Conga 990 Series, improving the number 1 selling robot

Cecotec has made a complete presentation of its new range of robot vacuum cleaners, of which the Conga 990 series. This robot becomes the direct substitute for the Conga Excellence 990, a robot that has given its users a lot of joy.

La Conga Excellence 990 has been an extraordinary sales success. Since its launch in February 2017, the Cecotec robot demonstrated a extraordinary performance and unrivaled value for money. Now, it has been presented Conga Series 990, to try to set the bar even higher.

It is often said that if something works, it is best not to touch it. However, at Cecotec they are in favor of continuous improvement. So, After a year and a half leading the market, they have decided to bring to the market – as part of a complete renewal of their range of robots – the 990 Series. With the aim of providing more features, at an even tighter price.

Cecotec's policy is to offer great features at a great price (similar, for example, to what Xiaomi does in mobile phones). Or, as an expert who sold training over the Internet, who was asked how he set his prices, said:

I put a price so extremely attractive that I want people to say: wow, they must have gone crazy, let's buy from them now before they realize it.

Conga 990 Series: our assessment

La Conga Series 990 has obtained a rating of 93 points out of 100. It maintains the basis that made its predecessor a great success, since it is also a 4-in-1 robot, it has a lithium battery with an excellent autonomy of 160 minutes, it is programmable...

But, as could not be less, it offers a series of improvements that place it one step above the Excellence, and its competition. Below, we will tell you in detail.

Conga 990 Series: What's in the Box

Commissioning of the Conga series 990

As usual, The first time it is necessary to charge the robot for about 12 hours before using it for the first time. (afterwards, 3-4 hours will be enough).

To do this, we plug in the charging base (which has a hole to leave the remote control), placing it, leaning on the wall, in a place where the robot has space to maneuver and to correctly detect the base; Approximately, it should have 1 meter of space on each side and 2 meters forward.

Once the robot is loaded, we can start it, using the button on the top, or using the remote control. Bill Conga Series 990 has a button on the side, which must always be on, unless we are not going to use the robot for a long period of time, in which case we would turn it off.

As well Through the remote control, we can choose between 5 cleaning modes, to choose the one that best suits us. By default, the robot starts in automatic mode if you press the or play button on the remote control, or when it works in programmed mode.

Operation of the Conga series 990

La Conga Series 990 is a worthy successor to the Excellence 990. Sharing the name is a responsibility, since we are talking about the leading sales robot on Amazon and in large stores during 2017, with more than 180.000 units sold, almost 500 robots daily.

Therefore, new Conga Series 990 maintains the base of the Excellence, but with some improvements. Now, its new iTechSpace navigation software is smarter and more organized, so it can reach every corner of the house, achieving an even more complete cleaning.

The power improvement is another highlight. Maintaining the same noise level, quite reduced, the Conga Series 990 increases the suction power to 1.400 Pascals, a quite considerable figure. In addition, it has 3 power levels, from Eco, which emits very low noise and has minimal consumption, through Normal mode, until reaching Turbo mode, in which the robot deploys all its power.

This results in a greater efficiency when cleaning, which is also helped by its new Brush Pro motorized brush, made of bristles and silicone., which allows it to trap dust and better remove dirt.

The robot, as it is a trademark in the Conga, It is very easy to use. Using the remote control, we can easily choose the cleaning mode we want by pressing the corresponding button, send the robot home manually, direct it using the arrows surrounding the play button, or program it to clean when we wish it.

The dry and wet tanks have a capacity of 300 milliliters, the same as the Excellence 990, and are sufficient for daily home cleaning. They are very easy to remove, by clicking on the tab, and easy to empty.

Its EPA filter also does a good job, trapping up to 99,7% of dust and mite microparticles, leaving a purer environment.

Conga, the robot that scrubs

La Conga Series 990 is a 4-in-1 robot: sweeps, vacuums, mops and scrubs. This versatility sets it apart from most competing robots. But also, He is able to do all 4 things at the same time., something that very few can do, which saves time.

And how about scrubbing? If the result of the Excellence 990 already seemed satisfactory to us, now The new 990 Series has clearly improved this. Thanks to the new two-material mop, which collects dirt better and its three scrubbing levels, which allow the robot to adapt to any type of floor, the new Cecotec robot achieves cleaner floors.

We can add a few drops of non-foam floor cleaner to the water (very little, since the tank has a much smaller capacity than a bucket), and this way we will be able to have our house clean and with a pleasant atmosphere.

El Conga Series 990—unlike some of the competition—can mop and vacuum at the same time. This is because the liquid tank has a section for solids.

On wooden floors, you can only use the mop, with great results.. The robot will vacuum and wipe its two-material microfiber mop, achieving a clean and shiny floor. You can lightly moisten the mop with a parquet cleaning spray, and your floor will shine.

Programming Languages

Of course, el Conga Series 990 is programmable, so you can set the hours and days you want it to work (24 hours a day, 7 days a week); This way, when you get home, you will always find it clean.

Programming is very simple, from the remote control, with LCD screen, you set the time (if it had not already been done), using the button that has a clock, and then you set the programming, with the button located under the clock. With the arrows, you can change between days, hours and minutes, and with the central button you can record the desired days and hours.

In this video you can see how simple it is:

Cleaning modes

La Conga Series 990 has 5 cleaning modes:

Automatic: In this mode, the robot It goes through the rooms with an apparently random navigation mode, based on its iTechSpace technology.. It is the default mode, which is activated when you press the button on the top of the robot, or the play button on the remote control (or when it is programmed).

Edges: When this mode is activated, the robot will go around the walls and furniture, bordering them. This way, will be applied exhaustively to collect all the dirt that usually accumulates in corners and corners.

Spiral: Also often known as Spot, it is a common mode in most robot vacuum cleaners. It is very useful when we drop something on the ground and it scatters around a point., or if the dirt is concentrated in a certain area. When activated, the robot will spin in an ever-increasing spiral.

Returning home: Of course, the robot returns itself to its base when it has finished its work or when it is running out of battery, but You can activate its return manually, if you wish, through the remote control.

Manual: You can control the robot manually, using the arrows on the remote control, as if it were a remote-controlled car.

Advantages of Conga series 990

Drawbacks

It is difficult to fault a robot like this, which reflects the virtues of the best-selling device in Spain, and even improves them. The only “buts” we can give it stem from its price. Obviously, there are things it lacks, such as virtual walls, laser navigation or space mapping; If this is what you want, you can find it elsewhere Conga more advanced, those of the 1190, 1290 and 1390 series, or the most advanced Cecotec robot, (possibly) the best robot vacuum cleaner on the market, the Conga series 3090.

In any case, it must be emphasized that this does not mean that the Series 990 does not navigate well and move appropriately, especially taking into account the improvement of its navigation software compared to the previous model. It simply means that there are more expensive models that have more advanced navigation systems.

Maintenance

Carrying out proper maintenance is necessary so that the robot continues doing its job like the first day. Maintaining robot vacuum cleaners is simple, but it is important to do it.

It is recommended to clean the side brushes and the central roller after each cleaning session, to remove hair, lint, threads, etc., that may have become tangled, to avoid blockages.

In the same way, it is advisable to clean the EPA filter (not washable) after each use.

It is also convenient to clean the wheels (with the included brush) and the sensors, as well as the terminals through which the robot charges (with a clean cloth).

If you need any spare parts for the Conga, you can purchase them directly at the official store.

Guarantee

El Conga series 990 has a 2 year warranty. On the other hand, you have the addition that It is a Spanish company, so we have technical service nearby and in our language., unlike many of the competing robots, of Chinese origin.

Opinions on the Conga series 990

I was a little reluctant, but I'm delighted. When you see how effective it is and the time it saves you... I have not swept or vacuumed again.. Very happy.

A great discovery, I compared it to the Roomba 866 that my mother had at home, and after comparing aspects such as the quality of the suction, the battery life, the ease of emptying the tank, the ease of use... win the Conga. It is very easy to program, anyone can do it and if not, the manual is very easy to understand.

I had two animals at home, and la Conga It has changed my life, I can't live without it. I have it programmed to clean at dawn, while I sleep, and so my house is always free of hair. The mopping function is fantastic, I use it a couple of times a week, without mopping or anything, and it leaves my floor shiny and effortless.

I love it, it cleans, vacuums, sweeps and scrubs, it works perfect. I don't see any drawbacks, the only thing is if it had an app to manage it from your mobile.

Excellent, It is a very powerful and very good quality vacuum cleaner.. He would buy it again without a doubt.

Why buy one Conga series 990

It is the successor to the Excellence 990, but improved. So, if you are looking for a robot that works well, highly tested and valued by users, with 4 functions in a single device and high power, the 990 Series of Conga it can be your choice.

If you want to buy a Spanish robot vacuum cleaner, with technical service here and 2-year warranty, modern, elegant, silent and suitable for all types of floors, Conga Series 990 can be a great alternative.

Alternatives within the range Conga

Cecotec has not only brought this device to the market, but the new range of robot vacuum cleaners that it has presented includes a great variety of models, so you can choose the one that best suits what you are looking for:

Below, we show you a comparison of the Congas with Itech navigation system, so you can see which one best suits your needs:

Conga 990: image gallery

We visually show you the Conga 990 Series, and some of the things it can do for you. Click on an image if you want to see it larger.

Cecotec, innovation and avant-garde

The Spanish company Cecotec has been working for more than 20 years to offer the best quality-price ratio in its products.

Thus, has managed to surpass large multinationals in the home appliance sector, offering more for less. Word of mouth has done the rest: thanks to the good opinions about its products, it has managed to place many of them among the best sellers, both in the online channel and in physical stores.

With the renewal of its range, the robots Conga Not only do they offer the best quality-price ratio, but they aspire (pun intended) to also be the best products on the market..

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