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Cleaning Modes
Bob's Cleaning Modes
Bob will return to his charging station after every cleaning mode. Choose the setting that best suits your needs.
Auto 1: Robot (~60 min)​
- This is Bob's default cleaning mode. Bob will thoroughly cover a large area for about an hour.
- ​To select this setting, press START on Bob's cover or, press AUTO on Bob's remote.
Auto 2: Quick Clean (30 min)
- ​Bob will quickly and efficiently clean a medium-sized area for 30 minutes.
- To select this setting, press MODE on Bob’s cover until you see the word AUTO on his screen.
- Press PROGRAM until Bob displays the number 2.
- Press START to confirm your selection.
Auto 3: Touch Up (15 min)
- Bob will dash across a small area for 15 minutes.
- To select this setting press MODE on Bob’s cover until you see the word AUTO on his screen.
- Press PROGRAM until Bob displays the number 3.
- Press START to confirm your selection.
Spot Cleaning: Targeted Cleaning Patterns
Select Bob’s targeted cleaning pattern:
1. Press MODE on Bob's cover until you see the word SPOT appear on his screen.
2. Press PROGRAM once, twice, or three times to choose Bob’s movement pattern.
​01 = Spiral Track™ (~4 min)
- Bob will target a 5 x 5 in (1.5 x 1.5 m) spill zone by spiraling outward from the center, and then reversing his movements.
02 = Waffle Trackâ„¢ (~4 min)
- ​Bob will target a 6 x 5 in (2 x 1.5 m) spill zone by tracing a grid pattern.
03 = Wall Trackâ„¢ (~10 min)
- ​Bob will travel along the perimeter of your home.
3. Press START to confirm your selection.
The UV feature is enabled by default. Before sending Bob to clean, the UV light can be enabled or disabled by pressing the UV button on his cover. Bob’s UV light can also be toggled on and off while Bob is cleaning. The UV light is only visible while Bob is cleaning.
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