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Miracle-Gro 903000-4100 Installation Guide

1. e In a 65 75 F 16 23 C environment optimal e Away from reach of children or pets e Away from direct sources of heat or cold e AeroGardens do not need additional light or a sunny window In fact too much direct sunlight can overheat your plants Push Lamp Hood firmly on to Lamp Arm until you hear a click Plug in Lamp Hood then Plug Electrical Outlet Push Lamp Cord firmly into socket in Lamp Hood Press Quick Plant and Follow On screen Instructions front view Press Quick Plant AeroGarden button on the Welcome to your control panel AeroGarden AeroGarden Welcome to your AeroGarden Press Quick Plant to start your garden Press Quick Plant to start your garden for step by step instructions on Press Home for planting your more options garden Press Home for more options Base Turn page for more front view details on planting growing and harvesting your AeroGarden IIE Simple Tips for Successful Growing Control Panel Basics The AeroGarden ULTRA control panel makes it easy for anyone to grow indoors Beginners get step by step instructions of the planting process and coaching to improve gardening skills And it allows Advanced Users to customize every aspect of their indoor garden expanding the possibilities of what can be grown indoors Press
2. gt Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours Some take 24 days or more Most AeroGarden seed pod labels give an estimate of how long your seeds will take to germinate but many factors impact germination gt As a rule of thumb if you are comfortable so are your plants However plants are impacted by temperature Cold weather plants like Salad Greens germinate better in cooler weather Heat lovers like tomatoes and peppers will germinate faster in warmer temperatures above 70 degrees F However don t sweat it While they may take a bit more time your seeds will germinate gt If you are growing your own seeds plant 5 6 seeds per pod and check the seed packet for temperature and days to germination information Pruning gt Lower your plants don t raise your lights You will achieve more compact beautiful growth and bigger harvests if you prune plants to keep the lights closer to all plants gt Fast growing plants like basil make gardeners want to raise the lights too soon Resist Pruning the basil just above a new leaf set Diagram A and leaving the lights down low will make sure that slow growing and low growing plants in your garden get all the light they need to flourish gt Not pruning is the number one mistake made by new AeroGardeners Prune early and often and enjoy the small harvests TooHigh Cut Here gt gt Plants compete for light Left untended more aggressive g
3. Home AeroGarden Welcome to your AeroGarden Press Quick Plant to start your garden for more options Navigation To navigate the control panel use Up Down and Left Right arrows to move Press the OK Button to select an option Options Quick Plant Button Press Quick Plant from any screen anytime you want to plant a new garden Lights On Off Button J Temporarily turns lights on or off Your lights will automatically go back to their programmed settings Back Button Always takes you J back to the previous screen Planting and Harvesting Tips A few Bonus tips for maximum harvests Planting gt Many AeroGarden pods are labeled for height Gardens grow and look their best when tall plants are planted in back medium plants in the middle and short plants in front If plants are all the same size like Salad Greens they can be planted anywhere gt Do not remove labels from seed pods The labels identify the plant type and plant height show the germination time and inhibit algae growth gt Grow domes help regulate moisture and temperature for optimal germination Leave them on until plants are touching the domes gt Large plants like tomatoes and peppers often receive fewer than 7 pods to compensate for the large plant size Place seed pods in each front side opening and in the center back opening Put plant spacers in the remaining openings Germination
4. THESE 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 DANG E R to reduce risk of electric shock 2 Always unplug the AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing Grow Bulbs light bulbs WARNING 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 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 ar
5. AeroGarden Included in Package Te rm Quick Setup Guide Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing No tools required a lll p AeroGarden AR TE ULTRA o Welcome to the world of indoor gardening The AeroGarden ULTRA is the most advanced countertop garden in the world but it s also easy to use In fact the ULTRA is ready to plant in under 5 minutes with just 7 easy steps that anyone can do gt Pa ELLE I AI FaN Af w f This handy Quick Setup Guide shows you how to get started and gives you all you need to know about the ULTRA s control panel as well as tending and harvesting tips Bowl amp Base Assembly Lamp Grow Lig hts Seed Kit for your new garden Arm 7 Easy Steps To Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing _ Lamp Hood front view T Remove Bowl From Base Lift Bowl straight up from Bowl amp Base Assembly 2 Clip in Lamp Arm and Replace Bowl to Base Push Lamp Arm down until you N J clik hear a click OF Tab in Base should insert into Lamp Arm slot Pump power cord 3 Plug Pump cord into Back of Garden Base The Pump power cord plugs into base on back of garden Place Your Garden A Install Grow Lig hts Push Grow Lights e On a sturdy water tolerant surface straight into sockets in metal surfaces may cause noise due to vibration Lamp Hood e Near a standard electrical outlet per local regulations
6. al product may differ slightly from the product described herein Some states do not allow the 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 AeroGrow International Inc P O Box 18450 Boulder CO 80308 NEED SUPPLIES ACCESSORIES OR INFORMATION Call 1 800 476 9669 Visit Our Website www AeroGarden com U S CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock this furnishing has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT
7. chase for the original purchaser user What is Not Covered The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear failure to adhere to enclosed operating instructions serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced products subject 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 What AeroGrow Will Do AeroGrow International Inc at its option will repair any defects in materials or workmanship or 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 repair 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 notreturn 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 section at www AeroGarden com Due to continuing improvements actu
8. details Water Fill Port gt More isn t better Resist the temptation to add just a little extra Too much nutrient can hurt your plants gt Custom Settings Advanced Users can program all critical elements of their AeroGarden from lights to pumps to nutrient cycles This is not needed in normal operations You can also restore defaults from this page gt Order Supplies Easy access to replacement part numbers and customer support contact information gt Garden Status All your critical garden settings in one place Your AeroGarden ULTRA defaults to the Dashboard Screen Here you ll find critical information on Days Planted Days until next feeding and relevant tips for your garden as it grows From any other screen press the home button once or twice to return to the Dashboard EWES Add Nutrients Days Planted Today lt D Germination Mode gt For best results try a Rinse and Refill once a month when it s time to add nutrients Simple empty all water from the bowl add fresh water and nutrients and reset your alert This balances the nutrients delivering an instant pick up to plants Harvesting gt Many first time growers are hesitant to harvest Don t be Most gardens will produce more for a longer period with frequent harvests You almost can t begin to harvest prune early enough gt AeroGardens work best with a harvesting method called cut and come a
9. e being used or where oxygen is being administered 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 Bulbs 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 purpose 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 Home Button Press the Home Button from Jany screen for access to more menu options including gt Q
10. gain Simply put you enjoy frequent small harvests and then watch as the plants rapidly re grow ready for harvest again and again gt Enjoy frequent smaller harvests for the first month or two until plants mature and larger harvests are available gt Never harvest more than 1 3 of the plant at a time gt For salad greens cut the top 2 inches off the entire garden or harvest large leaves individually by cutting off at the base of the plant Using The Trellis System The included Trellis System will support your large plants such as tomatoes and peppers by wrapping around the plants as they grow Additional Support may be supplied by tying string or using AeroGarden Trellis Coils Trellis pieces How to assemble AeroGard n gt 1 Snap on each part separately to top section of the Lamp Arm Once your plants reach a height where they would benefit from extra support attach the Trellis System to the top Lamp Arm section as pictured The Trellis can be repositioned as plants grow fit until pins connect Lamp Arm LIMITED WARRANTY Trellis assembled 2 Then push together for a snap Trellis Top down view on Lamp Arm 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 the Grow Lights s from the date of original pur
11. rowers can actually block enough light to suppress growth of their slower growing neighbors and eventually they can die off due to lack of light Fast growers must be trimmed diagram B to make sure that slow growers get enough light to thrive and produce big yields Starter Leaves Diagram A gt Finally pruning harvesting Each time you prune you get to enjoy fresh herbs ina Salad soup on pizza or a sandwich And a full bushy garden looks much better than one spindly giant plant surrounded by straggly light starved neighbors Pruning also releases a wonderful scent So Prune Diagram B gt Learn more about pruning your plants at www AeroGarden com Help Lights gt Plants love light Always keep your grow lights as close to your plants as possible gt However plants touching the lights will discolor those leaves and they will have to be snipped off Always check to see if you can prune plants instead of raising the lights gt After pruning lower your lights back down to within 1 2 inches of plant tops if necessary Water gt While the AeroGarden control pane will remind you when water gets low best results are achieved by topping off water regularly gt Plants grown in the AeroGarden are designed to thrive with most municipal tap water Improved results can be seen with distilled water or reverse osmosis water but this is not needed in most cases IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE
12. uick Plant Use this menu option to start a new garden This is the same as pressing the Quick Plant Button gt Set Lights Use this to re adjust the times your lights will go on and off you ll set these initially in the Quick Plant function gt Set Clock Use this to re set your clock time set initially during Quick Plant You might do this after a power outage the AeroGarden automatically holds all your settings during a power outage but you ll need to re set your clock gt Help amp Tips Use this for easy access to helpful tips and customer support information gt Set Audio Alerts Use this to turn on audio alerts that remind you when to add water and nutrients You can also easily set the times during which alerts can sound so they don t wake you up in the middle of the night gt If you have a well or community well we recommend using distilled water Most well water contains a high amount of dissolved solids that upset the balance of our nutrients This can result in plants suddenly browning or just not growing well gt Do not use softened water as it contains too much sodium and will usually harm your plants Nutrients gt In general your plants will need nutrients every two weeks gt Follow instructions for feeding on the nutrient packaging Add nutrients through the water fill port gt Nutrient requirements may change as plants grow See nutrient packaging for

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