iRobot 880 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Roomba will tell you when something is wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound 
followed by beeping. Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem.  
If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support.

No beeps

A wheel is stuck or is not 

touching the ground

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the floor and touch 

the clean button to restart the cycle.

1

The main brushes cannot 

turn

Turn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing the 

two yellow tabs. Remove the brushes, clear any obstructions, 

and replace them again. (See page 20)

2

The side brush cannot 

turn

Turn over Roomba. 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.

3

The vacuum cannot run

Remove and empty Roomba’s bin. (See page 20)

4

A wheel motor cannot run Your Roomba 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 Roomba 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 

robot attempting to drive 

over an obstacle

Turn over Roomba and remove any obstructions that prevent 

the wheels from seating all the way up into Roomba’s body.  

Also, remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over.

7 or 8

Not applicable

Roomba’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

Roomba is stuck

Pick up Roomba and start it again somewhere else.  Use a 

virtual wall or other barrier to keep Roomba away from the 

place it got stuck.

Roomba’s Power light 

will not illuminate

Battery not seated 

correctly

Remove Roomba’s battery by pushing the side clips and re-

insert the battery making sure you hear an audible click.

Roomba is not  

picking up debris

Bin is full

Empty the bin and clean Roomba’s brushes.  

(See page 20)

Roomba 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 Roomba. Roomba’s charger 

and Home Base will each illuminate a solid green light when 

plugged into a power source.