Frequently Asked Questions - Kärcher RC 3.000 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Frequently Asked Questions

Which floor coverings is the robot suitable
The robot can be used on all common surfaces, such as
carpets and hard surfaces (tiles, parquetry, etc.). With
respect to extremely deep-piled carpets (> 20 mm), spe-
cific restrictions apply. The moving sweeping edge is
automatically adjusted to different floor coverings.
Is it difficult to clean underneath pieces of
furniture?
No. Due to its compact and flat design the robot is able
to clean underneath pieces of furniture, such as beds,
sofas, and wardrobes.
How does the robot transport the absorbed
dirt to the station?
The robot is equipped with a dirt receptacle that is reg-
ularly emptied by the station.
How is the dirt absorbed in the station?
In the station, the dirt is collected in a conventional filter
bag (2 litres).
The exchange intervals are flexible and are reported to
the user in a timely manner by means of a indicator
lamp on the display.
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. If this should not be
sufficient in the individual case, the robot simply returns
to the station earlier, disposes of the dirt and carries on
working.
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 the robot clean in the apartment / house
without supervision?
Yes, this is possible without any problems.
The robot is an autonomous system and does not re-
quire any intervention. The dirt receptacle is emptied at
the station.
How long does it take until the robot is
charged or operative?
The charging time is between 15 and 60 minutes ac-
cording to the charging state of the battery before the
charging. In case of the initial operation, the robot cer-
tainly has the longest charging time.
At which speed does the robot move?
By default, the robot runs at 20 cm per second. If it
cleans very dirty spots, the speed is reduced by half to
intensify the cleaning. The same applies to the final ap-
proach to the station to allow the robot to precisely ma-
noeuvre in.
How many square meters can the robot clean
within one hour?
The robot can clean up to 15 qm per hour. Many spots,
in particular the frequently used paths are cleaned re-
peatedly from different directions.
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How does the robot know when it must return
The robot returns to the station as soon as the battery
voltage has reached a specific level or if the dirt recep-
tacle is full.
How long does it take to empty the robot at
The process takes approximately 30 seconds.
Where is the robot programmed? What do I
have to pay attention to?
The robot can only be turned on or off. You can select
the cleaning duration at the station. In addition, you can
specify that the robot should not leave the station after
the next approach to the station (parking function).
According to which principle does the robot
The robot moves through the room according to the ran-
dom principle. If he bumps into an obstacle, it turns at
any angle and then goes straight until it bumps into the
next obstacle.
Which tools are present that help the robot to
cope with obstacles?
The robot is equipped with sensors that detect stairs
and prevent the robot from falling down.
Using a special carpet fringe program the robot does not
get stuck in carpet fringes.
Thanks to the different angles, it also finds it way out of
narrow corners.
What is the most efficient way to operate the
robot (individual rooms, entire apartment)?
It is most efficient to let the robot clean individual rooms,
i.e. station and robot are located within the same room.
This reduces the searching time during the return to the
station, the share of the effective cleaning time is, there-
fore, the highest possible.
If you want to clean entire floors, the station should be
placed at a central spot of the apartment to enable the
robot to easily return to the station.
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.
What happens at stairs/steps?
Stairs: The robot works with optical sensors that detect
half-landings and signal the robot that it must change its
direction.
Steps: The robot is able to deal with hard steps up to
10 mm and soft steps up to 20 mm in both directions.
Caution:
Do not leave loose objects (e.g.: newspapers, clothing)
on stairs or steps, as this will inhibit the function of the
sensors. – Risk of falling!
Can the furniture etc. be damaged?
No. Damages of the items of furniture can be excluded.
Please note, however, the lightweight and fragile ob-
jects may be touched and moved by the robot. Objects
that are equipped with a cable, may be pulled down
from furniture (e.g. telephone). It is important to prepare
the room in such a manner that it is suitable for robots.
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