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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
GC42
Model
Number
Number of
Growing
Zones
Capacity
10”x20”
Trays
Overall Dimensions
Caster
Size
Shipping
Weight
Height Depth Width
GC42
8
16
79” (2007 mm)
28-1/4” (718 mm) 66-3/4 (1695 mm) 3” (76 mm)
525 (238 kg)
GC41
4
8
79” (2007 mm)
28-1/4” (718 mm) 37-1/2 (953 mm) 3” (76 mm)
275 (125 kg)
GC12
2
4
33-1/2 (851 mm) 28-1/4” (718 mm) 66-3/4 (1695 mm) 3” (76 mm)
200 (91 kg)
GC11
1
2
33-1/2 (851 mm) 28-1/4” (718 mm) 37-1/2 (953 mm) 3” (76 mm)
160 (73kg)
Leg
Height
4” (102 mm)
4” (102 mm)
4” (102 mm)
4” (102 mm)
The GardenChef
®
provides a self-contained environment that is ideal for growing herbs and micro greens. The lights pro-
duce the proper spectrum and an irrigation system delivers water and nutrients to the plants. The automated system pro-
vides everything the plants need to grow year round and right in the kitchen. It is preprogrammed for the growing needs
for common herbs and microgreens. You can customize the growing conditions for other plants as needed.
CONSTRUCTION...
Welded & riveted
double wall, non-insulated cabinet con-
struction.
CABINET MATERIAL...
430 series
stainless steel exterior; 301 series interi-
or with reflective finish
BASE FRAME...
12 gauge stainless
steel full depth bolsters.
CASTERS...
3” diameter polyurethane
casters. All swivel; front casters fitted
with brakes.
LEGS…
4” Adjustable legs for leveling
DOORS...
Single panel tempered glass
doors set in extruded aluminum frame.
Magnetic gasket. Full length integrated
door handles.
HINGES…
Adjustable edge mount hing-
es with chrome plate finish.
GROWING DRAWERS...
Removable
growing drawers. Stainless steel con-
struction with drainage holes in rear for
ebb and flow irrigation. Each drawer will
accommodate two standard 10” x 20”
flats with 5” or 7” greenhouse domes for
sprouting. Includes one set of growing
trays and 5” domes.
CONTROLS...
Touchscreen digital con-
trols. Automated system provides correct
measures of water, nutrients, relative
humidity, lighting on optimum cycle for
plant growth and nutrient data. Prepro-
grammed default settings for most grow-
ing needs; programmable for other grow-
ing situations. Lock-out access code.
ENVIRONMENT...
Digital controls for
automatic light, watering schedule and
humidity levels for growing. Temperature
based on ambient room temperature.
WATERING SYSTEM...
Automatic fil-
tered pump/aerator irrigation system
delivers water and nutrients from the
reservoir to the plants. Programmable
watering cycle. Auto-fill reservoir. 3/8”
NPT fill connection: 3/8” NPT drain con-
nection. pH and TDS (total dissolved
solids) sensors.
GROWING LIGHTS...
Equipped with 18”
T5 high output fluorescent light fixtures.
Each fixture includes an integrated elec-
tronic ballast, 6400°K lamp with a nano-
tech reflector for maximum reflection.
Lights imitate the suns’ rays for optimum
growing. Removable opaque polycar-
bonate shields. Fully programmable light
cycles.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS...
GC42: operates on 120 volts, 4.4 amps.
GC41: operates on 120 volts, 2.5 amps.
GC12 operates on 120 volts, 1.4 amps.
GC11 operates on 120 volts, 1.0 amps.
All are 60 cycle, single phase. Six foot
rubber cord with 3 prong grounding plug.
NEMA 5-15P.
ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS...
Starter kit: includes growing trays,
mats, domes, sifter, pH & TDS cali-
bration solutions, hydrogen perox-
ide, 20 gallon plastic tub, measuring
syringe
Default Programs:
Watering Cycle: Once every 4 days
Watering Time: 5 Minutes
Daylength: 18 Hours (lights on each day)
GC41
Level Growing
Space
1 (top shelf)
9.875”
2 11.5”
3 13”
4 (bottom shelf)
16.75”
Standard 169
UL 1951
