CARTER-HOFFMANN GARDENCHEF GC52 Manual Download Page 6

 

If necessary, contact a licensed electri-
cian to install an appropriate 15 amp 
electrical circuit with correct NEMA re-
ceptacle.  Ensure that the plug is acces-
sible after installation. 

 

DO NOT use an extension cord. 

 

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Connect city water supply and city drain to the 3/8” NPT female fittings at the 
back of the unit (Fig. 7). Access to the connections will be at the back of the cabi-
net. 

NOTE: This unit is to be installed with adequate backflow protection to 

comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes. 

 



City water connection 

must not be further than 10 feet from the cabinet 

and 

no higher than 6 feet 

from the connections.  

A minimum of 35 PSI is required 

to feed the cabinet.

 

 

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Install the lights and diffuser panels (instructions on page 23) 

 

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The 120V electrical outlet should be within 6 feet of the cabinet.  Do not use an 
extension cord.  Connect to a properly grounded outlet according the electrical 
specifications for the cabinet. See page 2 for specifications. 

 

Pipes that have not been in regular use should be cleaned an flushed with 
running water prior to connecting to cabinet 

 

Make sure the water inlet hose and drain hose are not twisted, crushed, 
entangled or leaking. Do not use connection hoses that have been used 
previously for other appliances. 

 

If the unit is built into a wall or structure, make sure that it can be easily 

moved for access to the back and side panels for service and mainte-
nance. 

INSTALLATION 

Installation procedures must be  

performed by a qualified technician with 
full knowledge of all applicable electrical 
and plumbing codes.  Failure could   
result in personal injury and property 
damage. 

 

Damage to unit due to being connected 
to the wrong voltage or phase is 

NOT 

covered by warranty. 

The ground prong of the power cord is 
part of a system designed to protect you 
from electric shock in the event of inter-
nal damage. 

 

DO NOT cut off the large round ground 
prong or twist a blade to fit an existing 
receptacle. 

CAUTION:

              

Electrical Shock Hazard 

IMPORTANT:  

Power cord is 10' long  

IMPORTANT: 
Not under warranty 

WARNING: 
Risk of personal injury 

Fig. 7 

City fill connection: 

3/8” NPT female 
fitting 

City drain connection: 

3/8” NPT female fitting 

 

Due to varying water quality in different 
municipalities, make sure that your facil-
ity water is filtered of sediment and 
chemicals before hooking up the fill 
lines.  Sediment from hard and soft wa-
ter may eventually clog up the pumps 
and filters. 

IMPORTANT: 
FILTERED WATER  
REQUIRED 

WARNING:   
Tipping hazard   

Anchor straps 

must

 be used 

to secure unit to a wall.  Unit 

must

 be anchored, using straps along 

with the anchor points located in the 
upper corners of the back of the unit to 
structural supports in the wall behind the 
unit. 

**IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS NEXT STEP IS  

COMPLETED CORRECTLY** 

 

7)  Pull both ends of the 

strap as show in Figure 
5, make sure that the 
strap does not slide 
through easily 

 
 
 
 
 
 
8)  Pull the strap tight and tie up the rest of the strap neatly as shown in Figure 6 

Figure 5 

Figure 6 

Summary of Contents for GARDENCHEF GC52

Page 1: ...6 LET S GROW 16 17 GROWING GUIDE 18 19 GROWING TIPS 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 20 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 22 REPLACING THE LIGHTS 23 SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 25 MICROG...

Page 2: ...eenhouse domes for sprouting Includes one set of growing trays and 5 domes CONTROLS Touchscreen programma ble digital controls with automated light ing watering temperature and humidity control Pre pr...

Page 3: ...iately 3 CONCEALED DAMAGE If damage is unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked notify the transportation company or carrier immediately and then file a CONCEALED DAMAGE claim with them This should...

Page 4: ...o good sanitation 5 DO NOT submerge this appliance in water This appliance is not jet stream approved DO NOT direct water jet or steam jet at this appliance or at any control panel or wiring DO NOT sp...

Page 5: ...ng or twist a blade to fit an existing receptacle CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard IMPORTANT Power cord is 10 long IMPORTANT Not under warranty WARNING Risk of personal injury Due to varying water qual...

Page 6: ...s for service and mainte nance INSTALLATION Installation procedures must be performed by a qualified technician with full knowledge of all applicable electrical and plumbing codes Failure could result...

Page 7: ...locked mode You will have to use the unlock code any time this happens Follow these steps to set up your GardenChef for the first time Continued on next page HOME SCREEN STARTUP SCREEN SET UP SCREEN...

Page 8: ...nfirm that the pump is turning by feeling for vibra tion or listening for a vibrating sound 11 Find the gray ball valve inside the reservoir turn it to the OPEN position Fig 2 12 Wait until a steady s...

Page 9: ...button 3 On the SET WATERING screen find the option for zone 1 or 2 and press the water droplet button on the right side 4 Observe water flow into each drawer 5 The pressure is adequate if the water h...

Page 10: ...return to the HOME screen PROGRAMMING HOME SCREEN SETTING THE DATE AND TIME HOME SCREEN 1 On the home screen press the date time in the upper right hand corner This will take you to the TIME AND DATE...

Page 11: ...lighting options They are OFF lights are off 12 DAY lights are on 12 hours per day 16 DAY lights are on 16 hours per day 18 DAY lights are on 18 hours per day 20 DAY lights are on 20 hours per day ON...

Page 12: ...ing cycle for that zone The choices for watering frequency are use arrow buttons to scroll through options OFF no watering cycle 1X DAY once each day 2X DAY twice each day 1 2 DAY once every other day...

Page 13: ...ANT NAME 5 A keyboard will appear Type in the new plant name When you are finished press DONE to return to the seed list 6 Press the HOME button to return to the HOME screen The seed list for your Gar...

Page 14: ...flow into the drain line or a receptacle If you are not sure you have the option to cancel the drain by pressing NO 5 If you are sure press YES 6 The DRAINING screen will appear and the cabinet will...

Page 15: ...from the list on the SEED LIST NOTE there are 4 screens for the list and you can scroll by pressing the NEXT button to advance to the next screen Once you select a seed the screen will revert to the...

Page 16: ...ed Different zones can be started on different days Not all have to be active at the same time and you can stagger growing cycles You can view the day counter for each seed by selecting the seed on th...

Page 17: ...1 2 to 3 4 full and level 6 Weigh measure seeds and spread evenly with shaker spoon or cup see growing guide p 18 Sprinkle just enough sifted soil over the seeds to cover them about 1 to 1 5 cups If...

Page 18: ...lrabi 28 1 2 4 days 7 14 days 1 every 4 days Mild sweet Komatsuna 28 1 2 4 days 10 14 days 1 every 4 days Cabbage mustard mildly sweet Lemon Balm 34 1 2 3 5 days 14 days 1 every 4 days Lemony Lemongra...

Page 19: ...add a little more seed to your trays in the next growing cycle Conversely if they seem too thick dial it back There are numerous resources on the internet that can be helpful to develop your farmer i...

Page 20: ...ss NO and double check If you are sure press YES 6 The cabinet will start to drain the reservoir This may take up to 20 minutes When the draining is complete press CANCEL to return to the home screen...

Page 21: ...ers between each harvest However keep a close eye on the environment and immediately clean any mold or organic matter Do not use any chemically damaging or toxic cleaning products such as bleach Do no...

Page 22: ...back onto the pump If the water flow to your growing drawers is inadequate during a watering cycle check the filter cap to see if it needs to be cleaned INSIDE THE GROWING ZONES B CLEAN DRAWERS Month...

Page 23: ...ck over the notch in the back of the cabinet push up the front until it clears the front of the dif fuser frame pull forward and drop into place Push up and back over notch in back of cabinet then let...

Page 24: ...servoir Clean Seed You may choose to clean and sanitize your seed prior to growing It is not necessary with microgreens and reputable suppliers test their seed for contamination But if you want to tak...

Page 25: ...can erase and replace items in the seed menu You can also designate your favorite seeds for frequently used cycles All of the seed programs are adjustable for light and watering schedules How often s...

Page 26: ...ed in holding onto the soil so as not to be washed away while establishing a root to anchor the plant Examples brown mustard arugula basil cress Identification Remedy The greens look weak and pale Thi...

Page 27: ...nhouses and ur ban garden supply sellers The internet is a great resource for finding everything you need for your GardenChef A list of some resources is on the next page Growing trays with drain hole...

Page 28: ...Frog Miracle Gro Seeds Johnny s Selected Seeds Burpee Eden Brothers Plastic tub for mixing and sifting soil Rubbermaid Growing mats filters Handy Pantry For discussion on hydroponic growing media cons...

Page 29: ...H03265 18607 0201 wire butt connector 18607 0251 20 14AWG pin Mate N Lok Part Number Description 18615 0161 3 8 tube tee 18615 0162 3 8 90 deg tube fitting 18615 0166 3 8 tube bulkhead fitting 18615 0...

Page 30: ...Using unauthorized parts may cause serious injury or damage to the cabinet Replacement parts should be installed by a qualified service technician Contact Carter Hoffmann with your model and serial nu...

Page 31: ...if found by CARTER HOFFMANN to be defective CARTER HOFFMANN neither makes nor assumes and does not authorize any other person to make or assume any obligation or liability in connection with its prod...

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