AeroGarden 507140-0000 AD - Manual (Page 18)

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Troubleshooting
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What do I do if one of my seedlings die?
Occasionally you might find that one of the seed-
lings in your Tray does not thrive. If a plant dies,
remove entire Grow Sponge from AeroGarden and
cover empty Grow Sponge Opening to inhibit algae
growth in Bowl. Choose a moisture-tolerant mate-
rial such as aluminum foil or a plastic milk jug lid.
Can Grow Sponge(s) be reused?
If your seeds did not germinate, you should be able
to re-use your Grow Sponge(s).*
Gently remove Grow Sponge by pushing it up from
the bottom of Tray. Remove non-germinated seeds
and clean off any residue on Grow Sponge. Store in
a sealed plastic bag or re-seed immediately.
* If there is any indication of algae growth or mold on Grow
Sponge(s), they are not re-usable and should be discarded.
What if one of my Grow Bulbs burns out?
Purchase replacement bulbs from your retailer or at
www.aerogardensupport.com. Grow Bulbs should
be replaced after 6 months of use.
What if my Grow Bulbs aren’t working?
Make sure Grow Bulbs are firmly inserted into
the Lamp Hood. Also check that your Garden is
plugged into a working electrical outlet and the
Lamp Cord is plugged into the Lamp Hood.
Can I move my AeroGarden to another
location?
Go right ahead! Your AeroGarden has a built-in
backup system that lets you unplug it without los-
ing any of the settings.
To move your AeroGarden, be sure to pick it up by
holding the Lamp Arm with one hand and sliding
your other hand under the bottom of the Base.
My seedlings don’t look healthy.
What can I do?
If you are concerned about the health of your seed-
lings, please go through the following:
• Keep lights as close to seedlings as possible with-
out leaves touching the Grow Bulbs.
• Replace Grow Bulbs after 6 months of use (see
your models Quick Start Guide for instructions).
• Follow thinning instructions (see page 13).
• Don’t use softened or well water.
How do I take care of my garden when I go
out of town?
Add water to raise level up to “Fill to Here.” A
newly planted Tray may not need care for 2 weeks
or more. If your seedlings are more than a couple
inches tall, and you will be gone for some time, you
may want to make arrangements to have someone
care for your Garden while you are away.
Do I need to turn the AeroGarden lights on
and off manually?
No. Your AeroGarden includes a built-in timer
that turns your lights on and off at specific inter-
vals. These intervals are designed to maximize the
growth of your seedlings. The timing system started
when you plugged in your AeroGarden. Every day
it will automatically turn your lights on for 16 hours
beginning at that time.
Can I change the time of day lights go off?
Yes. To change the time your lights go off, follow
the “Personalize Your Light Timer” instructions
found in your model’s Quick Start Guide.
Does it matter what time of day lights go off?
No, for seedlings. It makes no difference to them
when your lights go on and off. Some people like
to have the lights turn off when they go to bed and
come on in the morning when they awake. Others
prefer to use the AeroGarden as a nightlight.
Can I temporarily turn off my lights?
Absolutely. Just push “Lights” button and then
immediately release to manually turn lights off (or
back on). This will not change any settings for your
AeroGarden and your lights will turn on (or off) at
the next regularly programmed time. Occasional
use of this feature will not harm or slow the growth
of seedlings.
What do I do with my AeroGarden after all
seedlings have been planted?
For step-by-step instructions regarding the care of
your AeroGarden after your seedlings have been
planted, refer to “Prepare for your Next Garden”
section in your model’s Quick Start Guide.
See next page for Garden Starter Tray sanitizing and
preparation instructions.
Quick Start Guides available at:
www.aerogardensupport.com