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall.
The Virtual Wall’s Scheduled light will blink to confirm that it is scheduled
to automatically turn on at the time you programmed.
TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Wall and Dirt Dog
by removing their batteries, or by deleting all cleaning times from the
remote and re-sending the cleared schedule to the scheduling Virtual
Walls.
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Changing Schedules
Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should
read “SHOW .” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15.
1
Scroll through the programmed schedules
using or until you find the schedule you
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want to change.
Press New/Save when the remote displays the
schedule you wish to change.
3
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Scroll to the field you wish to change using the
use the to change the time, day, or frequency.
and
buttons and
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Press New/Save to save the new time.
Send the updated schedule to Dirt Dog and
the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18
for details.
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3
4
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7
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Deleting Schedules
Open the Scheduler Remote’s cover. The display should
1
read “SHOW
.” If it reads “Set Time”, see p. 15.
Scroll through the schedules using
to delete is displayed.
or
until the schedule you wish
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3
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Press Delete to clear the schedule.
Send the deleted schedule to Dirt Dog and
the scheduling Virtual Walls. See pp. 17 – 18
for details.
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3
4
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7
8+
TIP: You can clear the schedule from the scheduling Virtual Walls and from Dirt
Dog by removing and replacing the batteries.
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Maintenance
To keep Dirt Dog running at peak performance, it is recommended that you
perform the following maintenance tasks every three uses:
1
3
Remove and empty
Dirt Dog’s bin
Clean Dirt Dog’s brushes
A. Remove brush guard by pulling
both yellow tabs
Press button and
pull to remove bin
B. Remove and clean Dirt Dog’s
brushes. Remove brush caps and
use scissors to cut any hair wrapped
around the brush. Use the Dirt Dog
cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.
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Clean Dirt Dog’s cliff detect
sensors (use compressed air)
Brush
bearings
Brushes
Sensors
Sensors
Brush
caps
C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from
Dirt Dog’s brush bearings.
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TIP: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3-ꢂ cleaning
cycles depending on the amount of hair, dirt, and debris in your environment.
TIP: If you notice Dirt Dog picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin
and clean the brushes.
Excessive build up of hair in Dirt Dog’s brushes and bearings can
permanently damage Dirt Dog. Inspect brush bearings regularly.
Do not attempt to run Dirt Dog without the bearings. If you misplace Dirt
Dog’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement
bearings.
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Troubleshooting
Dirt Dog will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound
followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Dirt Dog’s problem.
Number of
beeps after
“uh-oh”
Likely cause
What to do
No beeps
A wheel is stuck or is not Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the floor and touch
touching the ground the clean button to restart the cycle.
The main brushes cannot Turn over Dirt Dog and remove the brush guard by pushing the
1
turn
two yellow tabs. Remove the brushes, clear any obstructions,
and replace them again. (See page 20)
2
The side brush cannot
turn
Turn over Dirt Dog. Look to see if something is wrapped around
the side brush. Remove the side brush with a screw driver and
check for string or hair that may be wrapped around it.
4
A wheel motor cannot run Your Dirt Dog may be stuck or something may be wrapped
around a wheel. Look for something wrapped around the
wheels. Push them in and out and make sure they turn easily.
5
The cliff sensors have
failed or are blocked
Turn over Dirt Dog and clear any debris that might be caught
underneath the front bumper in the cliff sensors. You can also
use compressed air to clean them out.
6
Wheel obstruction or
Turn over Dirt Dog and remove any obstructions that prevent
robot attempting to drive the wheels from seating all the way up into Dirt Dog’s body.
over an obstacle
Also, remove any obstacles that Dirt Dog could drive over.
7 or 8
Not applicable
Dirt Dog’s beep codes do not include 7 or 8 beeps. If you are
getting an error with 7 or 8 beeps, try counting again or contact
iRobot Customer Care.
9
Sensor error
Please contact iRobot Customer Care.
10
Dirt Dog is stuck
Pick up Dirt Dog and start it again somewhere else. Use a
virtual wall or other barrier to keep Dirt Dog away from the
place it got stuck.
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
Problem
Likely cause
What to do
Dirt Dog’s Power light Battery not seated Remove Dirt Dog’s battery by pushing the side clips and re-
will not illuminate
correctly
insert the battery making sure you hear an audible click.
Dirt Dog is not
picking up debris
Bin is full
Empty the bin and clean Dirt Dog’s brushes.
(See page 20)
Dirt Dog does not
charge
Power supply not
plugged in
Ensure that the power supply is correctly connected to the
wall, to the Home Base, and to Dirt Dog. Dirt Dog’s charger
and Home Base will each illuminate a solid green light when
plugged into a power source.
Dirt Dog backs
up frequently and
behaves erratically
Dirty cliff sensors
Use compressed air to clean out Dirt Dog’s cliff sensors.
(See page 19)
TIP: If you notice that Dirt Dog is sitting on its Home Base and the Power light is
not illuminated, then clean the charging contacts on the bottom of the robot.
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iRobot Customer Care
If you have questions or comments about Dirt Dog, please contact iRobot
before contacting a retailer.
questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We
would like to hear from you.
Should you still need assistance:
• Call our customer care representatives at ꢅꢄꢄ.ꢅꢂꢂ.ꢅꢂꢆ3
iRobot Customer Care Hours:
• Monday – Friday 9AM – 7PM Eastern Time
• Saturday 9AM – 6PM Eastern Time
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Dirt Dog returns to the
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Keep Dirt Dog cleaning
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New main brush and
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Convenient storage for Dirt
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iRobot, Virtual Wall and Dirt Dog are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. AWARE, Home Base, Dirt Detect and
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