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Roborock F25 BX

Sections38
Reading10 min
UpdatedApr 2026
LanguageEnglish
Section 01

— Switch Mode

  • Press: Switch to AUTO / MAX / ECO / Sponge mode
  • Press and hold for 2 seconds while on standby: Turn on/off voice messages / Adjust volume
  • Press and hold for 2 seconds while charging: Switch to Quiet Drying / Fast Drying mode
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Section 02

— Power

  • Press: Start/Pause
  • Press and hold for 2 seconds while on standby: Power off
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Section 03

—Self-Clean

  • Press while charging: Start/Pause self-cleaning
  • Press and hold for 2 seconds while charging: Start/Stop drying

To stop self-cleaning or drying, press the Note: button while charging.

A1-1—Speaker A1-2—Handle A1-3—Handle Release Hole A1-4—Roller Release Tab A1-5—Wheels

A1-7—Dirty Tank Release A1-8—Dirty Tank Handle A1-9—Dirty Tank A1-10—Clean Tank Refill Port

A1-11—Clean Tank Release

A1-12—Clean Tank

A1-13—Roller

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Section 04

A2 Charging Dock

A2-1—Drying Tray

A2-2—Drying Air Outlets

A2-3—Charging Contacts

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Section 05

A5 Maintenance Brush

The maintenance brush can be placed in theNote: groove at the back of the charging dock.

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Section 06

A6 LED Display

A6-1—Sponge Mode

A6-2—ECO Mode

A6-3—Drying Indicator

A6-4—Battery Level

A6-5—AUTO Mode

A6-6—MAX Mode

A6-7—Light Stripe & Error Indicator

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Section 07

B1 Fitting the Handle

B1-1—Connect the handle to the main body until it clicks into place. The buttons on the handle should face forward.

B1-2—To detach the handle, hold it firmly and pull it out while inserting a hard object into the handle release hole on the back of the main body to press the release button.

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Section 08

B2 Positioning the Charging Dock

B2-1—Place the charging dock upside down, connect the power cord to the socket of the charging dock, and loop the cord inside the cord storage slot as required.

The power cord can exit from either the right orNote: left cord storage slot opening.

B2-2—Place the charging dock on a flat, hard floor and plug it in.

B2-3—The maintenance brush can be placed in the groove at the back of the charging dock.

Do not place the charging dock in humidNote: locations or near any heat sources, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and radiators.

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Section 09

Language Selection

Press and hold the \circledcirc and \circledast buttons for 3 seconds to start language selection, then press the \circledast button to change language. To confirm your selection, stay upon your preferred language for 10 seconds or press the \circledcirc button.

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Section 10

C1 Filling the Clean Tank

C1-1—Grip the clean tank handle, press the release button, and gently pull the clean tank upwards at a slight angle. C1-2—Open the cap of the clean tank refill port, add tap water, and then close the cap. C1-3—Place the clean tank back to the cleaner head. Push it down gently until it clicks into place.

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Section 11

Notes:

  • To avoid deforming the clean tank, only use cold water.
  • To prevent corrosion or damage, do not use any disinfectant and only use cleaning solutions recommended by Roborock such as Roborock Floor Cleaning Solution.
  • To improve cleaning performance, we recommend that you add 1/4 bottle cap of the recommended cleaning solution to the filled clean tank.
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Section 12

C2 Locking and Unlocking

Lightly step on the cleaner head and hold the handle. Push it to lock the vacuum cleaner, and pull it to unlock the vacuum cleaner.

C2-1—Locked C2-2—Unlocked

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Section 13

C3 Starting the Vacuum Cleaner

Pull the handle to unlock the vacuum cleaner, and press the \circledcirc button to start it.

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Section 14

C4 Lay-Flat Cleaning

The vacuum cleaner can be laid flat to

clean under furniture. To lay it flat on the floor, lower the handle while using the machine. The available capacity of the dirty tank decreases during lay-flat cleaning. Therefore, it is recommended to empty the dirty tank before cleaning under furniture.

Always lay the vacuum cleaner flat with the Note: buttons on the handle facing up.

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Section 15

C5 Mode Switching

Press the \circledast button to switch between AUTO, MAX, ECO, and Sponge modes. The screen will display the icon of the current mode.

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Section 16

Standby and Power off

1. Press the ⓘ button during cleaning to pause the vacuum cleaner. It is now on standby. 2. Lock the vacuum cleaner while on standby so that it can stand upright on the floor. 3. If the vacuum cleaner is left idle for 5 minutes while on standby, it will automatically turn off. To manually turn the vacuum cleaner off, press and hold the ⓘ button for 2 seconds while it is on standby.

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Section 17

C6 Water Level Alerts

When the dirty tank is full or the clean tank is empty during use, the vacuum cleaner will provide audio and visual alerts. In this case, fill the clean tank or empty the dirty tank prior to resuming cleaning.

C6-1—Light stripe in red: Error

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Section 18

C7 Emptying the Dirty Tank

C7-1—Hold the dirty tank handle, press the release button, and pull out the dirty tank. C7-2—Gently pull out the tank cover, and empty the dirty tank. C7-3—Reinstall the tank cover. Tilt the dirty tank, insert its bottom back in the vacuum cleaner, and then push it gently until it clicks into place.

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Section 19

C8 Charging and Self-Cleaning

1. Lock the vacuum cleaner while it is on standby and place it on the charging dock. Charging starts when you hear the "Charging started. Please start self-cleaning." voice message. 2. Press the ⓘ button to start/pause smart self-cleaning. 3. After self-cleaning and drying are completed, follow the voice message and empty the dirty tank timely to prevent odors.

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Section 20

Notes:

  • Make sure that the clean tank and dirty tank are in place for optimum self-cleaning and drying performance.
  • The product is equipped with a built-in highperformance lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. To maintain battery performance, keep the product charged during normal use.
  • Always place the vacuum cleaner back on the charging dock after use to avoid leaving water stains on the floor.
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Section 21

C9 Drying

When self-cleaning is completed, drying will start automatically. During charging, press and hold the \circledast button for 2 seconds to switch the drying mode. Press and hold the

\circledcirc button for 2 seconds to start/stop drying.

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Section 22

Notes:

  • Drying will automatically start after self-cleaning completes. Do not often start drying manually.
  • Self-cleaning and drying are available only when the vacuum cleaner is being charged and with a high battery level. Different drying modes require different power levels. When the vacuum cleaner is set to Fast Drying mode but the battery level is low, it will automatically switch to Quiet Drying mode.
  • Stay away from the drying air outlets during drying.
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Section 23

D Routine Maintenance

To maintain optimal performance of the vacuum cleaner, refer to the following table for routine maintenance.

PartMaintenance FrequencyReplacement Frequency
RollerAs needed3 months
FilterAs neededAs needed
Cleaner head and dirty water pathwayAs neededN/A
Dirty tankAs neededN/A
Charging dockAs neededN/A
PartMaintenance FrequencyReplacement Frequency
Charging contactsAs neededN/A
Clean tank2-4 weeksN/A
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Section 24

Notes:

  • The frequency of replacement may vary with the actual situation. If abnormal wear occurs, replace the parts immediately.
  • The vacuum cleaner must be powered off or stopped running, and the charging dock unplugged before you clean or maintain them.
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Section 25

Product Maintenance

If this product is left unused for a prolonged period of time, fully charge it, unplug it, and store it in a cool and dry place. Do not place it in humid locations or direct sunlight. Charge it at least once every 3 months to avoid battery overdischarge.

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Section 26

Vacuum Cleaner

Wipe and clean the vacuum cleaner with a soft, dry cloth. Before cleaning, remove the vacuum cleaner from the charging dock and power it off.

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Section 27

D1 Dirty Tank and Filter

D1-1—Uninstall the dirty tank, pull out the tank cover, and remove the filter on the tank cover. Use the provided maintenance brush to clean the debris on the filter. If the filter is very

dirty, rinse it with cold water and shake off the remaining water.

D1-2—Dry all the parts thoroughly before reinstalling them back in place.

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Section 28

Notes:

  • Allow at least 24 hours for the filter to dry thoroughly before reinstalling it.
  • Do not touch the filter surface with hands, brushes, or sharp objects to avoid damaging it.
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Section 29

D2 Clean Tank and Roller

D2-1—Grip the clean tank handle, press the release button, and gently pull the clean tank upwards at a slight angle to uninstall the tank. D2-2—Rinse the tank bottom with clean water. D2-3—Grab the roller release tab and pull the roller out along the cleaner head. Use the provided maintenance brush to remove the dirt on the roller, then rinse it with clean water. D2-4—When you need to replace the roller, pull the roller cap out of the roller by grabbing the whole cap. Then, install the roller cap to a new roller.

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Section 30

Notes:

  • Use the maintenance brush carefully to avoid injury.
  • When you detach the roller cap, do not pull it by its handle.
  • To prevent potential damage, keep the roller cap attached while cleaning the roller.

D2-5—Reinstall the roller and clean tank.

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Section 31

D3 Cleaner Head and Dirty Water Pathway

1. Power off the vacuum cleaner and place it in a stable position, then remove the dirty tank, clean tank, and roller. 2. Clean the roller slot and dirty water pathway with the provided maintenance brush. 3. Reinstall the dirty tank, clean tank, and roller.

Note: Do not rinse the cleaner head directly with water.

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Section 32

D4 Charging Dock

Unplug the charging dock and use a soft, dry cloth to clean its surface and the charging contacts.

Note: Do not rinse the charging dock directly with water.

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Section 33

Basic Parameters

Vacuum Cleaner

ModelWD5M1A
Rated Voltage/Current21.6 V ≈ 9.26 A
Battery21.6 V/4000 mAh (TYP) Lithium-ion battery

Dock Charger

ModelMDS16LRR
Rated Input Voltage120 V~
Rated Frequency60 Hz
Rated Input (Charging)0.52 A
Rated Input (Drying)6.3 A
Rated Output30 V---1 A
Charging Battery21.6 V/4000 mAh (TYP) Lithium-ion battery
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Section 34

Common Issues

    IssueSolution
    There are obvious water stains on the floor, the cleaner head leaks water, or water cannot be vacuumed from the floor.Remove the roller and dirty tank, check the dirty tank pathway and the suction port inside the roller slot for any clogging, and check if the filter is clogged or wet. Confirm that the dirty tank and filter are properly installed, then try again.
    The LED display does not light up and the vacuum cleaner cannot start.Low battery level. Charge it before use.
    Unpleasant smell during use.Clean the roller, dirty tank, and filter.
    Cleaning creates a lot of foam.Do not add any disinfectant to the clean tank or spray it on the floor. Only use cleaning solutions recommended by Roborock in the clean tank.
  • Do not over-add the recommended cleaning solution.
  • The vacuum cleaner does not charge when docked.Clean the charging contacts on the charging dock and vacuum cleaner.
    The LED display is on, but the vacuum cleaner does not respond on button pressing.Press and hold the 按钮 for 10 seconds to force a power-off, then restart the machine.
    Is power always being drawn when the vacuum cleaner is on the dock?The vacuum cleaner will consume power while it is docked to maintain battery performance, but the power consumption is extremely low.
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Section 35

Removing the Battery

* The following information applies only when disposing of the vacuum cleaner and should not be followed for day-to-day operations.

The chemical substances contained in the built-in lithium-ion battery of this product can cause environmental pollution. Remove the battery before disposing of this product and hand it to a professional battery recycling facility for centralized disposal.

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Section 36

How to remove the battery:

1. Remove the display screen cover. 2. Unscrew the inner frame screws of the indicator light panel, and remove the indicator light panel. 3. Disconnect the positive and negative flag-type terminals of the fan, and disconnect the fan communication line. 4. Disconnect the battery harness terminals. 5. Remove the battery.

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Section 37

Notes:

  • Before removing the battery, make sure that it is fully drained. Do not attempt to remove the battery if the power cable is plugged in.
  • When unplugging the connector, ensure that the positive and negative nodes do not come into contact to avoid a short circuit.
  • Remove the entire battery pack. Avoid damaging the battery pack casing to avoid a short circuit or leakage of hazardous substances.
  • If you come into contact with battery leakage, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately.
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Section 38

Holiday Energy Saving Function

In holiday mode the device will switch to Low Power mode to minimize power consumption. This includes dimming of the LED indicator, and the stopping of all non-charging related functions including cleaning and more.

To activate holiday mode, firstly, remove the wet and dry vacuum cleaner from the charging dock and turn it off. Secondly, press and hold the Change Mode button, and at the same time, put the vacuum back to the dock and wait 10 seconds until hear “ticktack” then release the button. The wet and dry vacuum cleaner, main unit and charging dock will enter holiday mode.

To deactivate holiday mode, you need two steps:

1. Remove the wet and dry vacuum cleaner from the charging dock and press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds. 2. Unplug the power cord and reconnect.

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