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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued)
CLEANING CAUTIONS
When you wipe down the reservoir, take care to not hit the pumps or sensors, or misalign the irrigation tubing.
Draining the reservoir sends water down and out from the drain hose. Water from the GardenChef is not for
drinking as biological residues may be present and could be harmful.
Do not use steel wool pads to clean the reservoir as they will damage the steel and its rust-resistant finish.
Do not use detergents or solutions that contain chlorides, ammonias, alkalis or abrasive cleaners. Use
only environmentally safe, non-toxic solutions in the manufacturers’ recommended concentration. Non
-chlorine bleach from an environmentally-friendly company may be used in accordance with the guide-
lines on the packaging.
DAMAGE TO STAINESS STEEL IS PERMANENT, COSTLY TO REPAIR, AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY
CLEANING THE GROWING DRAWERS
Clean your growing drawers between each harvest. Monitor
the interior of the cabinet, including the reservoir, during the growing cycle and clean at the first sign of mold
or build-up of organic matter.
Do not use any chemically damaging or toxic cleaning products such as bleach or ammonia. Do not
use stainless steel cleaner on the interior of the cabinet. Chemical cleaning products can damage the
stainless steel, and are toxic plants. Use a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution to clean the reservoir
and water lines (use 5 teaspoons/gallon of water for a 30% solution). Read all warning labels on the
hydrogen peroxide or other cleaning products.
Keep your growing environment clean.
Clean the reservoir, reservoir filter and grow drawers every month.
GENERAL STAINLESS STEEL
CLEANING
Clean the exterior of your cabinet when fin-
gerprints and large amounts of dust appear
on the outer surfaces. Using Stainless Steel
cleaner from your local hardware store,
spray on and wipe down with a cloth going
with the grain (As seen in the pictures). DO
NOT USE STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER
IN THE RESERVOIR OR IN THE DRAW-
ERS THEMSELVES. Stainless steel cleaner
is to only be used on the outer surfaces of
your cabinet!
