The Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner is distinguished by ease of use and budgetary price. A special feature is the absence of a turbo brush, thanks to which the manufacturer solved the problem of winding wool and hair. In the review, get acquainted with the functionality, technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the model.
Appearance
The robotic vacuum cleaner is made in white with a black edging and a silver insert on the front panel. The matte finish makes small scratches and dust less noticeable. The lower edge is slightly chamfered for the convenience of overcoming obstacles. A round robot with a diameter of 30.5 cm, a height of 8 cm. It weighs 2.1 kg.
On the upper part there is a touch-sensitive power button and LEDs that inform about the function performed and the amount of charge. The bumper on the side panel is made of resilient plastic that protects furniture from damage when a vacuum cleaner crashes into them. Infrared sensors are located at the front and rear to detect obstacles and assist in locating the charging station. On the bottom are:
- wheels: 2 leading on the sides and one small one in front for making turns;
- two side brushes;
- dust suction hole;
- contacts for installation on the base;
- sensors that detect changes in floor height.
Specifications
The robot vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning of premises. It can work on any hard surfaces (laminate, linoleum, tiles) and fine-pile carpet. Its technical characteristics are expressed by the following parameters:
- garbage collection method: cyclone filter;
- dust compartment volume: 0.3 l;
- suction power: 20 W;
- operating modes: 5;
- control: remote control;
- there is a sound alert;
- there is a timer;
- installation in a charging station: automatic;
- noise: 59 dB.
Kitfort KT-518 is equipped with a 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery. It can be removed on one charge within 130 minutes. It takes 270 minutes to replenish the charge.
Functionality
The manufacturer excluded the turbo brush from the robot's equipment, since a lot of energy is expended for its operation. This made it possible to increase the suction power of the model, as well as eliminate the problem with hair curling around the brush. The dust collector contains a high-quality filter that prevents dust from returning to the room. The waste container is accessed through the top panel, which can be folded back completely. The dust compartment is equipped with a convenient handle, by which it can be easily removed and carried to the place of emptying and cleaning.
Kitfort KT-518 can operate in five modes:
- Auto. Designed to clean the entire available area. The vacuum cleaner evaluates the room and determines the path of movement itself. The only mode that can be turned on not only from the remote control, but also manually with the button on the case.
- Manual. The user assigns the path of movement from the remote control. This mode can be activated after turning on the Auto program.
- Intensive. Cleaning a highly contaminated area at high power. It moves in a spiral shape within a radius of 1 sq.m.
- Along the perimeter. The robot is installed next to the wall and turned on. He runs the entire room along the baseboards, entering the corners.
- On schedule. The user programs the timer start time. The vacuum cleaner itself is activated at the specified time, cleans up and goes to the base.
Equipment
- robot;
- base;
- power adapter;
- dust compartment;
- two side brushes;
- IR remote control;
- spare filter;
- brush for cleaning sensors and filter;
- instruction.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- stylish design;
- small dimensions increase maneuverability;
- quiet work;
- side brushes clearly direct debris to the dust container;
- ease of removing the dust container;
- determines the difference in height (will not fall down the stairs);
- the ability to program a timer;
- defines the location of the base well;
- high suction power;
- efficiently removes dust and hair.
Among the disadvantages it is worth noting:
- small volume of the dust collector;
- does not clean directly near the base;
- not entirely thought out trajectory of movement, it can pass the same place several times;
- not suitable for cleaning carpets with medium pile;
- no virtual wall included.
The price of Kitfort KT-518 is just over 10 thousand rubles. For this price segment, the robot is quite functional, contains an optimal set of working programs and has a high suction power, which improves the quality of dry cleaning and reduces time.
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