{"id":6987,"date":"2026-07-29T09:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/?page_id=6987"},"modified":"2026-07-31T01:55:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T01:55:54","slug":"s3-cleaning-modes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/troubleshooting\/s3-cleaning-modes\/","title":{"rendered":"Scuba S3 Cleaning Mode Guide \u2014 Which Mode to Use and When"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"aiper-tc-guide\">\n<style>\n    .aiper-tc-guide { --p:#f43f5e; --a:#e11d48; }\n\n    .aiper-tc-guide {\n        max-width: 780px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        font-family: 'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;\n        color: #2c3e50;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n    .aiper-tc-guide * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n    .aiper-tc-guide .container {\n        display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;\n        padding: 40px 20px 60px; background: #f3f6f9; border-radius: 24px;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 Hero card \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .aiper-tc-guide .hero-card {\n        background: #fff; 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Each mode optimizes the cleaning path differently \u2014 here is what each one does.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"answer-card\">\n        <span class=\"label-badge\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Direct answer<\/span>\n        <p>The Scuba S3 has three main cleaning modes: <strong>Floor<\/strong> (cleans the pool bottom only), <strong>Wall<\/strong> (cleans walls and waterline only), and <strong>Auto<\/strong> (cleans floor + walls in a combined cycle). Choose Floor for heavy debris on the bottom, Wall for algae or scum on vertical surfaces, and Auto for regular all-over maintenance. If a mode does not seem to work, check that the filter basket is not full, the brushes are not worn, and the pool surface matches what that mode is designed for.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-info\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Floor Mode<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Best for: Heavy Debris on the Pool Bottom<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>Floor mode focuses the cleaning path on the pool floor. The robot moves in a systematic grid pattern across the bottom, picking up leaves, dirt, sand, and settled debris. Use this mode after a storm, when trees have dropped leaves into the pool, or when you notice visible debris on the bottom. Floor mode typically completes faster than Auto because it skips the walls.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Wall Mode<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Best for: Algae, Scum, and Dirt on Vertical Surfaces<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>Wall mode directs the robot to climb walls and scrub the waterline. The S3 uses its ToF sensors to detect the wall and adjusts its brush speed for vertical cleaning. Use this mode when you see a visible scum line at the waterline, green algae forming on walls, or when the pool sides feel slimy to the touch. Wall mode works best when the pool surface is smooth (tile, fiberglass, or vinyl liner).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Auto Mode<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Best for: Regular All-Over Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>Auto mode runs a combined floor + wall cycle. The robot cleans the floor first, then transitions to the walls and waterline. This is the recommended mode for routine weekly cleaning. The full cycle takes longer than individual modes but covers the entire pool. Use Auto mode for ongoing maintenance when there is no specific problem to target.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-warn\"><\/div>\n        <h2>When a Cleaning Mode Does Not Seem to Work<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Troubleshooting Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>If a mode is selected but the robot does not clean as expected, check these common causes: (1) <strong>Filter basket is full<\/strong> \u2014 empty and rinse it before each cycle. (2) <strong>Brushes are worn<\/strong> \u2014 inspect the scrubbing brushes for wear; replace if bristles are flattened. (3) <strong>Wrong mode for the surface<\/strong> \u2014 Floor mode will not clean walls, and Wall mode may struggle on very rough surfaces. 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