Miracle-Gro 901011-1100 Installation Guide
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1. Close supervision is necessary when an AeroGarden is used by or near children invalids or disabled persons 5 Use AeroGarden only for its intended use as described in the instructions Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer 6 Never operate AeroGarden if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped and damaged or if it has been dropped in water If any of these conditions occur exist contact www AeroGardenSupport com or your country s local distributor for instructions 7 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 8 Never operate furnishing with air openings blocked Keep air openings free of lint hair and the like 9 Never drop or insert any object into any electrical openings 10 Do not use outdoors 11 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Date Code 12 Do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as pumps bulbs reflective surfaces and the like 13 To disconnect remove plug from outlet 14 Do not place or submerse base cord plug or lamp hood in water or other liquid to clean it 15 Do not allow water to contact hot light bulbs 16 Use only approved and supplied parts and accessories Use only AeroGarden brand Grow Lights with this AeroGarden model Use of any other kind of accessory is not recommended Replacement parts can be ordered from www AeroGarden com 17 Do not use AeroGarden for other than intended purpo2. identify plant height to assist where to place each LACAN packaging as well as in the Seed Kit Instructions O Grow Roun craw race Sprouts in 612days booklet Read and follow the instructions carefully ge 7 with placement Look for height noted on Labels Insert 1 Grow Pod or Plant Spacer into every opening in Grow Surface Shake Liquid Nutrients well before feeding your AeroGarden or any other plants Use only the recommended amount of Liguid Nutrient Grow Lights will illuminate Plants grow best and look best if medium or tall plants are in back and front center openings and short plants are in front side openings see diagram SB Add nutrient directly into Bowl when first planting your Seed Kit and when the Add Nutrient reminder activates every two weeks Do not overfeed More Seed Kits for tomatoes and peppers often include Med Air bubbles will appear both Grow Pods and Plant Spacers Plant Spacers allow Tall in Water Bowl a AeroGarderi rrine Control your tomato pepper plants ample room to grow isn t better Too much nutrient may be harmful to Nutrient Feeding Tip ANa OD off area TM S Do not remove Labels from Grow Pods The labels your plants water level when adding Liquid Nutrients ee identify the plant type and plant height show the Note Our Universal Grow Pods are well designed to fit into the Grow Surface of any Note Remember t
3. time built in light timer is set 3 After releasing the Lights button the Grow Lights will go off and about 10 seconds later find it most convenient to to go on off This will not affect the timing of your light cycle they will come back on The lights are now set to come ON at this time each day have the lights go on in the and occasional use of this feature will not harm your plants morning and off at night to TF If you prefer to set the lights for the time of day when they will go OFF follow these same Baers aes cm haa Replace Bulbs x A Structions at the exact time of day you want the lights to turn off but instead release the p When Replace Bulbs light blinks after 6 months of use it Note In case ofan electrical power outage your AeroGarden has a backup Lights button when the plant selection light is in the initial slow blinking mode wake and sleep schedule is time to replace both Grow Lights You may want to turn memory system which stores timers for light nutrients grow light replacement off Grow Lights for a few minutes to allow them to cool and plant selection settings Once power is restored your AeroGarden will revert to the On Off Light cycle you have set Once replaced press and release Reset button to restart e Note You can reset your timer as often as you wish m m E or a sandwich And a full bushy garden looks much better NUTRIENTS Garden I ng Ti ps for Maxim um Harvests than one
4. E on 9 keep the lights closer to all plants Too High snipped off a time and inhibit algae growth l ae Pp extra Too much nutrient can hurt your plants in your Garden E E OE AE E tor i y SAI Cut Here Sg gt Always check to see if you can prune plants instead of gt For best results try a Rinse and Refill once a month when er ast growing plants ike basi raising the lights it s time to add nutrients Simply empty all water from optimal germination Leave them on until plants are near g Se AMP emp audia e domes me ke a E A N starter gt After pruning lower your lights back down if necessary the bowl add fresh water and nutrients and press Reset lights too soon Resist Pruning amare Leaves gt h db a nehe belowiiah l to reset the Nutrient Timer This balances the nutrients gt Seed Kits for large plants like tomatoes and peppers often the plant just above a new leaf set g ants should be l 2 inches below lights delivering an instant pick up to plants receive fewer than 7 pods to compensate for the large Diagram A and leaving the lights gt For best growth we recommend replacing Grow Lights plant size Place seed pods in each front side opening and down low will ensure that slow every 6 months HARVESTING in the back left or right opening Put plant spacers in the growing and low growing plants remaining openings in your garden get all the light WATER gt Many first time growers are
5. Ma MiracleGro ho A JA AeroGarden Start Here Quick Setup Guide Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing No tools required AeroG arden 6 Welcome to the world of indoor gardening The AeroGarden 6 is one of the most advanced countertop gardens in the world and it s also really easy to use In fact the AeroGarden 6 is ready to grow in less than five minutes with just five easy steps that anyone can do This handy Quick Setup Guide shows you how to get started and provides all you need to know about the AeroGarden 6 and also offers tending and harvesting tips for your new garden 5 Easy Steps To Get Your AeroGarden Ready to Plant Lamp Arm back view Insert Lamp Arm into Base Push Lamp Arm straight down until you hear a click Lamp Arm back view front view Install Grow Lights Push Grow Lights straight into sockets in Lamp Hood DO NOT TWIST LIGHTS For optimal growth replace Grow Lights every 6 months Lamp Hood bottom view Plug Lamp Cord into Lamp Hood Push Lamp Cord firmly into socket in Lamp Hood Power Cord e g window drafts A C vents Place Lamp Hood Set Bowl into on Lamp Arm Base overheat your plants Center hands over Lamp Arm and push Lamp Hood down until you hear a click Check to be sure that Bowl is securely seated on Air Coupling in Base back view front view CONGRATULATIONS You
6. e Grow Lights s To reduce the risk of electric shock this furnishing has a polarized plug one blade is wider o e n o E a n T than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only OnE Way If the plug does not fit What is Not Covered The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear failure to adhere to enclosed fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to operating instructions serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced products subject install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way to negligence accident improper use maintenance or storage products damaged by circumstances beyond AeroGrow International Inc s control loss or damage to removable parts or products modified including but not limited to modifications through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments or repaired by anyone other than AeroGrow International Inc or its designee This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF A e E E P E What AeroGrow Will Do AeroGrow International Inc at its option will repair any defects in materials or workmanship or PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT will replace these products with ones of similar features and price AeroGrow International Inc s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such r
7. epair or replacement To Return This Product If you have questions or concerns regarding your AeroGarden please contact Customer Service at 1 800 476 9669 Please do not return any product without contacting AeroGrow for return authorization Unauthorized returns as well as C O D shipments will be refused For more information regarding returns please see the Customer Care Disconnect power before servicing or replacing lamp section at www AeroGarden com Use only AeroGarden Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Some states do not allow the Grow Light 100340 exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights that vary from state to state If you have any questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at 1 800 476 9669 DO NOT SUBMERGE HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY AeroGrow e e INTERNATIONAL INC Do not immerse cord in water or other liquid and unplug cord from outlet when not in use Grow Anything Anytime Guaranteed Any servicing is to be performed by an authorized service representative Use original packing for storage when the furnishing is not in use AeroGrow International Inc P O Box 18450 Boulder CO 80308 NEED SUPPLIES ACCESSORIES OR INFORMATION Call 1 800 476 9669 or Visi
8. hesitant to harvest Don t be they need to flourish Most gardens will produce more for a longer period with Henn tearueies Plants grown in the AeroGarden are designed to thrive frequent harvests You almost cant begin to harvest prune gt Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours Some take 24 gardening mistake made by new X le a a a aa A foe bin i ec l l days or more Most AeroGarden Seed Pod Labels give an AeroGardeners Prune early and a jee gt AeroGardens work best with a harvesting method called estimate of how long your seeds will take to germinate but prune often and enjoy your Diagram B Enis AAE EEEE a Cee cut and come again Simply put you enjoy frequent small many factors impact germination first small harvests gt Do not use well water or softened water Most well water harvests and then watch as the plants rapidly regrow gt Plants are impacted by temperature As a rule of thumb gt Plants compete for light Left untended more aggressive contains a high amount of dissolved solids that upset ae for harvest again and again if you are comfortable so are your plants However cold growers can actually block enough light to suppress the balance of our nutrients and softened water adds gt Enjoy frequent smaller harvests for the first month or two weather plants like Salad Greens germinate better in cooler growth of their slower growing neighbors which sodium This can result in plants suddenly browning or until p
9. lants mature and larger harvests are available temperatures Heat lovers like tomatoes and peppers will eventually can die off due to lack of light Spreading leaves just not growing well gt Harvest often to maintain a healthy garden but never take germinate faster in warmer temperatures above 70 F But Must be trimmed Diagram B to make sure that all plants While the AeroGarden water level indicator will remind you more than 1 3 of each individual plant at a time don t sweat it While they may take a bit more time your get enough light to thrive and produce big yields when water gets low best results are achieved by topping gt For Salad Greens cut the top 2 inches off the entire garden seeds will germinate gt Finally pruning harvesting Each time you prune you off water regularly add water up to Fill To Here before or harvest large leaves individually by cutting off at the base gt If you are growing your own seeds plant 5 6 seeds per get to enjoy fresh picked herbs in a salad soup on pizza Water Level Indicator turns red of the plant U S CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this LIMITED WARRANTY manual could void your authority to operate this equipment What Is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship with the exceptions stated below How Long Coverage Lasts This warranty runs for one 1 year on this AeroGarden and six 6 months on th
10. n plants sprout through hole in Grow Pod Labels and are almost touching dome coverings remove Bio Domes and reuse or recycle A AeroGarde T Add water to Fill To Here indicator located below View Door Place a Bio Dome over each Grow Pod Lift up View Door Use room temperature tap water or bottled distilled water Do not use well water or softened water as it contains levels of sodium usually harmful to plants Bio Domes rest on Grow Pods and do not snap into place Also it is not necessary for Bio Domes to cover any Plant Spacers in your AeroGarden Leave Bio Domes on the Grow Pods until plants have Remincer Do not remoye Add 3 quarts Bio Domes until seeds 2 8 Liters water Sprouted and their leaves nearly touch the domes have sprouted Once removed Bio Domes may be reused recycled NE NEVER REMOVE SEED POD LABELS When additional water is needed water level indicator will be red Add water to raise level up to Fill To Here inside Bowl For best results add water frequently to j s ji Fill with water to Fill To Here Indicator Fill To Here before water level indicator turns red located below the View Door 2 Add Grow Pods 4 Add Nutrients Grow Pod Label Use height information on Insert Grow Pods into openings in Grow Surface E a Grow Plant Nutrient instructions may be found on the Geeta s n Pod Spacer j i E Grow Pod Labels often
11. o record the Starting Date the date eens on ae pe Pn Senora rou a germination time and inhibit algae growth AeroGarden model Slight pressure may be required to insert pods fully in some models your Seed Kit was planted on a calendar or in a notebook Warchlevelinouracnaen equi your Way to a beautiful garden e A r 7 o Control Panel Settings VECSIE How to Personalize Your Light Timer optional SELECT Plant Type Greens Flowers When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Lights will come Add y giny g Press the SELECT button until you reach the type of plants Nutrients b on They will continue to come on at this same time every day Ifyou are you are growing Vegetables Salad Greens Herbs or Vegetables Advanced satisfied with the light timer you do not need to make any changes If you would An Important Note Flowers Your AeroGarden 6 Grow Lights will automatically like to change the time of day when the lights come on follow these About Lights turn on and off at pre programmed intervals according to the plant type selected see light cycles chart at right Advanced Features Sets lights to a 17 hour cycle Grow Light timer and Light Cycles Aerator runs 24 Hours At the exact time of day when you want the lights to come ON Advanced Features can also set the Grow Lights to a turn off the blinking Garden Selection Lights ON simple steps Your AeroGarden 6 has a built in timer for Grow Lights that automa
12. r garden is ready to grow It really is that easy For more details on planting growing and gt harvesting your AeroGarden please turn the page AG6QSG_8 31 indd 1 Place Your Garden On a sturdy water tolerant surface metal surfaces may cause noise due to vibration e Under a space that allows 22 56cm clearance for the full height of raised lamp e Near a standard electrical outlet per local regulations e Ina 65 75 F 16 23 C environment optimal e Away from reach of children or pets e Away from direct sources of heat e g stove furnace vents or cold e AeroGardens do not need additional light or a sunny window In fact too much direct sunlight can e For optimal tending amp harvesting also consider f placement with easy access to un softened water Lamp Arm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this AeroGarden electrical furnishing basic precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this AeroGarden furnishing 1 To reduce the risk of electric shock the AeroGarden has a specific plug Do not change the plug in any way DA N G E R to reduce risk of electric shock 2 Always unplug the AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing Grow Lights light bulbs WA R N N G to reduce risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 3 Unplug AeroGarden from outlet before putting on or taking off parts 4
13. se 18 This product is intended for household and residential use only This product is not approved for commercial applications 19 If supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard 20 Electrical wiring must be in accordance with local regulations 21 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety 22 Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AeroGarden 6 Model 100602 BLK Electrical rating 120V 60Hz 1A Included in Package ee gt Ge AeroGarden Gourmet Herb _Seed Kit For All AeroGardens Bowl amp Base Assembly Grow Lights 2 Seed Kit front view Model 100340 gt Order replacement Grow Lights extra Seed Kits and Accessories at www AeroGarden com Lamp Hood front view Note Do not place beneath under cabinet lights Bowl front view Base front view 8 31 13 12 55 PM NEXT Planting Your Garden 1 R Add Water Water level indicator changes from red to green as water is added 3 Add Bio Domes Removing Bio Domes Water level indicator is GREEN when Bowl is full Whe
14. spindly giant plant surrounded by straggly light NUTRIENTS pod and check the seed packet for information regarding starved neighbors Pruning also releasesa wonderful scent gt Typically your plants will need nutrients every two weeks PLANTING temperature and days to germination So prune gt Always shake nutrients well before adding gt Many AeroGarden pods are labeled for height Gardens gt Learn more about pruning at www AeroGarden com Help gt Follow instructions for feeding on the Liquid Nutrient grow and look their best when tall plants are planted in PRUNING packaging Add nutrients directly into water bowl back medium plants in the middle and short plants in l LIGHTS front side openings If plants are all the same size as in the gt Lower your plants don t raise your gt Nutrient requirements for tomatoes and peppers may Salad Greens Kit they can be planted anywhere lights You will achieve more gt Plants love light Always keep your Grow Lights as close change as plants grow Please refer to the Liquid Nutrient t beautiful th and bi to your plants as possible However plants touching the ackaging for specific details gt Do not remove labels from seed pods The labels identify ee ee pone p g P gug P eoantuneandoant hedhe ahon the aermination harvests if you prune plants to l lights will discolor those leaves and they will have to be gt More isn t better Resist the temptation to add just a little A
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16. tically Lights 24 hour cycle To activate the 24 hour cycle press and light Additional Grow Vegetables 16hrs 1 Turn Grow Lights ON if they are not already On using the Lights onom oe aoa plants with hold the Select button until the green light blinks Lights can be ordered On Off button Lights must be ON in order to reset timer Blinking Light sunlight about 16 hours about 3 seconds then release The Grow Lights will at aerogarden com 2 With the lights ON press and hold the Lights button eS Z tens and night about 8 hours now stay on continuously Lights On Off Flowers O Ss Watch for the light next to the plant type you selected As long as your plants get Add Nutrient Use to occasionally Advanced Features This setting can also 17 hrs to begin blinking It will blink slowly for the first few seconds then this amount of light it does u a S override built in light activate a 24 hour cycle see instructions at left 24hrs will begin blinking rapidly Keep holding down on the Lights A a not matter what time the When Add Nutrient light blinks every 2 weeks add timer Once pushed button until the rapid blinking begins then release _ lights are off Many people Liquid Nutrients into the Bowl and top up the water level to Fill To Here Press and release the Reset button to restart nutrient timer and turn off the blinking light lights will stay on off until the next
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