Robot vacuum reports E15 and stops near carpets or thresholds.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Front IR obstacle sensors dirty, Sensor window scratched, Sensor board loose, IR LED failure

Safety: Turn off the robot.

Clean front sensors: Wipe the front-facing sensor windows with a soft, dry cloth.
Check for damage: Inspect the plastic lens area for cracks or deep scratches that could distort the IR beam.
Test in open area: Place the robot in a clear space and start cleaning. Observe if it stops with E15 even without obstacles.
If E15 occurs with no obstacles: The front IR sensor board may be misaligned or defective and should be replaced.

Hard 4/5

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