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Quick Start
Guide
Simple Steps
English
To Get Your “Trellis-Ready”
Up and Growing
KEEP THIS GUIDE!
CONGRATULATIONS
On your purchase of the AeroGarden Deluxe!
With this upgraded AeroGarden you get all the features of the original AeroGarden,
enhanced with…
• “24-Hour Light” Setting – that lets you override the built-in light timer and decide
how much light your plants receive (see details on page 10).
• 24” Extendable Arm – which gives you the flexibility to grow tall plants, such as
full-size tomato plants and bell peppers.
• Enhanced Lamp Hood – with 3 Deluxe Grow Bulbs, providing more light than the
original Grow Bulbs, giving larger plants the light needed to grow and thrive.
• Deluxe Trellis System – lets you easily support heavy, fruit-filled branches on full-
size plants such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
• “Replace Grow Bulbs” Indicator – alerts you to replace Deluxe Grow Bulbs. With
this feature, you’ll be sure plants are always getting the right intensity and full
spectrum of light needed for optimal growth.
Model #s: 100733-BLK; 100733-WHT
Input Voltage: 115V, 60Hz, 1.5A
Date Code:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
When using this AeroGarden Deluxe 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 Deluxe has a specific plug. Do not change plug in any way.
DANGER
2. Always unplug AeroGarden Deluxe from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing Grow Bulbs (light bulbs).
WARNING
3. Unplug AeroGarden Deluxe from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
4. Close supervision is necessary when AeroGarden Deluxe is used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
5. Use AeroGarden Deluxe only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended
by manufacturer.
6. Never operate AeroGarden Deluxe 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 lamp model 100633 (N. America) or 200633 (Europe & Australia) Grow Bulbs with this AeroGarden model. Use of any other kind of accessory is not recommended. Replacement parts
can be ordered from www.aerogardensupport.com or from your retailer.
17. Do not use AeroGarden Deluxe 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. Read and follow all important notices on the AeroGarden Deluxe and in the accompanying literature.
20. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified technician in order to
avoid a hazard.
21. Electrical wiring must be in accordance with local regulations.
22. 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.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
– to reduce risk of electric shock:
– to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Master Gardener Deluxe
1
A
Trellis System Includes:
Quick Start Assembly
Unpack Your AeroGarden Deluxe
Lamp Hood
(front view)
Deluxe
Grow Bulbs (3)
Master Gardener
Instructions
Deluxe Kit
SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS:
Bowl
(front view)
Lamp Arm
(back view)
Insert Lamp Arm into Base
B
Push
Lamp Arm
down until
you hear
a “click.”
Base
(front view)
Lamp Arm
(back view)
Trellis Coil
Brackets (2)
Attach Trellis Brackets to
C
Lamp Hood
Hand tighten pre-mounted screws with
phillips head screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
* Recommended for larger plants that need support,
such as tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers.
Can be added to AeroGarden Deluxe
after garden is growing.
Trellis
Coils (2)
(Optional*)
Base
(back view)
Insert Deluxe Grow
D
Bulbs into Lamp Hood
Lamp Hood (bottom view)
Push straight in.
DO NOT TWIST BULBS!
Remember to replace Grow Bulbs every 6 months.
Instructions Continued On Next Page
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Quick Start Assembly (continued)
Plug Lamp Cord
E
into Lamp Hood
Push Lamp Cord
firmly into socket
in Lamp Hood.
Lamp
Cord
Place Lamp Hood
F
on Lamp Arm
Center hands
over Lamp Arm
and push Lamp
Hood down until
you hear a “click.”
(back view)
G H
Set Bowl into Base Moving Your
AeroGarden Deluxe
Use one hand to
(front view)
Check to be sure that
is securely in place.
grasp
Bowl
Lamp Arm
Gently slide AeroGarden
toward the surface edge and
place other hand under
.
Base
.
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Wonderful Stuff
Place Your Garden
I
In: A 60-75°F
(16-24°C)
environment
(optimal)
On: A sturdy, watertolerant surface
(Metal surfaces may cause
noise due to vibration)
Under: A space that
allows 35” (89cm)
clearance for the full
height of raised lamp
Near: A standard
electrical outlet, per
local regulations
68°F/20°C
Note: Do not place beneath
under-cabinet lights.
Away From
Reach of children and pets
Direct sources of heat (e.g., stove, furnace vents)
Direct sources of cold air (e.g., window drafts, A/C vents)
For Optimal Tending & Harvesting, Also Consider
Easy access to un-softened water
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A
Planting Your Garden
Add Water Using a Spouted Container
Use room temperature municipal tap, bottled or
purified water. Do not use well or softened water.
Lift
View Door
Fill to “Fill To Here”
(located inside the Bowl)
When additional water is needed, “Water Level Low” light on Control Panel will blink.
Add water to raise level up to “Fill To Here” inside Bowl.
It is okay to add water up to “Fill To Here” before “Water Level Low” light blinks.
Plant Your Garden
B
The AeroGarden Deluxe comes with a Master
Gardener Deluxe Kit for planting three (3)
seasons of your own seeds.
Please refer to Master Gardener Deluxe Guide
for detailed planting instructions.
Amount of
Water To Be
Added:
3.5 quarts or...
3.2 liters
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Place Bio-Domes™ on Seed Pods
C
Place a Bio-Dome on
each Seed Pod.
Press Bio-Dome down
until its rim almost
touches Grow Surface.
Bio-Dome
Note: Do not remove Bio-Domes until seeds
have sprouted. NEVER REMOVE SEED
POD LABELS.
Add Starting Nutrient Tablets and Record Planting Date
D
Record Planting Date
We recommend that you record the date
Master Gardener Deluxe Seed Pods were
planted on a calendar or in a notebook.
Add 2 tablets from “Small” nutrient
bag directly into Bowl.
See "Add Nutrient" (Feed Garden - Basic Feeding) on page 12
of this guide for additional feeding instructions.
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3
A
Starting Your Garden
Plug Cord into Electrical Outlet
What will happen...
1
A white light on Control Panel will illuminate.
Plug in
View Door
Deluxe Grow Bulbs will come on.
2
Look under Lamp Hood to check that all 3 bulbs are lit.
If not, check to see if:
• Deluxe Grow Bulbs are properly inserted in Lamp Hood
(page 2, step 1D).
• Lamp Cord is plugged into Lamp Hood (page 3, step 1E).
• You are getting power through the electrical outlet.
3
When Pump starts* it may make a gurgling noise for a moment.
Lift View Door. You should see water dripping from the bottom
of Seed Pods into the Bowl.
If not
, check to see if:
• Lamp Arm is fully inserted into Base (page 2, step 1B).
• Bowl is firmly seated in Base (page 3, step 1G).
*Pump may take up to twelve hours to start.
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Note: You will hear water flowing until plant roots have grown to surface level of water
(a few weeks). Keeping water level in Bowl up to “Fill To Here” will help reduce the
sound of dripping water.
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Select Setting
B
Press the SELECT button until you reach the type of plants you are growing
(Tomatoes/Peppers, Salad Greens, etc.).
Note: Depending on the plant type selected, your
AeroGarden Deluxe pump will automatically
turn on and off at pre-programmed intervals.
Pump controls the flow of water through Seed
Pods to optimize plant growth.
Your Light Timer
C
Your Light Timer is Set To Start
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Growing Your Plants...Starting Now!
If You Would Like to Change the Time
2
• Your lights will stay on for about 16 hours and will shut off for about 8 hours.*
• Your lights will come on every day at the time you plugged in your AeroGarden Deluxe.*
*Except when using “24-Hour Light” setting, which sets lights to be on for 24 hours.
of Day Your Lights Will Go Off...
See “Personalize Your Light Timer” on page 9.
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Personalize Your Light Timer (optional)
Your AeroGarden has lights and a built-in timer that automatically provide plants with the optimal amount of “sunlight”
(about 16 hours) and “night” (about 8 hours), depending on the plant type selected in the previous section.
As long as plants get this amount of light, it does not matter when lights are turned off.* Many people find it conve-
nient to have lights go on in the morning and off at night to match their own wake and sleep schedule.
*The exceptions to this are Flower & Vegetable plants.
light during the day (natural or artificial), we recommend setting your AeroGarden lights to be on during the day.
They require a daily dark period in order to produce flowers. If your plants will receive any room
5 Simple Steps...
In order to make this as simple as possible, you only
need to set the time you want your AeroGarden
Do the following to set the time you want your lights to go off:
Decide what time you want the lights to go OFF.
1
AT THAT TIME check that lights are on. If they are off, quickly press “Lights” button and
2
immediately release. (Lights must be on in order to reset timer.)
With lights on, press and hold “Lights” button until white light next to the plant type you
3
selected starts blinking – about 5 seconds.
Release the button.
4
When blinking stops (about 9 seconds), the lights will go off and your lights are now set to
5
go off at this time every day.
You can reset your timer as often as you want.
lights to go off (Off Time) and your built-in light
timer automatically sets the On Time...nothing
more for you to do.
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Lights Button
Blinking Light
In case of power failure, your AeroGarden Deluxe has a backup system that stores light, nutrient & replace grow
bulbs timers as well as plant selection settings. When power is restored, your AeroGarden will go back to the OffOn cycle you have set.
(if you selected Salad Greens)
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Personalize Your Light Timer (continued)
AeroGarden Deluxe “24-Hour Light” Setting
The “24-Hour Light” setting allows
the built-in light timer and keep lights on and pump
running 24 hours a day. You can also customize the
amount of light plants receive by manually turning
lights on and off using the “Lights” button, or setting
automatic on/off times, using a standard light timer.*
Use the “24-Hour Light” setting when growing plants
that thrive with continual light and moisture, such as
leafy greens and some herbs.
For the more experienced gardener, the “24-Hour
Light” setting provides added flexibility when planting
a custom garden. You are no longer limited to the pre-
programmed light schedules associated with each plant
type (such as Tomatoes/Peppers, Salad Greens, etc.).
you to override
NOTE: “24-Hour Light” setting is not recommended for Flower
or Vegetable plants – they require a daily dark period to produce
flowers.
Accessing the “24-Hour Light” Setting
• Press and release “Select” until the white light next
to “24-Hour Light” is illuminated.
• To exit “24-Hour Light” setting, simply push the
“Select” button.
* Not included. If you use a light timer to turn the lights on and
off, the nutrient timer and pump will stop whenever the lights
are OFF. Both will start up again when the lights turn back on.
The nutrient timer does not record the time elapsed when
lights are off. To ensure that plants are fed every 2 weeks, we recommend keeping track of your feeding schedule on a calendar.
Select
Once your AeroGarden Deluxe is set on the “24-Hour Light” setting, lights and pump will
remain on 24 hours a day. To shorten the amount of time lights are on, quickly press and release “Lights” button, and lights will turn off. Lights will automatically come back on within 12
hours – or, you can press and release “Lights” button again, to turn lights back on.
24-Hour Light
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Use Trellis System
Clip Trellis Coil on Bracket.
1
(optional)
Lamp Hood
Bracket
Trellis Coil
Pull down Trellis Coil.
2
Trellis Coil
As your plants begin to produce fruit, you may find
they are starting to tip over or even break due to the
additional weight on branches.
When this occurs, support plants and bring them
back to the upright position by using your Trellis
System*.
*Trellis Brackets must be attached to the Lamp Hood in
order to use the Trellis System (see Bracket attachment
instructions on page 2, step 1C).
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Wrap Strap around branch that
3
needs support and snap closed.
Gently push up on supported branch
4
until it is at desired height.
As a safety precaution, unplug AeroGarden furnishing before performing this task. Be sure Grow Bulbs are cool to the touch
before attaching or adjusting Trellis Coil.
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Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden
AeroGarden Deluxe Control Panel
• Water Low
When light blinks add
water up to “Fill To Here.”
• Add Nutrient
(Feed Garden - Basic Feeding)
When “Add Nutrient” and “Water
Low” lights start blinking (every
2 weeks), add 2 nutrient tablets*
and fill the Bowl with water up to
“Fill to Here.” Press and release
“Reset” button to restart nutrient
timer and turn off blinking lights.
*See Tending & Harvesting Guide for
plant-specific nutrient information.
• Lights On/Off
Use to occasionally override built-in light timer. Once pushed, lights
will stay off/on 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.
• 24-Hour Light
Illuminated white
light indicates the
• Replace Grow Bulbs*
When light blinks (after 6 months of use),
it is time to replace Deluxe Grow Bulbs.
Replacement bulbs can be ordered at
www.aerogardensupport.com or from your
retailer. After replacing Deluxe Grow Bulbs,
press “Reset” button to restart grow bulb
timer and turn off flashing light.
NOTE: If you store your AeroGarden Deluxe between
uses, grow bulb timer automatically stops
when AeroGarden Deluxe is unplugged.
*See complete replacement instructions on
next page.
AeroGarden Deluxe
is on “24-Hour Light”
setting.
• Remove Bio-Domes
When plants appear through hole in
Seed Pod Labels, remove Bio-Domes
and discard or recycle.
NOTE: Never remove Seed Pod Labels.
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Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden
(continued)
AeroGarden Deluxe Lamp Arm & Hood Features
Raise Lamp Hood (Lights)
As plants grow to 1-2” from lights, raise Lamp Arm one notch at a time (each of the three Lamp Arm sections has
three notches). Be sure Lamp Arm is set at the lowest setting when you start your AeroGarden Deluxe.
1
Unplug AeroGarden Deluxe and remove Bowl
from Base.
2
Raise Lamp Arm/Lamp Hood:
• Hold Lamp Arm where it connects to Lamp Hood with
one hand. With other hand, push in Locking Lever.
• Release Locking Lever while pulling up on Lamp Arm.
• Locking Lever will automatically click into next
notch in the Lamp Arm section.
Push Locking
Lever in
Push Locking
Lever in
Push Locking
Replace Bowl on Base and plug in
3
AeroGarden Deluxe.
Push Locking
Lever in
Lever in
Replace Grow Bulbs – Order bulbs at www.aerogardensupport.com
When “Replace Grow Bulbs” light on Control Panel begins blinking
after 6 months of use…
• Unplug AeroGarden Deluxe.
• Remove old Grow Bulbs and carefully discard*.
IMPORTANT: To avoid burning, be sure Grow Bulbs are cool before handling.
• Insert new Grow Bulbs into Lamp Hood.
• Plug in AeroGarden Deluxe and press and release “Reset” button to
restart grow bulb timer.
Early Grow Bulb Replacement
If you replace Grow Bulbs before “Replace Grow Bulbs” light illuminates, be
sure to restart grow bulb timer as follows:
• Press and hold “Lights” button until white light next to your selected plant
type starts blinking – about 5 seconds.
• Release “Lights” button. The plant type selected light will continue to blink
for about 9 seconds. While plant light is still blinking…
• Quickly press and release “Reset” button. “Replace Grow Bulbs” light will
blink once and the plant selected light will stop blinking.
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*Check with local recycling authorities for light
bulb recycling availability in your area.
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Prepare For Your Next Garden
Cleaning Instructions for your AeroGarden
Use only water and mild soap when cleaning your AeroGarden (except when Sanitizing - Step 7). Do not use
abrasive cleaners or run through the dishwasher.
When your garden has completed it’s growing cycle…
1
Unplug AeroGarden.
Carefully remove Bowl and Grow
2
Surface from Base and bring to
a sink. Set Base and Lamp Hood
aside.
NEVER SUBMERSE BASE AND
CONTROL PANEL IN WATER.
3
Remove Grow Surface from Bowl
and place on a counter near a
sink.
Empty contents of Bowl in sink.
4
Remove Seed Pods and plants
5
from Grow Surface.
• Pull Seed Pods out of Grow
Surface openings.
• Throw away Seed Pods and
plant debris (plant growth and
roots). If you compost, plant
debris can be composted.
6
Rinse and clean Grow Surface,
Pump Stand and Pump Filter.*
• Use a soft scrub brush to clean
tangled roots from underside of
Grow Surface and Pump Stand.
• Remove Pump Filter from
Pump Stand. Gently scrub
roots from Pump Filter.
• Place Pump Filter back into
Pump Stand.
After cleaning, there may still be a few roots
in your Grow Surface, Pump Stand or Pump
Filter. This will not affect the operation of
your AeroGarden.
Pump
Stand
Plant
Growth
Seed
Pod
Roots
Grow
Surface
Pump
Filter
7
Sanitize AeroGarden.
• Fill Bowl ¾ full with water.
• Add ¼ cup (59ml) of chlorine
bleach.
• Replace Grow Surface on Bowl,
place Bowl on Base and plug in
AeroGarden for 1-2 minutes.
(Select Salad Greens on Control
Panel to be sure water is flowing.)
• Unplug AeroGarden and empty
bleach water from Bowl.
8
Rinse AeroGarden.
• Rell Bowl with tap water and
replace on Base.
• Plug in and run AeroGarden
for 1-2 minutes. (Select Salad
Greens again.)
• Unplug AeroGarden, empty Bowl
and repeat this step (step 8) one
more time.
9
Towel dry the Bowl and Grow
Surface before putting them back
together and setting them back on
the Base.
If your Grow Bulbs have been in use
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more than 6 months, they should be
replaced at this time (see page 12).
Your AeroGarden is now ready for
replanting.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend replacing the Pump Filter after growing
two gardens. Order Pump Filters from www.aerogardensupport.com or from
your retailer.
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Prepare For Your Next Garden (continued)
Replanting Your AeroGarden
If you have already grown a garden in your AeroGarden, please follow the instructions below to reset
the nutrient timer:
• Press and HOLD “Reset” button until red “Add Nutrient” light blinks (approximately 9 seconds).
• Release “Reset” button. “Add Nutrient” light will turn off.
• Your AeroGarden is now reset.
NOTE: These steps do not reset grow bulb timer.
(In some cases you may see other lights blink as well. This is nothing to worry about.)
Reset
Add Nutrient
Bundle cord when furnishing is not in use.
!
U.S. CAUTION
authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or
relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; or, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
–
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE,
PRÉSENTER LA LAME LARGE À LA FENTE LARGE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND
.
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5/8/08
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