This maintenance guide comes from years of hands-on customer support for robot vacuum owners, now published here for anyone to use rather than kept inside one support inbox. Several of the models and parts named below link out to Plus.Parts®, the maintenance parts store run by the same company behind this site, and that is also where much of the experience behind this guide comes from.
The Tefal X-Plorer range covers two distinct robot vacuum platforms under one brand name. The Serie 95 uses camera and gyroscope navigation, manually empties a 0.4 litre dust box, and mops via an Aqua Force system. The Serie 75 S+ steps up to laser mapping through a rotating LDS module, auto-empties through a Suction Station after each run, and uses a Smart Aqua Power mop. Both platforms come in two colour finishes and two specification tiers, giving eight variants in total. This guide covers the full maintenance schedule for every model and explains where service intervals differ between the two platform generations, including the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH
, the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH, and the full Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH
family.
Why Tefal X-Plorer robots need more frequent maintenance
The Aqua Force mop system keeps the pad in continuous wet contact with the floor throughout every run
The Serie 95 Aqua Force system works differently from a passive drag pad that relies on moisture applied before the session begins. Water is fed steadily from the onboard tank throughout the entire cleaning cycle, meaning the pad remains wet against hard floor surfaces from the first stroke to the last. Any moisture retained in the fabric after the run continues to degrade the fibre structure while the robot sits at its charging base. Removing the pad after every session, rinsing it under warm water, and allowing it to air dry completely before the next use extends service life significantly compared with leaving it attached to the chassis overnight. Machine washing at 30 degrees Celsius on a gentle cycle is also acceptable. The attachment clip used for the Aqua Force pad is specific to the Serie 95 platform and is not interchangeable with the Serie 75 S+ mop mechanism. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987 ships with a three pad kit comprising a standard pad, an Animal Scrub pad, and an anti-allergic electrostatic pad, while the Animal models ship with a single pad. Rotating through all three pads gives each one a full drying period between sessions, which measurably extends the useful life of the complete set.
A high airflow motor loads the HEPA filtration element more quickly than lower powered platforms
X-Plorer Serie 95 robots run a motor producing 8,000 Pa under standard conditions on the Animal models, and up to 12,000 Pa in Boost mode on the Total Care variants. That elevated airflow passes through a sponge pre-filter and a pleated HEPA element before it reaches the motor. A filter capturing the fine particulate that a lower powered machine would simply circulate back into the room will visibly darken at a faster rate, and on the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH running in Boost mode during daily residential use, the filter typically reaches its replacement interval around every two months, and in busy homes this can shorten to six to eight weeks. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975 and its white sibling the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH, two to three months is a realistic filter interval in a single occupant household with no pets. Washing the pleated HEPA element under running water is not recommended unless the specific model manual explicitly confirms the filter is water safe; even a single wash degrades the filtration medium in ways that are invisible from the outside while capture efficiency has already declined.
The full width brush roll accumulates hair faster per session than narrower robot designs
The X-Plorer main brush roll spans the interior working width of the chassis, which means it covers more linear floor distance per unit of area than a compact robot design. In a household with one medium sized pet, a single cleaning run can deposit a significant amount of hair around the brush end cap bearings and along the full roller length. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH is positioned specifically for pet households, but its bristled main brush design is mechanically identical across the whole X-Plorer range, so the accelerated accumulation rate applies to all eight models regardless of platform. Cutting wrapped hair with scissors weekly and clearing the end cap bearing holes with a toothpick prevents the quiet mechanical strain that eventually compresses into a brush stall fault if left unaddressed in high hair environments.
The Serie 75 S+ Suction Station introduces a second scheduled replacement item alongside the main filter and brush kit
Owners of a Serie 95 model manage one consumable cycle: empty the dust box by hand after each run and replace filters and brushes on a rolling schedule. Owners of the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595 and its siblings add a second calendar driven item: the sealed dock bag inside the Suction Station, rated for approximately 60 days of normal residential use. The dock bag interval matters because it is time based rather than fill weight based. Even in a smaller home where the bag accumulates volume slowly, the fibrous content inside compacts over time and progressively reduces auto-empty airflow before the full indicator triggers. Planning the bag swap on a fixed eight week cycle, rather than waiting for the error, ensures the auto-empty sequence, which takes approximately 20 seconds after each run, completes without interruption, and means the robot never starts a session with a partially loaded onboard bin from a failed overnight empty.
Models in this series compared
| Model | Suction | Navigation | Dock | Mop system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975 |
8,000 Pa | Camera and gyroscope | Charging base | Aqua Force |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH |
8,000 Pa | Camera and gyroscope | Charging base | Aqua Force |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987 |
Up to 12,000 Pa (Boost) | Camera and gyroscope | Charging base | Aqua Force, three pad kit |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH |
Up to 12,000 Pa (Boost) | Camera and gyroscope | Charging base | Aqua Force, three pad kit |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595 |
2,700 Pa | Laser (LDS) | Suction Station, 60 day bag | Smart Aqua Power |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH |
2,700 Pa | Laser (LDS) | Suction Station, 60 day bag | Smart Aqua Power |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597 |
2,700 Pa | Laser (LDS) | Suction Station, 60 day bag | Smart Aqua Power |
| Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH |
2,700 Pa | Laser (LDS) | Suction Station, 60 day bag | Smart Aqua Power |
Serie 95 maintenance variants
The four Serie 95 models share a single maintenance kit and split into two specification tiers based on suction power and pad configuration. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975 and the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH produce 8,000 Pa at maximum power and ship with a single Aqua Force mop pad. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987 and the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH raise maximum suction to 12,000 Pa in Boost mode and include a three pad kit covering standard, Animal Scrub, and anti-allergic electrostatic variants. The higher suction output and additional pad variants make the Total Care service intervals slightly more demanding on the filter side, though the brush roll and dust box schedules are identical across all four models.
Serie 75 S+ maintenance variants
The four Serie 75 S+ models run identical hardware and share the same maintenance kit, differentiated only by colour finish and model code. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595 and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH are black and white finishes of the same model, as are the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597 and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH. All four produce 2,700 Pa of suction, which is comparatively modest against either Serie 95 tier but reflects a design that invests more in laser guided coverage and automated dock maintenance than in raw motor power. The platform also carries an onboard water tank and dust bin each rated at 300 millilitres, a typical runtime of approximately 120 minutes per charge, and an operating noise level of around 65 decibels. The critical maintenance distinction versus the Serie 95 line is the Suction Station: the dock bag, the auto-empty filter, and the Smart Aqua Power mop pad each follow their own independent service schedule that does not exist on the charging base only Serie 95 platform.
Replacement parts and service intervals
HEPA filter and pre-filter sponge
The Serie 95 filtration stack consists of a sponge pre-filter that sits upstream of the main airflow path and a pleated HEPA element that captures fine particulate before the air exits the chassis. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975 and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH running at 8,000 Pa, monthly cleaning of the sponge pre-filter and replacement of the HEPA element every two to three months maintains filtration performance in an average residential setting. On the Total Care models operating in Boost mode, the higher volumetric airflow loads the HEPA element more quickly, and a two month replacement cycle, sometimes shortening to six to eight weeks under daily Boost use, is more realistic in a busy home. The Serie 75 S+ carries its own filtration system inside the main robot chassis, though no HEPA or pleated type detail has been confirmed for that onboard filter specifically, and the Suction Station also includes a separate filter in the auto-empty air path that requires periodic inspection and replacement independent of the onboard filter schedule. The pre-filter sponge and HEPA element are not yet listed as individual products in their own right on Plus.Parts®, so every filter link in this guide leads to the model’s full Maintenance Set, which includes the correct filter components.
Main brush roll
All eight X-Plorer models use a bristled main brush roll that spans the full interior working width of the chassis, identical across both platform generations. Hair and thread fibres wind around the roller and pack into the end cap bearing cavities at the contact points between the roll and the housing. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH in a pet household, weekly clearing of accumulated hair is appropriate; in a household without pets, every two weeks is typically sufficient. The end cap bearing holes deserve specific attention because packed fibres in these recesses create a lateral tension that compresses the brush bearings over time and eventually produces a fault code. The brush roll itself typically reaches its replacement threshold around every six to twelve months depending on floor type and use frequency. The same schedule applies to all four Serie 75 S+ variants: the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595, Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH, Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597, and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH all use the same brush roll type and share the same care frequency. The main brush roll is not yet listed as an individual product in its own right on Plus.Parts®, so every brush link in this guide also leads to the model’s full Maintenance Set, which includes the correct brush roll as one of its components.
Side brushes
The rotating side brushes fitted to all X-Plorer models sweep debris from floor edges and corners into the suction path. The brushes accumulate thread and fibres at the base of each arm where the bristles meet the spindle, and this build up can progressively slow rotation without triggering a fault. Visual inspection every two weeks and physical cleaning monthly keeps the side brushes running at full speed. The bristle tips wear down with use, and replacement every three to six months prevents the reduced sweep radius that results from shortened bristles. This schedule is consistent across all models in both platform generations.
Aqua Force mop pad (Serie 95)
The Aqua Force mop pad on the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987 and the Animal models should be removed after every cleaning session, rinsed under warm water until the rinse water runs clear, and allowed to air dry completely before the next use. Machine washing at 30 degrees Celsius on a gentle cycle is acceptable for maintaining hygiene across the pad set. Pads that remain damp in storage develop an odour that transfers to flooring during subsequent sessions. The pad fabric typically supports three to six months of daily use before the microfibre texture degrades sufficiently to reduce cleaning effectiveness, at which point replacement maintains the standard of clean the system was designed to deliver. The three pad kit on the Total Care models extends this interval by enabling rotation across all three pads. Unlike the Serie 75 S+ range, the Serie 95 platform does not yet have the Aqua Force mop pad listed as an individual product in its own right on Plus.Parts®, so every Serie 95 mop pad link in this guide leads to the model’s full Maintenance Set, which includes the correct pad as one of its components.
Smart Aqua Power mop pad (Serie 75 S+)
The Smart Aqua Power mop system on the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597
and its siblings applies moisture in a controlled pattern rather than continuously, but the care requirements for the pad fabric are similar: remove after use, rinse thoroughly, and allow to dry before the next session. The pad attachment mechanism on the Serie 75 S+ differs from the Aqua Force clip on the Serie 95, so pads are not interchangeable between the two platform generations even though the cleaning interval recommendations are broadly comparable. Because a dedicated Mop Pad product exists for every Serie 75 S+ model, each model name here links directly to its own mop pad page rather than to the Maintenance Set: Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595, Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH, and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH all follow the same pad page pattern.
Suction Station dock bag (Serie 75 S+ only)
The Suction Station auto-empty dock fitted to all four Serie 75 S+ models uses a sealed bag that isolates collected debris in the dock rather than releasing it into the surrounding air when the user handles the bin. The bag is rated for approximately 60 days of residential use under typical conditions, but planning replacement on a fixed eight week calendar rather than waiting for the full indicator prevents the reduced auto-empty suction that develops as fibrous content compacts inside the bag toward the end of its rated life. Each auto-empty cycle takes around 20 seconds to complete once the robot has docked. Because a dedicated Dust Bag product exists for every Serie 75 S+ model, the dock bag for each model links directly rather than through the Maintenance Set: the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595
, Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH, Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597, and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH each have their own dock bag page. Keeping one spare bag in stock avoids any delay in the replacement cycle that would force the robot to begin the next session with a partly filled onboard bin.
Dust box and chassis interior (Serie 95)
The 0.4 litre dust box fitted to all four Serie 95 variants is manually emptied by the user after each session. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975, a daily empty is appropriate in a pet household; once every two to three sessions is sufficient in a single occupant home without pets. Fine dust that escapes the main filter during the empty process coats the interior walls of the dust box compartment over time, and a monthly wipe with a dry cloth inside the chassis prevents accumulation that could otherwise partially block the airflow inlet and reduce suction performance gradually without triggering a blockage fault. By comparison, the Serie 75 S+ onboard dust bin holds 300 millilitres and is cleared automatically into the Suction Station after every run, so it rarely needs manual attention beyond an occasional wipe.
Cliff sensors and navigation camera
The Serie 95 models use a forward facing camera alongside gyroscope data for room navigation. The camera lens accumulates fine dust over time in direct proportion to how much airborne particulate the robot stirs during operation. A monthly wipe of the camera lens with a dry microfibre cloth keeps navigation reliable and prevents the degraded obstacle recognition that appears as erratic movement, missed return-to-base events, or missed floor areas. The cliff sensors on the underside of all X-Plorer models should be wiped at the same interval; partially obstructed cliff sensors occasionally produce false-positive stall detections on light coloured floor surfaces or high pile rugs.
LDS laser module (Serie 75 S+ only)
The laser distance sensor module on top of the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH and its siblings rotates continuously during operation behind a transparent dome and collects fine airborne dust on that dome. A monthly wipe with a dry microfibre cloth ensures the laser beam travels without scatter and maintains the mapping accuracy that the Suction Station scheduling depends on. A laser module reading through a dust coated dome cannot build a reliable room map, which manifests as missed cleaning zones and incomplete auto-empty return sequences before the dome itself shows any visible obstruction.
Battery
All Tefal X-Plorer models use an integrated lithium-ion battery that is not user-replaceable through routine maintenance. Under normal residential use, the battery sustains adequate runtime for two to three years before capacity decline becomes noticeable; the clearest signal is a robot that can no longer complete its mapped floor plan on a single charge despite starting from a full charge. On the Serie 75 S+ platform a full charge typically supports approximately 120 minutes of cleaning at a measured 65 decibel noise level. Keeping the charging contacts on both the robot underside and the dock base clean with a dry cloth monthly prevents resistance build up at the connection point, which can otherwise reduce charging efficiency before the battery itself has genuinely degraded. When battery replacement is required, Tefal authorised service is the recommended route for all X-Plorer models across both platform generations.
Maintenance at a glance
| Component | Clean | Replace |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Force / Smart Aqua Power mop pad | After every session | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Main brush roll | Weekly (pets) / fortnightly (no pets) | Every 6 to 12 months |
| Side brushes | Monthly | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Pre-filter sponge | Monthly | Every 3 to 6 months |
| HEPA filter | Monthly inspection | Every 2 to 3 months |
| Dust box (Serie 95) | After every session | Not applicable |
| Suction Station dock bag (Serie 75 S+) | Not applicable | Every 8 weeks |
| Camera lens / LDS dome | Monthly | Not applicable |
| Cliff sensors | Monthly | Not applicable |
Common problems and their maintenance causes
The robot leaves streaks or dry patches on hard floors
Uneven moisture distribution during a mopping session on a Serie 95 model is almost always caused by a mop pad that is partially saturated with dried residue from previous sessions, or by a water tank that is running low mid-run without triggering a visible alert. The Aqua Force system meters water continuously, and a pad that has not been rinsed thoroughly after its last session may resist even absorption from the fresh feed, producing a patchy result on tile or sealed wood. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH three pad rotation mitigates this because a freshly rinsed pad from the previous session is always available. On the Serie 75 S+ models the onboard tank holds 300 millilitres and moisture is applied in a controlled pattern rather than continuously, so inconsistent mopping is more commonly related to pad wear: a Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597 Smart Aqua Power pad that has reached end of life loses the surface texture that distributes moisture evenly.
Suction drops noticeably over several sessions
A gradual suction loss without any blockage fault is the most reliable symptom of a HEPA filter that has reached or exceeded its replacement threshold. On the Total Care variants running daily in Boost mode, this can develop within six to eight weeks. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975, the same symptom appearing within two to three months of a filter replacement usually indicates the pre-filter sponge is fully loaded and is backing airflow up into the HEPA element prematurely. Cleaning or replacing the pre-filter first is the correct diagnostic step before concluding the HEPA element itself is at fault.
The robot produces an unusual noise during vacuuming
A rhythmic tapping or grinding noise that varies with motor speed on the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597 or other models is most commonly caused by a foreign object lodged in the brush roll, a side brush arm striking a tangled fibre bundle on the spindle base, or debris caught in the suction inlet channel. Checking all three locations before concluding there is a mechanical fault resolves most noise complaints without a service visit. A lower pitched rumble that does not vary with the cleaning speed is more likely to indicate packed fibres binding the main brush bearings, and clearing the end cap recesses usually resolves it.
The auto-empty fails to start or complete (Serie 75 S+ only)
When the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595 returns to the Suction Station but the auto-empty sequence either does not begin or stops before the robot bin is fully cleared, the manufacturer documentation points to several distinct causes. The station may not be powered, its cover may not be closed properly, the dust bag may not be installed correctly, or the robot may have been moved back to the dock manually instead of returning under its own navigation. Once a cycle has started, it can still be interrupted or left incomplete if the bag is full, the dust outlet is jammed, the air duct is blocked, the machine is moved during collection, or water has entered the dust box. A dock bag that has compacted sufficiently to restrict airflow before the full indicator has triggered, or a Suction Station filter that is partially loaded, are the two most common underlying maintenance causes. Replacing the bag on a fixed calendar eliminates the first cause, and periodic inspection of the station filter addresses the second. A robot bin that is only partially cleared also reduces cleaning performance on subsequent sessions because the onboard filter starts already loaded.
Navigation errors or repeated missed areas (Serie 95)
On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH and the other Serie 95 models, the camera and gyroscope navigation system relies on the forward camera producing a clear image of the environment. A lens obscured by accumulated fine dust reads the room geometry less accurately and frequently causes the robot to miss sections of the floor plan it has previously mapped reliably. This is why the monthly lens cleaning interval is genuinely important rather than precautionary.
The robot returns to the base mid-clean without completing the floor plan
An early return that is not caused by a low battery is almost always a blockage the robot cannot clear on its own: typically the brush roll, a side brush spindle, or the suction inlet. On all Serie 95 models the dust box may also be approaching full earlier than expected if the previous empty was incomplete or the household generates above-average debris. On the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH, early return may also indicate a failed auto-empty on the previous cycle, leaving the robot bin partially loaded as the new session begins.
A burning or overheating smell during operation
Any burning or overheating smell should prompt an immediate stop and inspection of the brush roll and motor area before the session is resumed. In almost all reported cases on X-Plorer hardware, the cause is packed hair fibres on the main brush roll that have reached a density sufficient to create significant bearing resistance under motor load. The heat comes from the motor working against the mechanical load, not from an electrical fault. Thorough clearing of the brush roll, end cap bearings, and adjacent housing recesses resolves the symptom in the majority of cases without requiring a service visit.
Manufacturer error codes (Serie 95)
Tefal publishes a confirmed set of numbered error and warning codes for the Serie 95 range. Because the Serie 95 and Serie 75 S+ share some underlying hardware and firmware across the wider X-Plorer platform, a small number of code ranges are specific to the laser navigation hardware fitted only to the Serie 75 S+, and those are not listed here as applying to the Serie 95, which does not carry that hardware. The codes confirmed for the Serie 95 range are as follows. Error 1 indicates a stuck collision bumper. Error 2 indicates a stuck wheel. Error 3 indicates a stuck side brush. Error 4 indicates a stuck rolling brush, and calls for removing and cleaning the brush, its connections, the cover, and the suction inlet. Error 5 indicates the robot is trapped. Error 6 indicates the robot is trapped or suspended, which can also point to a dirty anti-drop or cliff sensor. Error 7 indicates a suspended wheel. Error 8 indicates the battery is too low. Error 10 indicates a dirty optical flow sensor, which should be wiped. Error 11 indicates a blocked recharge sensor, which should be wiped. Error 12 indicates a blocked follow-wall sensor, which should be wiped. Error 13 indicates the robot was tilted at startup. Error 14 indicates the dust box or filters are not installed correctly. On the warning side, W1 indicates an abnormal battery, W2 an abnormal wheel module, W3 an abnormal side brush module, W4 an abnormal rolling brush, and W5 an abnormal water pump.
Manufacturer fault codes (Serie 75 S+ and Suction Station)
The Serie 75 S+ platform reports a set of shared mechanical faults without numbered codes: a stuck collision bumper, a stuck wheel, a stuck side brush, a stuck rolling brush, the machine trapped, a suspended wheel caused by low power, and a blocked recharge sensor. The Suction Station itself reports a separate, manufacturer-confirmed set of dock-specific faults. A startup failure can result from low battery, a temperature outside the zero to 50 degree Celsius operating range, or the switch being in the wrong position. A charging failure points to the adapter connection or dirty spring contacts. A recharge failure suggests obstacles near the station or the robot being too far from it to dock. Auto-empty not starting after the robot has returned typically means the station is not powered, the cover is not closed properly, the dust bag is not installed, or the robot was moved back manually rather than returning under its own navigation. An interrupted or incomplete auto-empty points to a full bag, a jammed dust outlet, a blocked air duct, the machine being moved during collection, or water present in the dust box. A dirty inner chamber inside the Suction Station is usually caused by fine particles passing through a damaged bag, which in turn affects the fan and the pressure sensor.
What consistent maintenance protects over time
The Tefal X-Plorer range is engineered around the premise that routine care prevents the compounding performance degradation that accumulates when consumables are left past their service threshold. A filter replaced on schedule ensures the motor never labours against restricted airflow, which in turn reduces heat exposure on motor windings and extends the useful working life of the drive system. A mop pad cleaned and dried after every session continues to deliver a consistent clean over time, while a neglected pad delivers progressively worse results the longer it goes without proper care. Specifying genuine replacement parts designed to the original flow rates and fabric specifications matters across all components, and the Plus.Parts® Maintenance Set for each X-Plorer variant provides the correct matched replacement for every consumable in the service schedule.
The Serie 75 S+ platform adds a further dimension to this: the Suction Station is only as reliable as its weakest scheduled item. A bag replaced late, a Suction Station filter left unchecked, and a laser dome not wiped monthly will each individually degrade system performance in ways that are not always immediately attributable to maintenance. Together they can produce a robot that runs but underperforms in ways that feel like a hardware fault rather than a service interval overdue. Maintaining all three items on their respective calendars keeps the fully automated workflow that the Serie 75 S+ was designed to deliver working exactly as intended across the full lifespan of the machine.
How the Tefal X-Plorer models differ
The eight models in the Tefal X-Plorer range divide into two platform generations that are meaningfully different at the hardware level, not merely different in specification tier.
Serie 95: camera navigation and Aqua Force mopping
The four Serie 95 models share a camera and gyroscope navigation system, an Aqua Force continuous feed mop, and a manually emptied 0.4 litre dust box that the user empties after each session. Within this platform, the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975 and the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Animal RG7975WH are positioned for households with pets: 8,000 Pa suction delivers the pick up force appropriate for pet hair on hard floors, and the bristled brush roll works effectively on this surface type. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987 and the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 95 Total Care RG7987WH raise the ceiling to 12,000 Pa in Boost mode and expand the pad set to three pads covering different surface and allergy management scenarios. The WH suffix on the RG7975WH and RG7987WH simply denotes the white colour finish; the internal hardware and all service schedules are identical to the standard colour variants. Owners of any Serie 95 model use the same maintenance kit type, and component replacement intervals are determined by use intensity and household conditions rather than model code.
Serie 75 S+: laser navigation and Suction Station auto-empty
The four Serie 75 S+ models represent a different generation of X-Plorer technology. Laser based mapping through a continuously rotating LDS module replaces camera and gyroscope navigation, producing room maps that are more consistent across sessions and less affected by varying ambient light conditions. The Suction Station dock auto-empties the robot’s 300 millilitre bin on every return, which means the onboard bin never reaches a level that reduces suction mid-clean. The Smart Aqua Power mop, fed from a 300 millilitre onboard tank, replaces the Aqua Force continuous feed system with a controlled moisture delivery approach. The Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595 and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8595WH are the standard specification pairing, while the Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597 and Tefal X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ RG8597WH represent the higher specification pairing, again differentiated by colour finish only within each pair. All four use the same maintenance kit and share identical service intervals across every consumable component.
Type reference
| Type | Alternative type | Retail type |
|---|---|---|
| ZR792000 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR793000 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR084002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR185001 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR185002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR200520 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ZR200540 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
