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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE AND TIPS
INSIDE THE RESERVOIR
A. DRAIN, CLEAN AND FLUSH RESERVOIR
(Monthly)
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 17
B. CHANGE FILTER (30-45 days*—more often in
areas with hard water; filter is washable for extended
use)
1.
Locate the filter (large blue or white canister in
the reservoir) and unscrew the canister clock-
wise. A wrench for the canister was included with
your cabinet.
2.
Remove and discard excess water.
3.
Clean or change the filter and screw the canister
back into place.
You may need to re-prime the pump after this proce-
dure. See instructions on page 10.
* The type of media you use for growing will affect
the frequency you need to change the filter. Once
you get through a few growing cycles, you will be
able to determine how often it should be changed.
Weak water flow to the trays during a watering cycle
means the filter may need to be changed.
C. CHECK AND CLEAN FILTER CAP (Monthly)
1. Remove the small white cap at the bottom of the
circulation pump (the pump is the smaller blue
cylinder).
2.
Rinse the cap.
3.
Place the cap back onto the pump
* If the water flow to your growing drawers is inade-
quate during a watering cycle, check the filter cap to
see if it needs to be cleaned.
D. CHECK WATER AERATOR (Monthly)
1.
Locate the aerator (black pump attached with
suction cups to the right side wall of the reser-
voir)
2.
Check the outflow nozzle to ensure it is clear of
debris.
3.
Check the water intake tube & filter at the end to
ensure it is clear of debris. To do this, remove
the cap from the bottom of the pump, check the
filter and wash to remove any debris that may
have accumulated. Place it back in the cap and
put the cap pack onto the pump.
INSIDE THE GROWING AREA
A. CLEAN DRAWERS (Monthly)
1.
Remove a drawer from the GardenChef and bring to
the sink.
2.
Wash with a clean cloth in hot soapy water or wipe
down with hydrogen peroxide solution; make sure
the drain holes are cleared of any debris.
3.
Rinse the drawer with clean water
4.
Dry with clean cloth
5.
Place back in the cabinet
6.
Repeat procedure for each drawer
Filter
housing
Water circulation pump;
white filter cap at bottom
Aerator
