AeroGarden 100302-WHT - Manual (Page 13)

cleaning Instructions for your AeroGarden
Use only water and mild soap when cleaning your AeroGarden (except when Sanitizing - Step 6). Do not use abra-
sive cleaners or run through the dishwasher.
When your garden has completed its growing cycle…
• Clean water level indicator Prism
(located in Bowl) , using a soft cloth.
– Grasp rubber piece holding Prism
in place and gently slide it up and
out of Bowl.
– Using tap water, wipe off Prism
and rinse well.
– Gently slide Prism back into
housing in Bowl.
• Using remaining sanitizing water,
wipe out Bowl, then empty.
Rinse Bowl with tap water. Repeat.
Towel dry Bowl and Grow Surface
before putting them back together
and setting them on Base.
If Grow Bulb has been in use more
than 6 months, it should be replaced
at this time (see page 11).
Your AeroGarden is now ready for
replanting.
Unplug AeroGarden.
Carefully remove Bowl and Grow
Surface from Base and bring to
a sink. Set Base and Lamp Hood
aside.
NEVER SUBMERSE BASE AND
CONTROL PANEL IN WATER.
Remove Grow Surface from Bowl
and place on counter near a sink.
Empty contents of Bowl in sink.
Remove Seed Pods and plants 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.
Sanitize AeroGarden.*
• Fill Bowl ¾ full with water.
• Add
1 /
8
cup (24ml) of chlorine
bleach.
• Let sit for 2 minutes.
• Using sanitizing water, wipe Grow
Surface with soft cloth or sponge.
Scrub underside of Grow Surface
with soft scrub brush to remove
any tangled roots.
• Thoroughly rinse Grow Surface
with tap water and set aside.
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Prepare For Your Next Garden
Plant
Growth
Seed
Pod
Grow
Surface
Roots
Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden
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Prism
*Gloves recommended.