User Manual AeroGarden HARVEST - SAGE Indoor Garden

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• Get Growing in 4 Fast & Easy Steps!
• Garden Settings
• Helpful Garden Tips
• Handy Reference Guide

Simple Steps to Get Your AeroGarden Up and Growing (No Tools Required)

Garden Input: 12Vdc, 2.5A

Adapter Input: 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz

Adapter Output: 12Vdc, 2.5A

Get Growing in 4 Fast & Easy Steps!

1. Make sure that Bowl is securely seated in Base and that Grow Deck is properly aligned on Bowl.
2. Make sure that Pump Cord is plugged into the connector at the back of the base. Plug in the Power Cord Adapter.
3. Add Water to ‘Fill To Here’. Add Plant Food directly to Bowl as per instructions.
4. Place Seed Pods in openings on the Grow Deck. Cover Seed Pods loosely with Grow Domes.

What’s Inside

Good To Know

What You Need

Garden Settings

Plant Food

• Add Liquid Plant Food to the Bowl when you first plant your Seed Pod Kit and when the ‘Add Plant Food’ reminder turns RED every 2 weeks.
• Follow directions on the Plant Food bottle for feeding amounts and top off the water level to ‘Fill To Here.’
• Touch the button once to turn off the alert and to reset the Plant Food timer.

Watering

• The ‘Add Water’ indicator will flash RED if the water level drops more than halfway below the fill line.
• It's ok to add water to the ‘Fill To Here’ line any time. For best growth, keep your garden topped up!

Good To Know:

• Your Pump cycle is set to be ON for 5 minutes and OFF for 25 minutes.
• If your button is green, you can touch it once to test your Pump.

Did You Know: Your control panel buttons will light up when you plug in your garden? They will remain on and turn RED when there is an alert.

To Start a New Garden: To start a new garden, touch and hold your finger over the button for about 5 seconds. The button will flash 3 times to confirm it was reset. All of your reminders are now reset and you're ready to plant.

Lights

• Touch the button to temporarily turn LED Grow Lights On or Off. This will not affect the timing of your light cycle and occasional use will not harm your plants.
• Once pressed, the Lights will stay On/Off until the next time they are set to go On/Off.
• Set Lights ‘ON’ Time
  • When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Light will come ON, and will continue to come ON at this same time every day.
  • It will turn off automatically 15 hours later. If you would like to change the time of day when the light comes ON follow these steps:
    • Touch and hold your finger over the Lights On/Off button for about 3 seconds and release when it blinks
    • Your LED lights will turn ON and OFF once to confirm a new Light on time has been set
  • Your Grow Lights will now come ON at this time each day, and will stay ON for 15 hours.
• An Important Note About Lights: Your AeroGarden Harvest has a built-in timer for the Grow Light that automatically provides your plants with the perfect amount of “sunlight.” As long as your plants get this amount of light, it does not matter what time the lights are off. You may find it most convenient to have the lights go on in the morning and off at night, to match your own personal wake and sleep schedule.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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. DANGER – to reduce risk of electric shock:
2. Always unplug the AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning. 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. Please take proper precautions when operating an AeroGarden near or by individuals requiring close supervision, including children.
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, lights, reflective surfaces, and the like.
13. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
14. Do not place or submerge base, cord, plug, or Light Hood in water or other liquid to clean it.
15. Do not allow water to contact hot LED Grow Lights.
16. Use only approved and supplied parts and accessories. Use only AeroGarden LED 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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

User Maintenance: Any servicing is to be performed by an authorized service representative. Use original packaging for storage when the appliance is not used.

Disconnect power before servicing or replacing lights. Use only AeroGarden LED Light replacement.

Helpful Garden Tips

• Different Grow Rates: Seeds seem to have a mind of their own. While some sprout in a few days, others may take up to a month. Some plants grow fast, some grow slow, some grow tall, some short. Even the same variety of plants can grow differently. Each is unique!
• Light Height:
  • Keep the Grow Light 4-6” over the plants.
  • Your plants love all the light they can get. When growing different types of plants together in one AeroGarden, expect different growth patterns, shapes & sizes.
  • Basil is a classic example of a plant that sprouts within days and grows tall very quickly. If the Grow Light is raised just for the Basil, it will take over and the other plants will not thrive. When it comes to Basil, remember to prune early and often.
• Plants Per Pod:
  • With herbs, lettuce and flowers, let as many sprouts grow per pod as you like. This will lead to bigger harvest down the road.
  • However, tomatoes and peppers grow best with just one plant per pod. With shears, carefully cut out smaller seedlings, leaving one healthy plant per pod.
• Grow Domes: Remove the Grow Domes before seedlings begin touching the dome. At that point, their job is done. Recycle or save for later.
• Water Quality Matters: Municipal tap water works well in most areas, but if you have really hard water or softened water, consider mixing bottled distilled water (50-50 at first) with your tap water for best results.
• Add Fresh Water Often: As plants mature they start to use more water. For best growth, keep water level topped off. You don’t need to wait for the Add Water Alert. A full water bowl is always better than empty.
• Be Brave, Prune:
  • Pruning does not hurt your plants, it helps them. Pruning brings greater health and encourages dense, compact growth for bigger yields.
  • Never prune more than 1/3 of your plant. Pruning roots is not recommended.
• Rinse & Refill: Rinse and refill your Water Bowl monthly with fresh cool water (every other time you add Plant Food). Empty the Water Bowl, refill with fresh cool water, and add recommended Plant Food.

Handy Reference Guide

1. Plant Food

• Add Liquid Plant Food to the Water Bowl when you first plant your Seed Pod Kit and when the button reminder flashes every 2 weeks.
• Follow directions on the Plant Food bottle for feeding amounts and top off the water level to ‘Fill To Here.’
• Touch the button once to turn off the alert and to reset the Plant Food timer.

2. Watering

• The button indicator will flash if the water level drops more than halfway below the fill line.
• For best growth, keep the water level at or near the fill line.
• You don’t need to wait for the button indicator to flash to add water.

Good To Know: Your Pump cycle is set to be ON for 5 minutes and Off for 25 minutes. If the button is green, you can touch it once to test your pump.

3. Lights

• Touch the button to temporarily turn LED Grow Lights ON or OFF. This will not affect the timing of your light cycle and occasional use will not harm your plants.
• Once pressed, the Lights will stay On/Off until the next time they are set to go On/Off.
• Set Lights ‘ON’ Time: When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Light will come ON, and will continue to come ON at this same time every day. It will turn OFF automatically 15 hours later. If you would like to change the time of day when the light comes ON follow these steps:
  • Touch and hold your finger over the Lights On/Off button for about 3 seconds and release when it blinks
  • Your LED lights will turn ON and OFF once to confirm a new Light ON time has been set
• Your Grow Lights will now come ON at this time each day, and will stay ON for 15 hours.
• An Important Note About Lights: Your AeroGarden Harvest has a built-in timer for the Grow Light that automatically provides your plants with the perfect amount of “sunlight.” As long as your plants get this amount of light, it does not matter what time the lights are OFF. You may find it most convenient to have the lights go ON in the morning and OFF at night, to match your own personal wake and sleep schedule.
• To Start a New Garden When you start a new garden, touch and hold your finger over the button for about 3 seconds. The button will flash 3 times to confirm it was reset. All of your reminders are now reset and you’re ready to plant.