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Insert Lamp Arm
into Base
1
Bowl & Base Assembly
(front view)
Lamp Hood
(front view)
Lamp
Arm
(front view)
Grow Lights
Model 100340
Included in Package
Welcome to the world of indoor gardening!
The AeroGarden 7 is one of the most advanced countertop gardens in the world,
and it’s easy to use. In fact, the AeroGarden 7 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 everything
you need to know about the AeroGarden 7’s operation, and also offers tending and
harvesting tips for your new garden.
Quick Setup Guide
Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing (No tools required)
Start Here!
Keep This Guide!
click
Lamp Arm
(back view)
Push Grow Lights straight into
sockets in Lamp Hood
Remember to replace Grow Lights every 6 months.
DO NOT
TWIST
LIGHTS!
Install Grow Lights
2
Lamp Hood
(bottom view)
Lamp
Hood
Base
(back view)
Push Lamp Arm straight
down until you hear a
“click.”
Plug Lamp Cord
into Lamp Hood
3
Push Lamp Cord
firmly into socket
in Lamp Hood.
Do not connect
Lamp Hood to
any other power
source.
Lamp
Cord
Power Cord
Set Bowl into Base
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your garden is ready to grow.
It really is that easy!
5
(front view)
Check to be sure that Bowl
is securely seated on
Air Coupling in Base.
Place Lamp Hood
on Lamp Arm
4
Center hands over Lamp Arm
and push Lamp Hood down
until you hear a “click.”
(back view)
Seed Kit
click
} Order replacement Grow Lights, extra Seed Kits and Accessories at www.aerogarden.com
Air
Coupling
5 Easy Steps
To Get Your AeroGarden Ready to Plant
Lamp Hood
(front view)
Lamp Arm
Bowl
(front view)
Base
(front view)
For more details on planting,
growing and harvesting your
AeroGarden… please
turn the page
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Place Your Garden...
• On a sturdy, water-tolerant surface
(metal surfaces may cause noise due to vibration)
• Near a standard electrical outlet, per local
regulations
• Under a space that allows 22" (56 cm)
clear
ance for the full height of raised lamp
• Consider placement with easy access to
unsof
tened water
• In a 65-75°F (16-23°C) environment
(optimal)
• Away from reach of children or pets
• Away from direct sources of heat
(e.g., stove, furnace vents) or c
old
(e.g., window drafts, A/C vents)
• AeroGardens do not need additional light or a
sunny window. In fact, too much direct sunlight can
overheat your plants
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Note: Do not place beneath
under-cabinet lights.
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4. Add Nutrients
• Your Seed Kit comes with our new, improved
Liquid Nutrients. Instructions for use are
printed on the packaging as well as in the
Seed Kit Instructions booklet. Read and follow
the instructions carefully!
• Shake Liquid Nutrients well before feeding your
AeroGarden or any other plants.
• Use only the recommended amount of Liquid
Nutrients. Do not overfeed! “More” isn’t better.
Too much nutrient may be harmful to your
plants.
• Add Nutrients directly into Bowl when first
starting up your Garden, and when the ‘Add
Nutrient’ reminder activates (every two weeks).
Nutrient Feeding Tip:
Always top off water level when adding
Liquid Nutrients, and when the ‘Water Low’
reminder activates. For best results, top off
the water level in your garden regularly.
Add Liquid
Nutrients
Pour directly into Bowl
(per package instructions)
SHAKE
WELL before adding
Lift Up
View Door
5. Plug Cord into
Electrical Outlet
Congratulations!
You’re on your way to a
beautiful garden.
Grow Lights
will illuminate
Control
Panel
will blink
Air Bubbles
will appear in
Water Bowl
3. Add Bio-Domes
• Place a Bio-Dome onto each Grow Pod.
Note: Bio-Domes cover Grow Pods, with no
need to ‘snap’ into place.
• Leave the domes on the pods until plants
have sprouted and their leaves nearly touch
the domes.
Note: Bio-Domes are not needed over
Plant Spacers.
Place Bio-Domes
Removing Bio-Domes
When plants sprout through
hole in Grow Pod Labels and
are almost touching
Bio-Domes, remove domes
and discard or recycle.
Reminder: Do not remove
Bio-Domes until seeds
have sprouted.
NEVER REMOVE SEED POD LABELS
♻♳
planting
} Many AeroGarden pods are labeled for height. Gardens
grow best and look their best when tall plants are
planted in back and short plants in front. If plants are
all the same size, like Salad Greens, they can be planted
anywhere.
} Do not remove Labels from seed pods. The labels
identify the plant type and plant height, show the
germination time, and inhibit algae growth.
} Bio-Domes help regulate moisture and temperature for
optimal germination. Leave them on until plants are
nearly touching the domes.
} Seed Kits for large plants like tomatoes and peppers
often receive fewer than 7 pods to compensate for the
large plant size. Place seed pods in each back/side
opening and in the center front opening. Put plant
spacers in the remaining openings.
germination
} Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours. Some take
24 days or more. Most seed pod labels give an estimate
of how long your seeds will take to germinate but many
factors impact germination.
} 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 temperatures. Heat lovers like tomatoes and
peppers will germinate faster in warmer temperatures
(above 70°F). But don’t sweat it! While they may take a
bit more time, your seeds will germinate.
} If you are growing your own seeds, plant 5-6 seeds
per pod and check the seed packet for information
regarding temperature and days to germination.
pruning
} 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 in your Garden.
} Fast growing plants (like basil) make gardeners want to
raise the lights too soon. Resist! Pruning the plant just
above a new leaf set (Diagram A)
and leaving the lights down low
will ensure that slow-growing
and low-growing plants in your
garden get all the light they
need to flourish.
} Plants compete for light. Left
untended, more aggressive
growers can actually block
enough light to suppress
growth of their slower growing
neighbors, and eventually
they can die off due to lack of
light. Spreading leaves must be
trimmed (Diagram B) to make
sure that all plants get enough
light to thrive and produce big
yields.
} Finally, pruning = harvesting.
Each time you prune you get
to enjoy fresh-picked herbs in a 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!
} Learn more about pruning at www.AeroGarden.com/Help.
NEXT : Planting Your Garden
LIMITED WARRANTY
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
purchase, 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
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 Service section at www.AeroGarden.com.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. S ome 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 f ree to contact our customer ser vice representatives at 1-800 -476-9669.
AeroGrow International, Inc. , P.O. Box 18450, Boulder, CO 80308
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 t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied 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.
lights
} Plants love light! Always keep your grow lights as close to
your plants as possible. Plants should be 1-2 inches below
grow lights.
} Always check to see if you can prune plants instead of
raising the lights. After pruning, lower your lights back
down if necessary.
wate r
} While the AeroGarden control panel will remind you
when water gets low, best results are achieved by
topping off water regularly — add water up to “Fill To
Here” before “Water Low” light blinks.
} 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.
} Do not use well water or softened water. Most well
water contains a high amount of dissolved solids
that upset the balance of our nutrients, and softened
water adds sodium. This can result in plants suddenly
browning, or just not growing well. Tr y bottled distilled
water instead.
nutrients
} Typically, your plants will need nutrients every two weeks.
} Always shake nutrients well before adding.
} Follow instructions for feeding printed on the Liquid
Nutrient packaging. Add nutrients directly into water bowl.
} “More” isn’t better. Resist the temptation to add “just a
little extra.” Too much nutrient can hurt your plants.
} Nutrient requirements for tomatoes/peppers may change
as plants grow. See nutrient packaging for details.
} For best results, try a “Rinse and Refill” once a month
when it’s time to add nutrients. Simply empty all water
from the bowl, add fresh water and nutrients and press
“Reset” to reset the Nutrient Timer. This balances the
nutrients, delivering an instant ‘pick up’ to plants.
harvesti ng
} 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.
} Enjoy frequent, smaller harvests for the first month or
two until plants mature and larger harvests are available.
} Harvest often to maintain a healthy AeroGarden, but never
take more than 1/3 of each individual plant at a time.
} 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.
tomatoes and pepper s
Because most people don’t have bees in their home, you
will need to start pollinating your tomato and pepper plants
once they begin to flower (approximately 4 – 6 weeks after
planting). To pollinate, use one or more of the following
methods:
} Place an open hand gently inside plant branches and
move your hand back and forth to shake the plant and
spread the pollen.
} Place a fan near your plants and the moving air will
pollinate your plants.
} Touch the main stem of the plants with an electric
toothbrush and allow the vibration to spread the pollen.
Gardening Tips for Maximum Harvests
©2013 AeroGrow International, Inc. 0130729
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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.
DANGER
– to reduce risk of electric shock:
2. Always unplug the AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing Grow Lights (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 are 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 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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Too High
Cut Here
Starter
Leaves
Diagram A
Diagram B
Grow Light
timer and
turn off the blinking
"Replace Bulbs" light.
Additional
Grow Lights
can be ordered at
aerogarden.com
•
Lights On/Off
Use to
occasionally
override built-in light
timer. Once pushed,
lights will stay on/off until the next time built-in light timer is set
to go on/off. This will not affect the timing of your light cycle and
occasional
use of this feature will not harm your plants.
Note: In case of an electrical power outage, your AeroGarden has a backup
memory system which stores timers for light, nutrients, grow light replacement,
and plant selection settings. Once power is restored, your AeroGarden will
revert to the On/O Light cycle you have set.
•
SELECT Plant Type
Press the SELECT button until you reach the type of plants
you are growing: Vegetables, Salad Greens, Herbs, or
Flowers. Your AeroGarden 7 Grow Lights will automatically
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.
Advanced Features can also set the Grow Lights to a
24-hour cycle.
To activate the 24-hour cycle, press and
hold the ‘Select’ button until the green light next to
Advanced Feature blinks (about 3 seconds), then release.
The Grow Lights will now stay on continuously.
•
Add Nutrients
When “Add Nutrient ” light blinks (ever y 2 weeks), add
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 "Add Nutrient" light.
•
Replace Bulbs
When “Replace Bulbs” light blinks (after 6 months of use ), it is
time to replace both Grow Lights. You may want to turn off
Grow Lights for a few minutes to allow them to cool. Once
replaced, press and release “Reset” button to restart
1. Tur n Grow Lights ON (if they are not already on) using the “Lights
On/Off” button. Lights must be ON in order to reset timer.
2. With the lights ON, press and hold the “Lights” button.
Watch for the light next to the plant type you selected
to begin blinking. It will blink slowly for the first few seconds, then
will begin blinking rapidly. Keep holding down on the “Lights”
button until the rapid blinking begins, then release.
3. After releasing the “Lights” button, the Grow Lights will go off, and about 10 seconds later
they will come back on. The lights are now set to come ON at this time each day.
If you prefer to set the lights for the time of day when they will go OFF, follow these same
instructions (at the exact time of day you want the lights to turn off), but instead release the
“Lights” button when the plant selection light is in the initial slow blinking mode.
Note: You can reset your timer as often as you wish.
How to Personalize Your Light Timer (optional)
When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Lights will come
on, and they will continue to come on at this same time every day. If you are
satised with the light timer, you do not need to make any changes. If you would
like to change the time of day when the lights come on, follow these
simple steps:
At the exact time of day when you want the lights to come ON:
An Important Note
About Lights
Your AeroGarden 7 has a
built-in timer for Grow
Lights that automatically
provides your plants with
“sunlight” (about 16 hours)
and “night” (about 8 hours).
As long as your plants get
this amount of light, it does
not matter what time the
lights are off. Many people
find it most convenient to
have the lights go on in the
morning and o at night, to
match their own personal
wake and sleep schedule.
Control Panel Settings
Blinking Light
(with Herbs
selected)
Light Cycles (Aerator runs 24 Hours)
Garden Selection Lights ON...
Herb/Basil 17 hrs.
Salad Greens 16.5 hrs.
Peppers/Tomatoes 16 hrs.
Flowers 15.5
Advanced Features
This setting can also
activate a 24-hour cycle, see instructions at left
17 hrs.
24 hrs.
Fill with water to
“Fill To Here” Indicator
(located inside Bowl)
Lift Up
View Door
Add 3.5 quarts Water
(3.2 Liters)
A spouted container
is recommended
1. Add Water
• 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.
• Add water to “Fill To Here” indicator.
• When additional water is needed, “Water Low” light on
Control Panel will blink. Add water to raise level up to
“Fill To Here” indicator.
• For most consistent growth, top off water frequently
before the "Water Low" light blinks.
Grow
Pod
Note: Our Universal Grow Pods are well-designed to fit into the Grow Deck Surface of any
AeroGarden model. Slight pressure may be required to insert pods fully in some models.
Grow Deck Surface (Top View)
Tall
Tall
Short
Med
or
Tall
View Door
Insert 1 Grow Pod or Plant
Spacer into every opening
in Grow Deck Surface
Use height information on
Grow Pod Label to decide
where to place each Grow
Pod in Grow Surface
Med
or
Tall
Med
or
Short
Med
or
Short
Plant
Spacer
2. Add Grow Pods
• First, be sure to record the date your Seed Kit was planted on a
calendar or in a notebook.
• Insert Grow Pods into openings in Grow Deck Surface.
• Grow Pod Labels often identify plant height to assist with
placement. Look for height noted on Labels.
• Plants grow best and look best if tall plants are in the back row,
medium plants along the sides, and short plants are in front.
• Do not remove Labels from Grow Pods. The labels identify the
plant type and plant height, show the germination time, and
inhibit algae growth.
• Seed Kits for tomatoes and peppers often include both
Grow Pods and Plant Spacers. Plant Spacers allow your
tomato/pepper plants ample room to grow.
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