Kitfort KT-518
The Kitfort KT-518 is a robotic vacuum cleaner that will become an indispensable assistant when cleaning your apartment or house. This model is comfortable and easy to use, yet affordable. In 2019, the average price was around $120, placing this robot in the budget class. In this article, we'll review the Kitfort KT-518, exploring its technical specifications and features.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner package includes a charging base and a power supply. Kitfort is controlled using an IR remote control. Also included are a spare dust filter and two side brushes. For quick and easy maintenance, a brush for cleaning the filter and sensors is included. The kit also includes instructions for use and a warranty card.
The complete set is shown in the photo:
Delivery set of the 518th model
As you've noticed, the robot vacuum cleaner comes in a convenient and compact cardboard box. The bright color of the box is a distinctive feature of this brand, created by the manufacturer.
Appearance
The Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner has an attractive and stylish appearance. Its matte white body features a decorative silver insert on the front panel. The dust bin lid is edged with tinted plastic. The Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner has a nearly perfect rounded shape. To ensure the device can easily navigate minor obstacles, its bottom edges are beveled.
Top view
Side view
A flexible plastic piece is attached to the bottom of the bumper. This is necessary to protect furniture. The top of the housing contains IR sensors for obstacle detection and for locating the charging base. Similar sensors are also located on the rear panel, under the tinted plastic.
The Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner features a unique control panel. Its design features a touch button and two rows of blue LEDs that indicate specific device actions. These LEDs let the user know when the device is in operation or its battery level.
If you look at the bottom of the device, you'll see the side brushes, two main wheels, and a swivel caster. Also on the bottom are IR height sensors, which prevent the Kitfort from falling down stairs.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
The main characteristics of Kitfort KT-518 are presented in the table:
| Type of cleaning | Dry |
| Overall dimensions | Height – 8 cm, diameter – 30.5 cm |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, 2600 mAh capacity |
| Dust collector capacity | 0.6 l |
| Opening hours | Up to 140 minutes |
| Charging time | Up to 270 minutes |
| Noise level | 59 dB |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Control | Touch button on the body, IR remote control |
| Charger | Power supply or charging base |
| Suction power | 20 W |
| The presence of a side brush | Eat |
| Alert signal | Eat |
| Availability of a timer | Eat |
| Driving modes | Along the wall, in a zigzag or spiral pattern |
The Kitfort KT-518 is designed for cleaning smooth surfaces such as laminate, linoleum, or tile, as well as short-pile carpeting. It is recommended to remove large and fragile items before cleaning. It is not recommended to use the device to remove broken glass, liquids, or toxic substances.
Functional capabilities
A review and testing of this model reveals the robot vacuum cleaner's distinctive feature: scheduled cleaning. The absence of turbo brushes also significantly simplifies maintenance, as pet hair and other debris won't get tangled in them. Furthermore, turbo brushes consume a significant amount of energy. Instead, the developers increased the suction power.
The Kitfort robot vacuum cleaner has a high-quality filter that purifies the air. It's located in the dust container. To empty it, open the compartment lid and pull out the container by the yellow handle.
Dust collector location
The 518 model has five operating modes. The primary mode is automatic, in which the device surveys the room and automatically selects its path. Manual control is available using the remote control. However, please note that this mode only activates after automatic mode is enabled; otherwise, the Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum will not clean.
The "Intensive Cleaning" mode is used for cleaning a small area (the cleaning area in this mode is 1 square meter). The wall and obstacle avoidance mode is activated using the button with arrows and a rectangle. The final mode is scheduled cleaning, which allows the device to start cleaning at a specific time.
Operating instructions
Before using the robot for the first time, we strongly recommend reading the user manual. It contains manufacturer recommendations on how to set up the device, maintain it, and troubleshoot any minor problems that may arise.
You can download the Kitfort KT-518 operating instructions in Russian by following this link:manual for KT-518.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner has the following advantages:
- affordable price;
- quiet operation;
- availability of scheduled cleaning;
- stylish design;
- the presence of side brushes, which increases operating efficiency;
- the dimensions of the body allow it to penetrate under low furniture;
- The dust collector is easy to remove and clean.
But in addition to its advantages, the Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner also has its disadvantages:
- limitations in cleaning high pile carpets;
- There is no option to turn off sound notifications.
As you can see, the model has more advantages than disadvantages. And those shortcomings that do exist are minor and don't affect the device's performance. The affordable and reasonable price matches the robot vacuum cleaner's qualities. Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Kitfort KT-518, which demonstrates the robot's functionality and tests its operating modes:
This concludes our review of the Kitfort KT-518 robot vacuum cleaner. If you're looking for a good robotic cleaning assistant and your budget is around $120, we recommend this model!
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